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Nymphs (2025) 00:05:00
SSAA choir, piano, guiro
Finding relief from oppressive forces in dance-like musings on the tiniest of new lives, exploring themes of hope and resilience. Text by H. Hart. Commissioned by the 2025 ACDA Soprano-Alto Advanced Choirs Commission Consortium.
There Is a Way (2025) 00:05:00
SATB choir
An energetic setting of text from Proverbs 14, featuring tenor-bass octet. Commissioned by the National Lutheran Choir.
Right Where It Belongs (2025) 00:05:00
SATB double choir
Trent Reznor's "Right Where It Belongs" from the 2005 Nine Inch Nails album [WITH_TEETH], arranged by Melissa Dunphy for double SATB choir. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Canticum Novum (2025) 00:06:30
SATB choir, piano quintet
A joyous anthem composed in celebration of Chorus Austin's 60th anniversary. Commissioned by Chorus Austin.
Canticum Novum (2025) 00:06:30
SATB choir, orchestra
A joyous anthem composed in celebration of Chorus Austin's 60th anniversary, premiered with the Austin Symphony. Commissioned by Chorus Austin.
Canticum Novum (2025) 00:06:30
SATB choir, piano
A joyous anthem composed in celebration of Chorus Austin's 60th anniversary. Commissioned by Chorus Austin.
On the Horizon (2025) 00:45:00
SATB choir, youth choir, brass quintet, piano, percussion
A groundbreaking musical exploration of climate change and our planet's future that gives voice to young people's perspectives on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Commissioned by Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia.
On the Horizon (2025) 00:45:00
SATB choir, youth choir, piano
A groundbreaking musical exploration of climate change and our planet's future that gives voice to young people's perspectives on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Commissioned by Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia.
The Things We Leave Behind (2024) 00:28:00
TTBB chorus and piano
A multimovement work about the continuing process of archaeology, contrasting old and new artifacts and the stories they tell. Commissioned by Chor Leoni.
Ode to Hope (2024) 00:07:00
SATB double choir
A highly relevant chorus from Antigone on the pitfalls of hope is set to rich harmonies for advanced double chorus. Commissioned by William Larson for the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Hurt (2024) 00:06:00
SATB double choir
Trent Reznor's "Hurt" from the 1994 Nine Inch Nails album The Downward Spiral, arranged by Melissa Dunphy for double SATB choir. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
The Melody of Stones (2024) 00:04:00
SSA choir, piano
A flowing and reflective song for three-part treble choir, evoking images of serene and everlasting nature. Commissioned by Yale NextWorks.
Following a Light (2024) 00:14:30
SATB choir, horn, string quartet, opt. piano
A multi-movement celebration of the world's first International Dark Sky City and its rich history of celestial discovery. Commissioned by the Master Chorale of Flagstaff.
Following a Light (2024) 00:14:30
SATB choir, piano
A multi-movement celebration of the world's first International Dark Sky City and its rich history of celestial discovery. Commissioned by the Master Chorale of Flagstaff.
I Took a Walk with Joy (2024) 00:03:30
SATB choir
A playful, uplifting, and gospel-influenced work for mixed chorus on the nature of joy, with text by Mark A. Boyle. Commissioned by the Upper Arlington High School Symphonic Choir.
Our Home, Our City (2024) 00:09:30
SATB choir
A set of two contrasting songs inspired by the student-led protest movement against gentrification in West Philadelphia. Commissioned by the Drexel University Chorus.
Totality (2024) 00:06:00
SATB choir
A song inspired by the intense experience of witnessing total solar eclipses, with a text inspired by the works of ancient Greek poets. Commissioned by BBC Radio 3, VOCES8, and The King's Singers.
A Gritty Resolution (2024) 00:05:00
SATB choir
The world's first choral anthem based on a City Council resolution honoring a sports mascot: Gritty, Philadelphia's "fuzzy eldritch horror," now a worldwide social justice icon. Voted Best of Philadelphia 2024 by Philadelphia Magazine. Commissioned by PhilHarmonia.
Thus Spake the Mother (2024) 00:03:30
SSA choir
An inspiring work setting a little-known text by Indian poet and philosopher Sri Ananda. Commissioned by the William & Mary Barksdale Treble Chorus.
Ode to Hope (2024) 00:07:00
SATB choir
A highly relevant chorus from Antigone on the pitfalls of hope is set to rich harmonies for advanced chorus. Commissioned by William Larson for the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
The Things We Leave Behind (2024) 00:25:00
TTBB choir, alto saxophone, harp
A multimovement work about the continuing process of archaeology, contrasting old and new artifacts and the stories they tell. Commissioned by Chor Leoni.
