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 # 9551
Cantor/SATB/cong., organ, opt. brass or strings [c. 3:30]
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.
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(Excerpt from O Morning Star, from OCP #9521)
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SATB, unaccompanied [c. 3:15]
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, and peace to the whole world.
Available from the composer.
Cantor/SATB, piano, oboe [c. 7:00, w. reading]
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.
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Cantor (opt. duet)/congregation, organ, flute [c. 2:30]
Simple, melodic setting of the Holy Thursday psalm, commissioned by Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach, CA, Dr. Patricia Lamb, Music Director.
G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G-3876
SATB, unaccompanied [c. 4:30]
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
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[Excerpt from A Mass of Life, G.I.A. #CD-289.]
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SATB, celesta [c. 3:10]
Almost a lullaby (marked "Tender, with quiet joy"), this setting of the Gregorian chant Introit for Christmas Day is strophic in the style of a carol, complemented by celesta, which ends the piece with an echo of the original chant.
ECS Publishing - Catalog # 6169
SATB, organ, brass quintet [c.6:30]
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.
ECS Publishing - Catalog # 5179
SATB, unaccompanied [c. 3:00]
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
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[Excerpt performed by Philovox of Boston (Jennifer Lester, conductor) for ECS.]
Morning Star - Catalog # MSM-50-3018
SATB, optional keyboard [c. 8:30]
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.
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[Excerpt performed by Chorus Angelorum, Dominic MacAller, conductor.]
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Cantor/SATB/congregation, unaccompanied [c. 2:15]
Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA, commissioned this joyful, buoyant setting of the Easter Vigil responsorial.
