The list belows shows all compositions of Gwyneth Walker organized by publisher. Click here to see a list of works organized by instrumentation type and choral genre.
With few exceptions, works for instrumental forces (including orchestra and band music) are available from MMB Music, and works for chorus, solo voice, or solo keyboard are available from ECS Publishing. Lists of works by publisher are available below.
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Works available from Arsis Press
Works available from the composer (most all freely downloadable from this site)
Works recently completed with upcoming premieres
Works available from MMB Music
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Available for Sale
Available on Rental (Full/study scores for all works are available for sale from MMB.)
- About Leaves (1997) (11'15")
1.0.2.1: Strings
- An American Concerto (1995) (15')
Violin Solo, 2.2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Timp.Perc(2): Strings
- Arc in the Sky (4') from North Country Concerto (1995)
Cello Solo, String Orchestra
- Bicentennial Suite (1990) (15')
2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3): Strings
- Bicycle Waltz (1997) (4'10")
Based on "Daisy Bell" ("A Bicycle Built for Two"), with bicycle horns in the Percussion section
2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3): Strings
- Chanties and Ballads (1995) (13')
Songs of the Sea for Tuba and Orchestra
Tuba Solo, 2(1d Picc).2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Timp.Perc(2): Strings
- Concert Suite (1994) (10')
2.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3): Strings
- Concerto for Bassoon and Strings (2000) (14')
Solo Bassoon and Strings (Orchestra, Quintet, or Quartet)
- A Concerto of Hymns and Spirituals (1997) (16')
Trumpet Solo, 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3): Strings
- Essay for Orchestra (1985) (9')
2.2.2(1d BCl).2: 4.2.3.0: Timp.Perc(2): Strings
- Fanfare for the Family Farm (1989) (4')
Featuring a percussion section of farm implements: milk can, pails, and cowbells
2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Perc(3): Strings
- Fanfare, Interlude and Finale (1980) (11')
2(1d Picc).1(+1 opt).1.1: 2.2.0.0: Timp: Strings
(Fanfare may be performed separately)
- The Golden Harp (1999) (30')
SATB Chorus and String Quartet
SATB Chorus and String Orchestra
(Full score and string parts for sale; Choral scores for rental; study/conductor scores for sale)
Text by Rabindranath Tagore
- Jubilee (1992) (10')
3 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Percussion (2)
- The Light of Three Mornings (1987) (18')
2.2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Perc (1-2): Strings (rev. 2001)
Alternate orchestration available: 1.1.1.1: 1.1.1.0: Perc(1): Strings (minimum 4.2.1.1.1)
(Last movement, Hints and Tappings, may be performed separately)
- The Magic Oboe (2003) (16')
Oboe Solo, 1.0.0.1: 0.1.0.0: Perc(1): Strings
- Match Point for Orchestra (1985) (6')
A musical dramatization of a tennis point for orchestra and conductor with tennis racquet
2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Strings
- Match Point for Band (1985) (6')
A musical dramatization of a tennis point for band and conductor with tennis racquet
2+Picc.1.3+ACl(opt)+BCl(opt).1.AATB(or SATB) Saxes: 4.3 Cornets.3.Euph: Timp.Perc(4-5): String Bass
- Nocturne (1991) (17')
Clarinet Solo, String Orchestra
- North Country Concerto (1995) (20')
Cello Solo, 2.2.2.2: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings
- Open the Door (1990) (5')
2.2.2.2: 4.2.3.1: Perc(3): Strings
- Overture 2000 (1998) (4')
2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Strings
- Overture of Diamonds (2001) (6')
2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(3): Strings
- Sweet Land (of Liberty) (1996) (6')
Variations on "My Country 'Tis of Thee" for string orchestra
- Symphonic Dances (2003) (16')
2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3): Pno: Strings
- Symphony of Grace (1999) (21')
2.2.2.2: 3.2.1.0: Pno: Perc(3): Strings
- Up-Front Concerto (1993) (10')
Hand drums Solo, 1.1.1.1: 1.1.1.0: Strings
- Variations on "Amazing Grace" (1985, rev. 1986) (4')
2+Picc.1.3+BCl.1.AATB(or SATB) Saxes: 2.3 Cornets.3.Euph: Timp.Perc(4): String Bass
- A Vermont Bicentennial Suite (1989) (15')
2+Picc.1.3+BCl.1.AATB Saxes: 2.3 Cornets.3.Euph.1: Timp.Perc(3-4)
Works available from E. C. Schirmer Music Company
(Gwyneth Walker and her composition teacher, Arnold Franchetti; photos c. 1980)
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Choral Music
- All the Beauty of the Lord (2007) (2'15") #7143 (SATB, Organ)
Text by Frederick W. Faber (adp. composer)
- American Ballads: No. 1 - Lonesome Traveler (1992) (4'45") #4930 (SATB, SATB Soli, Flute)
- American Ballads: No. 2 - Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies (1992) (3'40") #4931 (SSATBB, Flute)
- American Ballads: No. 3 - Careless Love (1992) #4932 (3'40") (SSAA, SSA Soli)
- American Ballads: No. 4 - Clementine (1992) #4933 (5'40") (TTBB, TBB Soli, Flute)
- American Ballads: No. 5 - Shenandoah (1992) #4934 (4'45") (SSAATTBB, Flute)
Flute part available (#4930a) is available and necessary for performance.
