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He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

A ‘Broadway-style’ setting makes this favourite spiritual a great sing-along or a fun-filled […]

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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It’s me, O Lord! (Low Voice Solo with SATB & Piano)

A favourite Spiritual dressed for a sassy moment in your choral concert. The […]

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O little town/God rest ye- Brass Quintet

A mini-fantasy combining two well-known carols. The lovely British carol tune ‘Forest Green’ contrasts beautifully with the angular ‘God rest ye’ in this arrangement.

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Good King Wenceslas – Brass Quintet

An artsy and delightful arrangement of the familiar carol, full of character and great brass sonorities.

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Let it be Written SSA

A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together.

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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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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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Bless The Lord, O My Soul

This setting of the much-loved text adapted from Ps. 103 has been described as eloquent, beautiful and moving. Lots of unison writing makes for bold musical lines and shapes.

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Healing Waters (Accompaniment Track)

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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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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Let it be written (Accompaniment Track)

A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together.

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His Eye is on the Sparrow (Accompaniment Track – Piano & Strings)

This arrangement is perfect for singers who enjoy their low range, with a top belting note of C on the staff.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Let it be written

A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together.

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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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More Than Wonderful

Stunningly beautiful from beginning to end, the music takes the singers and the audience on a compelling journey to express the inexpressible…

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In The Bleak Mid Winter

A timeless classic set for brass band. The text is winsome and compelling, and the music – matchless.

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Greensleeves

This arrangement uses rich jazz-oriented chording to create a warm, moody feel for that extra special moment in your Christmas program.

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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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Go Tell It

Featuring a low voice soloist with SATB backing, this arrangement captures the sheer joy of the carol in a fun to sing, swing bee-bop manner.

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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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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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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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