Vocal Music
According to the Hindus, the universe exists as long as Shiva dances.
Every time his foot touches the ground the universe we know ends and
a new cycle begins. The Eastern religions have a very good concept of
the immensity of time. Life is a dance on a stupendous scale.
I try to remember that in all my works.
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God's Child Dies Lyrics by Ronald J Brown
Winter 2006
The states of Rome and Judea killed Jesus of Nazareth under the laws of the land. Nothing much has changed in some parts of the world. -
Children Sleeping Under Bridges Lyrics by Ronald J Brown
Fall 2005
Christmas is about Hope, especially for the poor, the homeless, the sick, the lost... -
O Rowan Tree Lyrics by Carolina Oliphant (pre-1822)
Summer 2005
Shortly before she died, my Scottish-born mother sent me the poem "O Rowan Tree." I set it to music before I discovered the old Scottish tune that the lyrics were written for. -
Share This Sactuary Lyrics by Valerie Kent (2004)
Spring 2004. First performance: August 2004.
The words invite the listener to celebrate the varieties of life on this planet. First performed by Bridget Greason-Sharp (soprano) and Dr. Deirdre Piper (keyboard) at an Evensong Service, Holy Trinity Chapel, Lascelles, Québec. -
treestreestrees Lyrics by Valerie Kent (2003)
Winter 2004. First Performance: June 2004.
Valerie Kent is a well-known landscape artist. Small wonder she would write a poem about the subject of so much of her works. First performance: Bridget Greason-Sharp (soprano) and Carol Weibe (piano) in concert at the Wakefield United Church, Wakefield, Québec.
