Partitions David L. Brunner pour chœur de femmes

The Jubilate Deo text is from Psalm 100. This festive setting uses only the first three verses, both in English and in Latin.

The fragmented nature of the poetry is reflected in the many small musical sections. (3:00)

Focusing on the text that speak of 'what I am' rather than 'what I am not', this beautiful ballad is an inspiration. A lush and supportive piano accompaniment enhances vocal lines that soar.

These intimate and comforting lines of Elizabeth Bishop's sonnet are set to music that is reflective, lush and lyrical, with the text always foremost. Originally written for SATB chorus and later arra...

John Davies' paraphrase of the 150th Psalm says much in few words and brings familiar sentiments to life in a new way. Each line of text is infused with exultation, which is echoed in the vocal fanfar...

Playful and inspirational energy courses through this lively song, bringing to life a poem about the joy of musical sharing and personal interconnectedness.

'Don't Go' is the second in the cycle of 'Ecstatic Songs' on texts by Hindu mystic poet Mirabai. The first song, 'All I Was Doing Was Breathing' was premiered by the Michigan State University Women's...

Grace was commissioned by the Sloan Creek Middle School a cappella treble choir for their performance at the 2013 national ACDA convention in Dallas. Despite references to brief, bright moments fading...

Written for the Miami Children's Chorus, players from the 'New World Symphony' and 'Dance Now!', this is a spirited and energetic composition from David Brunner. Reflecting the flavour of the text 'th...

The Ecstatic Songs Cycle was a project with conductor Sandra Snow that spanned eight years. The first song was All I Was Doing Was Breathing (BHI 47905), while the second song Don't Go (BHI 48197) fol...

Each voice assumes the role of one of Laura E. Richard's characters in a spirited and playful exchange characterized by an incessant rhythmic “chatter.” The text is set syllabically, in a...

Thispiece is a syllabic and through-composed setting of Laura E. Richards' text. The distinctive aspect of the piece is its rhythmic interest and shifting meters, its humor, evident in the lumbering n...

The words of this old carol tell of the scene around the manger in Bethlehem, an assembly of gentle creatures and many children of all backgrounds. A gentle arrangement, with sincerity and warmth.

Viva La Musica! ( Long Live Music!) is a wonderful theme for any concert. And David Brunner has crafted a wonderful concert opening with a strong, bold, unison exclamation to open the piece. Originall...

This beautiful sentiment by an unknown poet is perfect for young singers and the hope they bring to life. The composer has set the text in an equally beautiful and simple way that will allow your youn...

This beautiful sentiment by an unknown poet is perfect for young singers and the hope they bring to life. The composer has set the text in an equally beautiful and simple way that will allow your youn...

e. e. cummings a écrit dans un langage poétique unique qui est évocateur et profond dans sa simplicité directe. La musique de David Brunner capture le plaisir et l'émerveillement du texte dans cette c...

e. e. cummings a écrit dans un langage poétique unique qui est évocateur et profond dans sa simplicité directe. La musique de David Brunner capture le plaisir et l'émerveillement du texte dans cette c...

The text (How Can I Keep from Singing) has been set by a number of composers, and David Brunner's new melody is gentle and thoughtful. The lovely melody offers opportunities for young singers to soar.

Infectious rhythms and playful melodies characterize this setting. These newly composed melodies and rhythms, while not distinctly Venezuelan, capture the vitality and charm of the region.

This dramatic setting uses angular melody, strong rhythms and some quirky bits of harmony to bring the spectacle of the Lewis Carroll text to life, using both 2-part and 3-part textures. Great for chi...