Traditional texts
- An Hour to Dance: No. 1 - Key Ring (1998) (2'30") #5282 (SATB, Piano)
- An Hour to Dance: No. 2 - Summary By the Pawns (1998) (2'40") #5283 (SATB, Piano)
- An Hour to Dance: No. 3 - April Lovers, The (1998) (3') #5284 (SATB, Piano)
- An Hour to Dance: No. 4 - An Hour to Dance (1998) (3'30") #5285 (SATB, Piano)
- An Hour to Dance: No. 5 - Slow Scythe (1998) (3') #5286 (SATB, Piano)
- An Hour to Dance: No. 6 - White Darkness (1998) (2') #5287 (SATB, Piano)
- An Hour to Dance: No. 7 - Take My Hand (1998) (4'15") #5288 (SATB, S Solo, Piano)
Texts by Virginia Hamilton Adair
- Appalachian Carols: No. 1 - Wondrous Love (1998) (4'30") #5666 (SATB, Brass Quintet or Piano)
- Appalachian Carols: No. 2 - Cherry Tree Carol (1998) (5') #5667 (SATB, Brass Quintet or Piano)
- Appalachian Carols: No. 3 - Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head #5668 (1998) (3'20") (SATB, Brass Quintet or Piano)
- Appalachian Carols: No. 4 - Go Tell it on the Mountain #5669 (1998) (4') (SATB, Brass Quintet or Piano)
Full brass score (#5665) and brass parts (#5665A) are also available.
Traditional texts
- As a Branch in May (1983) (3'30") #4888 (SATB, Piano)
Text by Gwyneth Walker
- Be Our Light in the Darkness (from Bethesda Evensong) (1988) #4480 (SATB, Treble Solo, Organ, Percussion)
Traditional text
- Bones, Be Good! (1992) (2'50") #6561 (SSA [Treble/Youth Chorus], Piano)
- Bones, Be Good! (1992) (2'50") #7010 (SSAA [Women's Chorus], Piano)
Version for string quartet or string orchestra available for SSAA version. (Score #7011, Set of Parts #7012, Individual Parts #7013)
Text by Lucille Clifton
- Cheek to Cheek (1978) (1') #4308 (SATB, Piano)
Text by Carll Tucker
- Chester (2006) (2'40") #7033 (SATB, Opt. Percussion, Piano)
Text by William Billings
- Chords of Love (2002) (3'45") #6238 (SATB, Treble Voices)
Traditional text (adp. composer)
- Christ-child's Lullaby (1988) (4'30") #4380 (SATB, A Solo)
Traditional text
- Crossing the Bar (2004) (3'30") #6377 (SSAA, Piano)
- Crossing the Bar (2004) (3'30") #6378 (SATB, Piano)
- Crossing the Bar (2004) (3'30") #6373 (TTBB, Piano)
Version for orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
SSAA (Score #6374, Parts #6376); SATB (Score #6375, Parts #6376); TTBB (Score #6506, Parts #6507)
Text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- Dazzling as the Sun (2004) (3'30") #6513 (SATB, Organ)
Text by Delores Dufner, OSB
- The Dreamers of Dreams (2003) (4') #6291 (SATB, Piano)
Text by Arthur O'Shaughnessy
- Dreams and Dances: No. 1 - Bones, Be Good! (1992) (2'50") #5029 (SATB, Piano or Strings)
- Dreams and Dances: No. 2 - Some Dreams Hang in the Air (1992) (4') #5030 (SATB, Piano or Strings)
- Dreams and Dances: No. 3 - Let There Be New Flowering (1992) (3'30") #5031 (SATB, Piano or Strings)
Version for string orchestra available on rental
Texts by Lucille Clifton
- Ever With Me (2004) (3') #6346 (SATB, Organ/Piano)
Text from Sarum Primer and the Psalms (adp. composer)
- Every Night (When the Sun Goes Down) (1996) (4') #5135 (SATB)
Traditional text
- Feathers and Frogs (2006) (4') #7035 (SATB, Opt. Percussion, Piano)
Texts by Emily Dickinson
- For Ever and Ever (1986) (3') #4316 (SATB, S Solo)
Text from the Bible (The Lord's Prayer)
- Gifts from the Sea (2006) (3'30") #6717 (SSAA, Piano)
