Stephen Paulus is a prolific American composer of the twenty-first century. Together with his primary collaborator Michael Dennis Browne, an English born, American poet, he has produced numerous compositions ranging from choral works to operatic. This document introduces Paulus early song cycle for tenor Mad Book, Shadow Book: Songs of Michael Morley (Michael Morley Creaked, Falling Asleep in the Afternoon, I Feel Good Running, Morleys Root Song, Calm, Calm, and Et in Arcadia, Morley). Included is biographical and stylistic information about the composer and the poet, general information about the song cycle, and a performers guide to the songs, followed by a conclusion. Appendices include the texts of the cycle, a catalogue of Paulus published songs, a list of Brownes works, and transcriptions of interviews with the composer and the poet, as well as letters of permission.

Jin Hin Yap, tenor, is an active vocalist for both opera and classical recital. Jin Hin received the degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in vocal performance with a minor in vocal pedagogy. As a recitalist, Jin Hin has performed in Louisiana, and several states of Malaysia, such as Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bharu.

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