NEW MUSIC &
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I hope you'll enjoy exploring the latest opportunities for premieres and early performances, listed below. To pursue further, please contact me using the form at the bottom of the page. And if you're looking for something specific, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your suggestions can lead to new pieces!
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NEW FOR CONCERTS
AVAILABLE FOR SELECT PRE-PUBLICATION PERFORMANCE — CONTACT ME!
On This Day, Earth Shall Ring | Setting of medieval carol Personent Hodie for advanced SSAATTBB choir & percussion | 3'
On This Day, Earth Shall Ring | Setting of medieval carol Personent Hodie for advanced SSAATTBB choir & percussion | 3'
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A lively, percussive Christmas carol that blends medieval and contemporary harmonies. A concert work that is also accessible for advanced church choirs.
On this day earth shall ring with the song children sing to the Lord, Christ our King, born on earth to save us; him the Father gave us. REFRAIN: Ideo-o-o, ideo-o-o, ideo gloria in excelsis Deo! His the doom, ours the mirth; when he came down to earth Bethlehem saw his birth; ox and ass beside him from the cold would hide him. [REFRAIN] God's bright star, o'er his head, Magi three to him led; kneel they low by his bed, lay their gifts before him, praise him and adore him. [REFRAIN] On this day angels sing; with their song earth shall ring, praising Christ, heaven’s King, born on earth to save us; peace and love he gave us. [REFRAIN] |
AVAILABLE FOR SELECT PRE-PUBLICATION PERFORMANCE - CONTACT ME!
To find our hope...
We'll Find Our Song | for SSAATTBB choir & piano | 4'
To find our hope...
We'll Find Our Song | for SSAATTBB choir & piano | 4'
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A poignant lament of lost unity, with a pivot to a new groove. A new concert showpiece!
Sampling of lyrics: For every voice there is a harmony, For every heart a soaring melody. In every rhythm keeping time, a unity. In every dream, a song of peace. c. Tim Harbold, 2026. all rights reserved |
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A new setting of the Prayer of St. Francis that is mystical, tender, and thrilling. For concerts, or for use by an advanced church choir.
(Peace.) Make me an instrument of peace, where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, grant your pardon. Where there is doubt, grant your faith. Where there's despair, grant your hope. Where there is darkness, grant your light. Where is sadness, grant your joy! Divine Creator, grant that I may seek not so much to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand. To be loved as to love. It is in giving we now receive. It is in pardoning we now are pardoned. It is in dying we find eternal life. (Peace.) |
PREMIERE
Like Wings to Your Dreams | Poetry of Rabindranath Tagore for SATB choir & piano | 3.5'
Like Wings to Your Dreams | Poetry of Rabindranath Tagore for SATB choir & piano | 3.5'
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Tagore's touching poem "My Song" from Crescent Moon (1913). Set as as a sort of magical lullaby, the song depicts the blessing of a child through the power of music.
This song of mine will wind its music around you, my child, like the fond arms of love. This song of mine will touch your forehead like a kiss of blessing. When you are alone it will sit by your side and whisper in your ear, when you are in the crowd it will fence you about with aloofness. My song will be like a pair of wings to your dreams, it will transport your heart to the verge of the unknown. It will be like the faithful star overhead when dark night is over your road. My song will sit in the pupils of your eyes, and will carry your sight into the heart of things. And when my voice is silent in death, my song will speak in your living heart. |
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The Water Is Wide | Irish folk song for SATB div. choir | 3.75'
The Water Is Wide | Irish folk song for SATB div. choir | 3.75'
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A lush setting of the beloved Irish folk song. Rich with word painting, this arrangement leans into both the longing and the bitterness of lost love.
The water's wide, I can't cross o'er, And neither have I wings to fly.
Build me a boat that'll carry two, And both shall row, my love and I. Down in the meadow t'other day, A-gath'ring flowers both fine and gay, A-gath'ring flowers of red and blue, I little thought what love can do. I leaned my back up against some oak, Thinking that he was a trusty tree, But first he bended and then he broke, And so did my false love to me. A ship there is, and she sails the sea. She's loaded deep, as deep can be. But not so deep as the love I'm in, I know not how I sink or swim. O love is handsome, love is fine. Love is a jewel when 'tis new. But when it's old, it groweth cold, And fades away like morning dew. |
PREMIERE — COMING IN JULY 2026
On This Day Earth Shall Ring | Christmas concert setting of Personent Hodie for SATB unccompanied voices | c. 4 min.
Please contact me if you'd like notification when this is available for review!
On This Day Earth Shall Ring | Christmas concert setting of Personent Hodie for SATB unccompanied voices | c. 4 min.
Please contact me if you'd like notification when this is available for review!