The Price of Ambition (2024) 00:04:00
SSAA choir, piano
A meditation for intermediate treble chorus on the conflict between mind and body, setting poetry by Shelley Zhang. Commissioned by the Body Image Consortium for See Change Treble Choir.
Pipe Down (2023) 00:03:30
SATB choir, piano
An empowering song with text by Caitlin Vincent that encourages young people to reject being silenced and raise their voices together. Commissioned by ACDA Eastern.
A Slice of Pie (2023) 00:04:00
SATB choir, piano, drumset
A new jazz standard for choir, composed during the COVID-19 pandemic, about the bitter-sweetness of love and pie. Poetry by West Philadelphia activist Feminista Jones. Commissioned by the Mendelssohn Club Chorus of Philadelphia.
N-400 Erasure Songs (2023) 00:13:00
SATB choir
The texts for these songs were taken from the U.S. application for naturalization, as modified into erasure poetry by three immigrants, and span the range of emotions felt when moving to this country. Commissioned by Cantus.
Change (2023) 00:04:00
SSA children's chorus, piano
The children of the Lake Superior Youth Chorus were asked to give their thoughts on the topic of "changing the world," which were then woven into the text of this inspiring work for young singers. Published by Galaxy. Commissioned by the Lake Superior Youth Chorus.
Nothing Gold Can Stay (2023) 00:02:00
SAB choir
A short work suitable for community chorus, setting poetry by Robert Frost. Commissioned by Singing City Choir of Philadelphia.
Change (2023) 00:04:00
SSAB children's chorus, piano
The children of the Lake Superior Youth Chorus were asked to give their thoughts on the topic of "changing the world," which were then woven into the text of this inspiring work for young singers. Published by Galaxy. Commissioned by the Lake Superior Youth Chorus.
You Birth the Seeds (2023) 00:05:00
SATB choir, piano
Zeina Azzam's evocative poetry offers strength and wisdom to the next generation in this inspiring song for mixed community chorus and piano. Commissioned by the Alexandria Choral Society.
Work (2023) 00:03:45
TTBB choir
The text, adapted from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, addresses a path out of despair and meaninglessness through working with love. Commissioned by the Bradley Hills Presbyterian Chancel Choir.
Lola Ridge Songs: Shadows over a cradle... (2022) 00:02:30
TTBB choir
A rhythmic setting of Lola Ridge poetry that taps into primal memories of infancy, with fragmented impressions of fire and flickering shadows. Originally for treble chorus, this version is arranged for men's voices. Commissioned by the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir.
American DREAMers: #UnitedWeDream (2022) 00:03:00
SAB choir
The final movement of American DREAMers, this uplifting chorale is suitable for a wide range of choirs and occasions. Commissioned by PhilHarmonia.
Halcyon Days (2022) 3:30
TTBB choir
This work, suitable for any winter concert, creates a period of calm during winter storms where we reflect on what we have lost but rise up to face the new year with joy and grace. Commissioned by VOCES8.
Songs for the People (2022) 5:00
SATB choir
A hymn to the power of music to energize, heal, and bring communities together, setting words by Francis Ellen Watkins Harper. Commissioned by Seattle Pro Musica .
The Canticle of Hannah (2022) 00:09:30
SATB choir, piano
Two songs about one of America's unsung female leaders: Hannah Callowhill Penn, the second wife of William Penn, who ran the colony of Pennsylvania as Acting Proprietor from 1712-1726. Texts taken from her letters, and Proverbs 31. Commissioned by Singing City Philadelphia .
SATOR (2022) 00:03:30
SATB choir
A setting of the Latin words in the "Sator" cryptogram for intermediate to advanced chorus, with hidden meanings woven into the music. Commissioned by Skylark Vocal Ensemble.
Mel et Lac (2022) 00:04:30
SSA choir, SSA soloists
Hildegard of Bingen's luscious words are woven into a duet between a treble choir and a trio of advanced soloists. Commissioned by the University of Cincinnati and Highlands High School.
I Am the World (2022) 00:07:00
SATB choir
Propelled forward by repeated motives on the text I Shall Arise, this exciting concert work sets a poem from Dora Sigerson Shorter. Affirming and brimming with confidence, it builds to a thrilling ending. Commissioned by BBC Radio 3 for the BBC Singers.
The Cat and the Moon (2022) 00:04:00
SATB choir
A setting of Yeats' mysterious and magic-filled poem about Maud Gonne's cat, Minnaloushe, and his relationship to the moon. Commissioned by the Washington and Lee University Singers.
