Compositions

We’re working on a new, easier option for Zanaida’s self-published works, and moving titles to MusicSpoke as quickly as we can. We’ve also provided direct links to other publishers here, as applicable. Watch for more links in the coming weeks, and please Contact us if you have questions about other works!

TitleVoicingAvailabilityDetails
A Mother’s PleaSA, piano$5.00 ea
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(manuscript) 1996 LA Riots
Blühende BäumeSATB choir and string quartetNEW
MusicSpoke
2022 Premiered by Neue Kammer in Leipzig
Can You SeeSSATBB a cappellaComing soon to MusicSpoke2018 Commissioned by Tonality
Ecstatic ExpectancySSATTB$4.00 ea
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2021 Commissioned by Michael Kleinschmidt for the Cathedral Choir of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Flourish on Adeste FidelesOrgan soloStainer and Bell2021; Published as part of Gregoriana for Organ
His Eye is on the SparrowSSAATTBB a cappellaNEW
Gentry Publications
2003 a cappella gospel – CSUN
I Hate Her!SATB, piano$2.50 ea
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2011 choral version: Canticum Novum – USC

I Hate Her!Soprano solo, piano$5.00 ea
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2005 music; 1995 lyrics – LACHSA

Karitas a QuattroSSAAMusicSpoke2021 Commisioned by Reginal S. Wright for the Mansfield High School Varsity Treble Choir
Kwanzaa Songs – Kujichagulia SSAA + djembeMusicSpoke

2005, 2nd principle of Kwanzaa – LACHSA

Kwanzaa Songs – Kuumba Unison/mixedMusicSpoke

2017, 2nd principle of Kwanzaa – LACHSA

Kwanzaa Songs – Umoja Unison/mixedMusicSpoke

2005, 1st principle of Kwanzaa –  LACHSA

Lady in Blue SSA, piano$3.50 ea
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1996 on abortion –LACHSA ; revised 2017 for Tonality

Lift Ev’ry Voice and SingSATB, piano, sop soloEdward B. Marks Music Company

2012 for MusicUNTOLD; 2017 LA Master Chorale

Magnificat SATB, piano, organNEW
Oxford University Press

Also included in The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers
2004 for All Saints Pasadena
Mass in E Minor – Agnus DeiSATB div, a cappella$2.00 ea
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2003 CSUN; 2021 Commissioned by the Southern Tier Singers, Dr. William Culverhouse, Director
Mass in E Minor – COMPLETESATB div, a cappella$13.00 ea
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2021 Commissioned by the Southern Tier Singers, Dr. William Culverhouse, Director
Mass in E Minor – CredoSATB div, a cappella$2.00 ea
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2004 CSUN; 2021 Commissioned by the Southern Tier Singers, Dr. William Culverhouse, Director
Mass in E Minor – KyrieSATB div, a cappella$3.50 ea
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1998 “Weeping Song” LACHSA; 2021 Commissioned by the Southern Tier Singers, Dr. William Culverhouse, Director
Mass in E Minor – SanctusSATB div, a cappella$2.00 ea
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2004 CSUN; 2021 Commissioned by the Southern Tier Singers, Dr. William Culverhouse, Director
No Fairy Tale HereSSA, piano, percussionMusicSpoke2019 Commissioned by the Central Bucks High School-West Women’s Choir from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Dr. Joseph Ohrt, Conductor
Nocturns for Piano: I Andante Piano solo$10.00 ea
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2000 CSULB

Nocturns for Piano: II Adagio Piano solo$10.00 ea
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2001 CSULB
Nocturns for Piano: III AllegroPiano solo$10.00 ea
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1996 LACHSA
No Fairytale HereSSA, piano, and percussionMusicSpokeCommissioned for the Central Bucks High School-West Women’s Choir from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Dr. Joseph Ohrt, conductor
Nunc DimittisSATB, piano, organNEW
Oxford University Press

2005 All Saints Pasadena

Prepare the WaySATB, pianoMusicSpoke

2015 All Saints Pasadena

Psalm 121 (The Angel’s Reply) SATB a cappella$3.50 ea
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1996 LA Riots

Psalm 61 (Hear My Cry)SATB a cappellaMusicSpoke

2013 USC Adagio

She Lingers OnSSAA and pianoPavane Publishing2019 Commisioned by the California Choral Directors Association for the SSAA All-State Honor Choir 2020 – Dr. Janet Galvan, director
Veni Sancte Spiritus SATB, pianoMusicSpoke

2014 USC — 5/4 time, contemporary