Ruth Morris Gray

The sorrowful text from Shakespeare's 97th sonnet is artfully set for SAB choirs with mature musical taste. Sing the liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe the tempo nuances to attain the mo...

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 mixed choirs as...

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 mixed choirs as...

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...

As this piece develops, gorgeous lines ebb, flow, and entwine, creating a lush tapestry of sound. Mature choirs will embrace the largely polyphonic texture and savor the meaningful poetry. A striking...

This sincere setting of Lady John Scott's timeless poem is a joy to sing, a pleasure to teach, and a delight to hear. Delicate suspensions and expert choral writing underscore the meaningful text: 'Wh...

This sincere setting of Lady John Scott's timeless poem is a joy to sing, a pleasure to teach, and a delight to hear. Delicate suspensions and expert choral writing underscore the meaningful text: 'Wh...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

A driving rhythmic accompaniment and an inspiring text based on Arthur O'Shaughnessy's 'Ode' create a thrilling piece to both sing and hear. Accessible harmonies make teaching parts a snap, while robu...

A driving rhythmic accompaniment and an inspiring text based on Arthur O'Shaughnessy's 'Ode' create a thrilling piece to both sing and hear. Accessible harmonies make teaching parts a snap, while robu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This vibrant Swahili chorus is spot-on for developing groups. Joyful rhythmic patterns, tuneful triads, and a five-word text make this fun-filled arrangement easy to assemble and quick to memorize. In...

Crisp eighth-note figures and steady sleigh bells create the feeling of a jaunty sleigh ride while contrasting legato sections evoke the chill of blowing snow. Sopranos exclaim the title over and over...

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 lesser-known poem by female writer Lura Boies recognizes the inherent artfulness in nature. Imitation in the choral parts replicates rippling waters, and conservative vocal ranges allow every voi...

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for 'king' ('wa') plus the king's name ('Ngo...