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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.

Bella Coola Beaver – Gerda Blok-Wilson – SATB a cappella is a fast, rhythmic showpiece full of playful text, coordinated consonants, and energizing body percussion, Bella Coola Beaver strengthens ensemble precision and performance presence. A new self-published work. Contact gerdawil@telus.net for a preview score or a set of scores for SATB a cappella choir It’s […]

I’m delighted to share the live concert premiere of As If New Created, performed by Elektra Choir as part of their Chez Nous program at the end of November. This concert also marked a significant milestone: the first performance under the leadership of Artistic Director Cassie Luftspring. The inspiration for As If New Created dates […]

Who Comes Laughing – with piano “Who Comes Laughing” is so much fun to sing! It’s my new arrangement of a traditional canon and I added a playful partner song. Tux People’s Music makes it available in flexible voicings—3-part (SSA) with piano or a cappella, and SAB with piano. It works well as both a […]

Who Comes Laughing – a cappella “Who Comes Laughing” is so much fun to sing! It’s my new arrangement of a traditional canon and I added a playful partner song. Tux People’s Music makes it available in flexible voicings—3-part (SSA) with piano or a cappella, and SAB with piano. It works well as both a […]

Who Come Laughing – SAB with piano “Who Comes Laughing” is so much fun to sing! It’s my new arrangement of a traditional canon and I added a playful partner song. Tux People’s Music makes it available in flexible voicings—3-part (SSA) with piano or a cappella, and SAB with piano. It works well as both […]

One of the biggest challenges for composers is starting fresh. It often means stepping into the unknown, exploring new techniques, and embracing themes that push us out of our comfort zones. On a societal level, change is frequently met with resistance because it can feel discomforting and difficult to manage, especially at first. More than […]