Any of these sound familiar?

An original composition, with lyrics by Gordon Long, Open the Stars to Me is a reflective choral piece exploring the mysteries of life. Ideal for intermediate singers and the melody can be sung by changed voices.

Secular. Easy. The crisp rhythms create a hoedown atmosphere. A traditional song with descant and piano accompaniment, Oleana is a lively piece perfect for festivals.

I originally used the short piece in the Kodály method classroom teaching. This SATB arrangement is meant to be a little “joke” piece-humourous and light-but it can be used for seasonal, food-oriented concerts or for just having a fun piece. “Reinette” and “api” are apple varieties. Reinette apples are known for their tart and crisp […]

Based on the poem by Sir Charles G.D. Roberts, this piece uses garden imagery to paint a story about a conventional person seduced by the appearance of the free spirited and non-committal “Carmenesque” person.

This piece has been premiered by the Chor Leoni Men’s Choir and recorded by Britain’s Gesualdo Six. Based on the poem by Sir Charles G.D. Roberts, this piece uses garden imagery to paint a story about a conventional person seduced by the appearance of the free spirited and non-committal “Carmenesque” person.

I feel Christina Rossetti’s poem exudes happiness and joy in a simple almost “over the top” way -something that we need in a world with many conflicts and challenges. Rossetti makes use of the images of a songbird, a fruit-laden apple-tree,  and a rainbow for the expression of the depth of her love.   Written in […]