The Music of Dave Baker




arranged for choirs by Larry Nickel

"Vancouver composer, Dr. Larry Nickel, brings a wealth of choral experience
to create moments of inspired beauty.
This music is highly accessible to community and youth choirs."
- Dave

Dave's biography

click on the titles below to hear the music, read the lyrics and view the score




WORLD OF SMALL

A poignant tribute to west coast artist, Emily Carr. ... more
available as SATB and SSA with piano




OLD LADY ROSE

A lament about the declining salmon stocks on the west coast. ... more
available as TTBB and SATB with piano



THIS LAND IS WHAT I AM


A man realizes how much his island home has become a part of him.
available as TTBB, SSAA and SATB with piano

ISLAND BOUND

A man, now residing on the east coast, longs to return to his west coast home
and he is ready to say, "I'm sorry."
available as SATB with piano



ROYAL HUDSON

watch the YouTube video

A rousing up tempo tribute to the famous steam locomotive. ...more
available as TTBB, SSAA and SATB with piano





KETTLE VALLEY RAILROAD

A nostalgic memory of the Kettle Valley Railroad that spanned British Columbia
for more than 50 years. ...more
available as TTBB and SATB with piano


Listen to the CBC Radio Broadcast about Dave Baker's music

please contact Dave directly, regarding the use of this choral music

Phone: 604.466.1726

email Dave Baker

visit Dave's website

Larry Nickel’s homepage