Ruth Morris Gray

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for 'king' ('wa') plus the king's name ('Ngo...

Using the traditional Latin Sanctus text along with homophonic choral writing, this new original work provides developing singers the opportunity to experience techniques used in more advanced classic...

The popular text of the familiar carol is set with original music that is bright and happy, giving this title new and refreshing energy. A wonderful selection for young voices, the chorus acts as a sh...

Shakespeare's brilliance in crafting clever inventive poetry is demonstrated in his Sonnet 43. The beautiful love poem is a powerhouse of teaching and is set just as brilliantly for choral singing tha...

Sara Teasdale's text is superbly set in a steady and flowing concert work for mixed voices as well as men's ensembles. Diverse part-writing fills the choral, creating harmonic contrast and richness wi...

Sara Teasdale's text is superbly set in a steady and flowing concert work for mixed voices as well as men's ensembles. Diverse part-writing fills the choral, creating harmonic contrast and richness wi...

Delightfully playful with contrasting short and legato singing, this English folk song is a gem for any program. Harmonic writing surrounded by a round conjures its genesis of the English caroling tra...

This artistic setting features a text adapted from Rossetti's reverent 'Before the Paling of the Stars.' A haunting melodic theme sets the tone for this minor-mode gem, which could be considered a con...

A whimsical chromatic piano motif opens and reappears throughout this buoyant Shakespeare text setting. Offers excellent three-part writing for treble or mixed ensembles and an appropriate balance of...

The poetry of this expressive winter song provides a florid description of the season's most distinct attributes. Warm choral harmonies are a stark contrast to the icy imagery, and an optional flute o...

The poetry of this expressive winter song provides a florid description of the season's most distinct attributes. Warm choral harmonies are a stark contrast to the icy imagery, and an optional flute o...

A multicultural feature for all choirs! Feel the pulse of African rhythms, sing Swahili salutations, experience world music. Hakuna matata!

As this piece develops, gorgeous lines ebb, flow, and entwine, creating a lush tapestry of sound. Mature choirs will embrace the largely polyphonic texture and savor the meaningful poetry. A striking...

A whimsical chromatic piano motif opens and reappears throughout this buoyant Shakespeare text setting. Offers excellent three-part writing for treble or mixed ensembles and an appropriate balance of...

The poetry of this expressive winter song provides a florid description of the season's most distinct attributes. Warm choral harmonies are a stark contrast to the icy imagery, and an optional flute o...

Using the traditional Latin Sanctus text along with homophonic choral writing, this new original work provides developing singers the opportunity to experience techniques used in more advanced classic...

The poetry of this expressive winter song provides a florid description of the season's most distinct attributes. Warm choral harmonies are a stark contrast to the icy imagery, and an optional flute o...

A multicultural feature for all choirs! Feel the pulse of African rhythms, sing Swahili salutations, experience world music. Hakuna matata!

A cappella singing is set with optional percussion telling the story of the birth in Bethlehem and creating an exciting Christmas or holiday performance. Optional solos are sprinkled about creating ca...

A cappella singing is set with optional percussion telling the story of the birth in Bethlehem and creating an exciting Christmas or holiday performance. Optional solos are sprinkled about creating ca...

A cappella singing is set with optional percussion telling the story of the birth in Bethlehem and creating an exciting Christmas or holiday performance. Optional solos are sprinkled about creating ca...

A cappella singing is set with optional percussion telling the story of the birth in Bethlehem and creating an exciting Christmas or holiday performance. Optional solos are sprinkled about creating ca...