Sacred Choral Works (church and concert) - Anthems/Cantatas
Adam Lay Ybounden (Op. 576) (2004) (2 min)
for Robert Delcamp and the University Choir, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, Christmas 2004
SATB Choir and Organ
SATB Choir, Brass Quartet, and Organ
Text of the Anonymous 15th Century Medieval Carol
Commissioned by University of the South
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume 12 by St. James Music Press
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Alleluia! Jesus Has Risen (Op. 238) (2001) (5 min)
for Cindy K. Holtrop on her ordination to ministry, April 22, 2001
Hymn Concertato (Congregation, SATB Choir, Brass Quartet, and Organ)
(based on the hymn tune DEXTER by David N. Johnson)
Text by Herbert F. Brokering
Commissioned by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Any Kingdom We Have (Op. 424) (2002) (2.75 min)
for Richard Leach
(based on the hymn tune STEPS BEACH by Carson P. Cooman)
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by Richard Leach
Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc.
Published by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (Catalogue #TBA)
At the Setting of the Sun (Op. 262) (2001) (2.5 min)
for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Harvard Compline Choir
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Richard Leach
Commissioned by the Broeker Fund for New Music for the Harvard University Choir
Be Present, Holy Trinity (Op. 586) (2004) (3.75 min)
for Martha Sobaje
SATB Choir and Organ
Text from 11th century hymn, trans. John Mason Neale
Commissioned by St. James Music Press
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume 14 by St. James Music Press
Builders for Christ (Op. 498) (2003) (3.25 min)
for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Choir and Parish of St. George's Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee
SATB Choir and Organ
Text adp. by the composer from Matthew 7:24-27
Commissioned by St. George's Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume 11 by St. James Music Press
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Canticle: Mosaic in Remembrance and Hope (Op. 452) (2002) (5 min)
SATB Choir and Flute
Texts adapted from various religious traditions
Commissioned by Harvard University United Ministry for the one year memorial of the events of September 11, 2001
Published by Amber Waves Music Publishing (Catalogue #AWM1002)
A Cosmic Prayer (Op. 460) (2002) (2 min)
for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Choral Fellows of the Harvard University Choir and in memory of William Mathias on the 10th anniversary of his death
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Howard Georgi
Published by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (Catalogue #WL100051)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Easter Triumph! Easter Joy! (Op. 585) (2004) (3 min)
for Matthew F. Burt and the choir of Christ Episcopal Church, Alameda, California
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by the composer
Commissioned by St. James Music Press
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume 12 by St. James Music Press
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Echoing Carols (Op. 751) (2007) (2.25 min)
for Harry Lyn Huff
2-part Voices and 2-part Accompaniment (keyboard or other instruments)
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner
The Eternal Dove (Op. 227) (2000) (2 min)
for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Harvard Morning Choir
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Joseph Beaumont
Commissioned by Arcadia Press
Published in Two Harvard Motets by MMB Music, Inc. (Catalogue #X940018)
Faith, Hope, Love (Op. 503) (2003) (2 min)
for Mark Stanisz and the Choral Fellows of the Harvard University Choir
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Richard Leach
Published by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (Catalogue #WL100054)
From Jesse's Old Stump (Op. 261) (2001) (2 min)
for Calvin and Inès Seerveld on their 45th wedding anniversary
Christmas Carol for SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Calvin Seerveld
Commissioned by Holy Trinity Choral Artists
Give Glory to God (Op. 258) (2001) (3 min)
for Peggy Krewson and the choir of First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Mass.
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by Calvin Seerveld
Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket
Go Worship At Emmanuel's Feet (Op. 322) (2001) (2 min)
for Andrew Paul Holman and the choir of Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, Cambridge, Mass.