Text by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- Give Over Thine Own Willing (1997) (3'45") #5252 (SATB)
Text adapted from the writings of Isaac Pennington by Paul Lacey
- God Speaks to Each of Us (1999) (3') #5664 (SATB, Organ)
Text by Rainer Maria Rilke
- God's Grandeur (2002) (7') #6046 (SATB)
Texts by Gerald Manley Hopkins
- Harlem Songs: No. 1 - Spirituals (2000) (3'45") #5769 (SATB, Piano)
- Harlem Songs: No. 2 - Harlem Night Song (2000) (3'15") #5770 (SATB, Piano)
- Harlem Songs: No. 3 - Tambourines (2000) (3'45") #5771 (SATB, Piano)
- Harlem Songs: No. 1 - Spirituals (2000) (3'45") #6813 (SSAA, Piano)
- Harlem Songs: No. 2 - Harlem Night Song (2000) (3'15") #6814 (SSAA, Piano)
- Harlem Songs: No. 3 - Tambourines (2000) (3'45") #6815 (SSAA, Piano)
Texts by Langston Hughes
- A Heart in Hiding: No. 1 - 'Tis So Much Joy and No. 2 - Forever at His Side to Walk (2006) (4'30") #7216 (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Piano)
- A Heart in Hiding: No. 3 - A Kingdom's Worth of Bliss (2006) (3'45") #7217 (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Piano)
- A Heart in Hiding: No. 4 - The Moon Is Distant from the Sea (2006) (1'45") #7218 (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Piano)
- A Heart in Hiding: No. 5 - Wild Nights! (2006) (3'15") #7219 (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Piano)
- A Heart in Hiding: No. 6 - A Jewel, A Joy! (2006) (3') #7220 (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Piano)
Texts by Emily Dickinson
- Hebrides Lullaby (1996) (3'45") #5263 (SSA)
Traditional text
- How Can I Keep From Singing? (1995) (3'30") #5100 (SATB, Piano)
- How Can I Keep From Singing? (1999) (3'30") #5655 (SSA, Piano)
- How Can I Keep From Singing? (2004) (3'30") #6336 (TTBB, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Full scores available for sale: SATB (#6337), SSAA (#6342), and TTBB (#6343)
Parts available for sale (#6338).
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano available.
Full scores available for sale: SATB (#6783), SSAA (#6784), and TTBB (#6785)
Parts available for sale (#6786).
Traditional text (Quaker Hymn)
- A Hymn of Resurrection (2007) (3'15") #7199 (SATB, Organ)
Brass parts available for sale (#7200).
Text by Jessie B. Pounds (adp. composer)
Version for brass quartet, timpani, and organ available.
- I Thank You God (1998) (4') #5331 (SSA, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Score #6595, Parts #6596
- I Thank You God (2002) (4') #5977 (SSATB, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Score #6794, Parts #6795
Text by E. E. Cummings
- I Will Be Earth (1992) (2'30") #4887 (SSATB, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.0.0.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Score ECS#6538, Parts ECS#6539
Text by May Swenson
- If Ever Two Were One (2003) (3'15") #6227 (SATB)
Text by Anne Bradstreet (adp. composer)
- Let Evening Come (2001) (3'30") #5946 (SSA, Piano)
- Let Evening Come (2001) (3'30") #7014 (SATB, Opt. Percussion, Piano)
Text by Jane Kenyon
- Let Music Fill the Air (2003) (4') #6363 (SATB, Piano)
Text adp. by composers from multiple sources
- Lord's Prayer, The (from Bethesda Evensong) (1988) (4'30") #4479 (SSA, Organ)
- Lord's Prayer, The (from Bethesda Evensong) (1988) (4'30") #6816 (SSA, Piano)
Version for string orchestra available.
