Setting of poem by Fr. Gino Vanzillotta in memory of the founder of the Minims order, St. Francis of Paola....
Setting a text from St. Martin-in-the-Fields, this high energy Christmas anthem is highly rhythmic and syncopated. Verses are very conscious of taking Jesus' message of love, justice, and peace to the whole world....
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Cantor/SATB/congregation, piano, optional oboe [c. 3:45]
The Exodus canticle for the Easter Vigil, in a vigorous setting with choral, chant-like verses, was commissioned by Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA.
Excerpt performed by singers from Holy Family Cathedral, conducted by Matt Gray.]
G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G-3878
Cantor/congregation, organ [c. 3:40]
This setting of the Psalm for Pentecost is flowing, melodic, and contemplative.
[Excerpt from A Mass of Life, G.I.A. #CD-289.]
ECS Publishing - Catalog # 5987
SAB, organ [c. 6:00]
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.
[Excerpt performed by the Philovox Ensemble (Jennifer Lester, conductor) for ECS.]
