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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.”

The combination of the traditional Portuguese poem which expresses the longing to see Mary in heaven and Blok-Wilson’s original composition provides a compelling and meaningful addition to choral performance programs. Its prayerful and uplifting nature makes it suitable for moments of reflection, introspection, or as part of a larger narrative within the concert program. The […]

“A Dried Up River” is about the realities of climate change and was inspired by a poem by Alice Oswold. The piece uses accessible melodies interwoven with elements such as body percussion,text painting, wind sounds, and rhythmic patterns. Through workshopping and feedback from the Vancouver Chamber Choir and Kari Turunen at Interplay, November 2023 and […]

Commissioned in 2022 by St. Patrick’s Regional High School Choir. The song, based on the inspirational poem by George Herbert, is full of hope and has a powerful spiritual “call” to come to truth, joy and love.

These are prominent themes we should all strive through our life. Set to a haunting minor mode with energetic, rhythmic music, and body percussion, this piece could be performed as a “stand alone” (a cappella) or with piano accompaniment.

‘Christmas Song’ begins with a sombre mood and moves into a more uplifting sense of hope and renewal because “a little child is born.” A poem written by Canadian poet, Carmen Bliss uses beautiful imagery such as “singing bells”, “sunbeams on snow” and “the awakening heart” to celebrate the wonderful Christmas story.