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The text for this poem is taken from a series of Freedom Songs which Thomas Merton (1915–1968) wrote in 1966. These poems were created in response to a special request in connection with the Christian...

Commissioned by the University of Notre Dame Men's Glee Club, Daniel Stowe, conductor, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, and the 100th anniversary of the Not...

Dana Gioia's prayer in the manner of The Beatitudes touches upon some uncommon ideas for recepients of blessings. The point seems to be that many things are blessed that, at first consideration, might...

An assuring text from master poet Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can take refuge in singing. Ever sensitive to the text, Walker crafts word painting throughout with shimmering accompanim...

Touching the Infinite Sky is a choral adaptation (for Men's Chorus with Tenor Soloist) of the composer's solo song cycle, Songs from the High Sierra, for High Voice and Piano. The original songs were...

A celebration of life, unity, and music, this is a setting of a poem by the 19th-century British author John Addington Symonds (1840-1893). The text speaks of the future with hope. The musical express...

Let Us Break Bread Together is one of the most moving and beloved traditional spirituals, captivating listeners with its profound simplicity and heartfelt devotion. In this rich edition from ECS Publi...

The traditional text with spiritual roots has been adapted by the composer. With an unadorned melody set in a simple but beautiful musical language with open, transparent harmonies, this music can be...