Choral - Boat Song





A lyrical work for chorus SATB and piano. Reminiscent of Liebeslieder waltzes of Brahms. A setting of a poem by Li Po, in English translation describing the moment of parting between two lovers. Cost $25


Choral - Joshua and the Promised Land





A concert musical based on the story of Joshua culminating in the fall of Jericho. Songs and narration, for three soloists ( 2 men, 1 woman) chorus (SATB) and jazz ensemble. 45 minutes in length Score and Parts $80
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1. Overture
2. Promised Land
3. God's Promise
4. In My Heart
5. And the Waters Shall Part
6. Let Your Heart Be Pure
7. Give Thanks
8. Joshua and the Angel
9. Jericho Battle
10. Let the New Thought In


Choral - Love is the melody





For Women's Chorus, SSAA, and piano. "Love is the melody, friendship is the harmony". Written in a jaunty Cajun musical style. Score and chorus part $20


Choral - Make a Joyful Noise





An anthem for chorus SATB and piano. The text is adapted from "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord" Score and choral part $20


Choral - Peace is an Action Word - for soloists, chorus, piano





An anthem promoting the idea of Peace as an active force in our lives
Cost $15


Choral - The Burning Babe





The Burning Babe (1980) for Baritone Solo,chorus SSAATTBB, String Ensemble, 3,3,3,2,1 and Chimes
Duration: 10 Minutes
Text by Robert Southwell
For the Christmas Season,
accompaniment also arranged for cello and organ
Score and parts, $40
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1. Listening sample


Choral - The Passion of Jesus





A collection of eight songs for three vocalists (mezzo soprano, tenor and baritone) with jazz trio accompaniment. Inspired by incidents in the life of Christ. Ideal for Good Friday worship or songs may be used individually.
Score and parts $50
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1. A Shining Light
2. Mary Magdelen
3. We Get To Choose
4. Thank You
5. A Prayer For God
6. Let the Children Come
7. If You Love Me
8. Oh Lord


Choral - The Sandhills





Oratorio, based on a Blackfoot legend and Orpheus and Eurydice For male soloists, men's chorus, small ensemble, and pre-recorded score Running time about 45 minutes.
Score, performance CD and parts $100
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1. Bride's Entrance
2. Dawn over the Mountains
3. Choral Finale


Choral - Three Carols for viola, chorus and piano





Holiday medley of three familiar carols. Score and parts $15.


Choral - Together at Last





A Lenten Anthem, celebrating the stepping out of the darkness of the tomb and into the light. Arranged for chorus, SATB and piano.
Score and chorus part $20


CM - Concertante Espagniol (1981)





Romantic Spanish piece for two guitars. Moderately difficult. 7 mins. duration. Cost $25 for both parts


CM - Four Marches for the Anti Sousa (1963)





Fun four movement work for piano and either flute, clarinet, oboe, or violin. Four movements include Vivace, Allegro, Andantino, and Allegro Approx. 12 minutes duration. Score and Parts $25


CM - Minuet and Variations (1966)





Contemporary theme and variations for violin, viola, and cello Moderate. Approx. 8 mins. Score and Parts $25


CM - Piano Trio (1967)





Intriguing contemporary trio for violin, cello, and piano. Reminiscent of Shostakovitch and Prokofiev. Moderately difficult. In four movements. approx. 20 minutes duration. Score and parts $30


CM - Salon Music for Violin and Piano (1965)





Contemporary 2 movement work, reminiscent of Fritz Kriesler. Difficult. Two movements are Allegretto and Presto. Approx. 7 minutes. Score and part $25
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1. Allegretto (excerpt)
2. Presto (excerpt)


CM - Sonata for Bongos (1964)





Ultra Cool contemporary piece in three movts. with piano accompaniment. Moderately difficult. Movements are Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro Vivace Approx. 10 minutes. Computer generated Audio performance.
Score and part $20
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1. Allegro
2. Adagio
3. Allegro Vivace


