May There Always Be Sunshine/Пусть всегда будет солнце/ लोका: समस्ता: सुखिनो भवन्तु Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu

Arkady Ostrovsky and Lev Oshanin, inspired by Kostya Barannikov (age 4); portion of a Sanskrit Shanti mantra; arr. Kaitie Ty Warren This song is a great example of a mashup. It weaves together multiple songs on a similar theme. May There Always Be Sunshine (English), Пусть всегда будет солнце (Russian) and लोकः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु … Continue reading May There Always Be Sunshine/Пусть всегда будет солнце/ लोका: समस्ता: सुखिनो भवन्तु Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu

How Shall We Come Together

by Maggie Wheeler Teaching page created 10/2023 Listen to Maggie's recording of her song in the video below. You can buy the track and the album at her online store or directly here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/walk-with-me/1441718449. For LRC's arrangement by Kaitie Ty Warren, as well as lyrics, scroll down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byYb2bupKrQ Kaitie says:Maggie Wheeler (beloved friend and mentor) … Continue reading How Shall We Come Together

Ocean Chant

By Lizzie Karrlizziekarrmusic.comarr. Kaitie Ty Warrenkaitietywarren.com©2016Listen to the original (video) at the bottom of the page Kaitie says: This is my arrangement of one of my favorite pieces by my friend Lizzie Karr. Lizzie shared this with me on my birthday a few years ago, and it stuck around. A new rhythm started to emerge … Continue reading Ocean Chant

Ancestor Sky People

Ancestor Sky People Words: from a poem by Misha Saez Music: Harmony GrismanOriginal: https://harmonygrisman.bandcamp.com/track/ancestor-sky-peopleFrom the album: Chants of a Lifetime: https://harmonygrisman.bandcamp.com/album/chants-of-a-lifetime-2 https://www.harmonygrisman.com/index.html Teaching page made March 2019 Recordings with Kaitie's harmonies below. Kaitie says: I was taught this song by Karen, a kind woman who took me and another choir leader into her home to … Continue reading Ancestor Sky People

Ishmael

This song came about after reading Daniel Quinn's book Ishmael (which I highly recommend). The tune comes from my dear friend Laura Belle Ortiz, whose music is hauntingly touching and deeply rich. Her song to the same tune, Portals of the Infinite, is one of my favorite songs in the world. Humming the tune in … Continue reading Ishmael

Amazing Grace

North AmericanWords: John NewtonOriginal Melody: Unknown?Arrangement: Steven Hatfield (Canada)The version we sing is derived from Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell 3-part vocal version, inspired by Steven Hatfield’s arrangement for voice and oboe. Kaitie says:Maggie Wheeler arranged Ysaye’s adaptation for Goldenbridge Choir, which is where I learned it (Maggie is my mentor, and Ysaye is hers.) I … Continue reading Amazing Grace