Porch Songs Light-hearted laments for High Voice, 36 pgs

These “Light-hearted laments” were  inspired by the playful but thought-provoking writing of my friend and frequent collaborator, Janet Windeler Ryan. Sitting on the Porch was definitely the inspiration for the set, and Janet was generous in allowing me to pick the other two poems from her amazing collection. Janet is an avid gardener, and her… Read more »

Searching the Painted Sky, Imaginative Art Songs for Medium High Voice and Piano, 28 pgs

Thanks to poet Janet Windeler Ryan for entrusting me with her fresh, expressive poetry. Singers should feel free to alter the suggested tempo markings to accommodate individual vocal needs. I would encourage a flexible and warm contemporary style with imaginative word painting where possible. M.H. Duncan Level 5: STILL Level 5, RCM: PETAL WALTZ Level… Read more »

Nature Passion Poems for medium high voice and piano

The Nature Passion Poem art song cycle was first featured on Rossi’s CD Take Me North. Both the music and the poetic lyrics are written by Wynn-Anne. It is an 8-piece collection inspired by Lake Superior and its surrounding territories. The music is available for both medium high or high vocal ranges. The medium high… Read more »

Nature Passion Poems for high voice and piano

The Nature Passion Poem art song cycle was first featured on Rossi’s CD Take Me North. Both the music and the poetic lyrics are written by Wynn-Anne. It is an 8-piece collection inspired by Lake Superior and its surrounding territories. The music is available for both medium high or high vocal ranges. The high voice… Read more »

Family Farm

Family Farm is a 4-piece song cycle inspired by the heartland of the American Midwest where Wynn-Anne was born. With the current, frenzied quest for maximum production, it is easy to wax nostalgic about the single family farm. Changing weather patterns, industrial progress and the simple nature of the land are voiced in these pieces…. Read more »

Summer – Imaginative Art Songs for Med. High Voice, 40 pgs

Thanks to my good friend Linda Jacques for inspiring me with her memories of summers on Georgian Bay. These songs can be sung and enjoyed by all ages and singers should feel free to alter the suggested tempo marking to accomodate individual vocal needs.  They are intended to evoke images and to entertain, so I… Read more »