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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.

The text was written in November 2022 by Dr. Jeanette Gallant. The poetry features the extraordinary power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. Using the vivid imagery of the poem, I’ve tried to weave themes of struggle and hope, inviting the listener to contemplate the timeless dance between darkness and light. The […]

Thrilled to announce the release of my third NEW PUBLICATION by Tux People’s Music! As Artist in Residence, I wrote this piece for the Saint Patrick’s Regional High School Chamber Choir – SATB with piano accompaniment and body percussion, is full of energy and rhythmic fun. Working alongside the wonderful singers and their conductor, Tony […]

I’m thrilled to announce that “Dried Up River”, SATB a cappella is now published by Cypress Choral Music: The SATB a cappella piece is accessible for medium to advanced mixed choir and is a stirring narrative about the realities of climate change. With accessible melodies interwoven with elements like body percussion, text painting, wind sounds, […]

I’m thrilled that Tux People’s Music has published “Ah Si Mon Moine Voulait Danser”, featuring my arrangement for SAB, piano and spoons (or sticks). I wrote this for my Prince George Bel Canto Youth Choir – mixed SAB voices – because I needed an energetic and spirited piece that could work well with changing voices […]

EXCITING NEW PUBLICATION! Tux People’s Music! I stumbled across this lively Norwegian traditional melody, that feels like a choral square dance, many years ago as a Kodály music specialist! I’ve had so much fun with this piece over the years with my choirs and it’s been used for contest pieces, mass choir pieces and generally […]

What a journey it’s been! Writing the music for the poem “Today, Under Darkened Skies” has been a profound learning curve and emotional rollercoaster. Written by my dear friend Jeanette Gallant, who continues to face enormous health challenges with incredible grace, the piece reflects her transformative experience at a Sooke, BC beach, where she found […]