Secular Choral Works
| Op. 1033 | A Blue Star (2013) for SSAA Voices Unaccompanied | 4.5 min. |
Text by Annemarie Schimmel Dedication: for Beth and Jonah | ||
| Op. 861 | A Difficult Miracle (2010) for SATB Chorus, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Piano | 14 min. |
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner
Sanctuary Choir of First Unitarian Society in Newton; Anne Watson Born, conductor Dedication: for Anne Watson Born and the Sanctuary Choir of the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts Commission: Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts Publisher: Musik Fabrik | ||
| Op. 1132 | A Place Where Angels Sing (2015) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 2.5 min. |
Text by John Keble Marsh Chapel Choir and Thurman Choir; Scott Allen Jarrett, conductor Dedication: for Scott Allen Jarrett Commission: Commissioned by Heritage Music Press Publisher: Heritage Music Press | ||
| Op. 816 | A Prayer Before Sleep (2009) for SSA Chorus and Flute | 2 min. |
Text by Alexander Carmichael, adp. Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont; Laurel Ann Maurer, flute; Dawn O. Willis, conductor Dedication: for Dawn Willis, the Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont, and Laurel Ann Maurer Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing | ||
| Op. 1512 | A Seraphic Strain (2023) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 1.5 min. |
Text by Phillis Wheatley Harvard Ferris Choral Fellows; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the inauguration of Claudine Gay as the 30th president of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University | ||
| Op. 1183 | A Song of the Future (2017) for SATB Chorus and Piano | 2.5 min. |
Text by Sidney Lanier Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor Dedication: for Tim Harbold Publisher: Heritage Music Press | ||
| Op. 1062 | Aequam memento rebus (2014) 2-part Canon | 1.5 min. |
Text by Horace (in Latin) Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for Ray Perez on the occasion of his retirement, June 2014 Publisher: free download | ||
| Op. 1133 | An Open Door (2016) for TBB (or TTB) Chorus Unaccompanied (or Opt. Piano) | 2.25 min. |
Text adapted from the Bible: Revelation 3:8 Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor Dedication: for Renaissance Men Commission: Commissioned by Heritage Music Press Publisher: Heritage Music Press | ||
| Op. 1340 | As We Are Changed (2019) for Soprano, Tenor, SATB Chorus, and Chamber Orchestra 0.0.1(dbl. Bcl).0/0.1.1.0/pno/strings | 65 min. |
Libretto by Euan Tait
Dedication: for the Commonwealth Chorale in celebration of David Carrier’s 40th anniversary as artistic director, 2019–20 Commission: Commissioned by the Commonwealth Chorale Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1494 | Beyond (2022) for SATB Chorus and Viola | 4.5 min. |
Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; Sophie Choate, viola Dedication: in memoriam Trevor Llewelyn Jones (1939–2022) Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 209 | Botany (2000) for SSA Chorus and Piano | 3 min. |
Text by Kathleen Wakefield Dedication: for the Voces Feminae Choir of the Bulgarian Music Festival Commission: Commissioned by the Bulgarian Music Festival Publisher: Treble Clef Music Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 614 | Downpour (2005) for SATB Chorus and String Quartet | 4 min. |
Text by Kathleen Wakefield Madrigalia; Gibbs & Main; Roger Wilhelm, conductor Dedication: for Roger Wilhelm and Madrigalia Commission: Commissioned by Madrigalia Publisher: Musik Fabrik | ||
| Op. 788 | Eros (2008) for SATB Chorus and Piano | 2.5 min. |
Text by Ralph Waldo Emerson The Composers' Choir; Daniel Shaw, conductor Dedication: for Anne Watson Born and the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts on its 160th anniversary Commission: Commissioned for the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 931 | Exaltation (2011) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 3.5 min. |
Text by Franz Werfel, trans. Edith A. Snow Seraphim Singers; Jennifer Lester, conductor Dedication: for Jennifer Lester and the Seraphim Singers on their 15th anniversary Commission: Commissioned by the Seraphim Singers Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 917 | Finding You (2011) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 2.5 min. |
