Choral (view by voicing)
A Song of Singing - SATB/SAB and piano
Excelcia Music - 2025
Excelcia Music - 2025
Alle, Alleluia! - SSA/TBB a cappella voices
Rhythmic energy abounds in this exciting setting of a simple "Alleluia" text. Set in 10/8, the asymmetrical meter gives a repetitive groove that is engaging and fun to sing for each voice part. Dynamic contrasts and contemporary harmonies complete the package of this outstanding concert work for either treble or tenor-bass choirs - it will make a great concert opener at any time of year.
Excelcia Music - 2021
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Rhythmic energy abounds in this exciting setting of a simple "Alleluia" text. Set in 10/8, the asymmetrical meter gives a repetitive groove that is engaging and fun to sing for each voice part. Dynamic contrasts and contemporary harmonies complete the package of this outstanding concert work for either treble or tenor-bass choirs - it will make a great concert opener at any time of year.
Excelcia Music - 2021
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
An April Morning - SATB and piano
Sara Teasdale’s expressive poem, Morning, provides the the text for this lyrical piece crafted for developing mixed choirs. The use of overlapping vocal lines, coupled with tonal clusters, give each part importance while creating harmonic tension and significance. A supportive piano accompaniment and singable voice leading maintain accessibility, making this an ideal choice for younger singers.
Excelcia Music - 2019
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Sara Teasdale’s expressive poem, Morning, provides the the text for this lyrical piece crafted for developing mixed choirs. The use of overlapping vocal lines, coupled with tonal clusters, give each part importance while creating harmonic tension and significance. A supportive piano accompaniment and singable voice leading maintain accessibility, making this an ideal choice for younger singers.
Excelcia Music - 2019
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Aquí Te Amo (Here I Love You) - SATB/SSAA and piano
Textured choral writing glides effortlessly over a graceful piano accompaniment in this elegant setting of the text by Chilean poet and Nobel Prize-winner Pablo Neruda. Artistically done in a romantic choral setting, this original musical work embodies the romanticism of its lyrics.
Alfred Music - 2022
Textured choral writing glides effortlessly over a graceful piano accompaniment in this elegant setting of the text by Chilean poet and Nobel Prize-winner Pablo Neruda. Artistically done in a romantic choral setting, this original musical work embodies the romanticism of its lyrics.
Alfred Music - 2022
Benedictus - 2-part voices and piano
A familiar Latin text is set in an original work with a lyrical and easy-to-teach style perfect for developing treble ensembles. With comfortable vocal ranges, effortless vocal lines, and a graceful accompaniment, this will prove to be a perennial favorite for concert or service use.
Choristers Guild - 2022
A familiar Latin text is set in an original work with a lyrical and easy-to-teach style perfect for developing treble ensembles. With comfortable vocal ranges, effortless vocal lines, and a graceful accompaniment, this will prove to be a perennial favorite for concert or service use.
Choristers Guild - 2022
The Dreams of the Dreamer - SSATB/SSAB/SSA a cappella (opt. piano accompaniment)
A warm arpeggiated piano accompaniment opens this lush original concert work for mixed or treble voices. Using the thought-provoking words of poet Georgia Douglas Johnson, seamless harmonies appear right from the start and beautifully interpret the text with lyricism and sensitivity.
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2020
A warm arpeggiated piano accompaniment opens this lush original concert work for mixed or treble voices. Using the thought-provoking words of poet Georgia Douglas Johnson, seamless harmonies appear right from the start and beautifully interpret the text with lyricism and sensitivity.
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2020
Fly Away - SATB and piano
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2025
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2025
Give Me Your Stars to Hold - SATB/SSA and piano
Choristers Guild - 2025
Choristers Guild - 2025
Grant Us Peace - SATB a cappella
Divisi a cappella writing, with subtle shifts in dynamics and tempi, invites singers to new heights of artistry in this serene setting of “Dona nobis pacem” and its equivalent English words. Cluster chords, soaring melodies, expressive nuances, and rapturous phrases emerge from what begins and ends in utter tranquility. Destined to become a staple of the choral repertoire.
Alfred Music - 2019
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Divisi a cappella writing, with subtle shifts in dynamics and tempi, invites singers to new heights of artistry in this serene setting of “Dona nobis pacem” and its equivalent English words. Cluster chords, soaring melodies, expressive nuances, and rapturous phrases emerge from what begins and ends in utter tranquility. Destined to become a staple of the choral repertoire.
Alfred Music - 2019
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Hope - SSA and piano
This beautiful treble choral features a lyrical melody supported by an expressive piano accompaniment. The perfect setting of the famous text, "Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul."
Alfred Music - 2014
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
This beautiful treble choral features a lyrical melody supported by an expressive piano accompaniment. The perfect setting of the famous text, "Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul."
Alfred Music - 2014
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
How Do I Love Thee? - SSAATTBB and piano
This artistic setting of the classic Elizabeth Barrett Browning poem is well suited for both concert and contest use. Sensitive and sincere.
Alfred Music - 2017
This artistic setting of the classic Elizabeth Barrett Browning poem is well suited for both concert and contest use. Sensitive and sincere.
Alfred Music - 2017
I Am Not Yours - SSAATTBB and piano
An artistic flowing piano accompaniment frames the languid choral lines that envelop Sara Teasdale's poem of longing for love. Overlapping harmonic lines bring depth and emotion to the setting, eventually ending with fading utterances of the word "love."
Excelcia Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
An artistic flowing piano accompaniment frames the languid choral lines that envelop Sara Teasdale's poem of longing for love. Overlapping harmonic lines bring depth and emotion to the setting, eventually ending with fading utterances of the word "love."
Excelcia Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
I Softly Sing - SATB/SAB/SSA and piano
Harlem Renaissance poet and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson's music-themed text shines in this graceful setting for mixed or treble choirs with piano accompaniment. "No nights are dark, no days are long, while in my heart there dwells a song I softly sing."
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2023
Harlem Renaissance poet and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson's music-themed text shines in this graceful setting for mixed or treble choirs with piano accompaniment. "No nights are dark, no days are long, while in my heart there dwells a song I softly sing."
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2023
I Sing to Use the Waiting - SSAA and piano
Complementary vocal and piano writing combines in this distinctive treatment for treble choirs. Artistic and impressive, well-suited for concert or contest/festival use.
Alfred Music - 2016
Complementary vocal and piano writing combines in this distinctive treatment for treble choirs. Artistic and impressive, well-suited for concert or contest/festival use.
Alfred Music - 2016
Is the Moon Tired? - SAB/2-part and piano
Choristers Guild - 2025
Choristers Guild - 2025
Love and Faithfulness - SATB and piano (optional C or B-flat obbligato instrument)
This special work for choir was commissioned to honor the memory of a child who tragically passed away. Using the powerful words from Proverbs 3:3, Love and Faithfulness explores how individuals can deepen their love and faith for Jesus Christ. Scored for SATB voices, piano, and optional C or B-flat instrument obbligato.
BELM Press - BP-0007
This special work for choir was commissioned to honor the memory of a child who tragically passed away. Using the powerful words from Proverbs 3:3, Love and Faithfulness explores how individuals can deepen their love and faith for Jesus Christ. Scored for SATB voices, piano, and optional C or B-flat instrument obbligato.
BELM Press - BP-0007
The Passionate Shepherd to His Love - SATB and piano
Brimming with an undercurrent of energy, this beautiful text by Christopher Marlowe has been given a fun and lilting melody for choirs to sing. This song presents a great introduction to the work of Marlowe, one of Shakespeare's biggest influencers, and subsequently to Shakespeare himself. Some limited soprano divisi and a mixture of contemporary and traditional madrigal-like harmonies make this one a joy to sing and express.
Excelcia Music - 2020
Brimming with an undercurrent of energy, this beautiful text by Christopher Marlowe has been given a fun and lilting melody for choirs to sing. This song presents a great introduction to the work of Marlowe, one of Shakespeare's biggest influencers, and subsequently to Shakespeare himself. Some limited soprano divisi and a mixture of contemporary and traditional madrigal-like harmonies make this one a joy to sing and express.
Excelcia Music - 2020
Pictures in the Sky - 2-part voices and piano
An imaginative text penned by Althea Randolph sets the light and breezy tone for this whimsical piece for developing choirs. The piano accompaniment supplements the childlike feel, and the accessible melodies paint the ethereal text in a way that certainly suits the feeling of watching the clouds float by. Young singers will enjoy this!
Choristers Guild - 2022
An imaginative text penned by Althea Randolph sets the light and breezy tone for this whimsical piece for developing choirs. The piano accompaniment supplements the childlike feel, and the accessible melodies paint the ethereal text in a way that certainly suits the feeling of watching the clouds float by. Young singers will enjoy this!
Choristers Guild - 2022
Rise! - 2-part voices and piano (Text by Elizabeth Tippette)
Conveying a positive and uplifting message, this rhythmic original is a solid choice for young treble choirs. With opportunities to sing in unison, in simple two-part harmony, and some call-and-response moments, this selection promises to be very appealing for developing musicians and is a perfect choice for a concert closer or as a graduation or moving-on selection.
Choristers Guild - 2020
Conveying a positive and uplifting message, this rhythmic original is a solid choice for young treble choirs. With opportunities to sing in unison, in simple two-part harmony, and some call-and-response moments, this selection promises to be very appealing for developing musicians and is a perfect choice for a concert closer or as a graduation or moving-on selection.
Choristers Guild - 2020
Season of Light - SATB/SAB/2-part voices and piano (Text by Elizabeth Tippette)
Whether for Christmas or Hanukkah, this original concert work is perfect in both lyric and music. Filled with joy of “the season of light,” it sings of love, reasons for hope and most certainly, peace. A choral with many programming possibilities for years to come.
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2019
Whether for Christmas or Hanukkah, this original concert work is perfect in both lyric and music. Filled with joy of “the season of light,” it sings of love, reasons for hope and most certainly, peace. A choral with many programming possibilities for years to come.
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2019
Set Me As A Seal - SSA and piano
From Song of Solomon comes a cherished text set to rich harmonies for women's voices. Beginning with a simple and warm piano introduction, unison singing melts into harmonic delight, creating an emotional climax and resolving to a quiet ending stating again "for love is strong as death".
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
From Song of Solomon comes a cherished text set to rich harmonies for women's voices. Beginning with a simple and warm piano introduction, unison singing melts into harmonic delight, creating an emotional climax and resolving to a quiet ending stating again "for love is strong as death".
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Slumber, Child - SSAATBB and piano (text by Elizabeth Tippette)
Written in honor of their newborn child, this gorgeous lullaby is beautifully rich and moving. "Slumber child, sleep and dream. Grow and believe in all you will be."
Alfred Music - 2017
Written in honor of their newborn child, this gorgeous lullaby is beautifully rich and moving. "Slumber child, sleep and dream. Grow and believe in all you will be."
Alfred Music - 2017
Someone to Watch Over Me - SSA and piano (arrangement)
Originally written for the musical "Oh, Kay" as an up-tempo vocal solo, this treble arrangement keeps the slow, ballad-like style that has been adopted as the preferred way to perform the piece. While the melody remains untouched for the most part, the piano accompaniment and vocal harmonies are completely fresh and pay homage to the overall aura that was originally captured almost 100 years ago.
