Works List
Songs below are available for purchase. Except where noted, orders may be placed via email to mr.foster@juno.com Scores may be viewed by clicking on the song title. Short audio clips may be accessed by clicking on “audio sample.”mailto:mr.foster@juno.comshapeimage_4_link_0
A Father $1.90 for SATB choir and piano (2008) Audio Sample Commissioned by his family as a memorial anthem for longtime WUMC choir member Harold Coe, with text by Harold’s late wife, Marianne. This song is a marriage of the vocal and accompaniment parts, intended as a dialogue between those of us living and those who live in our memories. A Sonnet $1.50 for SATB choir, a capella (1999) Audio Sample Text by William Shakespeare. Originally intended as a solo song, “Sonnet” took its life as a choral piece. While the song is delightful to the listener, the performer is treated to many inside jokes - deliberate stereotypes of the different voice parts, and plenty of innuendo to go around. Ave, Dulcissima Maria for SSAATTBB choir, a capella (2000) Audio Sample While certainly requiring more vocal forces due to the voicing, this song does not lose those moments of ‘musical intimacy’ that Kevin is so good at creating. This song is published by Shawnee Press and can be ordered through their website. A full audio sample is also available. Bright Morning Star $1.50 for SATB choir and piano (2003) Audio Sample The composer’s own lyrics for this Christmas anthem were inspired by Frederick Buechner’s “The Hungering Dark.” The music centers around the contrast of darkness and light inherent in the Christmas message. Christ is Made the Sure Foundation $1.50 for SATB choir, organ, brass quintet and timpani (2006) Audio Sample The text of this seventh-century Latin text was translated by John Mason Neale (1818-1866) and is most often performed to Purcell’s Westminster Abbey hymn tune. This arrangement was written for the 50th anniversary celebration of Westlake United Methodist Church. Clap Your Hands $1.50 for SATB choir, a capella (2003) Audio Sample This upbeat, joyful anthem employs a text from Psalm 47. It’s dance-like rhythms follow the text naturally, making it easy to learn and fun to sing. Come Lord Jesus $1.50 for SSATB choir, a capella (2003) Audio Sample Inspired by “The hungering Dark,” this text by Lisa Lublin Foster places the ancient Aramaic Maranatha (Come, O Lord) greeting from Revelation with the context of Advent and Christmas. Come Unto Me $1.50 for SATB choir and piano (2003) Audio Sample Based on the text “Come unto me, all ye who labor...” in Matthew 11:28, this song offers a beautiful melody and subtle moments of text-painting. Green $2.25 for SATB choir, a capella (2008) Audio Sample Commissioned by the Olmsted Falls High School Chorale, the text is from senior choir member Donielle Sauer. The music follows the text in a free-form plea for social harmony. Little David, Play On Your Harp $1.95 for SATB choir, a capella (2004) Audio Sample This exciting arrangement is driven by internal layers of rhythm, intended to be “harp-like” in nature. Music can be viewed and purchased through Santa Barbara Music Publishing. Put On Love $1.50 for SATB choir, a capella (2002) Audio Sample The text is adapted from Colossians 3:14: “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity,” the benediction from Lisa and Kevin’s wedding ceremony. Te Deum $2.25 for SATB choir, brass quintet, timpani, flute and harp (2006) Audio Sample Composed for WUMC’s 50th anniversary. The unexpected use of harp and flute, in addition to brass and timpani accompaniment, presents a refreshing, modern sound for an ancient text. Were You There? $1.50 for SATB choir, a capella (2001) Audio Sample This setting paints an almost impressionistic picture - supporting the natural beauty of the melody with open sounding harmonies and shifting colors. This arrangement is often performed during Holy Week, from the balcony, behind the listeners, in near darkness. Wondrous Love $1.95 for SSATB choir, a capella (2008) Audio Sample Especially appropriate for Holy Week, this arrangement of the hauntingly beautiful American melody incorporates a prayer for mission from the Book of Common Prayer into it’s middle section. 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