The pieces in this choral series are written and arranged in the various popular styles of the recent past.  The late '60's and early '70's bring back memories of the music of the "hippie" generation and those who followed -- folksy and highly syncopated with lyrics characterized by rebellion, group love, and a guest for freedom.  Although choral settings, by their very nature, can never capture the absolute authenticity of the original popular pieces, they can capture the essence of their sound.  In the '70's, singers fell in love with choral settings of pieces written by The Carpenters, Simon and Garfunkel, John Denver, The Beatles, and others. These pieces spawned many originals by the choral composers of that day who were capable of recreating the popular sound chorally and coloring it with their own personal style.  If you were alive during that time, these pieces should push your nostalgia button. And today's singers will discover the choral excitement and beauty of this by-gone era through these pieces.

"Caring is sharing yourself with others.  If I care, part of me becomes you.  Loving is living time-filled days for someone who is dear.  If I love, moments fly.  Giving is causing special moments to be remembered when time eradicates all others.  If I give, the memory of you never fades.  In caring, in loving, in giving, what more can life allot me than an awareness of you."  This moving text is wed to a luscious choral sound which may be sung acappella or with a piano accompaniment that  replicates a lonely, plucked guitar.

Written in the rock style of the early "70's, this piece drives hard.  The lyrics are the direct quotation of the great American patriot, Patrick Henry.  It is also written in such a way as to allow each part to be sung individually or in any combination of 2, 3, or 4 parts.  To more fully understand this versatile mixing-melody approach to composing, you may obtain more information by clicking here.  This is a full-of-energy, exciting piece.  Your singers will love it.

These lyrics speak specifically about adopting love as the motivating factor in life.  Set in a '70's folk-style idiom to be accompanied by piano with guitars, drums, etc. to be added, if desired; the verse if basically two-part with a four-part chorus.  The introduction and coda open and close the piece with bright fervor.  The quick tempo and strong rhythmic content will make this a favorite among your chorus members.

Tallulah is a nonsensical, novelty song. The word Tallulah was chosen by the composer simply to serve as a textual vehicle for the music. As you will be able to tell when you view and listen to it online, it is an up-tempo, "let's have fun" type of piece. To enhance the performance and to make it more intriguing for the audience, it is recommended that it be performed with choralography or choreography. Directors may make the movement as simple or complicated as they choose. The music lends itself to comical gestures and body movement. In fact, it doesn't hurt to be ridiculous! You'll love this piece. Have fun singing and performing it. A companion piece to this work with sacred text is Praise Thee, Lord.