Exuding mystery and modal nuances, this concert/festival showpiece features the composer's own original text. It is filled with word painting and rich imagery about how trees stand silently, and it is only until the wind blows or when "nature breathes" that they make a sound with their rustling leaves and branches. There is also an underlying important message about how all of nature works together. Rich harmonies and haunting melodies are supported by the interesting accompaniment which weaves a wind-like pattern. A Learning Resource Page is included.
This stirring, heartfelt original commemorates both the physical beauty and grandeur of our country and the valor of those who strive to keep America free. Equally effective as a concert opener or clo...
This stirring, heartfelt original commemorates both the physical beauty and grandeur of our country and the valor of those who strive to keep America free. Equally effective as a concert opener or clo...
Johnson's artistically crafted piano accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion throughout to support the warm, lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the beloved spiri...
Gray's vibrant, dynamic setting of selected lines from American poet, Henry Van Dyke's work, Storm - Music is a superb choice for an opener or closer for concert and festival use. Strong memorable mel...
Written to commemorate the recent flooding in Louisiana, this strong and emotional work captures the spirit of hope that evolves when a community comes together in the face of a tragedy. Swirling wind...
This bright, joyful melding of the three French carols: Sing We Now of Christmas; He Is Born and Carol of the Birds features contrasting sections of rhythmic punctuation with fluid, melodic ones and l...