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September 1, 2012

Agnus Dei

Memorable melodies and luscious harmonies complimented by a rich accompaniment grace this gentle, flowing original, incorporating the traditional Latin text. An excellent choice for treble […]
September 1, 2012

Hymns We Love to Sing

Following the successful format of the “Hymns We Love” series for piano, we’ve asked today’s top echelon of choral composers for a new setting of […]
September 1, 2012

Love Beyond Degree

Isaac Watts’s beloved Lenten text “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” is the inspiration for this profoundly moving anthem. It opens gently and prayerfully, in […]
September 1, 2012

The Coventry Carol

Finely crafted choral writing conveys this familiar and poignant Yuletide text. The simple vocal lines are buoyed throughout by the gently rolling keyboard writing. An […]
September 1, 2012

Our Dwelling Place

The Lord’s strength and refuge have always provided comfort in times of need. Victor Johnson has expertly crafted this piece with exquisite choral writing and […]
September 1, 2012

Las Mañanitas (The Morning Song)

Victor C. Johnson has created a gentle, lilting setting of the traditional Mexican song often sung as an early morning serenade to awaken someone and […]
September 1, 2012

A Hanukkah Remembrance

The familiar Hebrew phrase “Nes gadol haya sham” (A great miracle happened there) is intertwined with English lyrics in this sensitive and reflective original. Midway […]
September 1, 2012

Water Come a Me Eye

You’ll transport your audience to sunny Jamaica when you perform this bright, fun setting of the traditional calypso song. The well-placed modulations and cool percussion […]
September 1, 2012

Black Is the Color of My True Love’s Hair

This stunning arrangement of the evocative American folk tune features a text perfectly suited to male choirs. The rich choral sonorities, the musically-engaging accompaniment, and […]