Any of these sound familiar?

The song, set to the poem “Barter” by Sara Teasdale is a song of thankfulness and has spiritual dimension without being associated with specific religious traditions. Commissioned by the Prince George Cantata Singers.

The text is a translation (by Alastair MacLean) of the Celtic prayer. It beautifully captures a steadfast hope for every day.

The poem by Emily Dickinson has a strong message of love that is particularly poignant for our times. A small amount of love is better than a large amount of “Hate” or “enmity.”

Here’s some SPOOKTACULAR music based on a traditional melody that is accessible for the classroom or concert hall. This 2-4pt piece can work with any combination of voices so that young, changing voices will fit easily into one of the parts.

The vivid imagery, “murmuring voice “and “eager hearts”, sets the stage for renewal and light after a long winter or period of darkness. Bliss Carman (Canadian poet) captures the essence of rebirth and a sense of overcoming darkness. Commissioned in 2018 by the Vancouver CanSing Choir.

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.”