Paul Gibson Music

With words and music by Paul and Carol Gibson, these prayerful invocations center the assembly and call upon the presence of the Holy Spirit. Easy congregational responses alternate with choir, capped by a beautiful choral coda.

With a text that reflects on God's all-inclusive love, and a melody that suggests Celtic folksong, this lovely work was commissioned by the Diocese of Orange, CA, to celebrate the installation of Bishop Tod David Brown.

"Well-crafted, expressive choral writing utilizing a variety of textures. This is a small masterpiece that I wish I had written."
Richard Proulx, composer, organist, conductor

This tender, flowing anthem is especially suited for moments of meditation and reflection.

Commissioned by Holy Family Cathedral (Orange, CA) this extended setting was specifically designed for lengthy Holy Thursday processions. The English text, in a new translation, is sprinkled with brief Latin fragments. Gregorian chants and new melodies interweave in this meditative anthem.

With words and music by Paul and Carol Gibson, this choral Communion processional in a flowing, contemporary style is suitable for almost any time of the year.

This quiet, prayerful English setting for choir with congregational response uses mixed meters to create a timeless flow. Commissioned by Dr. Phil Steinhaus for St. Margaret Mary's, Lomita, CA.

English setting of the Gloria commissioned by Dr. Phil Steinhaus for the Jubilee celebrations at St. Margaret Mary's, Lomita, CA

This complete Mass, including a setting of Eucharistic Prayer II, synthesizes traditional and contemporary styles. Highly effective brass writing points up its lively rhythmic energy.

"A consistently rewarding, deeply moving work."
[ Jim Svejda, author and syndicated radio host, '"The Record Shelf " ]

"Delicate balance between the festive and the simple. Contrasts are superb." [ Robert Kreutz, composer ]

The Exodus canticle for the Easter Vigil, in a vigorous setting with choral, chant-like verses, was commissioned by Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA.

This setting of the Psalm for Pentecost is flowing, melodic, and contemplative.

Commissioned by their children to honor Warren and Alice Sautebin, this relatively easy setting of the beloved psalm includes a flowing refrain that incorporates the tune Amsterdam, making a connection to the Moravian tradition to which the dedicatees belong.

This widely used setting - with its refrain from "Angels We Have Heard on High" - allows even the most transitory congregation to participate fully in the Gloria. It was commissioned for St. Margaret Mary's, Lomita, CA, and recorded by Frank Brownstead.

Commissioned by Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA , these musical interjections for the first reading of the Easter Vigil begin with a single note on the oboe, calling forth from a primordial past the mystery and wonder of Creation.

Simple, melodic setting of the Holy Thursday psalm, commissioned by Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach, CA, Dr. Patricia Lamb, Music Director.

This choral enhancement of the beautiful and beloved plainchant sets some verses in simple two-part writing, others in a style reminiscent of Duruflé.

"Clearly chant has influenced your music in the best possible way - it simply flows."
Milan Kaderavek, composer

An original text is set to several melodies, including the plainchant "Jesu dulcis memoria" and the traditional hymn "Jesus Christ is Ris'n Today." This Easter anthem, which grows from pre-dawn quiet to a raucous shout of "Alleluia," was commissioned for Easter 2000 by St. Matthew's Parish, Pacific Palisades, CA.

Commissioned by Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA, this rich choral enhancement of the Gregorian Pentecost Sequence may be sung in Latin or in a new English version that adheres to the accents of the original. Chosen by Creator magazine as one of the ten best sacred works of 2001.

"A chant-based but harmonically accessible anthem which would work well in the context of Pentecost's 'mystery.' Well done."
from Creator magazine

The solemn atmosphere evoked by Clark Gibson's dark, reflective text - inspired by Biblical imagery - is heightened by this haunting choral setting. Suitable for Good Friday and other times in Holy Week.

Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA, commissioned this joyful, buoyant setting of the Easter Vigil responsorial.

This grand and stirring arrangement, originally commissioned by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for the 1987 visit of Pope John Paul II, features distinctive and powerful brass writing.

This fresh, straightforward arrangement of the great Quaker hymn was commissioned by Frank Brownstead for the 1989 NPM Convention.

Commissioned by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for the 1987 visit of Pope John Paul II, this setting of the Lourdes hymn alternates English and Spanish verses and was used at the Hollywood Bowl to complete the Marian year celebrations.

Originally commissioned for the 1989 NPM Convention, this current version was especially prepared for the recent Jubilee celebration of the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Using an original text by J. Michael Thompson, this special "Llanfair" arrangement was commissioned by Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, to celebrate the silver anniversary of its rector, Rev. Arthur Holquin. The "Ubi caritas" chant is woven unobtrusively throughout the piece.

To celebrate Bishop McFarland's 25th anniversary as bishop and 50th as priest, Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA, commissioned this triumphant and stirring setting of "Hyfrydol" to words by Peter Scagnelli.