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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Morning Star - Catalog # MSM-80-304
SATB/congregation, organ [c. 2:30]
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 MaryÌs, Lomita, CA.
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Excerpt performed by Chorus Angelorum (Dominic MacAller, conductor; Phil Steinhaus, organ]
G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G-3877
SATB/congregation, organ, optional trumpet [c. 3:00]
English setting of the Gloria commissioned by Dr. Phil Steinhaus for the Jubilee celebrations at St. Margaret Mary's, Lomita, CA
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[Excerpt from A Mass of Life, G.I.A. #CD-289.]
G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G-3535
Cantor/SATB/congregation, organ, optional trumpet, opt. brass [c. 14:30]
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 ]
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