Unison Choir (opt. divisi) and Organ
Text by Isaac Watts and Richard Leach
Published by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (Catalogue #TBA)
God Spoke With Varied Voices (Op. 320) (2001) (4.5 min)
for Daniel Allen and the Hills Alive Chorale
SATB Choir and Piano
Text by John Core
Commissioned by Daniel Allen and the Hills Alive Chorale for Christmas In Our Town, 2001
Published by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (Catalogue #WL100053)
God, You Move Among Us (Op. 657) (2005) (2.5 min)
for Marisa Green and the choir of Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by Thomas H. Troeger
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Honey from the Rock (Op. 335) (2002) (11.5 min)
for Peggy Krewson and First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Communion Cantata for SAB Choir, Mezzo-Soprano Solo, Flute, and Organ
I. Chorus: Honey from the Rock
II. Solo: Days of Stone
III. Congregational Response: O God, You Take Our Side
IV. Chorus: Open Your Mouth Wide
V. Instrumental Meditation
VI. Chorus: Honey from the Rock (reprise)
Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts
How Far Away is Heaven (Op. 423) (2002) (2.5 min)
for Curt Oliver
(Based on the hymn tune CISCO by Carson P. Cooman)
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by Richard Leach
Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc.
Published by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (Catalogue #420-644)
I Have Seen the Lord: a Mary Magdalene Sequence (Op. 688) (2006) (4.25 min)
Commissioned by the Episcopal Diocese of California for the installation of Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus
as the eighth Bishop of California, July 22, 2006, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California
SATB Choir, Alto Saxophone, and Organ
Text adapted from the Bible
Commissioned by the Episcopal Diocese of California
View a video of a performance of this work with dance.
I Will Pour Out My Spirit (Op. 683) (2006) (2.75 min)
for Mark Hijleh
SATB (or SAB) Choir and Organ
Text from the Bible: adapted from Acts 2
Commissioned by St. James Music Press
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume MMVI by St. James Music Press
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
In Thanks of Life (Op. 222) (2000) (2 min)
for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Harvard Morning Choir
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Peter J. Gomes
Published in Two Harvard Motets by MMB Music, Inc. (Catalogue #X940018)
In the Beginning Was the Word (Op. 161) (1999, rev. 2003) (2 min)
for Robert Ferris and the choir of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rochester, New York
SATB Choir and Organ
Text from the Bible: John 1:1-2, 4-5
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume X by St. James Music Press
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Jesus, You Are a Stone (Op. 331) (2001) (2 min)
for Andrew Paul Holman and the choir of Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, Cambridge, Mass.
(based on the hymn tune STONE RIPPLES by Carson P. Cooman)
SAB Choir and Organ
Text by Richard Leach
Published by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (Catalogue #405-483)
The Kingdom of Justice (Op. 686) (2006) (11 min)
for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, California, in honor of Edna Pope
Cantata for SATB Choir, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, Trumpet, and Organ
I. from Micah 6:6-8
II. from Isaiah 58:6-9
III. from Jeremiah 31:31, 33
IV. from James 2:5, Matthew 6:19-21, and Revelation 21:1, 3
Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew F. Burt
Commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, California
The Lamp of Charity (Op. 489) (2003) (2.25 min)
Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University, in honor of Dr. Murray Forbes Somerville and his ministry, 1990-2003
SATB Choir Unaccompanied (divisi)
Text from the Book of Common Prayer
Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University
Published by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (Catalogue #WL100052)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Let Praise of God Begin (Op. 559) (2004) (3.75 min)
Commissioned for the 10th anniversary of the Royal School of Church Music in America
King's College Summer Course, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Murray and Hazel Somerville, directors, July 2004
SATB Choir, Youth Choirs (opt.), and Organ
Text by Richard Leach
Commissioned by the Royal School of Church Music in America
The Litany of Light (Op. 737) (2007) (13 min)
Commissioned by The Memorial Church at Harvard University in celebration of its 75th anniversary (1932-2007) and dedicated to the Harvard University Choir, Edward Elwyn Jones, Gund University Organist and Choirmaster
SATB Choir, Baritone and Soprano Soloists, Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Organ
I. Meditation
II. Memory's Torch
III. The Swift Seasons
IV. The Sounds of Highest Praise
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner
Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis ("St. Peter's, Cambridge") (Op. 470) (2002) (6.75 min)
for Matthew F. Burt and the choir of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts on the occasion of the church's 160th anniversary
SATB Choir and Organ
I. Magnificat
II. Nunc dimittis
Text from the Bible
Commissioned by Matthew F. Burt
Published by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (Catalogue #WL100049)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Maker of the World (Op. 598) (2004) (2.5 min)
for David Schaap and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2-part Choir and Keyboard
(based on the hymn tune NEW DISCPLES by Alfred V. Fedak)
Text by Richard Leach
Missa Brevis ("Trottier") (Op. 558) (2004) (7.25 min)
in celebration of Rev. François Trottier's installation as rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Ascension Day, 2004
SATB Choir and Organ
I. Kyrie
II. Gloria
III. Sanctus
IV. Agnus Dei
Text from the Book of Common Prayer (Rite II)
Commissioned by St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Published by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (Catalogue #WL100050)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
New World Carols: An American Christmas Triptych (Op. 515) (2003) (10 min)
for Rev. Peter J. Gomes, Edward E. Jones, and the Harvard University Choir for the 94th Annual Carol Services,
