A Blessing
SA and piano, Alliance Music AMP-0712
This is an Irish blessing, although not the familiar words, and was commissioned by St. John’s Ravenscourt Boys’ Choir, Winnipeg MB, under the direction of Michael Proudfoot. This lyrical setting is especially suited to young voices or Women’s Chorus and the last verse includes a wonderful descant. See score & listen
The Lamb
SA, piano, flute, & oboe, Jubilate Music VG-365
A haunting setting of William Blake’s wonderful poetry. The work won the first Ruth Watson Henderson Composition Award from Choirs Ontario. Expressive and lyrical writing brings out the best in young voices. An excellent concert and festival selection. See score YouTube
Prayer of St. Francis
SA & piano
Prayer of St. Francis (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace) was written by Mark Sirett for the Toronto Diocesan Choir School for Girls, Tony Browning, conductor, and John Clements, piano. For further information or a perusal copy, contact the composer. YouTube
Sunny Bank
SA & piano, Hinshaw Music HMC1939
This is a joyful, contemporary setting of the traditional English carol text. The work won First Prize in the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto Carol Competition. Imaginative piano writing, spirited rhythms, plus whistling make this a engaging work for young voices. See score & listen Listen YouTube ChoralTracks
Sweet Peace
SA & organ
This sacred work was commissioned for the opening service of the Montreal Organ Festival 2017, the joint convention of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, American Guild of Organists (Eastern Division), and Canadian International Organ Competition. The anthem, for upper voices and organ, is based on John 14: 27 and poetry by George Herbert (1593-1633). For further information and perusal copy, please contact the composer. YouTube
When Christ Was Born of Mary Free
SA & piano, Hinshaw Music HMC1978
Particularly effective for young voices, a lilting melody gathers momentum and bursts into a joyous “Gloria in excelsis”. A First Prize winner in the Amadeus Choir Carol Competition, this is an excellent selection for concert, festival or carol service. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks