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Based on the poem by Frank Dempster Sherman, the words combine with the music to create a realistic and energetic piece for mixed voice choirs during the Winter Season.

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.

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 […]

The traditional 15th Century text, LULLAY, MY LIKING is woven into a new hauntingly beautiful piece with expressive textures as it unfolds.

NEW! CYPRESS CHORAL MUSIC. Experience the beauty and accessibility of Gerda Blok-Wilson’s latest choral work for SATB mixed choir with piano, set to Marjorie Pickthall’s evocative poem “Little Child of Long Ago” (originally “A Child’s Song of Christmas”). A heartfelt addition for any choir!