Excelcia Music- 2023
Originally written for the musical "Oh, Kay" as an up-tempo vocal solo, this treble arrangement keeps the slow, ballad-like style that has been adopted as the preferred way to perform the piece. While the melody remains untouched for the most part, the piano accompaniment and vocal harmonies are completely fresh and pay homage to the overall aura that was originally captured almost 100 years ago.
Excelcia Music- 2023
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening - SATB/SAB and piano
Robert Frost's beloved poem is beautifully set with a serene piano accompaniment and tranquil vocal lines that weave with dynamic interest and highlight the text. The warm harmonies bring shimmer and depth to help establish the introspective mood, and subtle harmonic shifts call for drama and musical sensitivity. A gorgeous selection for winter concerts!
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2020
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Robert Frost's beloved poem is beautifully set with a serene piano accompaniment and tranquil vocal lines that weave with dynamic interest and highlight the text. The warm harmonies bring shimmer and depth to help establish the introspective mood, and subtle harmonic shifts call for drama and musical sensitivity. A gorgeous selection for winter concerts!
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2020
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
The Stormy Winter - SATB and piano
A brisk and exciting piano accompaniment sets the wintry scene for this setting of a poem by Louisa May Alcott. Rhythmic vocal lines are interspersed with more lyrical singing to enhance the text and create the mood. A perfect choice for winter concerts all season long!
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
A brisk and exciting piano accompaniment sets the wintry scene for this setting of a poem by Louisa May Alcott. Rhythmic vocal lines are interspersed with more lyrical singing to enhance the text and create the mood. A perfect choice for winter concerts all season long!
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Together in Song at Christmas (Volume II) - SAB and piano
Featuring eight Christmas and holiday selections for developing mixed choirs, this fully reproducible collection is a real budget stretcher. Sing these titles year after year, again and again, and make as many copies as you need. The accompaniment tracks are also included as a digital download. The composers and arrangers featured in this collection are experts at writing for young choirs in this voicing.
Choristers Guild - 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Featuring eight Christmas and holiday selections for developing mixed choirs, this fully reproducible collection is a real budget stretcher. Sing these titles year after year, again and again, and make as many copies as you need. The accompaniment tracks are also included as a digital download. The composers and arrangers featured in this collection are experts at writing for young choirs in this voicing.
Choristers Guild - 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Watch the Dewdrops - SSA and piano
Excelcia Music - 2025
Excelcia Music - 2025
Watercolor Sky - SATB and piano (text by Elizabeth Tippette)
A cascading piano motif begins this work of an original text and vocals that sing like water dancing on rocks in a stream. Vocal play between voices combine in rich harmony, singing of the morning sky waking from nighttime slumber. Then in contrast, the text tells of the bright appearance of the sun as “liquid fire, nature orchestrating delight.” Truly a fresh and exquisite choral work.
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2019
A cascading piano motif begins this work of an original text and vocals that sing like water dancing on rocks in a stream. Vocal play between voices combine in rich harmony, singing of the morning sky waking from nighttime slumber. Then in contrast, the text tells of the bright appearance of the sun as “liquid fire, nature orchestrating delight.” Truly a fresh and exquisite choral work.
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard - 2019
When Music Sounds - SATB divisi and piano
Showcasing the power of music to ease burdens and still sorrows, this lyrical original work presents a full range of dynamics, textures, and harmonies along with an artistic flowing piano accompaniment. Walter de la Mare's text shines through in a beautiful setting where more mature choirs will be able to showcase musical sensitivity and expression.
Alfred Music - 2024
Showcasing the power of music to ease burdens and still sorrows, this lyrical original work presents a full range of dynamics, textures, and harmonies along with an artistic flowing piano accompaniment. Walter de la Mare's text shines through in a beautiful setting where more mature choirs will be able to showcase musical sensitivity and expression.
Alfred Music - 2024
Who Has Seen the Wind? - SAB and piano
A memorable rhythmic melody sets Christina Rossetti's well-known text in this exciting concert work that will find a natural home at fall or winter concerts. Offering many teaching opportunities, choirs can practice agility, precision, and diction as well as longer legato phrases that are all well supported with the piano accompaniment. A great choice for singing with drama and character for developing choirs!
Excelcia Music - 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
A memorable rhythmic melody sets Christina Rossetti's well-known text in this exciting concert work that will find a natural home at fall or winter concerts. Offering many teaching opportunities, choirs can practice agility, precision, and diction as well as longer legato phrases that are all well supported with the piano accompaniment. A great choice for singing with drama and character for developing choirs!
Excelcia Music - 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
The Wind in the Pines - SAB/SSA and piano
Alfred Music - 2025
Alfred Music - 2025
Winter Reflections - SATB/SAB and piano
This gentle original winter song captures the mystical allure of a snowfall, reflecting on its crystalline beauty. A simple text, and a setting that moves seamlessly between major and minor are coupled with cascading lines in the piano accompaniment to express the imagery in this gorgeous seasonal work. Conservative ranges, ample unison and singable harmonies make this a smart choice for developing mixed choirs.
Choristers Guild - 2019 J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
This gentle original winter song captures the mystical allure of a snowfall, reflecting on its crystalline beauty. A simple text, and a setting that moves seamlessly between major and minor are coupled with cascading lines in the piano accompaniment to express the imagery in this gorgeous seasonal work. Conservative ranges, ample unison and singable harmonies make this a smart choice for developing mixed choirs.
Choristers Guild - 2019 J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Concert Band/Wind Ensemble (view by grade level)
Ablaze (Grade 4)
Dense harmonies, changing meters, and lyrical melodies fill this fast wind ensemble composition. Treat your ensemble to this exceptional new work. You won't be disappointed!
