Choral Compositions
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
SATB, a cappella setting of the traditional Advent carol. It captures the light, rhythmic vitality of the Renaissance period. This setting will be a delightful addition to your Advent worship or holiday concert season.
SATB, Piano. This is a lively arrangement of the traditional 16th century carol. It is set in a thrilling doo-wop vocal style. The swing piano part sets the stage for the layering of the individual voice parts singing scat syllables. The traditional melody then comes in above the excitement of the piano and vocal doo-wop accompaniment. Your audiences will love this fun and stirring Christmas rendition.
A lively SSAATTBB a cappella setting of the African American Christmas Spiritual. It is a great arrangement for the holidays for concert or church settings.
A beautiful SATB setting of the late Carol Osterlund’s poem. It captures the many aspects of meeting the Holy in the sacred place of nature. This piece will certainly delight audiences in any concert or church service.
SATB a cappella. This peaceful and serene setting of the traditional Carol, In the Bleak Midwinter, will be a wonderful addition to your holiday concerts or worship services. It is moderately easy to sing and will delight audiences with the lush harmonies and flowing rhythms.
It Is Good to Give Thanks to Our God
This adaptation of Psalm 92 is for SATB Chorus & Piano. Commissioned by the Lancaster Chamber Singers in honor of Jay W. Risser's 15th anniversary as conductor. It is an exciting piece for concerts or church celebrations.
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
A beautiful advent setting for SATB a cappella chorus. It begins in a simple chant-like style and progresses to a rich harmonic texture. It works nicely as an intermediate church choir anthem or concert piece.
SATB and Organ. Mary's Song pairs nicely with Daryl Hollinger's Song of Simeon. It has been performed numerous times by the Lancaster Chamber Singers and Columbia College Community Chorus. Great concert pieces for the Advent Season.
It is an energetic original SATB composition with piano. The mixed meter throughout the piece enhances the triumphant mood of text. It is a great piece for concerts or intermediate church choir settings.
Savior of the Nations Come is a contemplative advent anthem for SATB Chorus and Handbells or optional keyboard. This piece is great for an intermediate church choir or as a concert piece.
A jubilant setting of Psalm 98 for SATB Chorus and organ. The piece creatively portrays the text of praising the Creator with voices, and instruments (harp, trumpets, horn). Even nature joins in the celebration. It is a great piece for festival chorus in either a concert or church setting.
Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis)
This setting beautifully portrays the text of the Nunc Dimittis. It begins with a melancholy statement on the organ with the SATB chorus later presenting a soulful and peaceful theme. As the text unfolds the mood of the music becomes joyful and animated. This piece is great for evening worship such as Compline, Vespers, or Evensong.
The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
An evocative and peaceful setting of the Basque Carol for SATB Chorus and piano. The arrangement portrays the pensive nature of the Virgin Mary’s response upon the announcement from the angel Gabriel.
This piece for mixed chorus and piano was inspired by the composer's and poet's visit to the ocean at Seacliff State Beach, Aptos, California. The beautiful, lush, harmonies in the choral part capture the many moods of the ocean while the piano accompaniment paints a picture of the rolling surf, crashing waves and soaring petrels. This piece is certain to thrill concert audiences at schools, colleges and Community Choruses.
SATB choral arrangement of the traditional African American Spiritual, is set with a swing rhythm and lively blues accompaniment. The soloist and choir give a gospel feel with a call-and-response format. This setting will be a delightful addition to your concert or worship service.