This piece celebrates the treble voice in all of its capabilities. Utilizing innovative compositional techniques and rapidly shifting vocal syllables to achieve bright clusters and angular lines, advanced
Treble choirs young and old will appreciate the part-writing, repeated patterns, and icy energy of Shakespeare's text. This piece is filled with delightful surprises, including percussion, some aleatoric
Bittersweet harmonies evolve into a powerful climax in this piece for treble voices. Sara Teasdale's famous poem comes alive in this setting, and extensive unison gives the treble voices a chance to
Hands was commissioned by the International Federation of Choral Music for the World Choral Symposium in Barcelona, Spain (July 2017). It received a beautiful premiere by the Vocal Art Ensemble of
This work offers a resonant, contemporary message combined with powerful writing for treble voices and a featured soloist. A protest anthem that advocates for justice and equality, the choral parts are
Based on the Japanese art of kintsukuroi, filling cracked pieces of pottery with gold, this work encourages us to see the beauty in the flaws of others. Layers of ostinatos and close a cappella
This gorgeous setting of an incredible text by Marisha Chamberlain emphasizes the importance of community and strength in difficult times.
This piece is dedicated to a very special young woman who lost her life way too early: Heather Michelle Menzie. She was a violinist, and the violin part in this song represents her. My favorite musical
Sara Teasdale's love poem is beautifully set in a lilting, dreamlike texture that gradually unfolds from two-part to four-part divisi. The melody has a lovely phrase structure, and the interplay between the
A moving yet simple setting of Sara Teasdale's text, this selection cascades like an incantation for inner peace. Perfect for treble choirs newer to a cappella works and divisi, the vocal parts beautifully
This piece offers a positive message of hope that will be appreciated by both choir and audience. With a text crafted in part by the students for whom it was commissioned, pleasant triadic harmonies and a
A favorite among college and high school women's choirs, this selection is a tenacious, ferocious and distinctly feminine anthem of praise to the goddess Inanna. The text was written by Enheduanna, the
On My Dreams was commissioned by my hometown high school choir, under the direction of conductor Cindy Peterson, for their annual POPS concert. To fit into that concert, I wanted to ensure that the
Full of energy with a wonderful motivational message, this thrilling piece works beautifully for advanced choirs. About embracing a messy path to achieve your goal, this original work incorporates body
Based on a folk song discovered by the composer while visiting Norway, this arrangement offers flexibility in voicing options and accompaniment for various ensembles. The text, translated from Norwegian
Here's a lighthearted number inspired by one of America's founding fathers, Ben Franklin, who was a big fan of the American turkey. Set in the style of a tango with a clarinet for color, this novelty extols
Taken from the opera "The Song Poet," this selection's text is based on the memoir of Hmong-American librettist Kao Kalia Yang telling the story of a Hmong family desperately escaping war-torn Laos. Through
Dedicated to first responders who risk their lives to protect citizens, this selection is appropriate for civic events, memorials, and tributes. Homophonic writing and a memorable melody create a musical