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...
This list contains music that Gibson composed specifically for use in church services. Although much of it is designed primarily for the Roman Catholic liturgy, there are many pieces that will work well in a wide variety of religious ceremonies. To narrow your search, please use the Filter on the left. To get copies of the music, please approach the publisher. If there are any problems, please contact webmaster@paulgibsonmusic.com.
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]
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, keyboard [c. 4:00]
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 will find it particularly appropriate and appealing.
ECS Publishing - Catalog #7111
(800) 777-1919
SATB, unaccompanied [c. 2:30]
One of Gibson's earliest works, this tenderly imploring prayer takes as its text fragments from several psalms. A choir accustomed to singing chant will feel the interpretation come quite naturally.
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.]
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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.
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.]
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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.
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Excerpt performed by singers from Holy Family Cathedral, conducted by Matt Gray.]
G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G-3879
(cantor/congregation edition # G-3880)
SATB or cantor/congregation, optional keyboard [c. 3:40]
With words and music by Paul and Carol Gibson, these prayerful invocations center the assembly and call upon the presence of the Holy Spirit. Easy congregational responses alternate with choir, capped by a beautiful choral coda.
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[Excerpt from A Mass of Life, G.I.A. #CD-289.]
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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.
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.
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[Excerpt from A Mass of Life, G.I.A. #CD-289.]
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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.
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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G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G3358
SATB, unaccompanied [c. 2:00]
This tender, flowing anthem is especially suited for moments of meditation and reflection.
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[Excerpt from A Mass of Life, G.I.A. #CD-289.]
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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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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.]
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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.]
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.
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[Excerpt performed by the Philovox Ensemble (Jennifer Lester, conductor) for ECS.]
Trinitas - Catalog # 4533
SATB, flute (optional), optional strings [c. 3:15]
With a text that reflects on God's all-inclusive love, and a melody that suggests Celtic folksong, this lovely work was commissioned by the Diocese of Orange, CA, to celebrate the installation of Bishop Tod David Brown.
"Well-crafted, expressive choral writing utilizing a variety of textures. This is a small masterpiece that I wish I had written."
Richard Proulx, composer, organist, conductor
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[Excerpt conducted by Steve Peter with flutist Wendy Karden Bamonte; recorded at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Portland, Oregon, for OCP Publications/Trinitas.]
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 # 5178
SATB, unaccompanied [c. 7:30]
Commissioned by Holy Family Cathedral (Orange, CA) this extended setting was specifically designed for lengthy Holy Thursday processions. The English text, in a new translation, is sprinkled with brief Latin fragments. Gregorian chants and new melodies interweave in this meditative anthem.
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[Excerpt performed by the American Repertory Singers (Dr. Leo C. Nestor, director) for ECS.]
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.]
G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G-3905
SATB or cantor/optional congregation, keyboard [c. 3:15]
With words and music by Paul and Carol Gibson, this choral Communion processional in a flowing, contemporary style is suitable for almost any time of the year.
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[Excerpt performed by the Cathedral Singers (Richard Proulx, director) for G.I.A.]
Available from the composer.
Cantor/SATB/congregation, unaccompanied [c. 2:15]
Holy Family Cathedral, Orange, CA, commissioned this joyful, buoyant setting of the Easter Vigil responsorial.
