Paul Basler

Was written for the extremely gifted, enthusiastic and highly amusing young Welsh hornist, Rupert Browne. Includes four folktunes, one from each: Wales, England, Ireland, and Scotland. Songs included:...

With words by Cuba's most celebrated poet Nicolsss Guillén, translated into English by the poet, La Muralla speaks of building a gate of hands around the world, joined in unity. Written for the Edinbu...

Drawn from a larger work, Missa Brevis, this contemplative setting of the familiar liturgical Latin text features warm harmonies and expressive melodic lines, and would be equally appropriate for conc...

Uplifting and energetic, Paul Basler's accessible new setting of the traditional liturgical text works well for both large and small ensembles in a variety of settings, from concert to church service....

Jambo (pronounced jahm-boh) is Swahili and translates as “Hello.” The composition was created from extended sketches Basler wrote while living in Nairobi, Kenya in 1993-94 as the Senior Fu...

An energetic and triumphant fanfare leads way to a quick and diabolical scherzo. A great, new, contemporary work for the clarinet choir repertoire! Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 3 B-Flat Clarinets...

The settings were written during 1988-89 while the composer served as the North Carolina Visiting Artist in Residence at Caldwell Community College in Lenoir, North Carolina. Images of Appalachian mou...

Commissioned by the National ACDA Junior High/Middle School Honor Choir 2001 it is a joyous and challenging work for a young choir. The words by California poet Gabriel Navar speak in beautiful imager...

Written for the Edinburg North High School in Texas, the music is set to a poem by California poet Gabriel Navar, celebrating the excitement and joy of living. Paul Basler's work is accessible for sch...

Here is an upbeat song of praise! Unison and harmony parts comfortable for most voices. Moderately easy for SSA voices, suitable for festival programs. With piano and oboe.

A humorous poem by Ogden Nash supported by a rollicking piano part make this great fun in festival or concert venues. Duration: approx. 1:55

Inspired by the joyous optimism of the Kenyan people, this energetic greeting prelude for string orchestra will delight performers and audiences alike with its rhythmic drive and call-and-response ech...

This work is a jubilant setting of the familiar Latin Christmas text. Paul Basler has created an energetic and rhythmic brief work for chorus accompanied by piano and optional horn.

One of nine songs in Cantos Alegres (Joyful Songs), El DÝa Es Hoy celebrates the joy of living and loving. This moderately difficult work is for the mature high school choir and beyond. Gabriel Navar'...

This lush, romantic song with a baritone solo has many unison passages and rises to a grand climax in the middle, supporting poet Gabriel Navar's text setting. Moderately difficult, this work is for t...

Ancient Japanese poetry meets modern day American music in this jazz-influenced composition. A concert or festival piece for a strong choir. In English and Japanese.

Inspired by the joyous optimism of the Kenyan people, this energetic greeting prelude for string orchestra will delight performers and audiences alike with its rhythmic drive and call-and-response ech...