Any of these sound familiar?

This lovely little dance like arrangement of the traditional nursery rhyme will be a great addition to any developing choir repertoire. Instruments can be added to liven the piece.

Poet Sara Teasdale explores two types of fear: the fear of the dark and the fear of being left alone. As the person lies in the dark they express “My heart that beats too fast will rest too soon.”

The combination of the traditional Portuguese poem which expresses the longing to see Mary in heaven and Blok-Wilson’s original composition provides a compelling and meaningful addition to choral performance programs. Its prayerful and uplifting nature makes it suitable for moments of reflection, introspection, or as part of a larger narrative within the concert program. The […]

“A Dried Up River” is about the realities of climate change and was inspired by a poem by Alice Oswold. The piece uses accessible melodies interwoven with elements such as body percussion,text painting, wind sounds, and rhythmic patterns. Through workshopping and feedback from the Vancouver Chamber Choir and Kari Turunen at Interplay, November 2023 and […]

“Ecce Cantus Nostrum” invites you to embark on a musical journey that celebrates unity, resilience, and the shared human experience. With the heartbeat as its foundation, the song pulses with a rhythm that unites us from the very beginning. As voices intertwine, a tapestry of sound is woven, reflecting the strength found in our collective […]

Commissioned in 2022 by St. Patrick’s Regional High School Choir. The song, based on the inspirational poem by George Herbert, is full of hope and has a powerful spiritual “call” to come to truth, joy and love.

These are prominent themes we should all strive through our life. Set to a haunting minor mode with energetic, rhythmic music, and body percussion, this piece could be performed as a “stand alone” (a cappella) or with piano accompaniment.