COMPOSITIONS & ARRANGEMENTS
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL
Song of My Heart | nature song cycle for SATB choir, piano & flute
— "Absolutely lovely and inspirational, the harmonies are glorious!" In Praise of Light | celebration of Phillis Wheatley's sunlight poetry, for for SA or SAB choir and piano
— Available for select pre-publication performances. |
FOLK SONGS
Down by the Salley Gardens | Irish folk song for SATB choir
— "Lush harmonies and a flowing, memorable melody make this a stunning and unique setting" |
SPIRITUALS AND GOSPEL FOR CONCERT OR WORSHIP
I' Been in the Storm | from Three Spirituals for SATB choir
— "splendid arrangement" I Want Jesus to Walk with Me | from Three Spirituals for SATB choir (& opt. piano)
— "Tears in our eyes. Please sing at my funeral!" Somebody's Knockin' at Your Door | from Three Spirituals for SATB choir
— "rhythmically unpredictable"! Marchin' to Zion | gospel hymn for SATB choir & piano
— "This one is a great closer" — performed by the AR All-State Mixed Choir |
JAZZ STANDARDS
Come Rain or Come Shine | Harold Arlen, arr. Harbold for SATB choir & piano
Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) | Cole Porter, arr. Harbold for SATB choir & piano
— "the bee's knees!" |
QUICK-TO-LEARN CHURCH ANTHEMS
Be Thou My Vision | Irish hymn for SAB choir & piano (or organ)
— Dreamy setting of the beloved hymn Motherless Child | Quick-to-learn and moving spiritual for SATB choir
— "passionate, heartrending and so so poignant" Calvary | Quick-to-learn and powerful Holy Week spiritual for SATB choir
— "just body shaking ... I could sure hear that hammer ringing" Prayer for a Broken World | Gospel-inflected anthem for SATB choir & piano
— Available for select pre-publication performance FREE! Open Door Welcome | Welcome song for congregation or SATB choir and piano
— Free with credit to composer IN PROCESS WITH PUBLISHERS:
All Creatures Lift Your Voice and Sing (Lasst uns erfreuen) | Pop setting for SAB choir & piano
— Inquiries welcome. The God of Love My Shepherd Is (St. Columba) | Fresh, dreamy setting for SATB choir & piano
— Inquiries welcome. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Hyfrydol) | Jazz-inflected setting for SATB choir & piano
— Inquiries welcome. Melody and Praise (God Is My Light and Salvation) | Gospel setting of Psalm 27 for SATB choir & piano
— Inquiries welcome. |
LENT & HOLY WEEK
I Want Jesus to Walk with Me | from Three Spirituals for SATB choir (& opt. piano)
— "Tears in our eyes. Please sing at my funeral!" Calvary | Quick-to-learn and powerful Holy Week spiritual for SATB choir
— "just body shaking ... I could sure hear that hammer ringing" Motherless Child | Quick-to-learn and moving spiritual for SATB choir
— "passionate, heartrending and so so poignant" |
CHRISTMAS
Ding Dong! Merrily on High | French carol for SAB or SATB choir & piano (or organ)
— Bells reverberate through this joyful setting O Holy Night | gospel setting of the Christmas favorite for SATB choir & piano
— "gorgeous smooth harmonizes and a stylized piano ... will shine in both concerts and worship services" Go! Tell It on the Mountain | a rousing rendition for SATB choir & piano
— "swingin' jazzy setting" Shout for Joy | Christmas spiritual for SATB choir
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COMMISSIONSTo explore a commission for a specific choir or a special occasion, let's connect. I’m available via Zoom for a free consult.
FEATURED ARRANGEMENTI invite you to enjoy Ensemble Altera's spectacular recording of my setting of Down By the Salley Gardens, under the direction of Christopher Lowrey. The arrangement is now available through Santa Barbara Music Publishing.
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Some choirs performing my music....As you'll see, performers have included All-State choirs, professional choirs, and a wide range of school, church and community choruses.
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