Waves of Gallipoli (2021) 00:05:00
TTBB choir
Through texts from the epitaphs on gravestones in a cemetery at the WWI battle site and poetry by Leon Gellert, a Gallipoli veteran, this song evokes the lapping waves of the Aegean and the devastation of war. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for St. Paul's Burlingame (2021) 00:07:30
SATB choir
A heartfelt setting of the traditional text from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Commissioned by the Choir of St. Paul's, Burlingame.
New Dreams (2021) 00:05:00
SSA choir
Questions inspired by the work of activist Grace Lee Boggs are presented in this work for intermediate to advanced treble chorus. Commissioned by La Caccina.
At Water's Edge (2021) 00:04:30
SATB choir
This setting of Psalm 137 serves as an expression of longing for home in a time of displacement and uncertainty. Commissioned by Westminster Kantorei.
We Are the Music Makers (2021) 00:05:00
SATB choir, piano
A thoughtful and expressive setting of the well-known Arthur O'Shaughnessy text. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
N-400 Erasure Songs (2021) 00:13:00
TTBB choir
The texts for these songs were taken from the U.S. application for naturalization, as modified into erasure poetry by three immigrants, and span the range of emotions felt when moving to this country. Commissioned by Cantus.
When the Time Comes (2021) 00:04:00
TTBB choir, solo soprano
The lyrics for this moving song were taken from an interview with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, in which she discusses her legacy and dedication to public service. Featuring a solo soprano voice. Commissioned by Central Bucks High School West Men's Choir.
Remember the Ladies (2021) 00:03:30
SATB choir
A setting of excerpts from Abigail Adams's powerful "Remember the Ladies" letter for mixed unaccompanied chorus. Commissioned by the Museum of the American Revolution.
Grown Wild (2021) 00:05:00
SSA choir, violin, piano
A warm song for treble choir that explores our relationship to our childhood self and celebrates growth. Commissioned by Concord Women's Chorus.
Sailing Away (2021) 00:04:30
SATB choir
A rollicking shanty-like song about love and loss for intermediate mixed chorus, with lyrics from largely forgotten late-19th-century Missourian poet Isabel Grimes Richey. Commissioned by the University of Missouri University Singers.
Jack and the Beanstalk (2021) 20:00
SSA children's choir, baritone, orchestra, narrator
A dramatic, fun retelling of the fairy tale for youth chorus, with guest baritone(s) in the role of the giant. Commissioned by the Immaculata Symphony Orchestra and the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus, revised for the Fort Dodge Area Symphony.
Amendment: Pledging Allegiance (2020) 00:03:00
SATB choir, cello
Excerpted from the multimovement work Amendment, this song sets text from three historical women in a message of hope for future equality. Commissioned by a consortium of choirs; founding commission by Chorosynthesis Singers, Santa Monica College, and Connecticut College.
Lamb of God (2020) 00:01:00
SATB choir, cantor
A fraction anthem suitable for congregational singing with a solo cantor. Commissioned by the Association of Anglican Musicians.
Amendment: Righting Our Wrongs (2020) 00:19:00
SATB choir, cello
A multimovement exploration of America's unfinished journey toward universal suffrage, inspired by the anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Commissioned by a consortium of choirs; founding commission by Chorosynthesis Singers, Santa Monica College, and Connecticut College.
The Gonzales Cantata (2020) 00:40:00
SSAT choir, soloists, organ
A cantata based on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings of former Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales. Called "the coolest thing you will ever see on this show" by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow. More information at the Gonzales Cantata website. Commissioned by InSeries: Invision.
A Slice of Pie (2020) 00:04:00
SATB choir, trumpet, bass, drumset
A new jazz standard for choir, composed during the COVID-19 pandemic, about the bitter-sweetness of love and pie. Poetry by West Philadelphia activist Feminista Jones. Commissioned by the Mendelssohn Club Chorus of Philadelphia.
Halcyon Days (2020) 00:03:30
SATB choir
This work, suitable for any winter concert, creates a period of calm during winter storms where we reflect on what we have lost but rise up to face the new year with joy and grace. Commissioned by VOCES8.
Set Myself Free (2020) 00:04:00
SSAA choir
A new text by Jacqueline Goldfinger commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment in this confident feminist song for intermediate treble chorus. Commissioned by Amuse Singers.
Lola Ridge Songs: It's strange about stars... (2020) 00:03:00
TTBB choir
A short setting of poetry by Lola Ridge, arranged in this version for Cantus, this song is not only about stars, but the hope and healing they represent. Commissioned by Cantus.
