Faith's choral music is published through Walton Music. These include two arrangements and one original work for SATB and TTBB. She has a new arrangement of "I'll Fly Away" for SATB choir, piano, and bluegrass band being published this spring. Her poem, Orion, has also been set by composer, Susan LaBarr and is out now through Walton. To commission Faith for your choir, write to her through the contact tab.
C O M P O S I T I O N S
I'll Fly Away
This arrangement of Albert E. Brumley's classic American tune was commissioned by the Raymore-Peculiar High School choir and premiered at the Missouri Choral Director's Association in January 2022. It is available for SATB or TTBB chorus with piano and bluegrass band.
"Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is included in the octavo, and lead sheets are available for the bluegrass band on the publisher's website. It's an upbeat and joyful addition to any concert or service."
"Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is included in the octavo, and lead sheets are available for the bluegrass band on the publisher's website. It's an upbeat and joyful addition to any concert or service."
Seasons of Gratitude
Music by Faith Zimmer
Text by Mr. Loren Broaddus
Music by Faith Zimmer
Text by Mr. Loren Broaddus
This composition for SATB chorus with piano was premiered at the Missouri Music Educator's Association conference in January 2023 by the Kickapoo High School Chamber Choir under the direction of Nathan Cornelius.
"Choosing to be grateful through the various seasons of life can allow us to transcend our circumstances. The compelling text by poet Loren Broaddus uses nature imagery to examine these themes of gratitude. The wonderfully crafted choral lines soar with artistry and expression in this thoughtful and lyrical concert work."
"Choosing to be grateful through the various seasons of life can allow us to transcend our circumstances. The compelling text by poet Loren Broaddus uses nature imagery to examine these themes of gratitude. The wonderfully crafted choral lines soar with artistry and expression in this thoughtful and lyrical concert work."
The Reborn Sun
This new work for SSA chorus and piano was commissioned by the Bolivar and Republic High School choirs and recently received the 2023 Missouri Opus Award. You can check out the premiere video below by the Bolivar and Republic High School Choirs or click to view and listen to a recording by the Missouri State Women's Chorus on the JW Pepper website.
"Both contemplative and celebratory, this original concert work for treble choirs features an English translation of the French poem Hymne au soleil (Hymn to the Sun) by Casimir Delavigne. Through tough times, we can persevere and eventually shine brighter than ever before, like the sun. An inspiring and artistic work!"
"Both contemplative and celebratory, this original concert work for treble choirs features an English translation of the French poem Hymne au soleil (Hymn to the Sun) by Casimir Delavigne. Through tough times, we can persevere and eventually shine brighter than ever before, like the sun. An inspiring and artistic work!"
Travelin' Shoes
Traditional American folksong arranged for SATB a capella chorus
"This arrangement of Travelin' Shoes is a driving and unique interpretation. Excellent vocal construction makes for vocal lines that are fun to sing and highly achievable. This will be a dramatic addition to your concert program."
Traditional American folksong arranged for SATB a capella chorus
"This arrangement of Travelin' Shoes is a driving and unique interpretation. Excellent vocal construction makes for vocal lines that are fun to sing and highly achievable. This will be a dramatic addition to your concert program."
View and listen to Travelin' Shoes:
I Am In Love
Traditional American folksong arranged for SSA a cappella chorus
"This dark and emotional folk song tells an unexpected tale of a lost love. With substantial and singable vocal lines, this arrangement will become a favorite of your mature treble chorus."
Traditional American folksong arranged for SSA a cappella chorus
"This dark and emotional folk song tells an unexpected tale of a lost love. With substantial and singable vocal lines, this arrangement will become a favorite of your mature treble chorus."
View and listen to I Am In Love:
Laus Trinitati
Text by Hildegard von Bingen, set for TTBB and SATB chorus.
"This majestic work for men's chorus uses text by Hildegard von Bingen that speaks of the mystery of the Trinity and of God's creation. Pentatonic and written with great skill of counterpoint and voice-leading, this impressive earthy work will come together easily for high school, university, and community men's choruses."
Text by Hildegard von Bingen, set for TTBB and SATB chorus.