C. Alan Publications - 2016
Dense harmonies, changing meters, and lyrical melodies fill this fast wind ensemble composition. Treat your ensemble to this exceptional new work. You won't be disappointed!
C. Alan Publications - 2016
An Everlasting Legacy (Grade 3)
This is an emotionally charged piece, dedicated to the passing of a beloved family member. Both performers and audiences can expect moments of tranquility, tension, peacefulness, and discord, all moving toward an uplifting conclusion in the final musical moments.
C. Alan Publications - 2017
This is an emotionally charged piece, dedicated to the passing of a beloved family member. Both performers and audiences can expect moments of tranquility, tension, peacefulness, and discord, all moving toward an uplifting conclusion in the final musical moments.
C. Alan Publications - 2017
Among the Skies (Grade 3.5)
Transport your audience into the clouds with this cinematic tour de force. Great scoring, uplifting themes, and pleasing harmonies will keep musicians and audiences engaged from start to finish!
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Transport your audience into the clouds with this cinematic tour de force. Great scoring, uplifting themes, and pleasing harmonies will keep musicians and audiences engaged from start to finish!
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Cosmic Wonder (Grade 3.5)
The sounds of the cosmos will resonate through every measure of this work for concert band through its soaring melodies, wavering tonalities, and sweeping rhythms. Opportunities for soloists are plentiful and are great for working independent performance.
Excelcia Music - 2020
The sounds of the cosmos will resonate through every measure of this work for concert band through its soaring melodies, wavering tonalities, and sweeping rhythms. Opportunities for soloists are plentiful and are great for working independent performance.
Excelcia Music - 2020
Crossing (Grade 4)
Some say that when a pet is at the end of its life, they "cross the rainbow bridge." This heartfelt, lyrical work aims to capture this belief through moments of joy and heartache, eventually ending peace. It will surely evoke an emotional response to anyone who has lost a loved one.
C. Alan Publications - 2024
Some say that when a pet is at the end of its life, they "cross the rainbow bridge." This heartfelt, lyrical work aims to capture this belief through moments of joy and heartache, eventually ending peace. It will surely evoke an emotional response to anyone who has lost a loved one.
C. Alan Publications - 2024
Farewell at Dawn (Grade 0.5)
As the title suggests, this is a musically expressive farewell to the night and greeting to a new day. Opening softly with a gentle motive, the piece evolves through simple, yet expressive material that transitions to a climax before resolving to a peaceful finish. A mature, lyric work that can be performed by the youngest of bands.
Alfred Music - 2015
As the title suggests, this is a musically expressive farewell to the night and greeting to a new day. Opening softly with a gentle motive, the piece evolves through simple, yet expressive material that transitions to a climax before resolving to a peaceful finish. A mature, lyric work that can be performed by the youngest of bands.
Alfred Music - 2015
In Unity (Grade 2)
Evoke images of togetherness, peace, and a true sense of unity with this inspirational piece. Stirring melodic lines lyrically enter and combine, culminating with upper woodwinds and trumpet playing in unison as they literally unite for a climactic conclusion.
Alfred Music - 2017
Evoke images of togetherness, peace, and a true sense of unity with this inspirational piece. Stirring melodic lines lyrically enter and combine, culminating with upper woodwinds and trumpet playing in unison as they literally unite for a climactic conclusion.
Alfred Music - 2017
Joyous Venture (Grade 1.5)
Ideal for younger bands, this lyrical work is brimming with opportunities to put smiles on your ensemble's faces. Tuneful melodies, upbeat tempos, and a majestic climactic moment will give your group the opportunity to shine!
Alfred Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Ideal for younger bands, this lyrical work is brimming with opportunities to put smiles on your ensemble's faces. Tuneful melodies, upbeat tempos, and a majestic climactic moment will give your group the opportunity to shine!
Alfred Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Lakeside (Grade 1.5)
Transport to the serene waters of peacefulness of the lake that helped inspire this piece for young band. Salem Lake, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a special, 365-acre body of water with surrounding paths for walking, running, and biking. Lakeside is a musical interpretation of the scenic views experienced on an especially bright, sunny day.
Alfred Music - 2019
Transport to the serene waters of peacefulness of the lake that helped inspire this piece for young band. Salem Lake, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a special, 365-acre body of water with surrounding paths for walking, running, and biking. Lakeside is a musical interpretation of the scenic views experienced on an especially bright, sunny day.
Alfred Music - 2019
Legion (Grade 2.5)
In the key of D minor, Legion features a dark and militaristic-sounding melody, coupled with a brighter countermelody. Strong accents, rhythmic syncopations, and bold chords shape these melodies into several iterations. A powerful climax precedes a softer, more soothing version of the melody, ending with a rousing Maestoso coda.
Alfred Music - 2019
In the key of D minor, Legion features a dark and militaristic-sounding melody, coupled with a brighter countermelody. Strong accents, rhythmic syncopations, and bold chords shape these melodies into several iterations. A powerful climax precedes a softer, more soothing version of the melody, ending with a rousing Maestoso coda.
Alfred Music - 2019
Limitless (Grade 5)
This large-scale work for the advanced concert band represents the full scope of the capabilities of the concert band. Great thematic writing along with colorful and tension-filled harmony coupled with sweeping woodwind technique and powerhouse brass writing will push your ensemble to the limit of their musicianship and endurance.
C. Alan Publications - 2022
This large-scale work for the advanced concert band represents the full scope of the capabilities of the concert band. Great thematic writing along with colorful and tension-filled harmony coupled with sweeping woodwind technique and powerhouse brass writing will push your ensemble to the limit of their musicianship and endurance.
