Festival Voices

This majestic anthem sets verses from Isaiah. The choral parts are largely homophonic, except for an unaccompanied fugal central section and optional high soprano notes for added dramatic effect towar...

This setting of a tune from The Sacred Harp is strong and march-like, with accented rhythms and percussive vocal lines contributing to a rousing overall effect. It was originally published as part of...

This anthem sets a text by Hallquist based on a passage from Thessalonians. The opening and closing sections feature a catchy melody and recurring syncopated figure in the piano, enclosing a more subd...

How excellent is an upbeat and celebratory work setting the composer's own paraphrase of Psalm 8. It features exciting and declamatory opening and closing sections with a contrastingly calm and legato...

A dramatic and characterful presentation of Psalm 68 for mixed voices and piano that is rich in colour and changes of tempo and style.

This joyous setting of Psalm 145 is an emphatic statement of praise. Homophonic rhythms unite the singers in their presentation of the text, while a sprightly piano accompaniment drives the music forw...

With words and music by the composer, this upbeat anthem features a compelling recurring melodic motif that is passed around the voice parts, underpinned by a spirited accompaniment for piano.

A favorite text and tune of singers and listeners alike, this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like, making for a beautiful contras...

With a text by the composer, this declamatory Christmas piece provides a fresh take on the nativity story. The cacophony of choral sound in the polyphonic middle section is akin perhaps to the angelic...

Benjamin Harlan's spirited arrangement of the French carol Angels we have heard on high has an energetic drive, a sparkling piano part, and a joyful refrain. Its sprightly 7/8 metre brings a fresh tak...