SKU: A0.953632

This delightful intermediate-level nature-themed piece is fun to sing and put together with organ and nature soundtrack. Your audience will chuckle and applaud this whimsical work!

For the Toad on the Kitchen Step (2021) by Adrienne Inglis (ASCAP) sets the poem For the Toad on the Kitchen Step by Oregon's 2018-2020 Poet Laureate and Lewis & Clark College Associate Professor Kim Stafford (ASCAP) for SATB mixed chorus, organ, and nature soundtrack. Commissioned by Inversion Ensemble, it contrasts both the whimsical levity of the poem with the darker implications of humans’ impact on toads and their habitats. Colorful choral harmonies, grand organ gestures, delicate vocal effects, and the nature soundtrack create a soundscape that draws the audience into the toad’s world view. The nature soundtrack was recorded by Adrienne Inglis in June 2021 on Cow Creek Road, western Travis County, Texas (https://youtu.be/CWXMUt6RyNM).

SKU: A0.1019719

This work is a short interpretation of a poem by New Zealand writer Bill Manhire.  It is suitable as an encore piece and can be performed by young voices and some adult choirs.  It is one of the pieces in my choral cycle Human Nature based around the themes of nature, language and human-kind's interaction with nature. The performing rights are held by A.P.R.A. A.M.C.O.S. New Zealand.

SKU: A0.1019715

This piece for Soprano soloist and S.Adiv.T.B. choir is based on a poem by N.Z. writer Bill Manhire.  It is part of my cycle Human Nature a work based on the themes of nature, language and human-kind's interaction with these things.  All of these pieces can be performed individually and the River is suitable for  amateur and educational groups.  The performing rights are held by A.P.R.A. A.C.O.S. New Zealand.  Approximately 1min and 6secs. in duration.

SKU: A0.849353

A wonderful bouncy hit as recorded by Human Nature and John Farnham.

Perfect for community choirs, high schools and intermediate ensembles and ideal for adding some basic stage movements.

A great choice for concert finales or even graduations.

This arrangement features a powerful unaccompanied section towards the end which is a hit with singers, and optional divisi's to suit large or small ensembles.

Need a custom arrangement? Contact drewdowning84@gmail.com

SKU: A0.1019716

This piece is the final piece in my 5min. choral cycle Human Nature.  It is based on a poem by NZ writer Kevin Ireland and relates the themes I have in the cycle of nature, language and human-kind's interpretation of and interaction with the same.
The performing rights are held by A.P.R.A. A.C.O.S.New Zealand.  It is a piece for Sdiv.Adiv.T.Bdiv. choir.  It is suitable for intermediate level singers, including school groups and as with the rest of the cycle with Youth choirs and some adult choirs.

SKU: A0.1019704

A setting of Hone Tuwhare's text Rain  This work is suitable for all voice types and is part of the composer's choral cycle Human Nature.  It is a colourful interpretation of the text and is suitable for students for repertoire and study purposes.
The performing rights are held by A.P.R.A. A.M.C.O.S. New Zealand   .

SKU: A0.1107781

SKU: A0.1388663

Gospel Song arranged for Male lead voice and group or Choir.

SKU: A0.1019702

Premiered by the National Youth Choir of New Zealand this work can be performed on its own or with accompanying pieces in the cycle Human Nature comprising 5 pieces based on N.Z. poems by world respected poets.  It is mostly suitable for younger voices and reflects the composer's flare for impressionism.  It is approximately 1min 20secs.  in duration.  

The performing rights for this piece are held with A.P.R.A. A.M.C.O.S. New Zealand.