C. Alan Publications - 2022
Majesty (Grade 0.5)
Give your students the opportunity to become confident with playing lyrical long tones in this majestic piece scored for the youngest of bands. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat major scale, "Majesty" empowers budding musicians and enchants audiences!
C. Alan Publications - 2020
Give your students the opportunity to become confident with playing lyrical long tones in this majestic piece scored for the youngest of bands. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat major scale, "Majesty" empowers budding musicians and enchants audiences!
C. Alan Publications - 2020
Split Second (Grade 2.5)
This one cooks from the get-go! Built from a syncopated rhythmic pattern, the piece drives throughout but with contrasting lyrical melodic material. Young players will learn a wide variety of musical concepts, and the rhythmic tension built from eighth notes and eighth rests creates excitement while keeping it accessible. Great choice for a concert opener.
Excelcia Music- 2023
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
This one cooks from the get-go! Built from a syncopated rhythmic pattern, the piece drives throughout but with contrasting lyrical melodic material. Young players will learn a wide variety of musical concepts, and the rhythmic tension built from eighth notes and eighth rests creates excitement while keeping it accessible. Great choice for a concert opener.
Excelcia Music- 2023
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Solar Eclipse (Grade 4)
...As the piece nears the climactic moment, an accelerando helps to push the music into a Grand Pause, exemplifying the moment in which the moon completely eclipses the sun. The conclusion of this process in nature is reflected by the piece's ending as it slowly fades into nothing.
C. Alan Publications - 2016
...As the piece nears the climactic moment, an accelerando helps to push the music into a Grand Pause, exemplifying the moment in which the moon completely eclipses the sun. The conclusion of this process in nature is reflected by the piece's ending as it slowly fades into nothing.
C. Alan Publications - 2016
To the Mountaintop (Grade 4.5)
Experience the grandeur of the mountains of North Carolina through this exceptional work for wind band. Commissioned by the Wachovia Winds Youth Wind Ensemble as part of a series to write new music for North Carolina bands, To the Mountaintop was composed to represent the more difficult literature available for bands and has already been performed by several high schools and colleges across the state.
C. Alan Publications - 2024
Experience the grandeur of the mountains of North Carolina through this exceptional work for wind band. Commissioned by the Wachovia Winds Youth Wind Ensemble as part of a series to write new music for North Carolina bands, To the Mountaintop was composed to represent the more difficult literature available for bands and has already been performed by several high schools and colleges across the state.
C. Alan Publications - 2024
Tides of Change (Grade 2)
Tides are typically associated with the daily rise and fall of the oceans. Tides of Change revolves around a simple yet evolving two-measure motive that evokes images of life's triumphs and challenges. The gently moving melodic line ebbs and flows, creating an almost hypnotic effect that immerses the listener in the warmth and peace of this moving work for young band.
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Tides are typically associated with the daily rise and fall of the oceans. Tides of Change revolves around a simple yet evolving two-measure motive that evokes images of life's triumphs and challenges. The gently moving melodic line ebbs and flows, creating an almost hypnotic effect that immerses the listener in the warmth and peace of this moving work for young band.
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Vanquish (Grade 3)
This cinematic piece takes the listener on a musical journey. The piece begins dark and foreboding with well-placed harmonic tension that leads to an up-tempo driving section of the main material before a development and interplay between the two sections of the work.
Excelcia Music - 2022
This cinematic piece takes the listener on a musical journey. The piece begins dark and foreboding with well-placed harmonic tension that leads to an up-tempo driving section of the main material before a development and interplay between the two sections of the work.
Excelcia Music - 2022
Orchestra (view by grade level)
Bits of Stardust - string orchestra (Grade 0.5)
Take your audience up to the sky as twinkling cosmic particles light up the world, filling us with hope and wonder. A perfect start to a musical journey! Optional tom-tom.
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2024
Take your audience up to the sky as twinkling cosmic particles light up the world, filling us with hope and wonder. A perfect start to a musical journey! Optional tom-tom.
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2024
Dark Sky - string orchestra (Grade 4)
Cinematic vibes are presented in this dark and brooding work for string orchestra. Big, dramatic sections are positioned between fresh rhythmic passages. This one is a fun ride that your musicians will want to play and perform over and over.
Excelcia Music - 2021
Cinematic vibes are presented in this dark and brooding work for string orchestra. Big, dramatic sections are positioned between fresh rhythmic passages. This one is a fun ride that your musicians will want to play and perform over and over.
Excelcia Music - 2021
Drifting - string orchestra (Grade 3)
Drifting utilizes musical passages to allude to the image of something drifting down a river in the woods. It journeys through twists and turns, placid streams and roaring rapids, eventually making a grand entrance into open waters.
Carl Fischer - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Drifting utilizes musical passages to allude to the image of something drifting down a river in the woods. It journeys through twists and turns, placid streams and roaring rapids, eventually making a grand entrance into open waters.
Carl Fischer - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Drive - string orchestra (Grade 3)
From its opening power rock chords to its strong finish, Drive races forward, alternating between syncopated rhythms and soaring melodies. Starting in A minor and modulating to B minor, two opposing melodic patterns emerge, leading to a climactic fortissimo finale.
Grand Mesa Music - 2020
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
From its opening power rock chords to its strong finish, Drive races forward, alternating between syncopated rhythms and soaring melodies. Starting in A minor and modulating to B minor, two opposing melodic patterns emerge, leading to a climactic fortissimo finale.
Grand Mesa Music - 2020
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Final Expedition - string orchestra (Grade 1.5)
This racing, rhythmic string orchestra composition will give your young ensemble a mature sound. Appropriate for developing students, the melodic material is presented in all sections of the orchestra.