CM - The Doors Variations (1992)





Engaging set of variations for guitar and string quartet based on "Light my Fire" by the Doors. Moderately difficult. Approx. 18 minutes.
Score and parts $40
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1. Variation 4
2. Variation 5
3. Variation 6
4. Variation 7


CM - The Enchanted Castle for Organ





A delightfully descriptive piece composed for Pipe Organ, 8 minutes in length
Originally performed at a Children's concert
Cost $15
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1. Listening sample


CM - Variations Retrospectif (1974)





Contemporary piece for brass ensemble (3 trpts, 3 trbs, 1 tuba), percussion and piano solo. Reminiscent of Ravel and Debussy, Moderately difficult. 12 minutes duration. Score and parts $50


Film - Manhattan
Written for an animated series called "ALF Tales"
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1. Manhattan


Film - The Little Mermaid (1987)
Music composed for the television series. Using sythesizer and accoustic instruments to create a full symphonic sound.
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1. The Big Chase


Orch - Guitar Concerto (1979)
Contemporary two movement work for guitar and orchestra iIn a Neo Classical style reminiscent of Rodrigo and Stravinsky. Moderately difficult. Two movements - Serenade and Rondo. Approx. 18 minutes. Available for Rental
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1. Serenade
2. Rondo


Orch - Tarantella
Originally created for a theatrical production, composed for full orchestra Available for Rental


PNO - Cinderella's Waltz





A delightfully wistful waltz. Ideal for dancing. For piano solo. Cost $10


PNO - Flat Tire Rag (2003)





Piano rag inspired by Scott Joplin and an incident on the highway. Moderate.
5 minutes. Cost $10
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1. Listening sample


PNO - Graveyard Gavotte





Easy Halloween Piano solo, 2 minutes duration Cost $8


PNO - Hoofer





A tone poem for solo piano. A "hoofer" falls in love with a classical ballerina, but his attempts to win her affection only exhaust him. Cost $15


PNO - Liebeslied (1988)





Romantic Piano solo, moderately difficult. approx. 8 minutes. Cost $15


PNO - Music for Bears





Easy solo piano piece, 2 minutes duration Cost $8


PNO - Nocturne





A quiet, contemplative piece for piano solo, with a slightly South American flavor. Cost $10


PNO - On Safari (1987)





A collection of easy descriptive piano pieces, with stories and illustrations,
12 minutes total duration Cost $15


PNO - Prairie Town (1988)





A collection of easy piano pieces, including one duet, with descriptive stories. Approx. 10 minutes total duration. Cost $15


PNO - Romance





A lovely piece for piano reminiscent of Faure. Moderately easy. Cost $8


PNO - Soft Shoe





A light, fun piece for solo piano. Moderately easy. $10


PNO - Spooks





Easy Halloween piano solo, about 2 minutes duration Cost $8


PNO - Summer Garden





A gentle descriptive piece for piano solo. Moderately easy. $ 8


PNO - Swee' Pea (2003)





Slow tuneful Piano rag inspired by Scott Joplin. Moderate. Approx. 4 minutes
Cost $10
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1. Listening sample


PNO - Tango Giselle (2005)





Delightful piano solo, moderate, approx. 4 minutes. $15
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1. Listening sample


PNO - The First Dance





A gentle piece for piano solo. Reminiscent of Faure. Moderately difficult.
Cost $8


PNO - The Spirit of Christmas Volume One





As heard on Hiram's CD of the same name, these are totally unique arrangements of familiar Christmas carols for piano. Vibrant, wistful, challenging and beautiful. In this volume are, It Came upon a Midnight Clear, We Three kings, O Little Town of Bethlehem, Lo How a Rose 'ere Blooming, and Personent Hodie. Cost $60
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1. It came Upon a MIdnight Clear


PNO - Tightrope





A delicate circus piece for Piano solo. Moderately easy. Cost $8


PNO - Trois Pieces (1965)