The Memorial Church, Harvard University, December 2003
SATB Choir and Organ
I. Do You Know the Song?
II. In a Lowly Manger Sleeping
III. The Sky Can Still Remember
Texts by Abner P. Cobb, Fanny Crosby, and Phillips Brooks
Commissioned by The Memorial Church for the Harvard University Carol Services, 2003
Published by Amber Waves Music Publishing (Catalogue #AWM1021)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
O Bone Jesu (Op. 517) (2003) (3 min)
for Nancy B. Granert and the choir of Emmanuel Church, Boston, Massachusetts
SATB Choir and Organ
Traditional text (in Latin)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
O Jerusalem (Op. 221) (2000) (3.5 min)
in memory of Luciano Beroni
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by Hildegard von Bingen (in Latin)
Commissioned as the Luciano Beroni Millennium Memorial Commission, 2000
O Lord, Increase My Faith (Op. 718) (2007) (1 min)
for Rupert Gough and the Choral Scholars of Royal Holloway, University of London, with infinite thanks
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Anonymous text
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go (Op. 744) (2007) (1.5 min)
for Mark Schweizer
(based on the hymn tune RIBENIAL by Carson P. Cooman)
2-part Choir and Keyboard
Text by George Matheson
Commissioned by St. James Music Press
O Perfect Life of Love (Op. 361) (2002) (2.75 min)
for Sally Beamish, Lent 2002
SATB Choir, Opt. S Solo, and Organ
Text by Henry W. Baker
Published by Zimbel Press (Catalogue #Z165)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
O rubor sanguinis (Op. 158) (1999) (1.5 min)
for Leo Nestor and the American Repertory Singers
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Hildegard von Bingen (in Latin)
Commissioned by Leonard Halkiner for the American Repertory Singers
Published by MMB Music, Inc. (Catalogue #X940019)
Oh, Were I Like a Feathered Dove (Op. 323) (2001) (2 min)
for Andrew Paul Holman and the choir of Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, Cambridge, Mass.