Excelcia Music - 2020
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
This racing, rhythmic string orchestra composition will give your young ensemble a mature sound. Appropriate for developing students, the melodic material is presented in all sections of the orchestra.
Excelcia Music - 2020
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
The Great Conquest (Grade 1.5)
Adventure awaits in this high-energy, tension-filled original composition. Great intensive melodic writing that is both short figures and long lines over top of punchy quarter notes and running staccato eighth notes set the scene, while terse dynamics add to the drama. Also great for reinforcing pizzicato.
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Adventure awaits in this high-energy, tension-filled original composition. Great intensive melodic writing that is both short figures and long lines over top of punchy quarter notes and running staccato eighth notes set the scene, while terse dynamics add to the drama. Also great for reinforcing pizzicato.
Wingert-Jones Publications - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
The Lair at Midnight - string orchestra (Grade 0.5)
What lurks in the lair at midnight? The answer is revealed in this engaging work for beginning string orchestra. Using only the first six pitches of the D major scale and based largely on step-wise motion, this piece evokes images of a nighttime excursion into the unknown. Optional piano and low tom-tom are included to enhance and support the orchestra.
FJH Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
What lurks in the lair at midnight? The answer is revealed in this engaging work for beginning string orchestra. Using only the first six pitches of the D major scale and based largely on step-wise motion, this piece evokes images of a nighttime excursion into the unknown. Optional piano and low tom-tom are included to enhance and support the orchestra.
FJH Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Majestic Moonlight - string orchestra (Grade 2)
A gentle and lyrical original work that uses lush scoring and pleasing harmonies to paint a vivid picture of the beauty of a moonlit landscape. Simple rhythms and comfortable ranges give young orchestras the opportunity to really focus on lyrical and expressive playing.
Alfred Music - 2021
A gentle and lyrical original work that uses lush scoring and pleasing harmonies to paint a vivid picture of the beauty of a moonlit landscape. Simple rhythms and comfortable ranges give young orchestras the opportunity to really focus on lyrical and expressive playing.
Alfred Music - 2021
Mystic Forest - string orchestra (Grade 1.5)
Inspiring melodies evoke thoughts of wonder, and lovely contrasts between staccato and legato represent all of the different colors, shapes, and life forms found in the forest.
Excelcia Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Inspiring melodies evoke thoughts of wonder, and lovely contrasts between staccato and legato represent all of the different colors, shapes, and life forms found in the forest.
Excelcia Music - 2022
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Serenity - string orchestra (Grade 2)
This expressive work aims to encapsulate the essence of serenity through its calm, moderate tempo and simple rhythms. The interplay between sweeping melodic lines and beautiful harmonic language provides potential for developing tone, phrasing, and musicality.
FJH Music - 2020
This expressive work aims to encapsulate the essence of serenity through its calm, moderate tempo and simple rhythms. The interplay between sweeping melodic lines and beautiful harmonic language provides potential for developing tone, phrasing, and musicality.
FJH Music - 2020
Skylight - string orchestra (Grade 2)
Visual imagery is often at the center of naming a musical composition, and this lyrical work for string orchestra is no exception. It beautifully conjures images of light entering a space through an overhead opening. Imagine the morning light slowly filling each corner of a room, moment by moment, bit by bit. Long melodies passed throughout the orchestra, building to a pivotal moment, make this musical gem special. (Currently available only digitally through Alfred Music).
Alfred Music - 2023
Visual imagery is often at the center of naming a musical composition, and this lyrical work for string orchestra is no exception. It beautifully conjures images of light entering a space through an overhead opening. Imagine the morning light slowly filling each corner of a room, moment by moment, bit by bit. Long melodies passed throughout the orchestra, building to a pivotal moment, make this musical gem special. (Currently available only digitally through Alfred Music).
Alfred Music - 2023
Skyward - string orchestra (Grade 2.5)
Pulsing eighth notes accompany graceful melodic lines in this engaging work for string orchestra. Written with young musicians in mind, players can experience a range of elegant harmonies without excessive demands on any individual performer. A slower, brooding middle section changes the energy before bursting back into the original content, launching your performers skyward!
Grand Mesa Strings 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Pulsing eighth notes accompany graceful melodic lines in this engaging work for string orchestra. Written with young musicians in mind, players can experience a range of elegant harmonies without excessive demands on any individual performer. A slower, brooding middle section changes the energy before bursting back into the original content, launching your performers skyward!
Grand Mesa Strings 2024
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Summer Solstice - string orchestra (Grade 4)
Reminiscent of film scores of old, this wonderfully expressive work contains a lot of teachable material and passionate melodies to inspire your students and audiences.
Excelcia Music - 2020
Reminiscent of film scores of old, this wonderfully expressive work contains a lot of teachable material and passionate melodies to inspire your students and audiences.
Excelcia Music - 2020
Surge - string orchestra (Grade 3)
Surge is a rhythmically high-powered piece for string orchestra, full of syncopated rhythms that keep it perpetually driving forward. Surprising and frequent abrupt dynamic changes will also keep your students on their toes in this work. In the key of E minor, this Surge races from start to finish, only breaking after a sudden unexpected grand pause. A brief, slow section builds into familiar, fast material, finishing with a strong unison conclusion.
Grand Mesa Music - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Surge is a rhythmically high-powered piece for string orchestra, full of syncopated rhythms that keep it perpetually driving forward. Surprising and frequent abrupt dynamic changes will also keep your students on their toes in this work. In the key of E minor, this Surge races from start to finish, only breaking after a sudden unexpected grand pause. A brief, slow section builds into familiar, fast material, finishing with a strong unison conclusion.
