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Whom have I in heaven but you?

A worthwhile and hefty sing in spots with some involved rhythmic nuances that will require careful and musical management.

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What is this Lovely Fragrance?

This arrangement of the beautiful 17th C. French carol attempts to capture the transparency of its whimsical text.

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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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They call it Canada Piano & Vocal

Designed initially to be sung by youthful and changed voices (aged 10-14), this […]

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They call it Canada Instrumental Backing Package

The 48-page full score download for this work includes the piano-vocal score in […]

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They call it Canada FULL SCORE

Commissioned by Claude Watson School for the Arts (Grades 4-8) in Ontario in honour of Canada’s Sesquicentennial birthday as a nation, July 1, 2017. This work began with a poetry contest with the children of Claude Watson. The poems, limericks, Haiku and free-verse were vetted by the staff and then submitted to Len for gleaning and fashioning into a song to be sung as a finale for their annual Reflections Concert.

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Then the Light!

The biblical theme of ‘light’ is explored in this energetic gospel anthem. Once the word rhythms of the text are conquered it all falls into place beautifully.

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The Sussex Carol (Vocal Solo + SATB Backing + Piano)

This lovely tune was collected in Sussex, England and catalogued by R. Vaughan Williams in 1904.

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The Shepherd’s Psalm (Accompaniment Track) (Piano & Strings)

An effective setting which never oversteps its role in bringing simple truths alive. Lots of unison and straight forward part writing for an easy teach with effective results.

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The Shepherd’s Psalm (Accompaniment Track)

An effective setting which never oversteps its role in bringing simple truths alive. Lots of unison and straight forward part writing for an easy teach with effective results.

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The Shepherd’s Psalm

An effective setting which never oversteps its role in bringing simple truths alive. Lots of unison and straight forward part writing for an easy teach with effective results.

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The Holly & the Ivy

The charm of this favourite carol from the English tradition is kept in view despite a unique treatment. In this arrangement the voice line is set in contrast to a rhythmic ostinato in the piano.

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Swing Low

This popular arrangement makes use of unison lines and contrasting part writing to create an uncomplicated sound-world for these wistful lyrics.

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Sweet Little Jesus Boy

In this arrangement of the lovely Christmas-themed Sweet Little Jesus Boy, the music has been set in a slow swing style that is both moody and evocative.

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Sing Noel! (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

Backing package includes individual parts for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, percussion, chimes and bass.

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Sing Noel! (Full Score)

Sing Noel! is a unique Christmas medley featuring a high-energy original carol right off the top, which wraps itself around two other traditional carols.

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Sing Noel!

Sing Noel! is a unique Christmas medley featuring a high-energy original carol right off the top which wraps itself around two other traditional carols.

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Silent Night (Vocal Solo + SATB Backing + Piano)

Like a delicate Christmas ornament slowly turning on its thread, this arrangement is evocative of all that is nostalgic about the season.

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Silent Night (SATB Choir and Piano)

Like a delicate Christmas ornament slowly turning on its thread, this arrangement is evocative of all that is nostalgic about the season.

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Silent Night (Mid voice Solo + piano)

Like a delicate Christmas ornament slowly turning on its thread, this arrangement is evocative of all that is nostalgic about the season.

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Silent Night (Brass Band Accompaniment)

Like a delicate Christmas ornament slowly turning on its thread, this arrangement is evocative of all that is nostalgic about the season.

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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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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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One Cold Night

The surprising events of one cold night on a Bethlehem hillside are told with merry abandonment in this rollicking parody of the angelic visitation.

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