Major Choral Works

This 35-minute work focuses on the theme of the care and love of the earth. Deeply moving poetry is combined with contrasting original musical themes that move from ethereal to exhilarating.

This three-movement work explores the concepts of reflecting on the past, living in the present, and not worrying about the future. The words were written with children in mind and are inspired by a

Alasdair Middleton's charming poems provide the texts for this 13-minute work comprising four songs for children's voices with trumpet, violoncello, and piano. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the

Taking after Benjamin Britten, this collection of seven Christmas carols are settings of English texts from the 15th and 16th centuries for choir with piano or harp accompaniment. Composed following

A unique and accessible Christmas Mass setting! The traditional Order of the Mass is set in Latin for SATB chorus and is layered with Christmas carols in English, either to be sung by unison children's

Every life is important. Every child is important. This Missa Brevis is for all people, both young and old, who are experiencing hurt and searching for relief. Our actions have the ability to transform the

In this passionate four-movement work, Chilcott and lyricist Delphine Chalmers explore themes of inclusivity, identity, and unity. The middle movements, Harmony and Rhythm, have strong

In response to the growing need for developmentally appropriate repertoire that facilitates the teaching of independent part-singing, this Missa Brevis was composed for emerging choirs seeking concert

The text of this major work is from the award-winning book of the same name, which was a creative response to the removal of everyday nature words like acorn, newt, and otter from a new edition of a

Using rhymes from Mother Goose, this major work in six short movements is similar to a song cycle. Movements: Hey, Diddle, Diddle!; Starlight, Star Bright; Old King Cole; Georgie Porgie; Sleep, Baby,

In another successful collaboration between Bob Chilcott and poet Charles Bennett, this major work Lightwaves sees the exploration of light, in its many forms and uses - from stars and sunlight to

Exploring themes of identity, inclusivity, and self-belief, this heartwarming musical drama with texts by Charles Bennett is a testament to the unifying, healing power of music.

Recently brought to light and to performance for the first time by the South Dakota Chorale, this beautiful Mass setting features SATB choir and organ and can be used in full as a concert work, excerpted,

Grammy-nominated for Best Engineered Classical Album, Tuvayhun has a moving text by Charles Anthony Silvestri. This innovative 80-minute major work is based on the Beatitudes, with a message of inclusion,

Written to be performed by the combined forces of unison children's choir and SATB mixed voices, with piano throughout, this vividly communicative six-movement work is full of musical contrasts - from the

"Although his name was Jabez Dawes, his character was full of flaws!" With a hysterical text by Ogden Nash, Eric Whitacre has brought all of his theatrical skills to this three-movement work and tells

Written in 1959 for the Boys of Westminster Cathedral Choir, this little gem came to be called by Britten himself "the Mass in short trousers." Carefully and consistently scored for three-part treble

Composed as a commemorative work exploring themes of loss, particularly remembering the children who perished in the Aberfan tragedy in 1966 which buried a school full of children along with 28 adults. The

One in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. This choral setting is broad in both scope and tone; the tone painting evokes the

An SATB adaptation of Ola Gjeilo's Song of the Universal. Walt Whitman's unabashed optimism, exuberance, and unwavering confidence in our deeper humanity is beautifully portrayed through music. For

This evocative five-movement choral work explores themes of love, rebirth, and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them, yearning to make a difference in

A Trip to the Zoo was composed for the Rogers Park and Humboldt Park neighborhood choirs of the Chicago Children's Choir. The four pieces in the set - Wordy Birdies; The Elephant; Snake

This setting of the Magnificat was conceived by the composer as a prayer for the sick and the poor, and out of hope for those who struggle. This philosophy grows out of the fact that Mary herself was poor