Partitions David L. Brunner pour chœur d'enfants

This moving and sincere piece based on a traditional Baha'i blessing will connect all in heart and thought.

These words of St. Francis of Assisi express a delight in all things of the universe: earth, wind and air, moon and stars, fire and sun, referred to endearingly as our sisters and brothers. The evocat...

Earthsongs is a group of three pieces. The texts speak of the wonders of nature and of the importance of protecting the animals, caring for the plants and nurturing one another. The World is Full of P...

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

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...

A memorial tribute cast in inspirational tones, evoking the Great Spirit, the union of breath, hearts, and souls, and the love that bridges Yesterday to Tomorrow. Brunner notes: “Sing gently and...

This popular William Blake text has a playful nature, which is reflected in the shifting meters that follow the rhythmic contour and accentuation of the words. The vocal line is light and bright, and...

These words of St. Francis of Assisi express a delight in all things of the universe: earth, wind and air, moon and stars, fire and sun, referred to endearingly as our sisters and brothers. The evocat...

There's a certain sense of frustration, yet hopefulness in this song. If only we could find the right melody, the right drum beat, to invent a song to end all war. What notes? What lyrics? Sing this s...

This song of playful innocence is an invitation to live and be merry. The lightness and carefree quality of the melody will bring joy to any performance.

Evocative of a very simple idea of 'home,' this melody should be sung with gentle lyricism, as if borne on the breeze.

This well-known Native American text speaks of an intimate relationship with nature and the earth. Beauty, softness, fragrance and freshness abound. This is a sensual text, in that each phrase conjure...

The music reflects a Native American influence, though it does not employ authentic native musical elements. A simple, heartfelt text is set in repetitive, chant-like phrases, uncluttered textures, an...

This playful and energetic work perfectly characterizes the exuberance of youth, sparkling in self-affirmation: Celebration is daring to be who we are.

The focus of this poetic text is on the mother, and the special feelings of mothers worldwide. It is a lullaby, simple, with a gentle sense of awe.

Equally a memorial and a sincere tribute to the cycles of life, this reverent work features shapely and contemplative melodies unfolding over a gently undulating piano accompaniment. Newly arranged fo...

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. The wistfuln...