Unison Choir (opt. divisi) and Organ
Text by Isaac Watts and Richard Leach
Published by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (Catalogue #TBA)
A Pentecost Prayer (Op. 395) (1999, rev. 2002) (1.5 min)
for Marisa
Unison Choir (or Solo Voice) and Organ
Text from Book of Common Prayer
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume X by St. James Music Press
Praise the Lord! (Op. 56) (1997) (2.25 min)
for the Allendale Columbia School Chorus
SATB Choir and Piano
Text from the Bible
Published by Conners Publications (Catalogue #182)
A Prayer for Service (Op. 392) (2002) (1.5 min)
for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Choral Fellows of the Harvard University Choir
SATB Choir, S Solo, and Organ
Text by Sir Alec Paterson
Commissioned by Murray Forbes Somerville in celebration of the first year of the Choral Fellows program
Prayer of Julian of Norwich (Op. 528) (2003) (2 min)
for Russell Schulz-Widmar
SAB Choir and Organ
Text by Julian of Norwich
Commissioned by St. James Music Press
Published in Sopranos, Altos, and a Few Good Men by St. James Music Press
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Premat Mundus (Op. 597) (2004) (2 min)
for Marguerite Brooks and the Yale Camerata
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
Text by Girolamo Savonarola (in Latin)
Published by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (Catalogue #WL100055)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Psalm 66 (Be Joyful in God) (Op. 664) (2005) (3 min)
for Holland J. Jancaitis and the choir of Battell Chapel, Yale University
SATB Choir and Organ
Text from Psalm 116
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume MMVI by St. James Music Press
Recorded on Sing the Glory! (CD Recording; Memorial Church Recordings; Catalogue #TMC07)
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
Spectrum (Op. 550) (2003-04) (17 min)
Concerto-Cantata for Oboe, Chorus, and Chamber Orchestra
see listing in Orchestral Works with Soloists
Te Deum (Op. 759) (2008) (5 min)
for David Ashley White
2-part Choir and Organ
Text from the Book of Common Prayer (in English)
Commissioned by the Association of Anglican Musicians
Published by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (Catalogue #410-930)
Three Passiontide Motets (Op. 180) (1999, rev. 2001) (4.5 min)
for Roger Wilhelm and Madrigalia for its 25th anniversary year
SATB Choir Unaccompanied
I. Stabat mater
II. Juxta crucem
III. Quando corpus
Texts from the Stabat Mater (in Latin)
Commissioned for Roger Wilhelm and Madrigalia for its 25th anniversary year
Published by MMB Music, Inc. (Catalogue #X940017)
Tide of Angels (Op. 212) (2000) (2.25 min)
for the choir of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Fairport, New York
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by Richard Leach
Published by National Music Publishers (Catalogue #CH-157)
The Way, the Truth, the Life (Op. 381) (2002) (3 min)
in celebration and thanks for the ministry of Rev. Dr. Titus L. Presler as rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1991-2002
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by W. H. Auden
Commissioned by St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Recorded on Cooman: Sacred Choral Music (CD Recording; Naxos Records; Catalogue #8.559361)
We Are Filled With Joy (Op. 160) (1999) (2.5 min)
for the Institute Choir of the Colby College Richner-Strong Institute of Church Music for the 45th anniverary year
SATB Choir and Organ
Text from the Bible: Psalm 126
Commissioned for the Colby College Richner-Strong Institute of Church Music
Published by Conners Publications (Catalogue #268)
When Our Daily Fare (Op. 321) (2001) (4 min)
for Kristin Naragon and the choir of North-Prospect United Church of Christ, Cambridge, Mass.
(based on the hymn tune HUMMOCK POND by Carson P. Cooman)
Unison Choir and Organ
Text by Richard Leach
Published by Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (Catalogue #TBA)
When the Perfect Comes (Op. 740) (2007) (2.75 min)
Commissioned by Peter J. Gomes in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of his ordination to the ministry, 1968-2008
SATB Choir and Organ
Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew F. Burt: Romans 12:1; I Corinthians 13:8,10; Romans 12:2
Commissioned by Peter J. Gomes
Windswept Skies, Swirling Seas (Op. 644) (2005) (2.75 min)
in celebration and thanks for the ministry of Peggy Krewson as director of music, First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts
(based on the hymn tune HARBOR HOUSE by Carson P. Cooman)
SATB Choir and Organ
Text by Mary Louise Bringle
Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket
With Christ Whose Loving Rule Abides (Op. 237) (2001) (2.75 min)
for Cindy K. Holtrop on her ordination to ministry, April 22, 2001
2-part Choir and Organ
Text by Calvin Seerveld
Published by Zimbel Press (Catalogue #Z105)
Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old (Op. 509) (2003) (2.75 min)
for Mark Schweizer
(based on the hymn tune DEVBRAR by Carson P. Cooman)
2-part Choir and Keyboard
Text by Edward H. Plumptre
Commissioned by William Fletcher
Published in The Sewanee Composer's Project, Volume MMVI by St. James Music Press