The Disturbing Duckling-D'Monstrantz Vöögeli (The Disturbing Duckling) by Per Nørgård. Work for bird voices (CD) and human voices (12 SATB soloists) with text (sung in German) by Adolf Wölfli (1864-1930). A CD of Bird Song is available separately - use product code KP00830. Text (sung in German): Adolf Wölfli (1864-1930).Programme note:'D´Monstrantz Vöögeli' is the main (and middle) movement of my three-movement choir suite 'The Alarming Duckling' the title of which is borrowed from a painting from 1959 by the Danish artist Asger Jorn apainting which - as this choral piece - is partly based on 'found objects': Asger Jorn painted on top of an idyllic old fashioned landscape painting with a house and trees - and he painted a very disturbing alarming duckling. It may be ugly the duckling but in any case it is most peculiar in its surroundings with spontaneous colorful wide painted feathers standing and looking dreamy beyond a birch in the golden light of the afternoon (a very big duckling indeed!) In 'D´Monstrantz Vöögeli' the dark nightly visions are unfolding with texts by the Swiss schizophrenic artist Adolf Wölfli (1864-1930). His transcending poems prose paintings and ideas inspired me for many compositions in the 1980s i.e. Symphony nr. 4 ('Indischer Roosen-Gaarten und Chinesischer Hexensee' - Hommage a Wölfli') The opera The Divine Circus and a series of choral works. The piece is written for 12 vocal soloists - singing whistling screaming and whispering. In 'D´Monstrantz Vöögeli' - for a choir of humans and birds - many 'found objects' are used: The tape/cd only contributes with unmanufactured birdsong - even though using full half and fourth speed so it is easier to understand and learn from the brilliant birds (especially the fantastic American Musician Wren

A delightful setting of the Psalm 67 by John Ness Beck for SATB Choir with Organ or Piano accompaniment. The piece begins in a gentle reverent tranquility with hushed dynamics gradually building in speed and volume to a grandioso majestic climax at the end. This choral piece provides a wonderful addition to your choir's repertoire.This piece was commissioned by the choirs of Emmanuel Lutheran Church Columbus Ohio in Memory of Dr. Ellis Emanuel Synder founder of the Capital University Chapel Choir.

Using the familiar hymn tune “St. Thomas ” Joseph Martin has used his incredible musical gifts to arrange a spectacular anthem for choir and handbells (optional). This dazzling display of praise can be used anytimeduring the year and will always be a pleasure for the choir to sing and the congregation to hear. The familiarity of the melody will speed learning but watch for a few surprise twists including some luscious six-part harmonies.They are what make this a fresh and appealing setting of an old favorite. Outstanding!

From the Tony Award-winning Broadway production this powerful and dramatic medley will be thrilling for choirs and audiences alike. Includes: Doing the Latest Rag Godspeed Titanic (Sail On) How Did They Build Titanic? In Every Age Lady's Maid There She Is. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 10:00.

From the cantata Sacred Places, the festive spirit in this Palm Sunday piece is evident from the very first measure! Springing from two cherished American hymn tunes, PROMISED LAND and LAND OF REST, the jubilant 6/8 meter captures the sway of palm fronds. A quote from All Glory, Laud and Honor recalls the triumphal entry as praise echoes through the modern sanctuary. Thoughtful part writing enables a speedy learning process as the piano offers an almost orchestral support for the vocals. Triumphant! Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, bls, perc, pno, kybd 1, gtr/kybd 2) both available as a digital download.