Contemporary piano solo in three movements. Moderately difficult. Approx. 8 minutes. Cost $18


PNO - Un Bateau d'enfant





A simple barcarole for piano solo. Lyrical and very French. Moderately easy.
Cost $9
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1. Listening sample


PNO - Valse





For piano solo, a lyrical and delightful waltz. Moderately easy. Cost $9


PNO - Watching the Moon





For piano Solo, a descriptive piece with oriental flavor. Moderately easy.
Cost $8


PNO - Windows (1979)





Contemporary Piano solo in Three movements. Moderately difficult. Approximately 14 minutes duration. Score $20


Theater - A Princess of Mars
Incidental music for a stage adaptation of an early Sci Fi classic by Edgar Rice Burrioughs
Produced in 2006 by Hardcover Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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1. Caravan
2. The Princess


Theater - Great Expectations
Incidental music from the '84 Guthrie production. Script by Barbara Field.
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1. Tormented Love
2. Rowing on the Thames


Theater - Hadleyville (1982)
Opera in two acts from the Mark Twain story "The Man who corrupted Hadleyville". Commissioned by Houston Grand Opera. Workshop performance.
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1. Act One Trio
2. Act One Finale


Theater - Jack
Adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk. A production for young audiences, written for four performers with recorded score. Commissioned by the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. Book and Lyrics by Barbara Field. Available for rental
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1. I gotta climb
2. Never Marry an Ogre


Theater - Linnea in Monet's Garden
Commissioned by the Minneapolis Children's Theater for their production based on the best selling children's book. Set in France the music conveyed a sense of the world of Monet, impressionistic yet spirited. Scored for flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, piano, and synthesizer.
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1. Out for a Stroll
2. The Train to Giverny
3. Biking through the countryside
4. Impressionist Afternoon


Theater - Peter Pan
Musical adaptation presented at the Minneapolis Children's Theater, 1998
For more information, contact www.playsforyoungaudiences.org/
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1. Learning to Fly
2. We'll build you a house


Theater - Pinocchio (1975)
Composed for a staged production of the famous Italian story, for the opening of the new Children's Theater in Minneapolis. It is scored for winds, brass, piano, and harp. Reminiscent of Rossini and Resphigi.
Epic and dramatic. Always theatrical. For more performing information contact www.playsforyoungchildren.org/ Original score is available for rental.
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1. The Blue Fairy Speaks
2. Off to School
3. Pigacci's Puppet Theater
4. Intro to the Coach Ride
5. Coach Ride
6. Gepetto inside the whale
7. Making the whale sneeze


Theater - Raggedy Ann and Andy
Produced by the Children's Theater Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also toured nationally. Book and Lyrics by Constance Congdon For performance info contact www.playsforyoungaudiences.org/
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1. The Fairy's Blessing


Theater - Rembrandt takes a walk (1988)
Commissioned for the Children's Theater production of this fanciful book by Mark Strand. The music reflects the exuberant illustrations by artist, Red Grooms, focusing on the 50's feel that permeates the work. For performance info contact www.playsforyoungsudiences.org/
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1. Into the World


Theater - Rosina
A two act opera based on characters from "The Barber of Seville" and "The Marriage of Figaro". Commissioned by the Minnesota Opera, and premiered in Minneapolis in May, 1980. Also performed in San Francisco, Cleveland, and Milwaukee, Tempe, and Memphis. Available for rental
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1. Act 2 Scene 2 Rosina and Amparo
2. Act 2 Scene 2 Rosina and Amparo Duet
3. Cherubino's Lullabye


Theater - The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Stage adaptation of this Dr. Seuss classic. Produced by the Children's Theater Company in 1980 and many times since. Also toured Japan and China. For performing information contact www.playsforyoungaudiences.org/
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1. I never once guessed
2. I was happy to know you


