Word painting of a raw, intense poem by Paul Cummings is the essence of this homage to the miracle of music, which begins: Your harmony invades my being; / my body is captured by the embrace / of a melody that leads me out of dark places.
A flowing Spanish setting from Psalm 90 (91): The Lord will overshadow you with his pinions, and you will find refuge under his wings. His faithfulness will encompass you with a shield.
This marvelous love poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning is dynamically dressed with a rich palette of word painting.
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.
[Excerpt performed by the Los Angeles Papal Choir, conducted by Frank Brownstead.]
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.
[Excerpt performed by Zephyr: Voices Unbound.]
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.
[Excerpt from sample CD, OCP Publications.]
SATB/congregation, organ, brass quintet, optional timpani [c. 2:30]
When your special liturgy includes a vibrant hymn tune like McKEE, you want the brass to support the congregation and choir as well as suit the spirit of the music to a T. Gibson’s arrangement does it all and includes two superb texts, one a beloved classic and one a contemporary gem (“The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound”). Originally commissioned by Frank Brownstead for the 1989 NPM Convention, this updated version is on the Cathedral Series of MorningStar Music.
Frank Brownstead leads singers and instrumentalists in rehearsal at Our Lady of the Angels cathedral, Los Angeles
Available from the composer
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.
(Four excerpts realized with Sibelius Sounds)
unison voices, flute, brass quartet, organ [c. 4:00]
Using the beautiful tune BEACH SPRING from the Sacred Harp, this Festive Hymn Setting was commissioned by Frank Brownstead, music director of Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral in Los Angeles.
[Frank Brownstead rehearses singers and instrumentalists at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles.]
Available from the composer
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.
[Excerpt from rehearsal at Holy Family Cathedral, Matt Gray, director.]
