It Fell Upon the High Midnight

Winner in the 2005 American Composers Forum/VocalEssence Christmas Carol Competition, this buoyantly rhythmic setting uses an early Christmas text (in English with Latin refrain), and was premiered by Philip Brunelle and VocalEssence....

 

In paradisum: a brief contemplation of the Gregorian chant

Organist Audrey Jacobsen commissioned this work, whose quiet reflective nature was designed to provide contrast between two large virtuoso pieces on a recital....

 


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Annunciations

2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba     [c. 7:45]

A series of variations on the plainchant Ave Maria in several contrasting styles, beginning with solo tuba. Premiered by the Crown City Brass Quintet.



  

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Calls Of The Owl, The

Violin, clarinet, cello, and harp     [c. 17:30]

This "moving" (Los Angeles Times) multi-movement work, played continuously, is inspired by Margaret Craven's affecting novella of Inuit life, I Heard the Owl Call My Name.


"Gibson's The Calls of the Owl evoked nature imagery with lyrical counterpoint and flowing ostinatos."
Los Angeles Times



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In paradisum: a brief contemplation of the Gregorian chant

Organ     [c. 5:00]

Organist Audrey Jacobsen commissioned this work, whose quiet reflective nature was designed to provide contrast between two large virtuoso pieces on a recital.



  

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Ritual Dances (of The Divine Trinity)

Flute, viola, and harp     [c. 6:10]

Commissioned for and premiered by the Debussy Trio, this highly rhythmic chamber work uses both tonal and serial techniques in contemplation of divine interplay. The Debussy Trio has recorded it for release in 2007.



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[Excerpt performed by the Debussy Trio]

  

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