CONCERT PREMIERE
A Thousand Different Colors | Uplifting pop anthem by Audrey Woodhams, arr. for SATB choir & piano | 3.75'
A Thousand Different Colors | Uplifting pop anthem by Audrey Woodhams, arr. for SATB choir & piano | 3.75'
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A song in awe of the glorious colors of sea and sky, this setting from Audrey Woodhams promises to be a crowd pleaser. Great for high school choirs.
The silver white waves wash up and bathe my feet, I look out but cannot see the other side. The surface water sways, azure, gold and green, glittering the full spectrum of light. The sea is not blue, the sea is like you. A thousand different colors, moving all together, more beautiful than words. It's a symphony of sound singing subtly but loud, more beautiful than words. The sun goes down and disappears, the clouds wave their goodbyes, in a masterpiece of light and melody. Wind whispers in my ears and sings a lullaby, as seagulls call and surf the evening breeze. The sky is not blue, the sky is like you. A thousand different colors... How great is the expanse of all you are to me, I try, but still I can't describe all your diversity. How you love, how you lead, like the sky, like the sea. A thousand different colors... © Copyright Audrey Woodhams. All rights reserved. |
SA VERSION PREMIERE
(SATB version coming from Gentry Publications in Spring 2027)
In Praise of Light | A rare setting of the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, for various voicings and piano, with optional brass and percussion. | 6'
Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) was America's first published African American. Here is a rare choral celebration of her poetry, made accessible through word painting and infectious energy. There's a lovely contrasting lullaby in the middle.
Lyrics via the song title link.
(SATB version coming from Gentry Publications in Spring 2027)
In Praise of Light | A rare setting of the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, for various voicings and piano, with optional brass and percussion. | 6'
Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753-1784) was America's first published African American. Here is a rare choral celebration of her poetry, made accessible through word painting and infectious energy. There's a lovely contrasting lullaby in the middle.
Lyrics via the song title link.
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Needed: SA performance (with or without brass and percussion)
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Reference recording: SATB, piano, brass & percussion
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CHECK BACK SOON! Additional new concert works coming in Summer 2026.
Visit the Compositions page for a full listing of available music. |
NEW FOR WORSHIP
NEW FROM MORNINGSTAR
All Creatures Lift Your Voice and Sing (Lasst uns erfreuen) | Contemporary setting for SA(T)B choir & piano
All Creatures Lift Your Voice and Sing (Lasst uns erfreuen) | Contemporary setting for SA(T)B choir & piano
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Be among the first to perform this joyous new anthem from Morningstar Music. The setting combines the familiar "All Creatures" hymn tune with an update of lyrics from St. Francis of Assisi.
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SEEKING VIDEO PERFORMANCES
Open Hearts | Prayer of compassion and outreach for SA(T)B voices & piano | 4'
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Text inspired by Matthew 25:37-40, set in a contemporary style. Open hearts for aching spirits. Open hearts for broken souls. Through our open hearts you are drawing near us, Soothing cares and wakening hopes. In a world of need, we hear your voice pleading. With helping hands, we follow your lead. In the least and lost we will see you in each face. Please open our hearts to share your grace. Open hearts for aching spirits. Open hearts for broken souls. Through our open hearts you are drawing near us, Soothing cares and wakening hopes. In sharing food, in clothing the poor, in welcoming strangers, In healing the sick, in visiting prisons, we follow your ways. In each child of God we will meet you face to face. Please open our hearts to share your grace, Please open our hearts to your mercy. Please open our ears to answer your call. Please open our eyes to see you in each face. With love for an aching world, With hope for a broken soul, Please open every heart with healing grace. © Copyright Tim Harbold. All rights reserved. |
God Is My Light and Salvation | Gospel setting of Psalm 27 for SATB choir & piano | 3.75'
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Based on Psalm 27, this anthem combines a peppy refrain with beautiful lyricism in the verses and coda.
Lyrics on the product page
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This charming setting pairs two beloved Christmas lullabies: Greensleeves (English carol) and Gevaert (French tune).
Sleep, sleep... Dreaming near the ox and sheep, Sleep, sleep, oh sleep. Angels hover nigh, covering the sky. Praise raising high above the God of Love. What child is this who, laid to rest, on Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? Raise, raise the song on high, the Mother sings her lullaby. Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary. Sleep, sleep. Entre le boeuf et l'âne gris (Trad. French, freely tr. Harbold) What Child Is This William C. Dix (1865) |
COMMISSIONS & SUGGESTIONSIf you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to contact me to pitch a new idea. To explore a commission for a specific choir or a special occasion, let's connect. I’m available via Zoom for a free consult.
SELECT COMPOSITIONS IN THE WORKSAbide with Me
performed by First-Plymouth Congregational, Lincoln, NE, Tom Trenney, director Eternity in an Hour
for Jeremy Jones of the Miami University Men's Glee Club |
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