New Publications

  Listen   Preview Score   Order    What Then? (SATB/piano/opt. flute) Michael John Trotta The harmonic underpinning of the accompaniment reveals a dreamlike matrix over which a graceful melody unfolds. It features accessible ranges, a single melody, and thoughtful voice leading. It is an attractive choice for variety of ensembles and situations.  This work […]

I wrote “The Age Old Reason for Joy” as a wake-up call carol to teach the young and remind the older just what Christmas is really all about.  Everything for learning and performance is available as free downloads from the dedicated page on my website.  There is the SATB score in both portrait and landscape […]

“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 […]