"Mr. Murai is a versatile composer with a command of many different styles. He combines elements from jazz, classical, and world music elements, skillfully weaving them together with beautiful lyricism and energetic rhythmic motives. His compositions have a great sense of dramatic structure and timing."
Jeanelle Meyer
Associate Concertmaster of the Santa Rosa Symphony
Sheet Music
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ALWAYS WITH YOU (from Unveiling a Song)
Composed for Easter Sunday this medium tempo composition with soaring melody features an inspiring part for string quartet.
Voices: choir and/or vocal ensemble; baritone, tenor, alto and soprano soloists
Instruments: piano, optional string quartet, optional flute part
Difficulty: difficult without flute or strings
$45
ListenI’LL FLY AWAY - Albert E. Brumley
A soulful, slow, a cappella rendering of this classic spiritual. Ideal for a Good Friday service.
Voices: choir & baritone soloist
Instruments: none
Difficulty: medium
$20
IN ONE SPIRIT
An elegant and effective opening piece for worship. An alternate lyric is included centering on the Holy Trinity. Works great for Pentecost.
Voices: choir
Instruments: piano
Difficulty: medium/difficult
$35
ALLELUIA
Easter morning told from Mary Magdalen’s point of view- this is a slow, awe-inspiring Easter morning song as opposed to a rousing celebratory song.
Voices: soprano and baritone soloists with choir
Instruments: piano
Difficulty: not really, this piece comes together quickly
$35
WITNESS
Rousing new arrangement of a old spiritual. Lots of energy and solo opportunities. A great closer.
Voices: choir, woman’s trio & numerous soloists
Instruments: piano, bass, drums, horns (optional)
Difficulty: not really, this piece comes together quickly
$45
Unveiling a Song is a diverse and uplifting collection of original tunes and arrangements. Over fifty musicians came together to create this unique musical vision.
The styles are varied and borrow from the great musical traditions of Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Salsa, Classical, Brazilian, and Gospel.