Performed by mirabai, Sandra Snow, Artistic Director Leanne King, viola Judy Kabodian, piano

I NEVER SAW Davide Riva’s beautiful acapella setting for four-part mixed voices is set to the beloved Poem by Emily Dickinson. The composition is divided into two repeated sections. In the first section, the choral texture is homo-rhythmic and in the se...  moreI NEVER SAW Davide Riva’s beautiful acapella setting for four-part mixed voices is set to the beloved Poem by Emily Dickinson. The composition is divided into two repeated sections. In the first section, the choral texture is homo-rhythmic and in the second section, the voices are set into a simple counterpoint. “I Never Saw” closes on the dominant chord creating a feeling of suspension that enhances the concept of faith expressed by Dickinson.  

Gospel style setting for 2 or 4 voices, 2 flutes, double bass, guitar and tambourine of my evangelical Poem about the meaning of Christmas.

There is power in singing in choirs. These are just a few of my thoughts. I'd love to hear if your reasons are similar! http://wp.me/p5eWWi-gx

Eric Whitacre conducts Männerstimmen der Chorknaben Uetersen, Five Hebrew Love Songs, Hamburg, 12.12.2010

“The Red Wheelbarrow,” an innovative environmental/imagist Poem I first read as a teenager, struck me as an alluring and joyful means to immerse in a commission by Austin's Inversion Ensemble for their Planet Home project. The score blossomed during a fel...  more“The Red Wheelbarrow,” an innovative environmental/imagist Poem I first read as a teenager, struck me as an alluring and joyful means to immerse in a commission by Austin's Inversion Ensemble for their Planet Home project. The score blossomed during a fellowship at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, a pastoral setting that nurtured embracing the Poem’s vivid landscape. The piano provides a repeating foundation over which the choir playfully evokes the spare text, using variations of the initial theme throughout. There is a contemplative moment midway, then the pulse resumes, concluding with a gleeful repetition of the last line. "The Red Wheelbarrow is a wonderfully approachable and fun piece of music. The singers of Inversion had a blast working through the rhythmic lilt and subtly beautiful harmonies, so often found in Rich Campbell's music. The clever musical interpretation brought out the wry humor of the text." Trevor Shaw, Inversion Ensemble AD  less

"Climb" by Jake Runestad. Poem by Todd Boss. Performed live by the Larimer Chorale and Orchestra. Michael Krueger, artistic director. Jake Runestad, guest conductor.

The Cascadian Chorale sings Joy DeCoursey-Porter's setting of Joseph Eichendorff's Poem "Mondnacht"

From the Wilhem Müller's Poem(1794-1827). Franz Schubert composition. 1 - 'Das Wandern'; 2 - 'Der Müller und der Bach'; 3 - 'Des Baches Wiegenlied' Gilbert Patenaude, dir. Mariane Patenaude, piano Les Chantres Musiciens is a male voice choir formed of ...  moreFrom the Wilhem Müller's Poem(1794-1827). Franz Schubert composition. 1 - 'Das Wandern'; 2 - 'Der Müller und der Bach'; 3 - 'Des Baches Wiegenlied' Gilbert Patenaude, dir. Mariane Patenaude, piano Les Chantres Musiciens is a male voice choir formed of young men between 17 and 29, all steaming from the famous Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal. It was founded in 1992 by Gilbert Patenaude.  

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom