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. A categorized list of all choral works can also be downloaded by clicking here.
With few exceptions, published works for instrumental forces (including orchestra and band music) are available from Lauren Keiser Music Publishing, and works for chorus, solo voice, or solo keyboard are available from ECS Publishing. Lists of works by publisher are available below.
The published works of Gwyneth Walker are available for purchase (and/or rental) from the publishers, not from the composer. See below for order numbers and contact information for all publishers.
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Works available from Lauren Keiser Music Publishing
Works available from ECS Publishing (E. C. Schirmer Music Company)
Works available from Treble Clef Music Press
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 Lauren Keiser Music Publishing
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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 - The April Lovers (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)
- Appalachian Carols: No. 1 - Wondrous Love (2008) (4'30") #7484 (SSAA, Brass Quintet or Piano)
- Appalachian Carols: No. 2 - Cherry Tree Carol (2008) (4'30") #7485 (SATB, Brass Quintet or Piano)
- Appalachian Carols: No. 3 - Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head #7486 (2008) (3'20") (SSAA, Brass Quintet or Piano)
- Appalachian Carols: No. 4 - Go Tell it on the Mountain #7487 (2008) (4') (SSAAA, Brass Quintet or Piano)
Full brass score and brass parts are also available.
SATB (Score #5665, Parts #5665A); SSAA (Score #7482, Parts #7483)
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
- Carol of the Brown King (2008) (4') #7433 (SATB, Piano)
- Carol of the Brown King (2008) (4') #7434 (SATB, Organ)
- Carol of the Brown King (2008) (4') #7435 (TTBB, Piano)
- Carol of the Brown King (2008) (4') #7436 (TTBB, Organ)
Text by Langston Hughes
- 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)
- The 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. (Score #5028, Set of Parts #5028A)
Set of parts: Violin 1 #5028A, Violin 2 #5028B, Viola #5028C, Cello #5028D (Contrabass plays from cello part)
Texts by Lucille Clifton
- Ever With Me (2004) (3') #6346 (SATB, Organ/Piano)
Text from Sarum Primer and the Psalms (adp. composer)
- Every Life Shall Be a Song (2005) (3'30") #7336 (SATB, Piano)
- Every Life Shall Be a Song (2007) (3'30") #7337 (SATB, Organ)
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano or organ available.
Piano/brass/percussion score #7338; Organ/brass/percussion score #7339; Brass parts #7340
Text by John Addington Symonds, 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)
- Harlem Songs: No. 1 - Spirituals (2008) (3'45") #7294 (TTBB, Piano)
- Harlem Songs: No. 2 - Harlem Night Song (2008) (3'15") #7295 (TTBB, Piano)
- Harlem Songs: No. 3 - Tambourines (2008) (3'45") #7296 (TTBB, 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)
- I Will Be Earth (2008) (2'30") #7293 (TTBB, 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)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 1 -- My Soul Has Grown Deep (2007) (3') #7281 (SATB, Piano)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 2 -- Troubled Water (2007) (2'45") #7282 (SATB, Piano)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 3 -- Jump Right In! (2007) (2'30") #7283 (SATB, Piano)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 4 -- Troubled Water (2007) (3'30") #7284 (SATB, Piano)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 1 -- My Soul Has Grown Deep (2007) (3') #7297 (TTBB, Piano)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 2 -- Troubled Water (2007) (2'45") #7298 (TTBB, Piano)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 3 -- Jump Right In! (2007) (2'30") #7299 (TTBB, Piano)
- I've Known Rivers: No. 4 -- Troubled Water (2007) (3'30") #7300 (TTBB, Piano)
Texts by Langston Hughes
- Lessons from the Sea (2006) (30') #7373 (SSAA, Narrator, Piano)
Texts by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
- 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 adapted by the composer from multiple sources
- Light of Light (2007) (5'30") #7455 (Treble Voice(s), SATB, Organ)
Texts from the Liturgy of St. James
- The Lord's Prayer (from Bethesda Evensong) (1988) (4'30") #4479 (SSA, Organ)
- The Lord's Prayer (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 Came Down at Christmas from "Rejoice!" (2001) (3') #7395 (SATB, Piano/Organ)
Text by Christina Rossetti (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 Beloved Son (2006) (8'15") #7452 (SATB, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Organ)
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and organ available for sale.
Full score #7453, Parts #7454
- My Beloved Son (2008) (8'15") #7451 (SSA, Solo Mezzo-soprano, Organ)
Texts by Charles Wesley and Hildegard von Bingen (translated by Christopher Brunelle)
- 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
- New Millennium Suite: No. 1 -- Sinner Man (2008) (4'30") #7302 (TTBB, Piano [red])
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and piano available for sale.
Full score #7309, Parts #7310
- New Millennium Suite: No. 2 -- Peace, I Ask of Thee, O River (2008) (4'30") #7303 (TTBB, Piano [red])
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
- Our Dream of Freedom: No. 1 -- Freedom Will Not Come Today and No. 2 -- Hold Fast to Dreams (2008) (4'30") #7342 (SATB, Piano)
- Our Dream of Freedom: No. 3 -- The Dream Keeper (2008) (3'15") #7343 (SATB, Piano)
- Our Dream of Freedom: No. 4 -- Dream of Freedom (2008) (2'45") #7344 (SATB, Piano)
Texts by Langston Hughes
- 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
- Ring Out, Wild Bells (2006) (4') #7456 (SATB, Organ)
- Ring Out, Wild Bells (2006) (4') #7457 (SATB, Piano)
Version for brass quintet, percussion (1), and organ available.
Score #7458; Parts #7459
Text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (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
- A Sacred Place: No. 1 - Welcome to the House of the Lord (2007) (3'15") #7460 (SATB, Organ)
- A Sacred Place: No. 2 - In This Still Room (2007) (3'15") #7461 (SATB, Organ)
- A Sacred Place: No. 3 - Alleluia! Amen! (2007) (3'50") #7462 (SATB, Organ)
Version for string orchestra available.
Score #7463, Parts #7464
Text by John Greenleaf Whittier
- Shepherd's Song at Christmas (2008) (3'45") #7438 (SATB, Solo Soprano or Tenor, Piano)
- Shepherd's Song at Christmas (2008) (3'45") #7437 (SATB, Solo Soprano or Tenor, Organ)
- Shepherd's Song at Christmas (2008) (3'45") #7440 (SSA, Solo Soprano, Piano)
- Shepherd's Song at Christmas (2008) (3'45") #7439 (SSA, Solo Soprano, Organ)
Text by Langston Hughes
- The Silver Apples of the Moon (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)
Optional accompaniment for string orchestra available.
Score #7212, Parts #7213
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)
- Three Days by the Sea: Down to the Sea (2004) (5'00") #7301 (TTBB, Piano)
Version for orchestra (2(both d. Picc).1.1.1: 2.0.1.1: Perc (1): Strings) available.
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)
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)
- The Troubled Sweet of Her (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)
- Wayfaring Stranger (2008) (4'30") #7403 (SATB, Piano)
Score #7401, Parts #7402
Version for brass quintet, percussion, and organ 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
- The Whole World (in His Hands) (1999) (4'30") #6228 (Treble Voices, Piano)
- The Whole World (in His Hands) (2008) (4'30") #7269 (SATB, 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
- Benediction at God's Acre (2008) (1'20") (SATB)
Text from the Sarum Primer (adp. composer)
- Breath of God (2008) (4'15") (SSA, Flute, Piano)
Text by Edwin Hatch (adp. composer)
- 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)
- Deep Peace (2007) (3'15') (2-part Treble Chorus, Piano or Guitar)
Traditional text (adp. composer)
- Directions for Singing (2003) (7') (SATB)
Text by John Wesley (adp. composer)
- Faith Grows (2005) (4') (Adult Choir [SATB], Youth Choir, Organ)
Text by Frances Wile
- Followers of the Lamb (2009) (3'20") (SA, Piano)
- Followers of the Lamb (2009) (3'20") (SA, String Quartet)
Traditional Shaker text
- Good Shepherd (2009) (4') (SATB, Organ)
- Good Shepherd (2009) (4') (SA, Organ)
Text by Henry W. Baker (adp. composer)
- Journey on the Open Road (2008) (12'30") (SATB, Solo Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Piano)
Version for two pianos and percussion (5) available.
Text by Walt Whitman (adp. composer)
- 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.
- Long Ago Lady (1984) (4'30") (SATB, Piano)
Version for two flutes and string orchestra available.
Text and melody by Jon Gailmor
- More Love (2006) (6') (Two-Part Treble Chorus, Piano)
- More Love (2008) (6') (Two-Part Treble Chorus, String Quartet)
Traditional Shaker texts
- Mother Earth: Songs of a Strong Woman (2007) (8'30") (SA, Piano)
Texts by Alice Walker and Langston Hughes
- 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
- The Road Goes Ever On (2006) (2'30") (SATB)
Text by J. R. R. Tolkien
- 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
- The Writings on the Wall (1998) (7'30") (SATB, Piano)
Texts from Berlin Wall inscriptions
Instrumental Music
- Bedeck the Halls! (1985) (1') (Piano)
- Buffalo Gals and Other Songs (2005) (12') (Clarinet, Piano)
- By Land and by Sea (2005) (18') (Cello, Piano)
- Close Encounters (2006) (11') (Trumpet, Bassoon)
- Encounters (2007) (11') (WW Quintet)
- Five Pieces for Flute and Guitar (1980) (15') (Flute, Guitar)
- The Flying Trapeze (2005) (11') (Brass Quintet)
- Four American Folk Songs (2006) (14'30") (Guitar)
- Four Pieces for Lute (1977) (10') (Lute)
- Full Circle (2007) (11') (Flute, Clarinet, Piano)
- Idyll for Flute and String Quartet (2008) (17') (Flute, String Quartet or Piano)
- The Light Descending (2007) (4'15") (Brass Quintet)
- Like the First Bird (2006) (8'30") (Flute, Clarinet, Piano)
- Morning Songs (2001) (8') (Organ)
- One Morning (2005) (4') (Piano)
- A Season of Wonder (2007) (12') (Brass Quintet)
- Semplice (1983) (3') (Piano)
- Signs of Life (2007) (10') (Flute, Piano)
- Songs Without Words (2009) (9'20") (Cello, Piano)
- Suite for Trumpet and Piano (2005) (6') (Trumpet, Piano)
- Sweet Imagination (2007) (12') (Brass Quintet)
- Testimony (1987) (16') (Piano and Readers)
- Testimony (1987) (16') (Two Pianos and Readers)
- Wake Up (1992) (5') (Vln)
- The World-Filling Light (2009) (c. 15') (Flute, Reader(s))
Texts by Rabindranath Tagore
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')
Readers, 2+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Perc(3): Strings
based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson
- 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
based on the writings of Thomas Merton
- An Expedition to the Pole (1989, rev. 2008) (60')
A Story with Music for Singers, Dancers, and Instrumentalists
Flute (Piccolo/Fife), Cello, Piano, Percussion
based on the short story by Annie Dillard
Vocal Music
- Followers of the Lamb (2009) (3'20") (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Piano)
- Followers of the Lamb (2009) (3'20") (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, String Quartet)
Traditional Shaker text
- Gestalt at Sixty (2007) (9') (Narrator, Piano)
Text by May Sarton
- Good Shepherd (2008) (4') (Two Tenors or Two Treble Voices, Organ)
Text by Henry W. Baker (adp. composer)
- Handfuls of Love! (2006) (6'30") (Soprano, Piano)
- Handfuls of Love! (2007) (6'30") (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Piano)
- Handfuls of Love! (2009) (6'30") (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, String Quartet)
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.
- Tenderness (La Ternura) (2008) (22') (Soprano, Piano)
Version for chamber orchestra (0.1.0.0: 0.0.0.0: Perc(1): Strings) available
Texts by Gabriela Mistral
- 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
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Orchestral Music
Instrumental Music
Choral Music
Vocal Music
- The Poet's Heart (2009) (17') (Mezzo-soprano, Piano Quartet)
Texts by Emily Dickinson
- The Promised Land (2009) (19') (Soprano, Piano)
Traditional texts (adp. composer)
version for soprano and orchestra forthcoming in 2010