Score ECS#6817, Parts Set ECS#6818, Individual Parts ECS#6819
Text from the Bible (The Lord's Prayer)
- Love -- by the Water: No. 1 - Blow the Candles Out (1997) (3'30") #5249 (SATB, Piano)
- Love -- by the Water: No. 2 - Fare Thee Well (1997) (4'30") #5250 (SATB, Piano)
- Love -- by the Water: No. 3 - Banks of the Ohio (1997) (5'30") #5251 (SATB, Piano)
Traditional texts (adp. composer)
- Love Flows from God (2004) (14') #6751 (SATB, Treble Voice(s), Brass Quintet, Percussion, Organ)
Full score ECS#6752, Parts ECS#6753
Text by Mechtild of Magdeburg (adp. composer)
- Love Unfolding (2001) (4') #5947 (SATB, Organ or Brass Quintet)
Full brass score (#5948) and brass parts (#5949) are also available.
Text by Julian of Norwich
- Love Was My Lord and King!: No. 1 - A Sentinel (2003) (3'45") #6371 (TTBB, Piano)
- Love Was My Lord and King!: No. 2 - There Rolls the Deep (2003) (3'45") #6372 (TTBB, Piano)
- Love Was My Lord and King!: No. 3 - Crossing the Bar (2003) (3'30") #6373 (TTBB, Piano)
Version for orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available. (Score #6369, parts #6370)
Texts by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- Magnificat (from Bethesda Evensong) (1988) #4477 (SSAA, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Organ)
- Magnificat (from Bethesda Evensong) (1988) #6831 (SSAA, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Piano)
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano available for sale.
Full score #6832, Parts #6833
Traditional text
- More Love (2006) (6') #7036 (SATB, Piano)
Traditional Shaker texts
- Motherless Child (1996) (5') #5131 (SATB)
Traditional text
- My Love Walks in Velvet (1978) (4'30") #4312 (SATB, Piano)
- My Love Walks in Velvet (1978, 1999) (4'30") #5663 (SSA, Piano)
Text by Gwyneth Walker
- New Millennium Suite: No. 1 -- Sinner Man (1999-2000) (4'30") #5865 (SATB, Piano [red])
- New Millennium Suite: No. 2 -- Peace, I Ask of Thee, O River (1999-2000) (4'30") #5866 (SATB, Piano [red])
- New Millennium Suite: No. 3 -- Down by the Riverside (1999-2000) (4'30") #5867 (SATB, Piano [red])
Version for orchestra (2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3): Strings) available on rental
Full score #5868, Parts Rental #5868a
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano available for sale.
Full score #6804, Parts #6805
Traditional texts
- Now I Become Myself (1999) (4') #5409 (SSA, Piano)
Text by May Sarton
- Now Let Us Sing! (2003) (3'30") #6600 (SATB, Piano)
- Now Let Us Sing! (2004) (3'30") #6601 (SSAA, Piano)
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano available for sale.
SATB full score #6893, SSAA full score #6894, Parts (for either version) #6895
Traditional text (adp. composer)
- O Gracious Light (from Bethesda Evensong) (1988) #4476 (SATB, Organ)
Traditional Text
- Peace I Ask of Thee, O River (2005) (4'30") #6550 (SSAA, Piano)
Version for string orchestra available.
Score ECS#6551; Parts ECS#6552
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano available for sale.
Full score #6806, Parts #6807
Traditional text
- Peace Like a River (1989) (2'30") #4485 (SATB)
Traditional Text
- Psalm 23 (1998) (3'15") #5374 (SATB, Organ)
Text from the Bible
- Quiet Wonder (2001) (3') #5851 (SATB, Organ)
Text by Gwyneth Walker
- Rejoice! -- Christmas Songs (2001) (11') #6067 (SATB, Piano/Organ)
Version for orchestra (2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Kbd: Perc(3): Strings) available.