Mabel Lee, 1912 (2020) 00:03:15
SATB choir
Composed in honor of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee (1896-1966), an activist known for mobilizing support for women's suffrage among New York's Chinese immigrant community, this song sets poignant and uplifting poetry by Esther Lin. Commissioned by Classical Movements.
Witch-Wife (2020) 00:03:00
SSAA choir
Edna St. Vincent Millay's 1917 love poem sounds surprisingly contemporary in this wistful folk-like setting for intermediate treble chorus. Commissioned by Choir Matrix Women's Ensemble.
Eight of Swords (2019) 00:05:00
SATB choir
An empowering song inspired by the tarot card illustration by Pamela Coleman Smith, with text by Charles Anthony Silvestri. Commissioned by National Concerts, SJSU Choraliers, and Kirby Chamber Singers.
The Apotheosis of Apollo (2019) 00:05:30
SATB choir
A song for advanced chamber choir celebrating the unifying impact of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. Commissioned by the Thirteen with the support of Clinton Kelly.
Waves of Gallipoli (2019) 00:05:00
SATB choir
Through texts from the epitaphs on gravestones in a cemetery at the WWI battle site and poetry by Leon Gellert, a Gallipoli veteran, this song evokes the lapping waves of the Aegean and the devastation of war. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
a survival plan of sorts (2019) 00:03:30
SSAA choir
A setting of poetry by Amanda Lovelace, with a message of resilience and triumph for those who love libraries. Commissioned by the Susquehanna University Chamber Singers.
a survival plan of sorts (2019) 00:03:30
SATB choir
A setting of poetry by Amanda Lovelace, with a message of resilience and triumph for those who love libraries. Commissioned by the Susquehanna University Chamber Singers.
Work (2019) 00:03:45
SATB choir
The text, adapted from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, addresses a path out of despair and meaninglessness through working with love; a message that has as much relevance to today's world as that of a century ago. Commissioned by the Bradley Hills Presbyterian Chancel Choir.
LISTEN (2019) 10:00:00
SSAA choir
Two movements set testimony by Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford, confronting singers and listeners with their challenging, powerful, and heartbreaking words. Commissioned by Resonance Ensemble.
Four Poems of Nikita Gill: Me Too (2018) 00:02:00
SSA choir
Commissioned by McNeese State University. Originally a trio for three solo treble voices, this canon-based short feminist work can also be performed by SSA choir. Commissioned by McNeese State University.
Suite Remembrance: IV. Mourning into Dancing (2018) 00:01:30
SATB double choir
The final song in a set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus is a joyful gigue celebrating the end of mourning, with a text adapted from Psalm 30. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Suite Remembrance: III. If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking (2018) 00:04:00
SATB choir
The third song in a set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus is an expressive sarabande setting of a touching text by Emily Dickinson. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Suite Remembrance: II. All Flesh Is Grass (2018) 00:01:30
SATB choir
The second song in a set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus, featuring text from Isaiah 40 and a modal gavotte melody. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Suite Remembrance: I. Todtentanz (2018) 00:01:30
SATB choir
The first song in a set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus, with a 1701 text about the equalizing nature of death set as a jaunty minor saltarello. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Lola Ridge Songs (2018) 00:15:00
SSAA choir
A collection of four songs for intermediate treble choir, setting poetry by Lola Ridge which recognizes our relationship to darkness and light in memory and dreams. Commissioned by Acalanes High School, Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir, and the Cornell University Chorus.
American DREAMers: #UnitedWeDream (2018) 00:03:00
SATB choir
The final movement of American DREAMers, this uplifting chorale is suitable for a wide range of choirs and occasions. Commissioned by PhilHarmonia.
If Thou Wilt Be Perfect (2018) 00:04:30
SATB choir
An anthem that uses as its central text one of the Gospel’s best-known, yet least commonly sung, verses: “It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Commissioned by St. Peter's Choir.
Lola Ridge Songs: It isn't a dream... (2018) 00:04:00
SSAA choir
Part of a collection of Lola Ridge settings, this powerful song for advanced treble chorus delves into the buried trauma in a nightmare. Commissioned by the Cornell University Chorus.
Suite Remembrance (2018) 00:08:30
SATB choir
A set of four contrasting “memorial dances” for unaccompanied mixed chorus, with movements ranging from energetic to lyrical and moving. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
American DREAMers (2018) 00:25:00
SATB choir
A varied multi-movement work setting the words of immigrants from diverse backgrounds who were brought to America as children. Commissioned by PhilHarmonia.
