New Publications

“How oft when thou, my Music, music Play’st” from “Book of Sonnets” (SABpn) by Gray – A jazzy valentine for the keyboardist – Now available for free at http://graymichael.com  

Enjoy performing two light-hearted songs promoting courage, honesty, and welcoming acceptance for all human beings:  “Love Welcomes All” and “Opening Doors”.     SATB and Piano; easy to medium difficulty; English; each song approximately three minutes; appropriate for popular or classical concerts; can be performed in both religious and secular venues.   To listen to digitized versions […]

As we approach Presidents Day, we thought it would be appropriate to give attention to the inspiring choral publication “Sing Out, Mr. President” edited by Judith Clurman which includes 16 recently commissioned compositions that draw inspiration and text from the words of American Presidents. The series includes works by Michael Gilbertson, Jake Heggie, John Adams, […]

It’s a lilting setting of Burns’ classic love poem, originally composed for a high school girls’ choir in New Zealand, but also performed by boys’ choirs since then. I did also do an arrangement for ATB vocal ensemble too – contact me if you’d like a copy of that.   Unfortunately, I do not have […]

Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame, CA, premiered the work this past Sun., Feb. 9.  Many of you already know the text (Prayer of St. Francis).  Challenging setting for some but not unmanageable, as we proved.  If you’re looking for a new setting of the text, you might like to consider this one.  To […]

New Composition!   Title: “How To” Poet: William Reichard/MN Composer: David Lipten/FL Vocals: Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks (www.choraltracks.com) Voicing: SATBB Duration: 20 mins Level: Moderate/Advanced Description: 5 Songs on theme of Love/Loss. Score viewable at http://www.jwpepper.com/scores/10376491.pdf Score also viewable on ChoralNet Please contact me should you wish to perform/record the work, either in whole of in […]