(Full score (#6068) and parts (#6069) are available.)
Version for brass quintet, percussion (2), and keyboard available.
(Full score (#6633) and parts (#6634) are available.)
Texts by William Chatterton Dix, John Mason Neale, and Christina Rossetti; adp. composer
- River Songs: No. 1 -- Deep River (1996) (6'30") #5383 (SATB, Piano [red])
- River Songs: No. 2 -- A Mule Named Sal (1996) (5') #5384 (SATB, Piano [red])
- River Songs: No. 3 -- The Water is Wide (1996) (8') #5385 (SATB, Piano [red])
Version for chamber orchestra (1.1.2.1: 1.1.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available on rental
Traditional texts
- The Road to Freedom (2003) (4') #6306 (SATB, Piano)
Traditional text (adp. composer)
- The Rose, the Briar, and the Bicycle (2002) (10'30") #6208 (SATB, Oboe, Piano)
Oboe part (#6209) available.
Traditional texts
- Silver Apples of the Moon, The (1986) (2'45") #4313 (SSA, Piano)
Text by William Butler Yeats
- Sing On! (A Musical Toast) (2003) (3') #6524 (SATB, Piano)
Text by Colonel Henry Heveningham
- A Song of Praise (2003) (3'45") #6286 (SATB, Organ)
Text by Isaac Watts (adp. composer)
- Songs for Women's Voices: No. 1 - Women Should Be Pedestals (1993) (2'15") #5020 (SSA, Piano)
- Songs for Women's Voices: No. 2 - Mornings Innocent (1993) (2'30") #5021 (SSAA, Piano)
- Songs for Women's Voices: No. 3 - The Name is Changeless (1993) (1'15") #5022 (SSA)
- Songs for Women's Voices: No. 4 - Love is a Rain of Diamonds (1993) (2'45") #5023 (SSA, Piano)
- Songs for Women's Voices: No. 5 - In Autumn (1993) (3'20") #5024 (SSA, S & A Soli, Piano)
- Songs for Women's Voices: No. 6 - I Will Be Earth (1993) (2'30") #5025 (SSA, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.0.0.0: Perc(1): Strings) available on sale.
Consult this table for sales item catalogue numbers.
Texts by May Swenson
- Songs to the Lord of Peace: No. 1 - Evening Prayer (2006) (4'00") #6971 (SATB, Piano)
- Songs to the Lord of Peace: No. 2 - I Have Called You (2006) (2'30") #6972 (SATB, Piano)
- Songs to the Lord of Peace: No. 3 - Be My Defender (2006) (3'30") #6973 (SATB, Piano)
- Songs to the Lord of Peace: No. 4 - There Is a Way to Glory (2006) (4'15") #6974 (SATB, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra for 4th movement only (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Score #6975, Parts #6976
Texts by Thomas Merton
- Sounding Joy (1985) (2') #4318 (SATB)
Text from the Bible (Psalm 95)
- The Spirit of Women: 1. So Many Angels! (2000) #6184 (3'40") (SSA)
- The Spirit of Women: 2. Walk That Valley (2002) #6185 (3'15") (SSAA)
- The Spirit of Women: 3. Never Sit Down! (2002) #6186 (3'45") (SSAA)
Traditional texts
- St. John's Trilogy (1990) #4699 (Congregation, Optional SATB Chorus, Organ)
Texts from the Episcopal Eucharist Service, Rite II
- Tell the Earth to Shake (2004) #6423 (4'15") (SATB, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Score #6937, Parts #6938
Text by Thomas Merton
- A Testament to Peace (2004-07) (14') (SATB, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
This work is a composite triptych of three works, each published separately as listed here.
