Jambo (pronounced jahm-boh) is Swahili and translates as “Hello.” The composition was created from extended sketches Basler wrote while living in Nairobi, Kenya in 1993-94 as the Senior Fu...
An energetic and triumphant fanfare leads way to a quick and diabolical scherzo. A great, new, contemporary work for the clarinet choir repertoire! Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 3 B-Flat Clarinets...
Was written for the extremely gifted, enthusiastic and highly amusing young Welsh hornist, Rupert Browne. Includes four folktunes, one from each: Wales, England, Ireland, and Scotland. Songs included:...
Here is an upbeat song of praise! Unison and harmony parts comfortable for most voices. Moderately easy for SSA voices, suitable for festival programs. With piano and oboe.
Commissioned by the National ACDA Junior High/Middle School Honor Choir 2001 it is a joyous and challenging work for a young choir. The words by California poet Gabriel Navar speak in beautiful imager...
With words by Cuba's most celebrated poet Nicolsss Guillén, translated into English by the poet, La Muralla speaks of building a gate of hands around the world, joined in unity. Written for the Edinbu...
Written for the Edinburg North High School in Texas, the music is set to a poem by California poet Gabriel Navar, celebrating the excitement and joy of living. Paul Basler's work is accessible for sch...
Drawn from a larger work, Missa Brevis, this contemplative setting of the familiar liturgical Latin text features warm harmonies and expressive melodic lines, and would be equally appropriate for conc...
Uplifting and energetic, Paul Basler's accessible new setting of the traditional liturgical text works well for both large and small ensembles in a variety of settings, from concert to church service....