Originally written for The Children's Aid Society Chorus of New York City, this e.e. cummings text lends itself so nicely to the pure sound of treble voices and explores the idea of transformative innocence - that no state of being is so dark or hopeless that it cannot be transformed into light and joy through innocence. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Daniel Brewbaker | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

A finalist composition in the 2006 New York Sings! A Composer's Symposium, this work is an energetic and rhythmically exciting setting of E. E. Cummings's take on excess noise in modern society. In it, the power of singing is echoed and restored through the blessing of silence.

Composer: Dominick DiOrio | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

The second publication after i thank You God for most this amazing dayÊ in the set of three Songs of Faith, all to poems by e.e. cummings.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: Eric Whitacre | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Based on poetry by e.e. cummings, this setting is dedicated to the composer's mother on the occasion of her 87th birthday. Masterful vocal writing and an engaging piano accompaniment evoke images both humble and grandiose, and allow choirs to showcase balance and blend through expansive homophonic passages. Duration: ca. 6:30.

Arranger: Daniel Brewbaker | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

This beautiful setting of an e.e. cummings text is highlighted by its serenity and expressiveness. Ideal for women's ensembles, this gem will sparkle in performance! Duration: ca. 4:15.

Composer: Laura Farnell | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Here is an impressive, yet romantically intimate, piece. The title gives away the mood of the beautiful love poem by e.e. cummings. With rich color and expression, this work is very suitable for mature high school choirs and beyond. Also available for SSAA and TTBB. Duration: ca. 4:00.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: David C. Dickau | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Following the solid success of Dickau's SATB setting of the beautiful love poem by e.e. cummings, here is his musical arrangement for men's voices. It is an impressive, yet romantically intimate piece, suited for festival high school, college and beyond. Also available for SATB and SSAA. Duration: ca. 4:00.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: David C. Dickau | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

This new choral piece from Paul Mealor is set to poetry by the great E.E. Cummings for mixed unaccompanied voices.

Composer: Paul Mealor | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

i shall imagine exudes a joyous self-confidence in the miracle of being alive, unperturbed by the vagaries of human perception of what is beautiful. Poetry by e.e. cummings. (1:55)

Arranger: Daniel Brewbaker | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

This impressive and beautiful work is the last piece in the stunning set of three Songs of Faith, with text by e.e. cummings. To realize the composer's wish to bring his work back to his very first draft, a revision has been made towards the end (page 12). The revised publication herewith replaces the one from 2001.

Arranger: Eric Whitacre | Composer: Eric Whitacre | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

White key clusters in the piano create the rhythmic framework for the playful vocals sung in unison declamation or that ricochet one part to another in this E.E. Cummings setting vividly portraying an urban street scene

Composer: Eric Whitacre | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

i will wade outÊis the first in the set ofÊThree Songs of Faith. A passionate, sensual text by e.e cummings is set with beauty and care by the composer.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: Eric Whitacre | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

If freckles were lovely and day was night. In this fun, rhythmic piece for two-part treble choir with piano, the idea of what if? is contemplated. In the end, though, it's decided that things are probably best the way they are. Duration: 3:45.

Arranger: Mary Goetze | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

A delicate setting for three-part treble choir of an e.e. cummings text. With piano accompaniment that is supportive of the vocal lines, yet not overpowering, younger and more experienced choirs alike will enjoy the simplicity of this beautiful piece. Duration: ca. 2:00

Arranger: Daniel Brewbaker | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Full of colorful contrasts, this final movement from The City and the Sea dances with fun and humor! The rhythmic wordplay and deconstructed syllables of the E.E. Cummings poem hurtle ever faster to the final sudden "stop" for an extraordinary concert finale.

Composer: Eric Whitacre | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Commission by Vance George of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, and dedicated to Eric's little sister, this piece features text by e.e. cummings. Note from the Composer: While in my second year at Juilliard (1996) I received a phone call from Vance George, the legendary conductor of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus. He wanted to know if I might be interest in a commission for their big Christmas concert, something that would feature their amazing accompanist Marc Shapiro and the smaller choir of 80 singers. The only catch was that it was now the middle of October, and could I please finish the piece by the first of November. I took the commission, of course (how could you say no to Vance George?) and my future wife Hila found for me the timeless E.E. Cummings poem little tree. I started writing as fast as I could and noticed something very strange happening on the page: I was writing with a completely different voice. Part of it was the nature of the poem, but most of it was residue

Composer: Eric Whitacre | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Dr. Mark Sirett set words from e.e. cummings for soprano and alto chorus. Instrumentation: piano, harp, cello and optional flute. Difficulty Level: Advanced Children or Medium Adult.

Composer: Mark Sirett | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

With poetry by e.e. cummings, the text is a tender plea of a lover asking for acceptance of the gift of love with all its mysteries, fantasies, dreams and yearnings. The music reflects these offerings in a lilting waltz-like tempo that floats toward its conclusion with hints of promised fulfillment, expansiveness and peace. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: Daniel Brewbaker | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Rich choral sonorities fill this expressive and contemporary concert setting of an e.e. cummings poem. Thoughtful vocal entrances begin the piece followed by the ebb and flow of dynamics and harmonies, engaging the singer to explore the romantic text.

Composer: Mark Burrows | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

This languorous setting of the E.E. Cummings text features a chaconne-like left hand pattern in the piano along with right hand cluster chords and legato vocal phrases in octaves to create a meditative musical atmosphere.

Composer: Eric Whitacre | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

An excellent SSA selection, the text of this work by John Leavitt is by the 20th-century poet e.e. cummings. Requiring precision and attention to detail, this short and humorous work will be an excellent choice for contest or festival. Available: SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 1:35.

Composer: John Leavitt | Poetry By: e.e. cummings

Certainly, the poetry of e. e. cummings has inspired many composers to set words to music, and Schickele answered the call in 1967. We present this important set of earlier Schickele chorals, which in cludes dominic has, dim /I(a, and the delightful maggie and milly and molly and may.

Composer: Peter Schickele