Partitions pour chœur d'enfants

The four verses of this poem are set to a jazz waltz rhythm, each with a different treatment, using AABA form.

This short text is exceptional in sentiment and construction. It speaks of all that is embodied in youth - a life that resonates with meaning and purpose, fullness, enchantment and magic.

Rhythmic and dance-like music captures the joyful text of Mexican poet Amando Nuervo.

A beautifully unique work, this setting features a 19th century children's poem which unfolds into an imaginative combination of the Latin canon “Dona nobis pacem” with the ancient Hebrew...

A playful nonsense story-song full of whimsy, hilarity, and exaggeration! Singable in unison, two or three parts, this work provides young singers with the opportunity for musical exploration, all in...

A warmly romantic love song of true beauty. Tender lyricism and vocal richness make this piece a rewarding conclusion to the full “Song of Songs,” or a fine concert selection of its own.

Commissioned for the 2005 Hillsborough Fine Arts Festival, this piece was based on a poem from the Hunger Committee, Diocese of Huron. Simple and direct, it can be performed both in concert and worshi...

Three short musical pictures charmingly capture aspects of nature at a river: a spider web in the morning, playful children at a rope swing, and buzzing dragonflies.

The imperative mood of this playful selection refers to the text's lighthearted “commanding” of various springtime occurrences to take place in the country.

Chor unisono und Klavier - deutsch / englisch

A delightful and familiar aria from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, originally for alto soloist, it has now been adapted for young singers. Fantastic for any season of the year!

With quick entries, question and answers, and interesting polyphony, this is a vibrant and exciting arrangement of a Christmas favorite.

An arrangement of a song from The Sacred Harp songbook, the basis of the longstanding community “shape-note” singing tradition in the rural South. This selection is winningly lyrical and h...

A fun and light-hearted song with tongue-twisting lyrics tells the story of a romance between two toads.

This collection of songs is based on the ancient story of “The Dancing Master.” The four sections include: Sío (Peace), Fáilte (Welcome), Don't Let the Flame, Bitter Is the Heart.

An old Irish carol adapted with the composer's own recollections of childhood Christmases on Vancouver Island, Canada. This heartfelt song evokes natural beauty and childhood wonderment.

Different influences from across the gospel tradition gather together in this spirited piece. Body percussion and double choir call and response make for a vivid performance!

Les chorales vont adorer ce texte léger sur un accompagnement fluide au piano.

A peaceful and reverent song, painting musical impressions of nature's grace and the holy love that sustains it. A delicate piano accompaniment embodies the richness and fertility of the natural world...

Inspired by processional music of the medieval period, this work includes hand drum, tambourine and triangle which embellish the ornamented melodic lines. The text, loosely based on words by Hildegard...