Ruth Morris Gray

This textured work of art is built on a captivating melodic theme that echoes and overlaps through the voices and an optional instrumental obbligato. Emily Dickinson's words are truly inspiring. There...

Expressive legato vocal lines are set to Henry Van Dyke's powerful poem about the need for balance in all things. A flowing piano accompaniment provides harmonic support, while the voices remain indep...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing choirs as well a...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing choirs as well a...

Mit diesem traditionellen hawaiianischen Gesang forderten die Bootsbauer die Leute in den Bergen auf, Bäume zum Kanubau ans Meer zu bringen. Ruth Morris Gray hat diesen 'Work-Song' in einen fröhlichen...

This traditional Hawaiian chant was used when master canoe builders called for people to bring trees down from the mountains to the ocean side so that canoes could be built. Now set to music, the word...

A fluid piano accompaniment imitates the motion of a tempestuous sea as legato voices ride above. The contour of the melody and the depth of the text create a beautiful marriage of music and words. In...

Using constant and flowing eighth notes in the piano accompaniment along with overlapping echoes in the voices to mirror the sound of a steady rainfall here is a beautiful setting of the James Joyce p...

Using constant and flowing eighth notes in the piano accompaniment along with overlapping echoes in the voices to mirror the sound of a steady rainfall here is a beautiful setting of the James Joyce p...

Celtic charisma with poetic polish. This reflective Christina Rossetti text sits so naturally with the haunting melody that it's hard to believe one was composed without the other. Each new counter li...

Celtic charisma with poetic polish. This reflective Christina Rossetti text sits so naturally with the haunting melody that it's hard to believe one was composed without the other. Each new counter li...

The captivating words of James T. Fields are set to dramatic music evocative of a tumultuous sea and symbolizing the constant struggle of man versus nature. An exciting musical story that your choir w...

The captivating words of James T. Fields are set to dramatic music evocative of a tumultuous sea and symbolizing the constant struggle of man versus nature. An exciting musical story that your choir w...

This playfully polyphonic piece, composed in a minor key, features a text by Emily Dickinson and lively music reminiscent of the Classical era. An agile piano accompaniment and satisfying vocal parts...

This playfully polyphonic piece, composed in a minor key, features a text by Emily Dickinson and lively music reminiscent of the Classical era. An agile piano accompaniment and satisfying vocal parts...

Fervent handclaps and a percussive piano part are suggestive of a stormy sea in this dramatic setting of a Tennyson text. Full, supported tone and agile annunciation create an impressive sound for you...

Fervent handclaps and a percussive piano part are suggestive of a stormy sea in this dramatic setting of a Tennyson text. Full, supported tone and agile annunciation create an impressive sound for you...

The words of Sir Alfred Lord Tennyson are beautifully set in this lush, contemporary choral for distinguished choirs. Seamless metric changes, rich vocal harmonies, and a graceful piano motif vividly...

Take your time with rubato when conducting this gorgeous contemporary setting of the well-known Latin text. Delicate melodies, rich harmonies, and lush choral textures will bring out the musicality of...

A contoured melody hosts a melancholy text from Rossetti's poem 'Dream Land.' This is exquisite, accessible repertoire for serious student and adult choirs, with a climatic final verse of tremendous i...

Vocal and auxiliary percussion instruments add yet another layer to these traditional African folk songs. Authentic and artistic repertoire.