ABOUT THE COMPOSER
The music of Carl Ashley has been performed in churches all over the world, on the radio, and in colleges including Westminster Choir College, Princeton University, the University of Miami, and the University of Florida. Some of Dr. Ashley's compositional awards and recognition include...
- Recipient of the 1992 Young Composer's Prize
- Finalist in "Sing, Florida!" contest for a new official state song of Florida
- Named the official composer for the Florida Vocal Association for annual sight-reading materials booklet
Dr. Ashley studied composition with Russell Robinson, Stefan Young, Robert Gower, and Laurie Altman. He is currently working on commissions for the Association for Music in International Schools (an SSAA piece with orchestra), the Florida Vocal Association (sight-reading materials), and the choral program of an arts magnet school (a TTBB work with piano accompaniment).
As you will see below, Carl Ashley has composed a small handful of secular works; however, he is a committed evangelical Christian in the Presbyterian Church in America and prefers to use his musical gifts to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. If you would like to know more about becoming a Christian yourself, click here.
If you would like to commission an original work or arrangement, sacred or secular, please contact Carl Ashley.
SELECTED CHORAL & VOCAL SOLO WORKS
Below is a representative selection of Carl Ashley's original vocal music and arrangements. All of the free downloads may be freely used for non-commercial purposes. If you choose to use any of the music, please let Carl know by sending an email. If you would like to commission an original work or arrangement, please contact Carl Ashley.
ALL TO MYSELF I THINK OF YOU (SATB)
A sentimental piece with piano accompaniment, suitable for graduations, farewells, and the like.
AVE VERUM CORPUS (SATB with TENOR SOLO)
A cappella setting of the ancient Latin text with tenor soloist.
BABE IN BETHLEHEM, THE
(SATB)
An original Christmas carol with a choral
ritornello.
CANON IN D (SSSAA)
An a cappella arrangement of Pachelbel's Canon in D. For advanced singers with broad ranges. Commissioned for a marriage ceremony in Jupiter, Florida.
CANTATE DOMINO (SATB)
An arrangement of an original composition by Shade
Ashley, Carl's father, composed for the Steubenville (Ohio)
Civic Choral Society.
CHANT DES OYSEAUX, LE
(SATB)
Janequin's chanson, edited by Carl Ashley.
CHURCH'S ONE FOUNDATION, THE (SATB)
A celebratory arrangement of the classic hymn for choir, organ, and congregation. Commissioned for the 50th anniversary of Tropical Sands Christian Church, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
COME, CELEBRATE JESUS (SATB)
A contemporary arrangement of several Christmas
carols with an original tune.
DON'T EVEN TELL YOUR WIFE,
PARTICULARLY
(Baritone Solo)
A wonderfully humorous text by Ogden Nash set with a
lively rhythm.
EVERLASTING HOPE
(SATB with Soprano and Baritone Duet)
A male/female duet with chorus with a Christmas text
about accepting Jesus Christ as Savior.
HOW LONG, O LORD (Soprano
Solo)
A moving and intense setting of Psalm 13.
I HEARD THE BELLS ON
CHRISTMAS DAY (SATB)
An arrangement of the traditional carol with a choral
bell section.
JESUS, MY SAVIOR (SATB with
Alto Solo)
This text by the composer tells the listener of
Christ's sacrifice for us and our relationship with Him.
With a light, contemporary flavor.
LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, THE
(SATB)
An unusual setting of one of the most popular texts
of all time, Psalm 23.
LORD WILL PROVIDE, THE (SATB)
With a text of John Newton, the writer of "Amazing Grace," this piece tells us that even in times of trouble, the Lord is always there to provide our needs. Commissioned in celebration of 37 years of ministry of Rev. Lynn Downing. For choir, piano, and flute.
MAGNIFICAT (SATB)
Word-painting abounds in this treatment of the
ancient text.
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU (SATB)
An a cappella benediction with close harmonies.
SLEEP, MY CHILD with AWAY IN A MANGER
(SA with Soprano Solo)
An accompanied arrangement of "Away in a Manger" paired with an original tune.
TO THEE with NEARER MY GOD,
TO THEE and
MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE (SATB)
A medley of the two favorite hymns.
WACHET AUF (SATB)
An arrangement of the famous tune commissioned for a
marriage ceremony in Dallas, Texas.
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WHAT BIRD SO SINGS (SSA)
Inspired by a poem that incorporates bird sounds, with melodies based on the birds' songs and a playful piano accompaniment. Commissioned by the Association for Music in International Schools.
WORTHY WOMAN, A (Soprano Solo)
A solo with a lively tempo based upon Proverbs 31.
Commissioned in celebration of 25 years of ministry of Rev. Asha
George-Geyser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
