A musical play written to help congregations arrive at a more ample vision of their mission in their own communities and throughout the world. Offers wide range of performance opportunities for children and adults alike. Involves Orff instruments.

A Lover's Journey is a set of four pieces which chronicle the extraordinarily commonplace yet supremely elegant story of love. Written as a Valentine to The King's Singers, the composer uses three texts by William Shakespeare and one by James Joyce. Movements include: 1) In the Still Garden; 2) St. Valentine's Day; 3) Will you, Nill you; 4) Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?

Poetry By: James Joyce

There are three songs making up this cycle entitled 'Western Songs'- Buffalo Gals, Green Grow the Lilacs, and Ol'Chisholm Trail. The arrangements by turn spin contrapuntal and antiphonal textures then relax into meltingly beautiful chords,while glissandi and yipping vocal slides evoke the sounds of the cattle drive.

for women's voices (SSA) and piano duet (four hands) or chamber orchestra
An unusually joyous setting in which straightforward vocal lines portray Mary's humility, and the accompaniment expresses exuberance and freedom of spirit. This is a strikingly original setting of the Canticle for concert rather than liturgical use.
The orchestral accompaniment is available on hire.

The composer remarks, "After Claude Debussy," and you can certainly hear that, but there are also flights of fancy here. The piano part adds its own commentary, now bluesy, now pointillistic. Challenging and fun, if you're looking for something completely different for an advanced SATB group and fine pianist, this would be the piece! Duration: c. 5:00

An exuberant song of rejoicing at the dawn, with a catchy, toe-tapping refrain of "Cry Jubilee".

Larsen's fun setting of a sweetly humorous text by May Sarton will provide enjoyable and rewarding learning for school or amateur choirs. The contrabass part would also be suitable for the younger pupil.

for SATB and organ, with optional congregation
Commissioned for the American Guild of Organists 2014 National Convention in Boston, Mass., Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round is a joyful and exuberant setting of the well-known hymn by John Chadwick. It begins with a rich organ introduction before the choir (and congregation) join in with a unison presentation of the melody. The second section explores the Lydian mode, with its rising fourth, while the adamantine final verse brings the anthem to a resolute close that reflects the text's profound depiction of unity and human understanding.

Parts include Harp and 2 Percussion Scores.

for SATB unaccompanied
This choral octavo is drawn from Larsen's It I am.
This is a lovely, hushed and meditative hymn that is simple and eloquent. The brevity and expressive beauty of this piece can be equally used in both sacred and secular settings.

This is a moving arrangement of the familiar passage from the Book of John. Larsen takes an original melody and arranges beautiful harmonies underneath with delicate suspensions. This is a rewarding and accessible piece.

There are three songs making up this cycle entitled 'Western Songs' - Buffalo Gals, Green Grow the Lilacs, and Ol'Chisholm Trail. The arrangements by turn spin contrapuntal and antiphonal textures then relax intomeltingly beautiful chords, while glissandi and yipping vocal slides evoke the sounds of the barn dance the cattle drive.

Using Rilke's text"The Possibility of Being," Larsen's work mimics the bird's clear cry and children's play. Both textually and musically this work combines unusual tonal and rhythmic gestures to create a whole.

for SATB and organ
This ravishing setting of a heartfelt and emotional poem by e. e. cummings captures a sense of the ineffable place of faith in existence that transcends mere worship, doctrine, even humankind itself. The musical setting is mostly consonant, bittersweet, and well-attuned to the emotional content of the words. The piece is perfect for church dedications and anniversaries.

The music of this piece using the text of"St. Patrick's Breastplate," reflects the broad affirmation of God's strength and ever-presence described in the text in solid harmonic statements throughout."I arise today, through God's strength" as shown in nature and Christ. It may be sung at any time and is well-suited to the Easter season.

The music, superficially simple with a gently rocking rhythm framing a declamation of the text, allows the words to speak for themselves whilst simultaneously enhancing their expressive power.

for SSAA chorus and percussion
A riveting setting for women's voices and percussion of a Mexican Indian chant evoking the Divine Spirit and praying for healing and spiritual strength. Full of Larsen's characteristic atmospheric effects and vivid word-painting, the text and music celebrate the significance of women in the quest for spiritual enlightenment.

for SATB choir and organ
I will sing and raise a psalm has a text from St Francis of Assisi and works well as a concert piece or as an anthem. The music is rewarding for organist and choir alike. The conclusion, with its evocative radiance, is especially attractive.

for SATB chorus and piano or strings
A haunting depiction of the 'magic made by melody . . . Held in the arms of rhythm and of sleep', from a poem by Elizabeth Bishop.
Instrumental parts for the original version (SATB and strings) are available on hire.

for SATB unaccompanied

This setting of excerpts from the colorful Muriel Rukeyser poem implores one to "put your face to the wind" and fly. Mature treble choirs are sure to treasure Libby Larsen's extraordinary composition.

for SATB unaccompanied

A setting of the familiar psalm text with interpolations from nature writings by the American naturalist John Muir and by Patricia Hennings.

for SATB and piano
This short, light-hearted setting of a Julie Kane text is suitable for school or youth choirs, its homophonic texture and fun words making it easy to learn.

An extended SSAA setting of Sara Teasdale's poem, was commissioned by the Peninsula Women's Chorus(California) and aptly expresses the noble sentiment"If I can sing, I am free."

Poetry By: Sara Teasdale

for SATB and piano
This is a setting of two twelfth-century poems where the choral parts flow in a chant-like way, interrupted by ecstatic bursts, sometimes of purely instrumental colour. Both the singer and the audience will be swept up in the ecstasy of the birth and the peacefulness of renewal.

for narrator, children's choir, full orchestra, and Orff instruments.
A setting of specially-written texts by children, the subject matter is the sun, the moon, and the stars. The songs are linked by spoken narration, resulting in a rich and vivid tapestry.
Orchestral material is available on hire.

Recordings used with permission from Mark Records, www.Markcustom.com.