This piece uses the text of the Roman Catholic liturgy and uses contemporary harmony with an very accessible melody to optimize congregational participation by using a traditional refrain-verse style. While upbeat and cheery it also retains a soft and gentle choral patina that offers a soothing color to the overall texture. This unique styling also creates efficiency and functionality by paring the text tightly. The ending offers a calm segue to the following liturgical events making this a pleasant and welcome sung prayer. Moderately difficult in the organ part and slightly aerobic for the voices.

Glory To God For Christmastide for SAB Choir and Organ or Piano

The eighth piece in a contemporary classical suite of twelve medium length pieces for pedal harp and violin or viola. Suitable for recitals, cocktail hours, weddings or round out a program with these charming, expressive and romantic selections. Individual pieces from the suite can also be exacted for showcasing or programing with other heavy or more intense works such as Bach, etc. Moderately difficult harp part and easier violin part.

No. 8 Lemon Drops from "Roses"

Traditional carol text in a new setting from a suite of pieces for SSA, cello and harp. Perfect for Evensong, Lessons and Carols or Services utilizing an alternate tune, but with familiar words. Lyric and expressive. Heavy lifting in the harp, voices very accessible and considerate of singers demanding schedule's at busy time of year for church choirs.

Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming from "Little Book Of Carols" for SSA choir, cello and harp

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks from "Little Book Of Carols" For SSA choir, Cello And Harp

Enjoying the vast diversity, challenges and excitement of exploring composing music. Learning so many new things with every piece ..it's so much fun being creative.

CPS