Tell the Earth to Shake -- Choral/piano octavo #6424; Full score #6937; Parts #6938
The Tree of Peace -- Choral/piano octavo #6939; Full score #6940; Parts #6941
There is a Way to Glory -- Choral/piano octavo #6974; Full score #6975; Parts #6976
Texts by Thomas Merton and John Greenleaf Whittier
- This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made (1985) (4'30") #4314 (SATB, SB Soli, Piano)
Text by Isaac Watts and Gerard Manley Hopkins
- This Train (1997) (3'45") #5189 (SATB)
Traditional text (adp. composer)
- Three Days by the Sea: No. 1 - The Bottom of the Sea (2004) (3'00") #6570 (SATB, Piano)
- Three Days by the Sea: No. 2 - Gifts from the Sea (2004) (3'30") #6571 (SATB, Piano)
- Three Days by the Sea: No. 3 - Down to the Sea (2004) (5'00") #6572 (SATB, Piano)
Texts by Thomas Merton, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and Norah Mary Holland
- To an Isle in the Water: No 1. -- The Lake Isle of Innisfree (2005) (4'15") #6708 (SATB, Piano)
- To an Isle in the Water: No 2. -- Shy One (2005) (3'45") #6709 (SATB, Piano)
- To an Isle in the Water: No 3. -- When You Are Old (2005) (3'30") #6710 (SATB, Piano)
- To an Isle in the Water: No 4. -- Song of Wandering Aengus (2005) (4'15") #6711 (SATB, Piano)
At present, the work is sold in a single octavo set for all four songs; in time movements will be available separately.
Version for chamber orchestra (2.1.0.1: 2.0.0.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
(Full score (#6712) and parts (#6713) are available.)
Texts by W. B. Yeats
- Together in Song: No. 1 -- Hear the Trumpet Sound (2005) (3'40") #6791 (SATB, Brass Quintet, Perc, Piano)
- Together in Song: No. 2 -- Prayer (2005) (5') #6792 (SATB, Brass Quintet, Perc, Piano)
- Together in Song: No. 3 -- The Gospel Plow (2005) (4'30") #6793 (SATB, Brass Quintet, Perc, Piano)
Full score (#6762) and parts (#6763) are available.
Traditional texts, adp. composer
- The Tree of Peace (2002) (5'30") #6463 (SSAA, Piano)
- The Tree of Peace (2006) (5'30") #6939 (SATB, Piano)
- The Tree of Peace (2007) (5'30") #7145 (TTBB, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra for SATB version only (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Score #6940, Parts #6941
Text by John Greenleaf Whittier (adp. composer)
- Troubled Sweet of Her, The (1978) #4307 (2'45") (SATB, Optional Solo SATB, Male Speaker)
Text by Amante
- Two Songs: No. 1 - spring! (1993) (2'30") #5045 (SATB, Piano)
- Two Songs: No. 2 - i carry your heart (1993) (2'30") #5067 (SATB, Piano)
Texts by E. E. Cummings
- Voices in Song: No. 1 -- Shall We Gather at the River (2007) (3'30") #7207 (Two-Part Youth Chorus, Piano [red])
- Voices in Song: No. 2 -- Let Us Break Bread Together (2007) (4'40") #7208 (Two-Part Youth Chorus, Piano [red])
- Voices in Song: No. 3 -- Standin' in the Need of Prayer (2007) (3'15") #7209 (Two-Part Youth Chorus, Piano [red])
- Voices in Song: No. 4 -- Twelve Gates to the City (2007) (4'15") #7210 (Two-Part Youth Chorus, Piano [red])
Version for orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(1): Strings) available.
Score #7204, Parts #7205
Traditional texts
- Walk On Up to Heaven (2004) (3'30") #6430 (SATB, Clarinet, Piano)
Clarinet part (#6431) available.
Traditional text (adp. composer)
- White Horses (1979) (3'30") #4548 (SATB, Piano)
Text by E. E. Cummings
- With Thee That I May Live (1997) (5'45") #5277 (SATB, Children's Choir, Organ, Brass Quartet, Timpani)
Full score (#5278), children's chorus part (#5279) and brass parts (#5280) are also available.