Text by Robert Creeley Harvard Commencement Choir; Andrew Clark, conductor Dedication: for the commencement exercises of Harvard University Commission: Commissioned by the Holden Choirs at Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1012 | From Your Heart (2013) 4-part Canon | 1.5 min. |
Anonymous text Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing in "Three Love Canons" | ||
| Op. 1161 | Give All to Love (2016) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 2.5 min. |
Text by Ralph Waldo Emerson Huff Memorial Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in memoriam Harry Lyn Huff (1952–2016) Publisher: The Sacred Music Press | ||
| Op. 958 | Golden Callings (2012) for SSAA Chorus Unaccompanied or SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 4 min. |
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner Lorelei Ensemble; Beth Willer, conductor Dedication: for Beth Commission: Commissioned by Lorelei Ensemble Publisher: See-a-dot Music Publishing, Inc. | ||
| Op. 886 | Hope (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 2 min. |
Text by Emily Dickinson Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor Dedication: for the Rev. Erin Splaine on her installation as minister of the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts, November 21, 2010 Commission: Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 881 | Hope and Love (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 3 min. |
Text by Jane Hirshfield Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum; Andrew Clark, conductor Dedication: for Andrew Clark Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing | ||
| Op. 1103 | I Am Loved As I Love (2015) for 2-part Voices and Drone | 2.5 min. |
Text by Andrew Barrett Dedication: for Joseph Gregorio Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (forthcoming) | ||
| Op. 1373 | In the Doorway (2021) for SATB Chorus and Piano | 2 min. |
Text by Paula J. Diehl Dedication: for Anne Watson Born and the Sanctuary Choir of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts Commission: Commissioned by the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts | ||
| Op. 745 | In the Midst of Wild Being (2007) for SATB Chorus, Horn, Harp | 10 min. |
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner
King's Chapel Choir; Heinrich Christensen, conductor Dedication: for the King’s Chapel Concert Series, Heinrich Christensen, director, and Choral Arts New England in memory of Daniel Pinkham (1923–2006) Commission: Commissioned by King’s Chapel and Choral Arts New England Publisher: Musik Fabrik | ||
| Op. 1462 | Joy and Woe (2022) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 1.75 min. |
Text by William Blake, adp. Dedication: for Erin and the next chapters Commission: Commissioned by the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts | ||
| Op. 662 | Just Now (2006) for SATB Chorus and Orchestra 2.2.2.2/2.2.2.0/1perc.timp/strings | 4.5 min. |
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner Albany Pro Musica; David Griggs-Janower, conductor Dedication: n honor of the 25th anniversary of Albany Pro Musica, David Griggs-Janower, Founding Director and Conductor Commission: Commissioned by Albany Pro Musica in celebration of its 25th anniversary Publisher: Musik Fabrik | ||
| Op. 941 | Leap into Love (2011) 3-part Canon | 1.5 min. |
Text by Mechthild of Magdeburg Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for George Llewelyn Forsythe-Jones on his birthday, November 30, 2011 Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing in "Three Love Canons" | ||
| Op. 1130 | Morning Star (2015) for SSA Voices and Piano | 3 min. |
Text from the tomb inscription of the Venerable Bede Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor Dedication: for Nancy Menk Commission: Commissioned by Heritage Music Press Publisher: Heritage Music Press | ||
| Op. 1061 | Mornings (2014) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 2.5 min. |
Text by Henry David Thoreau Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Henry-Louis de La Grange on the occasion of his 90th birthday Commission: Commissioned by Paul-André Bempéchat Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing | ||
| Op. 1104 | O Freedom (2015) for SATB Chorus and Piano | 3 min. |
Text by William C. Brackett The Composers’ Choir; Daniel Shaw, conductor Dedication: for Marisa Green and the Peddie Singers Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. | ||
| Op. 1008 | One Word (2013) 3-part Canon | 3 min. |
