Concert

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    Rhapsody on a theme

    Definitely theatrical, almost Broadway in feel, requiring the vocalist to change character at a moment’s notice. An unusual approach, but offers high impact if the occasion warrants.

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  • Night of the God-Child

    It takes, as its premise, the story of Mary’s encounter with the angel who announced that she had been chosen to mother the God-Child.

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  • Night of the Magi

    The story of the Magi following the star from distant lands to Jerusalem and ultimately the Jesus child. Then the fun begins…

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  • Night of the Angel

    The story of the shepherds encountering the angelic hosts on the hillsides of Bethlehem. Imagine the silence of the night being shattered by a 6-part vocal jazz ensemble!

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  • O Canada

    A slightly beefed up final cadence makes this perfect for open-air venues or sports events where the last moments of ‘the anthem’ are often lost or drowned by an exuberant crowd of spectators.

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  • Ein Feste Burg

    A bright festival opener featuring the strong chorale tune, ‘A Mighty Fortress is our God’.

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  • Night of the Angel (Full Score)

    Imagine the silence of the night being shattered by a 6-part vocal jazz ensemble! The music brings together both modern and classical elements in a unique dialogue to tell the story in a fresh and satisfying way.

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  • Night of the Magi (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

    It takes, as its premise, the story of the Magi following the star from distant lands to Jerusalem and ultimately the Jesus child. Then the fun begins.

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  • Night of the Angel (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

    It takes, as its premise, the story of the shepherds encountering the angelic hosts on the hillsides of Bethlehem. Then the fun begins…

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  • Night of the God-Child (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

    Imagine how stunning it would be to receive an angelic visitor extolling one’s name! Imagine how humbling to know that one’s life was going to be used profoundly in bringing salvation to the people!

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  • Night of the Magi (Full Score)

    The story of the Magi following the star from distant lands to Jerusalem and ultimately the Jesus child. Then the fun begins.

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  • Night of the God-Child (Full Score)

    If you’re mounting the whole ensemble, this FULL SCORE gives you a commanding view of everything that’s going on and takes the guess work out of rehearsing with the instrumentalists.

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  • Carols From French Canada – Brass Quintets – Volume 1

    Carols of the French tradition from around the world are among the most beguiling of all Christmas music.

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  • Island Songsmith

    Island Songsmith highlights “DK’s” gift for melody in this setting of three of his best-known songs; Where is the cross?, If we walk in the light, and If you would be my disciple.

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  • We are Blessed

    Set in modern choral anthem style, this song uses unison, two-part and four-part writing for a quick teach with few obstructions for the singers or accompaniment.

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  • In the Beginning

    The cosmic theme of Genesis One is given a substantive treatment and evocative context in this major work for choir and ensemble.

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  • Prayin’ For You

    Part country and part gospel, this story-tellin’ song uses vignettes from St. Paul’s story to build a context around personal prayer directed on behalf of others.

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  • Not Ashamed

    This funky gospel song is a winner for young voices and is easy to teach. Based on familiar scripture, it has a lively beat and catches on easily.

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  • Joyful Joyful

    Now available by popular demand with piano accompaniment.  A delightful medium pop/rock setting of the timeless classic hymn.  Lots of unison and easy part writing for quick teaching.

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  • Mariposa Sketches

    Mariposa Sketches is loosely based on ‘Sunshine sketches of a little town’ by one of Canada’s favourite authors, Stephen Leacock. Leacock had a summer home in Orillia, Ontario (a.k.a. Mariposa) and his descriptions of town life around the turn of the century are full of affectionate whimsy and humour.

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  • Agawa Impressions

    Four descriptive movements for 10-piece brass ensemble based on the stunning vista of the Agawa Canyon north of Lake Superior as captured by artists of Canada’s ‘Group of Seven’ painters.  Commissioned for the 2017 NABBA Championships by Rita Arendz and ‘A Little Wind Music’.

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  • I Surrender All

    The integrity and spirit of this hymn classic remain untouched even when the style is updated to pop/gospel.  The mellow segues to each verse help ground the setting and the mostly unison vocals make this an easy teach.  A fun sing for youth choir and groups looking for fresh takes.
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  • Healing Waters (SATB)

    Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.

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  • Healing Waters (SAA)

    Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.

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