Grand Mesa Music - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Unconquered - full orchestra (Grade 5)
This original composition, geared toward teaching the sections of the orchestra, features haunting melodies and clashes of bold chords intertwined with moments of tranquility and wonder. Every section of the orchestra will feel equally important as it tackles this challenging yet appealing piece.
Alfred Music - 2015
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
This original composition, geared toward teaching the sections of the orchestra, features haunting melodies and clashes of bold chords intertwined with moments of tranquility and wonder. Every section of the orchestra will feel equally important as it tackles this challenging yet appealing piece.
Alfred Music - 2015
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Verdant Meadows - string orchestra (Grade 1)
The imagery of a lush, green meadow helps set the stage for this simple, yet harmonically adventurous composition. The music alternates between legato melodies and staccato harmonies. Following a climactic moment, a peaceful resolution hearkens back to earlier material and ends the piece with a maestoso section.
Carl Fischer - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
The imagery of a lush, green meadow helps set the stage for this simple, yet harmonically adventurous composition. The music alternates between legato melodies and staccato harmonies. Following a climactic moment, a peaceful resolution hearkens back to earlier material and ends the piece with a maestoso section.
Carl Fischer - 2018
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Wondrous Flight - string orchestra (Grade 2.5)
Written for my son, Wondrous Flight alternates between insistent syncopated rhythms and flowing melodic passages. As the piece progresses, an increase in tempo drives the melodies through each section of the orchestra toward a grandiose, climactic moment.
Grand Mesa Music - 2017
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Written for my son, Wondrous Flight alternates between insistent syncopated rhythms and flowing melodic passages. As the piece progresses, an increase in tempo drives the melodies through each section of the orchestra toward a grandiose, climactic moment.
Grand Mesa Music - 2017
J.W. Pepper Editors' Choice
Handbells
Brightest and Best of the Stars - 3-5 octave handbells (Grade 2)
Perfect for Epiphany, this simple yet effective setting of MORNING STAR is quickly and easily prepared after the bustle of the Christmas season. Gyros add a interesting touch, and the ending has a charming "starry" effect.
Jubilate Music Group (Alfred Sacred) - 2019
Perfect for Epiphany, this simple yet effective setting of MORNING STAR is quickly and easily prepared after the bustle of the Christmas season. Gyros add a interesting touch, and the ending has a charming "starry" effect.
Jubilate Music Group (Alfred Sacred) - 2019
Night of Stars (Creator of the Stars of Night) - 3-5 octave handbells (Grade 2)
As night begins to show itself, one by one the stars slowly twinkle. In this arrangement, the stars are represented by the random ringing of handbells while the original hymn tune CONDITOR ALME SIDREUM is rung underneath. A low open-fifth drone creates an ethereal atmosphere, perfect for setting the tone for any church service, especially during Advent. The piece concludes very much as it begins, with the night stars fading away into the half-light of dawn.
Choristers Guild - 2022
As night begins to show itself, one by one the stars slowly twinkle. In this arrangement, the stars are represented by the random ringing of handbells while the original hymn tune CONDITOR ALME SIDREUM is rung underneath. A low open-fifth drone creates an ethereal atmosphere, perfect for setting the tone for any church service, especially during Advent. The piece concludes very much as it begins, with the night stars fading away into the half-light of dawn.
Choristers Guild - 2022
Oh, Love, How Deep - 3 octave handbells (Grade 1+)
This sturdy hymn tune serves well to set the tone for worship during the Lenten season. It opens with a simple statement of the melody and slowly evolves into an expanded voicing of the original hymn, utilizing LV arpeggios across the ensemble between verses.
Agape/Hope Publishing - 2018
This sturdy hymn tune serves well to set the tone for worship during the Lenten season. It opens with a simple statement of the melody and slowly evolves into an expanded voicing of the original hymn, utilizing LV arpeggios across the ensemble between verses.
Agape/Hope Publishing - 2018
With a Joyful Ring - 3-5 octave handbells (Grade 3+)
This lively original handbell piece will keep your ringers on their toes. 7/8 time signatures, tonal shifts, and bell techniques keep the music fresh, but still remaining accessible to any church or school handbell ensemble. Appropriate for any time of year. Scored for 3-5 octaves handbell choirs.
BELM Press - BP-0008
This lively original handbell piece will keep your ringers on their toes. 7/8 time signatures, tonal shifts, and bell techniques keep the music fresh, but still remaining accessible to any church or school handbell ensemble. Appropriate for any time of year. Scored for 3-5 octaves handbell choirs.
BELM Press - BP-0008
Solo/Small Ensemble
60 Second Vibes - vibraphone solo
60 Second Vibes began as a single 60-second vibraphone solo written as a demonstration for a percussion methods masterclass. In this extended four-movement suite, each movement is exactly 60 seconds in length, with varying styles and tempi. The piece is intended to be performed without pause between movements.
C. Alan Publications - 2015
60 Second Vibes began as a single 60-second vibraphone solo written as a demonstration for a percussion methods masterclass. In this extended four-movement suite, each movement is exactly 60 seconds in length, with varying styles and tempi. The piece is intended to be performed without pause between movements.
C. Alan Publications - 2015
A Quartet Fo[u]r Bassoons - bassoon quartet
Completed in December 2012, this piece not only features four bassoonists, but is centered around the tonal harmonies of chords by fourths. The pieces combines parallel motion of perfect fourth intervals, or quartal harmony, along with canonical entrances. The piece can be divided into four larger sections. Sections I and IV are quick and percussive, while sections II and III explore the same tonal world with long sustained chords.
TrevCo Music Publishing - 2013
Completed in December 2012, this piece not only features four bassoonists, but is centered around the tonal harmonies of chords by fourths. The pieces combines parallel motion of perfect fourth intervals, or quartal harmony, along with canonical entrances. The piece can be divided into four larger sections. Sections I and IV are quick and percussive, while sections II and III explore the same tonal world with long sustained chords.
