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This arrangement is based on a Southern Mountain folksong. It is scored for mezzo soloist with piano and flute accompaniment. A women's chorus, preferably off stage, provides the "moaning" of the trees in the background. Vocal score with piano and flute parts. Performance time: Approx. 5 minutes.

The Hispanic-flavored choir concert I was accompanying needed a special opening number, preferably involving the children's chorus that regularly sang with the Fairbanks Choral Society. I found this little traditional Spanish folksong that seemed to fit our needs, and I decided to have the children enter from the back of the auditorium singing their "LaLa" section; this way the children would not have to concentrate on remembering a lot of lyrics as they walked in. The adult choir was already on-stage, and we also had a special guitarist with us for this concert, so I added him to the mix. Program note: Any C instruments such as flute, oboe or recorder may be used in place of, or in addition to, the guitar; Latin American percussion instruments may also be added if desired.

This song was written for two Australian girls who were living for the school year in Fairbanks. It is an arrangement of a traditional Australian carol, and six different species of Australian birds are mentioned in the lyrics. It may be performed as a duet, or by a 2-part treble chorus. The original carol was in 6/8 time and had a lilting rhythm; I was enchanted by it and wanted to retain the "lilt", which is enhanced by the flute melody in the introduction and interludes at the end of each verse. To make the verses more cohesive and add to the anticipation between verses, each of the piano/flute interludes pulls the music 1/2 step higher; and on the last page of the carol the flute does a little trilling in imitation of the birds. Price: $15 for 30-Copy Edition; $25 for 100-Copy Edition.

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This piece was written for a special choral concert with an Hispanic theme, so there are occasional Spanish phrases used. The words are by Tamara Hann. It would be appropriate on any general Christmas concert, with or without a Spanish theme. The form of the piece is SATB with a unison children's part. The accompaniment is piano with optional percussion instruments. It is meant to fun and joyful, truly celebrating the birth of the Savior. PRICE: $15 (30-copy edition) $25 (100-copy edition) which includes all instruments. Performance time: 5 minutes.

This Christmas choral piece was written in 1993 and premiered by University of Alaska Fairbanks' Choir of the North. Original lyrics were written by Tamara Hann, a great friend and frequent collaborator on many of my musical projects; text for the midsection of the piece was taken from the Book of Isaiah. The basic idea of the piece is to express great joy at the birth of the Savior. The "joy" motive is further represented by the bright key of the piece (A major), the lively tempo, and the 5/8 and 6/8 rhythms exchanged throughout the piece. The piano accompaniment (written for two accomplished pianists) is in four-hand form so that each part has its primary focus; the two bottom hands maintain the rhythmic pulse, and the two top hands add "commentary" in the form of short countermelodies. An orchestral score of the piece is also available. Vocal score with piano parts. (Orchestral score plus instrumental parts, $15.00 by email request) Performance time: Approx. 7 minutes. 15 pages.

A Kentucky FolkHymn was the source of this piece, which is arranged for SATB choir with Children, Organ, Brass and Percussion. The arrangement was premiered by the Fairbanks Choral Society and Fairbanks Children's Choir and CHORUS! The traditional poetry is beautiful and descriptive, and the music begins soft but progresses in dynamics and key signature changes to add grandeur to the ending. PRICE: $15.00 for 30-copy edition and $25 for 100 Copy Edition, which includes all instrumental music. Performance time: 5-6 minutes.