Theater - The Mystery of the Tattered Trunk
Music for the Children's Theater Production. Spoof on Nancy Drew mysteries. Set in the 20's on a transatlantic liner.
Perfomrance info at www.playsforyoungaudiences.org/
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1. Fox Trot
2. Moonlight Romance


Theater - The Secret Garden
Music for the Children's Theater production. Script by Tom Olson.
Perfomrance info at www.playsforyoungaudiences.org/


Theater - The Three Musketeers (1981)
Composed for an exuberant production at Children's Theater. This recorded score uses brass, woodwinds and percussion. Hard fisted music.
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1. The Fight School


Vocal - A Prayer for Peace (Shanti)





The Hindu prayer for Peace, set in English. for voice and piano, with optional cello part.
Score and part $15


Vocal - Casey at the Bat





A setting of the famous poem about the original "strike out King". Composed for Bass/baritone and piano. Tuneful and fun. Reminiscent of the old parlor songs. Cost $25


Vocal - Fairy's Blessing Song





A beautiful ballad welcoming a new born into the world. For soprano and piano. Cost $10


Vocal - I am Alive, Aware, and Awake





A rousing affirmative song , arranged for voice and piano (or guitar)
Cost $10


Vocal - I thank you God for this amazing day





Adapted from the e e cumming poem. This is a celebration song scored for voice and piano. Cost $15
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Vocal - It's Christmas





A delightful Christmas song, reminiscent of Bing Crosby. For voice and piano. Cost $10


Vocal - Love is like a River





A beauiful ballad, comparing love to an ever flowing river.
Scored for voice and piano. Cost $15


Vocal - One with the Universe





A fun, affirmative song about being "in the flow" For voice and piano.
Cost $10


Vocal - Seaman's Chanty





A chanty written for tenor and piano. From a production of "Treasure Island" Plaintive and sweet. Cost $10


Vocal - Songs from Mother Goose (2000) for Soprano or Mezzo and Piano





Collection of eight songs, with texts from Mother Goose nursery rhymes.
Whimsical and accessible to a wide audience.
Cost $25
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1. March
2. Hannah Bantry
3. Here comes a candle
4. There was an old woman
5. Ladybird
6. Little Jumping Joan
7. Twister
8. Cantata - There was a naughty boy


Vocal - Songs from St. John of the Cross





A collection of eight songs for Soprano or Mezzo Soprano and piano
Mystical, Romantic, Spiritual poetry, sung in Spanish (with translations)
Cost $30
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1. Gocemonos, Amado
2. El Aspirar del aire
3. Escondete, Carillo
4. Cuando tu me mirabas
5. En la interior bodega
6. Alli me dio su pecho
7. Pues ya si en el ejido
8. Mi Alma


Vocal - Songs from Twelfth Night





Feste's famous songs from Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" for voice and piano.
Cost $20


Vocal - Songs of Sentiment





A song cycle using texts from the Victorian age. Intimate, romantic, and full of longing. For baritone and piano Moderately easy. Cost $30
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1. Adieu, adieu
2. Parting
3. The Light of Other Days


Vocal - Songs of the Poet





A song cycle in English using texts from ancient Chinese poets. Evocative and dreamlike. For baritone and piano. Cost $40
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1. The Lodging Place
2. Fragments
3. Climbing Alone
4. Resignation
5. The Retreat
6. To Tan Ch'u
7. In the Mountains
8. Working
9. By Night
10. Self-Abandonment


Vocal - Spoon River Songs





A cycle of songs composed to texts from Edger Lee Masters' "Spoon River Anthology. Written for baritone and piano. Score $25
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1. Lionel Grierson
2. Mark Paas
3. Mary Borden
4. Bertrand Hume
5. Mistral Visyana


Vocal - The Prayer of St. Francis





This enduring prayer is set to music for voice and piano. Cost $15
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Vocal - Two Beat Songs, 27 and 9





Two cool songs, from the world of Ferlinghetti and the Beat poets of the 50's
For voice and piano. Cost $15
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