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for organ | 4' 40" | This piece was composed to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Kentucky Harmony by Ananias Davisson in 1816. It was the first Southern shape-note collection of hymn tunes, leading to later collections of folk hymnody such as The Sacred Harp and Southern Harmony, all part of a significant chapter of the history of […] More info & view score » | ||||
Solo cantata for soprano or tenor and organ | 6' 35" | A setting of Psalm 8, a meditation on the wonders of Creation and the place of humans within it. More info & view score » | ||||
for organ | 8'35" | “Madrid” is a traditional Spanish melody that is most often associated with the hymn “Come Christians Join to Sing”. It is found in most protestant hymn books, and is sung regularly in many “Mainline” churches. The complete set of variations is one that will find many uses in worship services as a longer prelude or […] More info & view score » | ||||
for organ | 8'30" | Variations on the traditional Byzantine chant melody of Christos anesti (Christ is risen), the hymn sung throughout the Paschal season in Orthodox churches. The theme in the final section is the alleluia melody from the hymn Osi is Christon (Those who have been baptized in Christ). More info & view score » | ||||
3' | Six short contapuntal pieces in the spirit of works from the Baroque era that could be inserted between verses of a chorale or that substituted for sections of sung liturgical texts. These, however, are not derived from existing melodies. Tempos are suggested, but other details, such as dynamics, articulation, and registration, are left to the […] More info & view score » | |||||
for mixed choir and keyboard | 4' | This simple Christmas setting resulted from an international collaboration between Brian Holmes of California and Gordon Thornett from the UK. Brian’s poem has been set for mixed voices (SATB) and piano (or organ). The piece describes how the cold of winter is turned into spring by the coming of the Christ Child. Bright was the […] More info & view score » | ||||
4' | A grand, stately processional, perfect for a formal wedding or a festive occasion or concert. Based on a nine-tone scale, it has a modern quality, but without harshness. The piece is sectional in nature, making it easily adjustable to a specific wedding party and space. The piece is also available in an Organ and Brass […] More info & view score » | |||||
for organ | 2' 25" | Organ Voluntary on an Ancient Hymn tune from Medieval times, often associated with Festival Celebrations in Christian Churches. The tune is also known as “Deo Gratias”. It is most often associated with the hymn “O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High”. This dramatic piece works perfectly as a prelude to a worship service in […] More info & view score » | ||||
for Pipe Organ | 3' 45" | “Festival Flourish” is an adventurous fantasy piece on the well-loved hymntune, “Union Seminary” which is commonly associated with the words “Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether”. The music is appropriate for Festival Sunday Worship or Concert. The middle section, which directly quotes the melody, can be used as an introduction to the hymn before singing. More info & view score » | ||||
15' | This group of “character” pieces are not profound, intellectual, historic, serious or sacred. Rather, they are light-hearted, brief, clever perhaps, even cheerful secular works. Still, they are written in a modern style and are pieces that informed music lovers should find entertaining. The titles suggest various “conversations” one might have with others: A Pronouncement, A […] More info & view score » |