New Publications

My composition The Return (Armistice Poems) commemorates the end of World War I with music that is both passionate and evocative of the “at-home” music of the early 20th century. Originally for SATB and piano, I now have versions available for accompanying forces of brass quintet and piano or string quintet and piano. For more […]

Men’s Choral Ensembles: Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War with an upbeat, accessible medley of three songs of the era; Over There, It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, and Keep the Home Fires Burning. Contact me directly for a comp. copy: .

A first-time setting of Robert Louis Stevenson’s picturesque poem “Winter Time” for Chorus, 2 handbells (or equivalent) and sound effects (vocal and otherwise). This unique setting is the perfect complement for either your holiday or winter concert. The work incorporates gorgeous melody, striking harmonies, vocalizations for the sound of wind and an simple but effective […]

Take some time this weekend getting to know this new arrangement of “Bound for the Promised Land” by Jonathan Rodgers. Scored for unaccompanied SSAATTBB voices, this arrangement is a perfect choice for showing off the talents of your advanced choir. Using a wide range to techniques, variety abounds as Rodgers’ arrangement makes its way through […]

A “really lovely” new short piece for Women’s Choir or Older Girls on the theme of “fidelity to one’s spouse” based upon an early episode of Homer’s Odyssey. Published by Cypress Choral Music whose entire catalogue are available at JW Pepper. Find the recording and sample score at: http://larrynickel.com/CypressAudio/Penelope_Waits.html

Take some time getting to know this new work by Thomas L. Adams as arranged by Jeffery L. Ames and David Moser McKay. Premiering at the 2017 Christmas as Belmont extravaganza, this energetic arrangement is the ideal choice for a concert closer. Perfect for use with combined choirs and instrumentalists, this work is a great […]