Strings in the Earth for treble choir (1997), poem “Strings in the Earth and Air” by James Joyce
Chorale of the Des Moines Children’s Choruses, Eugene Wilson conductor (11/14/1997)
The Bright Harmonic String for treble choir (1997), based on poems by Thomas Moore and Anonymous
Drake Chorale, Jeanmarie Chenette harp, Eric Knapp conductor (10/24/1998)
Broken Ground five movements for baritone soloist, SATB choir, and orchestra (1995), based on poems by Ray Young Bear, Michael Carey, Paula V. Smith, Edward Hirsch, Dan Hunter, and Mary Swander
Thomas Meglioranza baritone, Grinnell Singers, Des Moines Symphony Orchestra, Joseph Giunta conductor (5/11/1996)
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Broken Ground reduced to four movements and violin & piano accompaniment for baritone soloist and SATB choir (1995), based on poems by Ray Young Bear, Michael Carey, Edward Hirsch, Dan Hunter, and Mary Swander
Version for choir, violin, and piano premiered by Thomas Meglioranza baritone, Grinnell Singers, Anthony Lucia violin, Barbara Lien piano, John Rommereim conductor (3/29/1996)
Out of the Land for baritone solist, SATB choir, and organ (1991), based on a poem by Paula V. Smith incorporating words from Grinnell College’s first president, George Magoun; composed for the inauguration of Pamela Ferguson as the 11st President of Grinnell College
Thomas Meglioranza baritone, Grinnell Singers, JoAnne Ritacca organ, John Rommereim conductor