Civilla D. Martin (1866-1948)-An iconic text and tune have been thoughtfully set by Shane Warby for the BYU Singers. A simple two-part opening eventually builds into a dynamic proclamation of ?I can sing because I'm free!? A statement of surety in a God who watches even the smallest creatures.

Commissioned by The Maryland State Boychoir in 2017 this striking Christmas piece sets a famous text by Ben Jonson. Jackson's attractive and largely diatonic harmonies combine with vivid word-setting deft manipulations of texture and a colourful organ part to create a mood of gentle rapture with a central section that explores more conflicted atmospheres.

This title is taken from the compilation French Songs And Choruses For Mixed-Voice Choir (NOV165198) Fauré’s Op. 35 setting of Armand Silvestre's poem is not widely known but is lovely. It was composed as a wedding present to André Messager in 1883.

This title is taken from the compilation French Songs And Choruses For Mixed-Voice Choir (NOV165198) While not as overtly demanding as Apres un reve perhaps the most difficult of Faure's songs this composition requires not only a sense of line and of delicacy but rarely supplies the exact pitch to the singer before he or she embarks on the highly exposed vocal lines. The accompaniment often does supply the pitch right after the singer which makes it easy for the singer to correct any misteps--and for the audience to notice problems. The accompaniment is typical Faure with almost constant use of arpeggios and almost no heavychords giving the feeling of transparency that characterizes so many of his songs. The vocal lines are equally graceful and typically Faure in flowing descending phrases.