Wild Embers (2017) 00:03:30
SSAA choir
With folk harmonies reminiscent of the American West and driving body percussion, this setting of a powerful feminist text by poet Nikita Gill has become a favorite of treble choirs. Commissioned by Acalanes Bella Voce.
A New Heart (2017) 00:03:00
SAB choir, piano
A versatile anthem which sets a verse from Ezekiel, suitable for a wide variety of choirs. Commissioned by Third Baptist Church, St. Louis.
The Elements of the Sun Broke into Song (2016) 00:03:30
ATTBB choir
A contemporary madrigal for advanced chamber singers, filled with text painting, heralding the sun as it gives light to the world. Commissioned by Opus Anglicanum.
The Day of Resurrection (2016) 00:03:00
SATB double choir
A dynamic and triumphal setting of excerpts from the Paschal Canon by John of Damascus with lively and driving rhythms. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
Lola Ridge Songs: Different kinds of shadows (2015) 00:04:30
SSAA choir
A setting for intermediate treble choir of poetry by Lola Ridge which explores our relationship to shadows, both comforting and frightening. Commissioned by Acalanes High School and the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir.
Alpha and Omega (2015) 00:05:30
SATB double choir
An awe-filled celebration of hope for a rejuvenated city, with text from "The Pilgrim's Progress" and the Book of Revelation. Commissioned by the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus.
O Oriens (2015) 00:05:00
SATB choir
Although the O Antiphons text was originally intended for Advent, this work is relevant to secular performance on the theme of calling for light in a time of darkness, and is one of Dunphy's most performed works. Commissioned by Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia.
Lola Ridge Songs: Shadows over a cradle... (2015) 00:02:30
SSAA choir
A rhythmic setting of Lola Ridge poetry that taps into primal memories of infancy, with fragmented impressions of fire and flickering shadows. Commissioned by the Piedmont East Bay Children's Choir.
Lola Ridge Songs: It's strange about stars... (2014) 00:03:00
SSAA choir
A short setting of poetry by Lola Ridge for intermediate treble choir, this song is not only about stars, but the hope and healing they represent.
The Oath of Allegiance (2014) 00:08:30
SATB choir
A setting of the United States Oath of Allegiance taken by all immigrants on becoming citizens, for advanced chorus. Commissioned by Volti.
Jack and the Beanstalk (2012) 20:00
SSA children's choir, baritone, chamber orchestra, narrator
A dramatic, fun retelling of the fairy tale for youth chorus, with guest baritone(s) in the role of the giant. Commissioned by the Immaculata Symphony Orchestra and the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus, revised for the Fort Dodge Area Symphony.
Together (2012) 6:00
SATB choir
A setting of Acts 2:44-46 for a cappella choir, with a surprising collectivist message. Commissioned by the Whitman College Chamber Singers.
What do you think I fought for at Omaha Beach? (2012) 07:00
TTBB choir
A moving choral setting for advanced TTBB chorus of public testimony given before the Maine Senate by WWII veteran Phillip Spooner in a 2009 hearing to discuss the Marriage Equality Bill. Commissioned by Chanticleer.
Jack and the Beanstalk (2011) 20:00
SSA children's choir, baritone, string quartet, keyboard, small percussion, narrator
A dramatic, fun retelling of the fairy tale for youth chorus, with guest baritone(s) in the role of the giant. A compact arrangement for smaller instrumental forces than the original full orchestral version. Commissioned by the Immaculata Symphony Orchestra and the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus, revised for the Fort Dodge Area Symphony.
What do you think I fought for at Omaha Beach? (2010) 07:00
SATB choir
A moving choral setting for advanced mixed chorus of public testimony given before the Maine Senate by WWII veteran Phillip Spooner in a 2009 hearing to discuss the Marriage Equality Bill.
The Gonzales Cantata (2010) 40:00
SSAT choir, soloists, piano
A cantata based on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings of former Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales. Called "the coolest thing you will ever see on this show" by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow. More information at the Gonzales Cantata website.
The Gonzales Cantata (2009) 40:00
SSAT choir, soloists, strings, harpsichord
A cantata based on the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings of former Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales. Called "the coolest thing you will ever see on this show" by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow. More information at the Gonzales Cantata website.
The Closer Madrigal (2000) 4:00
SATB choir
The Nine Inch Nails song "Closer" from The Downward Spiral reimagined as a Renaissance madrigal, complete with "fa la la"s and "hey nonny non"s. Commissioned by the University of New South Wales Med Revue.
