Let Us Break Bread Together

This work is dedicated to Heather Heyer of Charlottesville, Virginia, who gave her life for our mission of tolerance. Using the traditional African American tune LET US BREAK BREAD, this arrangement is scored for SATB chorus (divisi) and piano.  A new verse is added: Let us rise up together all as one, as a call for strength through unity. Duration: 3:00

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If I Can Stop One Heart : from Breaking from Suite Remembrance

A set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus, Suite Remembrance was commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus. Movements range from energetic to lyrical and moving, and each takes after a dance form. This movement is the third of the set. The touching text by Emily Dickinson is set to music in the form of an expressive Sarabande. Duration: 4:00 A set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus, Suite Remembrance was commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus. Movements range from energetic to lyrical and moving, and each takes after a dance form. This movement is the third of the set. The touching text by Emily Dickinson is set to music in the form of an expressive Sarabande. Duration: 4:00

Let Us Break Bread Together

Let Us Break Bread Together

Let Us Break Bread Together

Let Us Break Bread Together

Let Us Break Bread Together

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Mi y'maleil : Who can recount

Let Us Break Bread Together : Piano/Vocal Score

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Suite Remembrance

A set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus, Suite Remembrance was commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus. Movements range from energetic to lyrical and moving, and each takes after a dance form: I. Todtentanz (Saltarello), II. All Flesh is Grass (Gavotte), III. If I can Stop One Heart from Breaking (Sarabande), and IV. Mourning into Dancing (Gigue)- the fourth movement is for double chorus. Duration: 8:30 Contents: I. Todtentanz (Saltarello) II. All Flesh Is Grass (Gavotte) III. If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking (Sarabande) IV. Mourning into Dancing (Gigue)A set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus, Suite Remembrance was commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus. Movements range from energetic to lyrical and moving, and each takes after a dance form: I. Todtentanz (Saltarello), II. All Flesh is Grass (Gavotte), III. If I can Stop One Heart from Breaking (Sarabande), and IV. Mourning into Dancing (Gigue)- the fourth movement is for double chorus. Duration: 8:30 Contents: I. Todtentanz (Saltarello) II. All Flesh Is Grass (Gavotte) III. If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking (Sarabande) IV. Mourning into Dancing (Gigue)

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What Tongue Can Tell Thy Greatness, Lord : BWV Anh.162

Listen, I love you

The opening lines, “Listen, I love you. Do not turn your face / Nor touch me.”, reflect the somber feelings encompassing Sara Teasdale’s poem. Paired voices initially express contrapuntal melodic lines enhanced by underlying harmony and slow syncopation in the piano accompaniment. The middle and final sections, imbued with sad words such as “let me ease my heart,” “with broken wing” and “Forget that I am speaking,” evolve beautifully within contrasting tonal regions, supported by undulating keyboard arpeggios. One of a set of six of Teasdale's love songs. Duration: 2:00

Listen, I love you

The opening lines, “Listen, I love you. Do not turn your face / Nor touch me.”, reflect the somber feelings encompassing Sara Teasdale’s poem. Paired voices initially express contrapuntal melodic lines enhanced by underlying harmony and slow syncopation in the piano accompaniment. The middle and final sections, imbued with sad words such as “let me ease my heart,” “with broken wing” and “Forget that I am speaking,” evolve beautifully within contrasting tonal regions, supported by undulating keyboard arpeggios. One of a set of six of Teasdale's love songs. Duration: 2:00

Sing Evermore! : Songs in Celebration of Singing

Nine separate songs, which can be performed individually, yet are ordered for a cohesive flow. The texts span many centuries (1598-1919), and all celebrate music, specifically the joys of singing. Performance options include flute and string quartet, or flute and string orchestra, or piano only, perhaps adding flute where written. Duration: 30:00 Contents: 1. Merlin's Song (SATB) 2. In Praise of Music and Poetry (a reconciliation)(Soprano and Baritone soloists) 3. The Lost Chord (SATB) 4. Refuge (SATB) 5. The Caged Bird Sings (SATB) 6. The Gift to Sing (SSA) 7. I Hear America Singing (TTBB) 8. Sky-Born Music (SATB) 9. Everyone Sang (SATB)