Text by Anna Barbauld and Isaac Watts
- When Jesus Wept (2006) (4') #7034 (SATB, Opt. Percussion, Piano)
Text by William Billings
- Whole World (in His Hands), The (1999) (4'30") #6228 (Treble Voices, Piano)
Traditional text
- Words of Strength (2004) (5') #6680 (Women's Chorus [SSA], Girls' Chorus [SA], Piano)
Girls chorus part available (#6681)
Traditional text, adp. composer
Vocal Music
- As a Branch in May (1988) (3'30") #4309 (Medium Voice, Guitar)
- As a Branch in May (1988) (3'30") #6349 (Soprano [or Treble], Piano)
- As a Branch in May (1988) (3'30") #6350 (Soprano [or Treble] Duet, Piano)
Text by Gwyneth Walker
- Collected Songs for Medium-Low Voice (1978-2003) #6642 (Medium-Low Voice, Piano)
collection of nine songs transcribed from original versions, various authors
- Crossing the Bar (2000) (3') #5758 (Voice, Piano)
Text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
- I Speak For the Earth (1986) (13') #4322 (Soprano, Flute/Vln, Piano)
Texts by Michael Arnowitt, Leonard Nathan, and traditional hymns
- Mornings Innocent (1993) (12') #5132 (High Voice, Piano)
Texts by May Swenson
- My Love Walks in Velvet (1978) (4'30") #4515 (Medium/High Voice, Piano)
- My Love Walks in Velvet (1978) (4'30") #4516 (Medium/Low Voice, Piano)
Text by Gwyneth Walker
- No Ordinary Woman! (1997) (15') #5728 (Soprano, Piano)
Version for string orchestra available (Score #6541, parts #6542)
- No Ordinary Woman! (1997) (15') #5729 (Mezzo-soprano, Piano)
Texts by Lucille Clifton
- Psalm 23 (1998, 2000) (2'15") #5740 (Voice, Piano)
Text from the Bible
- Prayers and Blessings (2004) (10') (Bass-Baritone, Cello, Organ)
Score #6591; Cello part #6592
- Prayers and Blessings (2004) (10') #6593 (Bass-Baritone, Piano)
Texts by Christopher Brunelle (trans.), Saint Francis, and Traditional Gaelic
- The Sun is Love (2002) (20') #6162 (High Voice, Piano)
Texts by Jelaluddin Rumi (translated by Coleman Barks)
- Though Love Be a Day (1979) (17') #4319 (High Voice, Piano)
Texts by E. E. Cummings and Gwyneth Walker
- Three Songs on Poetry of E. E. Cummings (2006) (8'30") #6843 (High Voice, Piano)
Texts by E. E. Cummings
- Three Songs for Tres Voces (1983) (9') #4325 (Countertenor, Tenor, Baritone, Guitar)
Texts by W. B. Yeats and George Mackay Brown
Organ Music
Piano Music
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Choral Music
- Acquaintance with Nature (2002) (15') (SATB, Clarinet, Piano)
Texts by Henry David Thoreau
- Come Life, Shaker Life! (2002) (30') (SATB, Children's Chorus, Piano)
Version for orchestra (2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.1: Pno: Perc(2): Strings) available.
Traditional Shaker texts (adp. composer)
- The Cherry Tree Carol (2007) (4'30") (SSA, Piano)
Traditional text
- Deep Peace (2007) (3'15') (2-part Treble Chorus, Accompaniment)
Traditional text (adp. composer)
- Directions for Singing (2003) (7') (SATB)
Text by John Wesley (adp. composer)
- Every Life Shall Be a Song (2005) (3'30") (SATB, Piano)
- Every Life Shall Be a Song (2007) (3'30") (SATB, Organ)
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano or organ available.
Text by John Addington Symonds, adp. composer
- Faith Grows (2005) (4') (Adult Choir [SATB], Youth Choir, Organ)
Text by Frances Wile
- I've Known Rivers (2007) (10') (SATB, Piano)
Texts by Langston Hughes
- Let Freedom Ring! (1995) (10') (SATB, Narrator, and Concert Band)
(2+Picc.1.3+BCl.1.AATB(or SATB) Saxes: 2.3 Cornets.3.Euph: Timp.Perc(4))
based on the speech, "I Have a Dream" of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Lessons from the Sea (2006) (30') (SSAA, Narrator, Piano)
Texts by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- Light of Light (2007) (5'30") (Treble Voice(s), SATB, Organ)
Texts from the Liturgy of St. James
- Long Ago Lady (1984) (4'30") (SATB, Piano)
Text and melody by Jon Gailmor
- More Love (2006) (6') (Two-Part Treble Chorus, Piano)
Traditional Shaker texts
- Mother Earth: Songs of a Strong Woman (2007) (8'30") (SA, Piano)
Texts by Alice Walker and Langston Hughes
- My Beloved Son (2006) (8'15") (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Brass Quintet, Percussion, Organ)
- My Beloved Son (2006) (8'15") (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Organ)
Texts by Charles Wesley and Hildegard von Bingen (translated by Christopher Brunelle)
- One Faith (2007) (4') (SATB)
Text by John Oxenham and Cecil Frances Alexander (adp. composer)
- Prayer for Generosity (2007) (2'45") (TTBB)
Text by St. Ignatius of Loyola (adp. composer)
- The Right to Vote (1998) (4'15") (SATB)
Text by Gwyneth Walker
- Ring Out, Wild Bells (2006) (4') (SATB, Piano)
- Ring Out, Wild Bells (2006) (4') (SATB, Organ)
Text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson adp. composer
- The Road Goes Ever On (2006) (2'30") (SATB)
Text by J. R. R. Tolkien
- A Sacred Place (2007) (10'30") (SATB, Organ)
Version for string orchestra available.
