Any of these sound familiar?

“Song to the Moon” (originally called “Hymn to the Moon”) portrays the moon as a powerful Goddess which provides light in the dark night. The beautiful imagery pays homage to the moon as a “deity of secret night.” An accessible piece for any SATB choir.It’s been 52 years since the blastoff of the Apollo 11 […]

Embark on a musical odyssey with “The Song My Paddle Sings” by Gerda Blok-Wilson, a soaring SATB piece accompanied by piano. Inspired by E. Pauline Johnson’s poem, this composition navigates the uncharted waters of anticipation, challenges, and the brave heart’s call to adventure. The selection is being featured by composer Gerda Blok-Wilson at Podium 2024 […]

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 […]