Text attributed to Sophocles Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for Julia and Richard, on the occasion of their wedding, June 15, 2013 Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing in "Three Love Canons" | ||
| Op. 1146 | Rain Songs (2016) for SATB Chorus and Orchestra 0.0.0.0/2.3.2.0/strings | 8 min. |
Text by Mary Austin Harvard Summer Chorus; Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Andrew Clark, conductor Dedication: for the 80th anniversary of the Harvard Summer Chorus Commission: Commissioned by the Harvard Summer Chorus and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project Publisher: Soundspells Productions | ||
| Op. 1510 | Research (2023) for SSAA Voices Unaccompanied | 2.25 min. |
Text by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Dedication: for Ensemble Lyrae Commission: Commissioned by Ensemble Lyrae | ||
| Op. 1144 | Roses (2016) for SATB Chorus and Piano | 3 min. |
Text by George Eliot Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor Dedication: for Abby Frost and Ipswich High School Publisher: Heritage Music Press | ||
| Op. 817 | Set Me As a Seal (2009) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 3 min. |
Text from the Bible: Song of Songs 8:6a, 7a Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor Dedication: for Matthew and Patrick, on their anniversary Commission: Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts Publisher: G. Schirmer | ||
| Op. 539 | Stories in the Stars (2003) for Children's Chorus (2-part) and Piano, with Opt. Narrator(s) | 18 min. |
Text by Randy Northrup
Dedication: for Betty English Commission: Commissioned by Allendale Columbia School Publisher: Fred Bock Music Company | ||
| Op. 1042 | The Choir Invisible (2013) for SATB Chorus and Piano | 4 min. |
Text by George Eliot Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor Dedication: Commissioned in honor of and in gratitude for the life of David Griggs-Janower, founder and for 33 years beloved Artistic Director and Conductor of Albany Pro Musica Commission: Commissioned by Albany Pro Musica Publisher: Heritage Music Press | ||
| Op. 1107 | The Dawning Light (2015) for Eight Women's Voices | 20 min. |
Texts from traditional poems and songs of the Inuit-Yupik
Lorelei Ensemble; Beth Willer, director Dedication: for Lorelei Ensemble (Beth Willer, Founder and Artistic Director) Commission: Commissioned by Lorelei Ensemble Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1332 | The Door (2019) for SATB Chorus, Oboe, and Piano | 4.5 min. |
Text by Jane Hirshfield Dedication: for the installation of the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Landrum, May 5, 2019 Commission: Commissioned by the First Parish Church of Acton and Stow, Mike Pfitzer, music director Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1316 | The Remembering Earth (2018) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 4.5 min. |
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the Memorial Church at Harvard University, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 939 | There Will Be Stars (2011) for SATB Chorus, Percussion Quartet, Piano | 9.5 min. |
Text by Sara Teasdale
Lexington High School Combined Choruses and Percussion Ensemble; Jason Iannuzzi, conductor Dedication: for Lexington High School, Jason Iannuzzi, Director of Choruses Commission: Commissioned by Lexington High School | ||
| Op. 1491 | They Remain (2022) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 1.5 min. |
Text by Laurence Binyon Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the 90th anniversary of the Memorial Church of Harvard University Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University | ||
| Op. 609 | Welcome Wind (2005) for SAB Chorus and Piano | 3 min. |
Text by Virginia Hamilton Adair The Composers' Choir; Daniel Shaw, conductor Dedication: for Jason Iannuzzi and the Winchester Thurston Upper School Chorus Commission: Commissioned by Carnegie Mellon Community Outreach Program Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1368 | What Is Holy? (2020) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 6 min. |
King’s Chapel Choir; Heinrich Christensen, director and organ Dedication: for Heinrich Christensen’s 20th anniversary as Organist and Music Director, King’s Chapel, Boston Commission: Commissioned by King’s Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts in celebration of Heinrich Christensen’s 20th anniversary as Organist and Music Director (2000–2020) Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
