New Publications

A new setting of the new ICEL English translation of the Gloria used in the Roman Catholic Mass from Praying Twice Press. It is written to promote congregational participation by— Using an attractive melody that spans only one octave and avoids awkward rhythms. Employing the entire text – straight through – without using a refrain. Keeping melodic […]

This famous poem has been set to music many times. It first appeared in a French pubication, La Clochette, in 1912, and was probably written by Fr. Esther Bouquerel. In the United States it first appeared in English in a Quaker publication in 1927.  SATB a cappella, moderately easy, 2:50.   All my works are written […]

Dan Rash’s new arrangement “Celtic Gloria” is now available from Hinshaw for SSA treble chorus with Irish fiddle and/or other melodic instruments, piano and optional Bodhrán.

“Meg Merrilies” from “Posthumous Keats” (SA, piano) by Gray – a celebration of the very strange; final movement of the collection – just published at this site and available for free at http://graymichael.com

Hi ! I present to you my second unaccompanied choral work, this time, for double mixed choir, children choir (one part with divisi) and soprano solo. The piece with french lyrics, lasts about 5m20s. It tells the Christ’s life : from his birth to the tomb and to his resurrection. You will find the pdf […]

This poem is typical of Poe’s many fantastic writings full of horror and evil. Its six stanzas tell the story of a richly appointed castle presided over by a benign king and sited in a utopian valley, which is invaded and doomed by evil spirits. SATB a cappella, 6:10, moderately difficult.   All my music is […]