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Hymn Concertatos: September 2007 Archives

September 19, 2007

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

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.


How Can I Keep From Singing

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


Immaculate Mary

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.


In Christ There Is No East or West

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

Lord Now Send Your Spirit Out (Llanfair)

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.

One in Faith (Hyfrydol)

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.

About September 2007

This page contains all entries posted to Paul Gibson Music in September 2007. They are listed from oldest to newest.

Many more can be found on the main index page or by looking through the archives.