Compositions
Poetry by Hart Crane. Full chorus (SATB) and orchestra. Commissioned by the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia; Donald Nally, artistic director. Premiered April 1, 2001 in Philadelphia.
Poetry by Amy Lowell. Mezzo-soprano, female chorus (SSAA) and piano. Commissioned by San Francisco Girls Chorus to celebrate its 20th anniversary. First performance: May of 1999 with Frederica von Stade as soloist, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. Sharon J. Paul, conductor; Dwight Okamura, piano. Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are available from [more]
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Poetry by Emily Dickinson. Song originally written in 1995, expanded and arranged for mezzo-soprano solo with girls chorus (SA), hand bells and piano. Commissioned by Convent of the Sacred Heart to celebrate its 150th anniversary. First performance: October 6, 1998 at SUNY Purchase with Frederica von Stade. Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and Performance Materials are [more]
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Three poems by Emily Dickinson. SATB chorus a cappella. First performance: November 1987 at Royce Hall, UCLA. UCLA a cappella choir conducted by William Hatcher. 1. “Why do I love” You, Sir? 2. What if I say I shall not wait! 3. If you were coming in the fall Sheet Music, Scores, Parts and [more]
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