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.
ECS Publishing – Catalog #7111
SATB, unaccompanied [c. 2:30]
One of Gibson’s earliest choral works, this tenderly imploring prayer uses fragments from several psalms as its text. A choir accustomed to singing chant will feel the interpretation come quite naturally.
Watch and listen on YouTube.
[excerpt performed by the Philovox Ensemble, conducted by Robert Schuneman]
Available from the composer
Three-part treble voices [c. 5:15]
Set in three languages, each iteration takes a slightly different style for the message of Psalm 18 (19): “The ordinances of the Lord are right…”
[Chorus Angelorum, Dominic MacAller conducting]
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Three-part women's chorus and organ [c. 3:00]
This setting of the Offertory for the Third Sunday of Easter (Psalm 145:2) uses the Latin form of:
Praise the Lord, O my soul:
I will praise the Lord throughout my life;
I will sing to my God for as long as I live,
alleluia.
Chorus Angelorum, Dominic MacAller conducting
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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.]
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SATB chorus and organ [c. 6:30]
An exuberant Magnificat is paired with an appropriately reflective Nunc Dimittis that have subtle musical connections.
Chorus Angelorum, Dominic MacAller conducting
G.I.A. Publications - Catalog # G3358
SATB, unaccompanied [c. 2:00]
This tender, flowing anthem is especially suited for moments of meditation and reflection.
See and hear it on YouTube.
[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.]
Available from the composer
Three-part treble voices [c. 4:30]
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.
Chorus Angelorum, Dominic MacAller conducting
