David L. Brunner

Infectious rhythms and playful melodies characterize this setting. These newly composed melodies and rhythms, while not distinctly Venezuelan, capture the vitality and charm of the region.

The fragmented nature of the poetry is reflected in the many small musical sections. (3:00)

The strong, bold character of this short piece is immediately evident in the unison exclamations of the opening fanfare. An imitative section follows with each voice singing an independent melody, yet...

Based on a Christopher Smart text also memorably used in Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb, this version is set for treble voices with piano and a little band of snare drum, bass drum and triangl...

David Brunner hat hier einen innigen, fast schon privaten Text des texanischen Dichters, Bildhauers und Songwriters Bill Worrell vertont und ihn in ein nachdenkliches, ausdrucksstarkes und ausgereifte...

These words can be sung as a lullaby, and deeper meaning can be found by opening oneself to the wonder of the moment, and the oneness of all things. This lyrical melody and gently unfolding harmonies...

Written as a celebration of a wedding anniversary, David Brunner has set this beautiful Rumi text with highly impressionistic harmonies and frequently shifting key centres. The text is full of beautif...

With a text excerpted from the beautiful Stacy Barton Poem 'Flight', here we sing of yearning, dreaming, and the sensation of flying. David Brunner has set this text with a gentle lyricism and a dance...

David Brunner, known for his beautiful melodies and wonderful accompaniments, has set seven 'tiny unison pieces' using haiku text. Each of the seven is about 'seasons' and form a set. They are glimpse...

Each verse of this modal melody is set over a different accompanying texture. The vocal range is easily accessible to the beginning chorus. The innocence of the text coupled with the simple, folk-like...

Bläserstimmensatz 2 Trompeten, Horn, Posaune, Tuba und Orgel

This moving and sincere piece based on a traditional Baha'i blessing will connect all in heart and thought.

These words of St. Francis of Assisi express a delight in all things of the universe: earth, wind and air, moon and stars, fire and sun, referred to endearingly as our sisters and brothers. The evocat...

Earthsongs is a group of three pieces. The texts speak of the wonders of nature and of the importance of protecting the animals, caring for the plants and nurturing one another. The World is Full of P...

Rhythmic and dance-like music captures the joyful text of Mexican poet Amando Nuervo.

Commissioned for the 2005 Hillsborough Fine Arts Festival, this piece was based on a poem from the Hunger Committee, Diocese of Huron. Simple and direct, it can be performed both in concert and worshi...

A memorial tribute cast in inspirational tones, evoking the Great Spirit, the union of breath, hearts, and souls, and the love that bridges Yesterday to Tomorrow. Brunner notes: “Sing gently and...

This popular William Blake text has a playful nature, which is reflected in the shifting meters that follow the rhythmic contour and accentuation of the words. The vocal line is light and bright, and...

These words of St. Francis of Assisi express a delight in all things of the universe: earth, wind and air, moon and stars, fire and sun, referred to endearingly as our sisters and brothers. The evocat...

There's a certain sense of frustration, yet hopefulness in this song. If only we could find the right melody, the right drum beat, to invent a song to end all war. What notes? What lyrics? Sing this s...

This song of playful innocence is an invitation to live and be merry. The lightness and carefree quality of the melody will bring joy to any performance.

Evocative of a very simple idea of 'home,' this melody should be sung with gentle lyricism, as if borne on the breeze.