Setting a text from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, this high energy anthem is highly rhythmic and syncopated, and features this refrain: "Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Gloria in excelsis Deo." Verses (in English) are very conscious of taking Jesus' message of love, justice,...
A setting of a text by clergy from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, this relatively simple anthem-hymn celebrates and gives thanks for our abundance, but also envisions a world of greater justice and peace. Especially suitable in November. Parishes with strong justice movements...
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OCP Publications - Catalog # 9071
SATB/congregation, organ, optional brass quartet or quintet, opt. timpani [c. 7:00]
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.
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[Excerpt performed by the Los Angeles Papal Choir, conducted by Frank Brownstead.]
OCP Publications - Catalog # 9202
SATB/congregation, organ, optional brass quartet or quintet [c. 5:00]
This fresh, straightforward arrangement of the great Quaker hymn was commissioned by Frank Brownstead for the 1989 NPM Convention.
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[Excerpt performed by Zephyr: Voices Unbound.]
OCP Publications - Catalog # 9070
SATB/congregation, organ, optional brass quartet, optional handbells [c. 6:00]
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.
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[Excerpt from sample CD, OCP Publications.]
Available from the composer.
SATB/congregation, organ, brass quintet [c. 4:30]
Originally commissioned for the 1989 NPM Convention, this current version was especially prepared for the recent Jubilee celebration of the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Available from the composer.
SATB/congregation, organ, brass quintet, optional timpani [c. 6:00]
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.
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SATB/congregation, organ, brass quartet, timpani [c. 8:30]
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.
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[Excerpt from rehearsal at Holy Family Cathedral, Matt Gray, director.]
