I have a new setting of John 1:1, 14 – the Gospel Canticle for Christmas set for unison choir (with optional divison into two groups, i.e., women and men) , piano and flute. Written for church choirs whose ranks are depleted at Christmas. It is somewhat Celtic and chant-like. I have a preview copy available […]
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“How they brought the good news by sea” TB divisi 2:00
This is a setting of the humorous poem by Norma Farber (1909-1984) which tells the story of how the creatures in the sea managed to convey the news of the event at Bethlehem, even though handicapped by immobility on land. Originally for SA divisi, I have recently transposed it for male choir, where it works […]
New Xmas Closer: “Jingle Bells Hallelujah Chorus” SATB a cappella
For those looking for a zippy, easy holiday closer to tickle some funny bones, this new SATB a cappella arrangement is getting some attention. I took the Hallelujah Chorus and Jingle Bells and switched the words. The first (short) part is the chorus, one verse, and chorus from Jingle Bells with the “Hallelujah” words. After […]
Jake Runestad’s choral works now available for digital download
The choral music of award-winning young composer Jake Runestad is now available for digital download. See here for perusal scores, audio excerpts, and purchasing information: Jake Runestad – Choral/Vocal Music Find out more about Jake Runestad at his website: www.jakerunestad.com
The Blind Men and the Elephant SATB 2:55
This gently satirical poem by John Godfrey Saxe (1816-1887) tells the tale of six learned men who visit an elephant to discover its identity. Each being blind, they acquaint themselves with different parts of the beast, and therefore come to different conclusions: “Though each was partly in the right, And all were in the wrong!” […]
What Feast of Love by Thomas Keesecker from MorningStar Music
Now available – my setting of the Delores Dufner text What Feast of Love for SAB or SATB a cappella choir and two handbells. http://www.morningstarmusic.com/viewitem.cfm/item_id/50-7510

