Voice

This gorgeous setting of Rainer Maria Rilke's poem "Abend" captures the dark and mystical undertones of the text. Ogren's masterful scoring in Evening Music allows the soloist to soar above the ensemble so that every...

This collection of songs for soprano voice and band celebrate Maryland’s heritage by setting four diverse poems to music: “At the Edge of the Choptank River,” “A Maryland Road,” “On...

Written for narrator and band, The Greatest Generation was inspired by Tom Brokaw’s eloquent testament to the World War II generation. The music sets the background for a reading of four soldiers’ letters that...

Combining the powers of an SATB choir with that of a wind ensemble, Gillingham weaves together three hymns (Engleberg, Lasst Uns Erfreuen and Crucifer) into his memorable fantasia, Heritage of Faith.Genre: Choir with Band |...

Using the text of three life-affirming poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Lifesongs is cast in three section that coincide with three stages of life. The text and the music wavers through many emotions: radiant and upbeat,...

A stark opening by 5 brake drums in “surround sound” sets the tone for this piece for soprano and wind ensemble. Melting of the Winter’s Snow is dramatic and cold but becomes increasingly warm as the piece...

Based on five poems, each movement of this song cycle for soprano, flute, & wind ensemble expresses a different aspect of music's appeal, and of its effects.Genre: Solo Voice with Band | # of Players: Standard + 1 Level:...

Majestic! For concert band with optional treble choir, My Father's World opens with a noble introduction leading to a tender exposition of the hymn, then develops through a series of melodic variations, always superimposed...

Based on a tune by Jerome Williams, A Parting Blessing is a heart-wrenching piece with chorus and band. Ideal as a collaborative effort with your chorus. Beautiful melody and excellent scoring. An excellent piece to pay...

With original patriotic text by the composer, The Risk of Freedom is a unique work for narrator and band that is perfect for your next themed concert.Genre: Narrator with Band | # of Players: Standard + 1 Level: 4 |...

Dedicated to American civil rights activist Medgar Evers, Take My Hand is a lovely setting of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," featuring optional SATB choir.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration: 4:00...

Upon my arrival in the South in 1971, I became aware of and enamoured with these three hymns. I had done previous settings for voice and piano and subsequently, for soprano solo and wind orchestra. With the passing of time,...

The awesome power unleashed in the machinery of war and the fear that there may be an end to the world as we know it comes alive in this explosive work. Texts from well known poets are set to McCarthy's music...

We Walked with Heads Held High is a narrated work emphasizing one aspect of the American Civil Rights movement, the struggle for equality in public education. The piece is a tribute in honor of all African Americans who...