Purpose of this webpage
Friends,
The intent of this webpage is to introduce people to choral pieces that I have composed, alone or in collaboration with Jaie Tiefenbrunn, and to make the sheet music freely downloadable for not-for-profit activities. Principles that inspire these songs include the inherent worth and dignity of every person, the need for justice, equity and compassion in human relations, acceptance of one another as we are, a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, the right of conscience and the importance of the democratic process, the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all, respect for the interdependent web of all existence, and the need to dismantle racism and other oppressions. As you explore this webpage, I suggest following along with sheet music or lyrics as you listen to audio. If you find songs suitable for a choir in which you are involved, you have my (and Jaie's) permission to use them free-of charge, and to make copies as needed - so long as they are used exclusively for not-for-profit activities (e.g., church services, community and school choirs).
DAVID W. HAAS
CHORAL COMPOSTIONS
Contact
Please contact me with comments, questions, or to just to chat. I welcome suggestions about anything I can do to facilitate uptake of these songs by your choir.
Please type the following address into your email: dhaasmd@gmail.com
All the best... David