"This majestic work for men's chorus uses text by Hildegard von Bingen that speaks of the mystery of the Trinity and of God's creation. Pentatonic and written with great skill of counterpoint and voice-leading, this impressive earthy work will come together easily for high school, university, and community men's choruses."
View and listen to Laus Trinitati
The Armor of God
With text adapted from Ephesians chapter 6, this song is perfect for any advanced church choir or college choir, with a powerful baritone solo. It is a composed spiritual for a cappella SATB choir, and a perfect opener or closer for your program!
To order a digital site license, click here to send a request through email.
With text adapted from Ephesians chapter 6, this song is perfect for any advanced church choir or college choir, with a powerful baritone solo. It is a composed spiritual for a cappella SATB choir, and a perfect opener or closer for your program!
To order a digital site license, click here to send a request through email.
View and listen to The Armor of God
P O E T R Y
View and listen to Orion
Commissioned Works
2024
Prayers of the Beatitudes, a major work for choir, piano, string quartet, and percussion for First & Calvary Church
It Is Well With My Soul for SATB choir, piano, and violin for Sarah Grace Hamm, co-written with Adam Grimes
How Great Thou Art for TTBB choir, piano, and string quartet for Dr. Jeremy D Jones at Miami University
Joy To the World for choir, piano, and bell choir for First & Calvary Church
Commission by Kari Adams for the Virginia All State Women's Chorus 2025
2023
Rest SATB choir and piano for First & Calvary Church
Create In Me A Clean Heart SATB choir and piano for First and Calvary Church
The Veil Is Thin SATB and piano for Dr. Brennan Michaels
Seasons of Gratitude for Kickapoo High School
2022
Let My Country Awake SATB and piano for Mizzou Concert Chorale
Reborn Sun SSA and piano for Bolivar and Republic High Schools and Missouri State women’s chorus festival
2021
I’ll Fly Away SATB arrangement with piano and bluegrass band for Raymore-Peculiar High School performance at MMEA
Footprints SATB and piano and I’ll Fly Away TTBB arrangement with piano and bluegrass band for Miami University Men’s Glee Club
Hold Lightly SATB, piano, cello and violin and On Another’s Sorrow SATB for Midwestern State University
A Journey Too Long to Take SATB for Missouri State University Chorale
The Silent Story of Saint Joseph for solo baritone and piano for Richard Carrillo
2020
Psalm 96 SATB, piano and symphony orchestra for Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Won’t You Be My Neighbor arrangement SATB for Dr. Thomas Wininger
2019
Quam Dilecta SATB commissioned for Missouri State Chamber Choir 2019
Prayers of the Beatitudes, a major work for choir, piano, string quartet, and percussion for First & Calvary Church
It Is Well With My Soul for SATB choir, piano, and violin for Sarah Grace Hamm, co-written with Adam Grimes
How Great Thou Art for TTBB choir, piano, and string quartet for Dr. Jeremy D Jones at Miami University
Joy To the World for choir, piano, and bell choir for First & Calvary Church
Commission by Kari Adams for the Virginia All State Women's Chorus 2025
2023
Rest SATB choir and piano for First & Calvary Church
Create In Me A Clean Heart SATB choir and piano for First and Calvary Church
The Veil Is Thin SATB and piano for Dr. Brennan Michaels
Seasons of Gratitude for Kickapoo High School
2022
Let My Country Awake SATB and piano for Mizzou Concert Chorale
Reborn Sun SSA and piano for Bolivar and Republic High Schools and Missouri State women’s chorus festival
2021
I’ll Fly Away SATB arrangement with piano and bluegrass band for Raymore-Peculiar High School performance at MMEA
Footprints SATB and piano and I’ll Fly Away TTBB arrangement with piano and bluegrass band for Miami University Men’s Glee Club
Hold Lightly SATB, piano, cello and violin and On Another’s Sorrow SATB for Midwestern State University
A Journey Too Long to Take SATB for Missouri State University Chorale
The Silent Story of Saint Joseph for solo baritone and piano for Richard Carrillo
2020
Psalm 96 SATB, piano and symphony orchestra for Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Won’t You Be My Neighbor arrangement SATB for Dr. Thomas Wininger
2019
Quam Dilecta SATB commissioned for Missouri State Chamber Choir 2019
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