Text by John Greenleaf Whittier
- Songs from "Mary, Come Running" (1982) (25') (SATB, Children's Chorus, Flute, Piano)
Texts by Jean Merrill
- Sweet Molly and Friends (1998) (10') (SATB, Tuba)
- To Sing Is to Fly (2003) (2'30") (SSAA, Piano)
Text by Joan Baez
- Three Folk Hymns: 1. I Will Arise (2006) (4'30") (SATB, Piano)
- Three Folk Hymns: 2. Be Thou My Vision (2006) (4') (SATB, Piano)
- Three Folk Hymns: 3. Standin' in the Need of Prayer (2006) (3'15") (SATB, Piano)
(Note these three settings contain optional parts for children's chorus.)
Traditional texts
- Three Songs in Celebration of the Family Farm (1988) (13') (SATB, Piano)
Texts by Martha Holden
- Writings on the Wall, The (1998) (7'30") (SATB, Piano)
Texts from Berlin Wall inscriptions
Instrumental Music
Orchestral/Band Music
- Happy Birthday March (1987) (1'15")
2+Picc.1.3+BCl.1.AATB Saxes: 2.3.3.1:Perc(4)
- In a Time of Peace (2006) (20')
Cello Solo, 2.1.1.1: 2.2.1.0: Perc(2): Strings
- Let Freedom Ring! (1995) (10') (SATB, Narrator, and Concert Band)
(2+Picc.1.3+BCl.1.AATB(or SATB) Saxes: 2.3 Cornets.3.Euph: Timp.Perc(4))
based on the speech, "I Have a Dream" of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Muse of Amherst (2008) (22')
2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3): Strings
- The Rainbow Sign (2007) (4'15")
2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2): Strings
Staged Music
- Circus Days and Nights (2006) (30') (Trumpet, Bassoon, Piano, Narrator, Actors/Dancers)
Texts by Robert Lax
- Climbing to Heaven (2003) (22')
Staged Work for Readers, Actors, and Chamber Orchestra
1.1.1.1: 1.1.0.0: Perc(1): Strings
Vocal Music
- Gestalt at Sixty (2007) (9') (Narrator, Piano)
Text by May Sarton
- Handfuls of Love! (2006) (6'30") (Soprano, Piano)
- Handfuls of Love! (2007) (6'30") (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Piano)
Traditional Shaker texts
- The Laughter of Women (2000) (16') (Soprano, Violin, Piano)
- The Laughter of Women (2002) (16') (Soprano, Clarinet, Piano)
- The Laughter of Women (2002) (16') (Mezzo-Soprano, Clarinet, Piano)
Texts by Lisel Mueller
- Mother Earth: Songs of a Strong Woman (2007) (8'30") (Soprano, Piano)
Texts by Alice Walker and Langston Hughes
- Sleep, Little Bird (1982) (2'45") (Voices, Flute, Piano -- various versions)
Text by Jean Merrill
- Songs for Voice and Guitar (1966-79) (20') (Voice, Guitar)
Texts by A. E. Housman, George Mackay Brown, E. E. Cummings, Gwyneth Walker, and Anonymous
- Songs of the Night Wind (1982) (15') (Soprano, Cello)
- Songs of the Night Wind (1982) (15') (Soprano, Piano)
Texts by Louise Bogan, Lisel Mueller, and H.D.
- Three Songs for Lucille (2007) (5') (Soprano, Piano)
Texts by Lucille Clifton
- Weave No Cloak Against Tomorrow (1974, rev. 1986) (4') (Voice and Piano)
Text by Jean l'Heureux
Works recently completed with upcoming premieres
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