TrevCo Music Publishing - 2013
A Sprightly Dance - flute and piano
This contemporary feature is an excellent contest solo for the flutist and a great step into performing with contemporary harmony and piano accompaniment. A Sprightly Dance was written as a finale piece for my graduate composition recital.
BRS Music - 2014
This contemporary feature is an excellent contest solo for the flutist and a great step into performing with contemporary harmony and piano accompaniment. A Sprightly Dance was written as a finale piece for my graduate composition recital.
BRS Music - 2014
All Through the Night - for solo voice (high and low versions available)
This practical collection contains ten newly arranged folk songs and spirituals by some of the biggest names in the choral world.
Excelcia Music - 2020
This practical collection contains ten newly arranged folk songs and spirituals by some of the biggest names in the choral world.
Excelcia Music - 2020
Dance of Fire - piano solo
This solo was the 2005 winner of the Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award. Written in 6/8 meter and the key of D minor, the piece is in A-B-A form. The A section has the melody in the left hand with a broken-chord accompaniment in the right hand. The B section is slower and chorale-like. The return of the A section is followed by a short coda.
Alfred Music - 2005
This solo was the 2005 winner of the Lynn Freeman Olson Composition Award. Written in 6/8 meter and the key of D minor, the piece is in A-B-A form. The A section has the melody in the left hand with a broken-chord accompaniment in the right hand. The B section is slower and chorale-like. The return of the A section is followed by a short coda.
Alfred Music - 2005
Danny Boy - for solo voice (high and low versions available)
This practical collection contains ten newly arranged folk songs and spirituals by some of the biggest names in the choral world.
Excelcia Music - 2020
This practical collection contains ten newly arranged folk songs and spirituals by some of the biggest names in the choral world.
Excelcia Music - 2020
The Struggling Dream - flute ensemble
This piece was composed for the Appalachian State University Flute Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham. The group premiered the piece on November 5, 2005 in Rosen Concert Hall. The Struggling Dream features very dense dissonance.
BRS Music - 2012
This piece was composed for the Appalachian State University Flute Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham. The group premiered the piece on November 5, 2005 in Rosen Concert Hall. The Struggling Dream features very dense dissonance.
BRS Music - 2012
BELM PRESS
Selections of self-publications, distributed exclusively through J.W. Pepper, both physically (9X12 scores and parts) and digitally.
Come back often for new music!
Ignite - solo piano (medium advanced difficulty)
Treat yourself to a harmonically dense, yet tonal, piano solo that features syncopations, changing meters, and covers much of the 88 keys on the piano keyboard. Great for an advanced student to open or close a recital.
BELM Press - BP-0002
Treat yourself to a harmonically dense, yet tonal, piano solo that features syncopations, changing meters, and covers much of the 88 keys on the piano keyboard. Great for an advanced student to open or close a recital.
BELM Press - BP-0002
New Birth - cello, string bass, and orchestra (solos medium advanced, orchestra medium difficulty)
Originally a duet exclusively for cello and bass, this newly reimagined version of New Birth includes a fully orchestrated accompaniment for strings. Commissioned by the duo "Low and Lower" and dedicated to the celebration of the composer's first-born child, this original composition is filled with beautiful harmonies and soaring melodies, sure to render an emotional response by any audience. While the solo cello and string bass are of a more advanced difficulty, the string orchestra parts are accessible to less experienced orchestras.
BELM Press - BP-0003
Originally a duet exclusively for cello and bass, this newly reimagined version of New Birth includes a fully orchestrated accompaniment for strings. Commissioned by the duo "Low and Lower" and dedicated to the celebration of the composer's first-born child, this original composition is filled with beautiful harmonies and soaring melodies, sure to render an emotional response by any audience. While the solo cello and string bass are of a more advanced difficulty, the string orchestra parts are accessible to less experienced orchestras.
BELM Press - BP-0003
Two Movements for Trumpet, Horn, and Piano - brass trio (advanced difficulty)
Evoke images of waves and rapids through two separate movements composed specifically for trumpet, horn, and piano. The first movement is a clear representation of flowing waves, slowly crashing into one another, while the second movement offers quick and biting rhythms, with moments of tranquility, much like whitewater rafting.
BELM Press - BP-0001
Evoke images of waves and rapids through two separate movements composed specifically for trumpet, horn, and piano. The first movement is a clear representation of flowing waves, slowly crashing into one another, while the second movement offers quick and biting rhythms, with moments of tranquility, much like whitewater rafting.
BELM Press - BP-0001
(The following pieces are available directly through me.)
Ablaze - piano solo
Autumn Solace - horn solo
Chai - flute, cello, and harp
Clash - 7 trumpets
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
Evening Glimmer - viola and piano
Fantasia on Be Thou My Vision - trumpet and organ
How Can I Keep From Singing to You? - horn and piano
Motion - a fantasy for piano, inspired by dance
Rapid Rage - trumpet ensemble
Tranquil Slumber - string quartet and string orchestra
Technophilia - piano solo with electronics
Whirlwind - flute, clarinet, bassoon, piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass
Ablaze - piano solo
Autumn Solace - horn solo
Chai - flute, cello, and harp
Clash - 7 trumpets
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra
Evening Glimmer - viola and piano
Fantasia on Be Thou My Vision - trumpet and organ
How Can I Keep From Singing to You? - horn and piano
Motion - a fantasy for piano, inspired by dance
Rapid Rage - trumpet ensemble
Tranquil Slumber - string quartet and string orchestra
Technophilia - piano solo with electronics
Whirlwind - flute, clarinet, bassoon, piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass