DAVID DICKAU
Music Compositions
Afternoon on a Hill - Pavane
A very optimistic and spirited piece for middle school and high school choirs available for SAB and SATB and piano. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com Search: Dickau Afternoon on a Hill.
Awake, My Heart - Walton
Part one of the choral suite “Of Life and Love.” This setting of the Roberet Bridges text is available for SATB choir and piano. Available at www.JWPepper.com and other music retailers.
Battle Hymn of the Republic - Colla Voce
A setting of the patriotic hymn for SATB a cappella. Available from www.collavoce.com.
The Battle of Jericho - Pavane
A jazzy rendition of the classic spiritual for emerging choruses and piano. Commissioned by a middle school choir. Available for SA, SAB, and SATB voicings. Available for SA, SAB, T(T2/B1)B, and SATB voices. (then continue with the “Watch and Listen sentence )
The Bridge Builder - Walton
A deeply meaningful allegory of a man going out of his way to help those who come along the same road he has come. Available for SATB and TTBB. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau The Bridge Builder.
Calm on the Listening Ear of Night - Santa Barbara
A Christmas piece for Flute and choir. Available for SATB and flute.
Come Live With Me and Be My Love - Walton
Available for SATB chorus and piano. Listen at www.JWPepper.com Search: Dickau Come Live With Me.
Come, O Come, My Life’s Delight - Walton
From the choral suite “Of Life and Love” this setting of Thomas Campion’s text is available for SATB chorus and piano. Listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau Come, O Come, My Life’s Delight
Calm on the Listening Ear of Night - Santa Barbara
A Christmas piece for Flute and choir. Available for SATB and flute.
The Coolin - Pavane
The passionate poem by Irish poet James Stephens was made famous when it was included in Samuel Barber’s Reincarnations. Scored for baritone solo and a cappella SATB chorus. Watch and Listen at www.youtube.com Search: Dickau The Coolin
Dresden Canticles - Colla Voce
This 13-minute work was composed for the celebration of the Frauenkirche in Dresden, Germany after it was destroyed in World War II. Available from www.collavoce.com for SATB chorus and soprano solo.
LISTEN
https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Dickau%20recordings/Dresden%20Canticles.mp3?role=personal
Echo - Walton
A setting of Christina Rossetti’s haunting text that is a part of the choral suite “Of Life and Love.” Available for SATB choir and piano. Listen at www.JWPepper.com Search: Dickau Echo.
Effortlessly - Gentry
An a cappella setting of the mystical 14th C poet Mechtild of Magdeberg. Available for SATB. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau Effortlessly.
Exultate - National
A dramatic setting of Psalm 81 for TTBB chorus and piano 4-hands. The piece features mixed meters and driving rhythms influenced by dance music from Central and South America. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau Exultate.
Footprints - Santa Barbara
A piece commissioned for a graduation based on a very meaningful poem by Longfellow. Available for SATB and Concert band or piano accompaniment. Watch and listen. https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=760 Band information, score, and parts is directly available from David Dickau, dickau@mnsu.edu.
Go, Lovely Rose - Colla Voce
An a cappella setting of Edmund Waller’s timeless text for SATB a cappella chorus. Available from www.collavoce.com.
LISTEN
https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Dickau%20recordings/Go%20Lovely%20Rose.mp3?role=personal
Heart, We Will Forget Him - Colla Voce
Composed for the New York Women’s All-State Choir based on the poem of Emily Dickinson. Available for SSAA coir and piano at www.collavoce.com.
LISTEN
High Flight - Pavane
A setting for choir and piano of the famous WW II poem written by a young pilot with the famous line “put out my hand and touched the face of God.” Available for SATB and piano.
Watch and listen.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6XJnTYC5XM
A Hope Carol - Santa Barbara
A setting of Christina Rossetti’s compelling text. Available for SATB choir and piano. Watch and listen https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=1048
I Am Not Yours - Walton
A setting of the poignant Sara Teasdale text for SATB text and piano. Listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau I Am Not Yours.
I carry your heart with me - Walton
A dramatic setting of E.E. Cummings’ wonderful poem for choir and piano. Available for SATB, TTBB, and SSAA. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau i carry your heart. There are also several very good performances on Youtube.
If Music Be the Food of Love - Colla Voce
This has become my signature piece. It is a celebration of love for choir and piano. Available for SATB, TTBB, and SSAA. Also available with orchestral accompaniment. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau If Music Be the Food of Love. TTBB recording https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Dickau%20recordings/If%20Music%20be%20the%20Food%20of%20Love%20(TTBB).mp3?role=personal There are also many wonderful performances of this piece on Youtube.
I Love My Love - Walton
A celebration of Love for clarinet, piano, and SATB choir. Listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau I Love My Love.
In time of daffodils - Walton
An a cappella setting of E. E. Cummings wonderful poem about authenticity. Available for SATB. Listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau in time of daffodils.
Laughing Song - Santa Barbara
From Two Bake Songs. A spirited, dancing setting of the joyous Blake poem. It was composed for SATB chorus, flute, and a Mexican-American children’s choir with singers who had emerging English skills. Watch and listen. https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=762
I Love My Love - Walton
An a cappella setting of Christina Rossetti’s beautiful poem. Available for SATB. Listen at JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau Love Came Down at Christmas
Love Is - Pavane
This setting of E.E. Cummings transformational poem is dedicated to David’s son, Colin. It is one of his favorite compositions. It is being re-released by Pavane in Spring 2024. Available for SATB (div) and violin. Watch and listen at JW Pepper.com. Search: Dickau Love Is
Lovers Love the Spring - Kjos
From Two Bake Songs. A spirited, dancing setting of the joyous Blake poem. It was composed for SATB chorus, flute, and a Mexican-American children’s choir with singers who had emerging English skills. Watch and listen. https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=762
O Mistress Mine - Kjos
From “Three from Shakespeare,” this is a rollicking setting for SATB chorus and piano. Available from www.JWPepper.com and other music retailers. Listen to Set https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Dickau%20recordings/To%20Musique.mp3?role=personal
O My Luve’s Like a Red, Red Rose - Shawnee
An a cappella setting for SATB chorus of the timeless love poem by Robert Burns. Watch at www.JWPepper.com. Listen https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Dickau%20recordings/O%20My%20Luve's%20Like%20a%20Red%2C%20Red%20Rose.mp3?role=personal
O nata lux - Walton
I have long loved this liturgical text. For a cappella SATB choir. There are several beautiful recordings on Youtube. Listen at www.Youtube.com Search: Dickau O nata lux.
On Music - Walton
A setting of Thomas Moore’s Pean to the importance of music in shaping character. A great text for a men’s chorus. Set for TTBB chorus, piano, and cello. Listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau On Music.
O vos omnes - Walton
Written in response to Sandy Hook. SSAATTBB a cappella. Watch and listen on www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau o vos omnes.
The Road Not Taken - Pavane
Frost’s timeless poem set for TTBB or SATB choir and piano. Listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search Dickau The Road Not Taken
Silent Noon - Santa Barbara
A setting of Dante Rossetti’s sensuous poem made famous by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Available for SATB and piano. Watch and listen. https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=815
The Singer - Pavane
Composed for the 25th anniversary of the Mankato Children’s Chorus, this piece can be performed either by a graded choir program or by a standard SATB choir and piano. The text celebrates the power of music throughout the life of a singer. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau The Singer.
A Song of Joys - Walton
This setting of the Walt Whitman text celebrates the many joys of life. Available for SATB choir and piano. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau A Song of Joys.
Spring Carol - Pavane
An optimistic piece about the return of spring for SATB chorus and piano Based on a text by Robert Louis Stevenson. Listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau Spring Carol.
The Stars Above the Hill - Santa Barbara
An homage to the power of nature based on a rich text by Bliss Carman. Available for SATB chorus and piano. Watch and listen. https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=953
David has added a string arrangement that works with the piano accompaniment and both chorus voicings. The score and parts are $50. Contact David if you are interested. (Dickau@mnsu.edu)
Stars I Shall Find - Walton
For chorus and piano. The Teasdale text celebrates longed-for hope and peace. Available for SATB and TTBB. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau Stars I Shall Find.
Sylvia - Kjos
A fun and bluesy setting from “Three from Shakespeare.” Available for SATB chorus and piano. Available from www.JWPepper.com and other retailers. Listen to Set https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Dickau%20recordings/Three%20from%20Shakespeare.wav?role=personal
To Musique - Walton
A cappella. This Text by Robert Herrick celebrates music as the perfect accompaniment in the transition from this life to the next. Available for SATB a cappella from www.JWPepper.com. and other retailers. Listen (Embed Dropbox sound link.)
Voices of Earth - Walton
A celebration of Nature by the wonderful Canadian poet Bliss Carman. Available for SATB chorus and piano. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau Voices of Earth.
What Sweeter Music - Walton
An cappella setting for SATB choir of the classic Robert Herrick Christmas text. Available from www.JWPepper.com and other retailers. Listen https://www.dropbox.com/preview/Dickau%20recordings/What%20Sweeter%20Music.mp3?role=personal
When Music Sounds - Colla Voce
A celebration of the power of music. Available for SATB Chorus and piano. Watch and listen at www.JWPepper.com. Search: Dickau When Music Sounds.