Choral Works
| Op. 489 | The Lamp of Charity (2003) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied (divisi) | 2.25 min. |
Text from the Book of Common Prayer Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor Dedication: in honor of Dr. Murray Forbes Somerville and his ministry, 1990-2003 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. | ||
| Op. 737 | The Litany of Light (2007) for SATB Chorus, Baritone and Soprano Soloists, Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Organ | 13 min. |
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner
Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in celebration of its 75th anniversary (1932-2007) and dedicated to the Harvard University Choir, Edward Elwyn Jones, Gund University Organist and Choirmaster Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Musik Fabrik | ||
| Op. 843 | The Name Above All Names (2009) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3 min. |
Text from the Bible: Philippians 2:5-11 Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Christopher Uehlein Commission: Commissioned by the Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts Publisher: Sacred Music Press (forthcoming 2018) | ||
| Op. 777 | The Oda-Burns Mass (2008) for SATB Chorus, Violin, Percussion, Organ | 7.5 min. |
Text from the Book of Common Prayer (Rite II)
Choir of Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley, California; Matthew F. Burt, conductor Dedication: in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ordination of John Oda-Burns to the Christian ministry Commission: Commissioned by Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California | ||
| Op. 1316 | The Remembering Earth (2018) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 4.5 min. |
Text by Elizabeth Kirschner Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the Memorial Church at Harvard University, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 800 | The Revelations of Divine Love (Metaphors from Sea and Sky) (2009) for Soprano, Baritone, SATB Chorus, and Chamber Orchestra 0.0.0.0/1.1.0.0/1perc/strings | 65 min. |
Texts adapted from the writings of Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe (translated by Christopher M. Brunelle), Robert Herrick, and Elizabeth Kirschner
Dedication: for Rupert Gough and the Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Commission: Commissioned by the Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Publisher: Musik Fabrik | ||
| Op. 880 | The Rose Tree Carol (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 2.5 min. |
Text by Alan Hovhaness Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Henry Forsythe-Jones on his first Christmas Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 780 | The Sky Can Still Remember (2008) for SSAA Chorus and Organ | 3.5 min. |
Text by Phillips Brooks Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont; Dawn O. Willis, conductor Dedication: for Dawn Willis and the Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont Commission: Commissioned by the Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont Publisher: Amber Waves Music Publishing | ||
| Op. 1295 | The True Glory (2018) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 2.25 min. |
Text by Francis Drake Harvard Choral Fellows; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in celebration of Lawrence S. Bacow as the 29th president of Harvard University Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 381 | The Way, the Truth, the Life (2002) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3 min. |
Text by W. H. Auden Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor Dedication: in celebration and thanks for the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Titus L. Presler as rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1991-2002 Commission: Commissioned by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Cambridge, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 821 | The Welcome News (2009) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 2.5 min. |
Text from The Christian Poet, 1728, adp. Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor Dedication: for Ed Broms Commission: Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Two Short Anthems" | ||
| Op. 746 | There Is Much in the World (2007) for 2-part Treble Chorus and Keyboard | 1.75 min. |
Text by the composer St. James Singers Dedication: for Gwyneth Walker Commission: Commissioned by St. James Music Press Publisher: St. James Music Press | ||
| Op. 939 | There Will Be Stars (2011) for SATB Chorus, Percussion Quartet, Piano | 9.5 min. |
Text by Sara Teasdale
Lexington High School Combined Choruses and Percussion Ensemble; Jason Iannuzzi, conductor Dedication: for Lexington High School, Jason Iannuzzi, Director of Choruses Commission: Commissioned by Lexington High School Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 298 | Three Acclamations for Worship (2001) for Unison Voices (Congregation or Chorus) and Keyboard | 2 min. |
Text by Richard Leach
Dedication: for Andrew Paul Holman and Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church Publisher: free download | ||
| Op. 180 | Three Passiontide Motets (1999, rev. 2001) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 4.5 min. |
Text from the Stabat Mater (in Latin)
Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks, LLC Dedication: for Roger Wilhelm and Madrigalia for its 25th anniversary year Commission: Commissioned for Roger Wilhelm and Madrigalia for its 25th anniversary year Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing | ||
| Op. 988 | Three Psalm Monodies (2012) for Vocal/Choral Monody | 2 min. |
Text from the Bible: from Psalm 96 and 119
Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for Roger Lee Hall Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 212 | Tide of Angels (2000) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 2.25 min. |
Text by Richard Leach Dedication: for the choir of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Fairport, New York Publisher: Fred Bock Music Company | ||
| Op. 884 | Truly the Light Is Sweet (2010) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3.5 min. |
Text from the Bible: Ecclesiastes 11:7, 9 Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in celebration of the restoration of Appleton Chapel, The Memorial Church, Harvard University Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 940 | Veni Sancte Spiritus (2011) for SATTB Chorus Unaccompanied | 7 min. |
Traditional text (in Latin) Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: in memoriam Lew Wallace Commission: Commissioned by Musica Spei and Trobairitz Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1167 | Verbum supernum prodiens (2016) for Voices (in three spatially-separated groups) and Organ | 3.5 min. |
Text from Liturgia Horarum (in Latin) Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in memoriam Pauline Oliveros (1932–2016) Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 609 | Welcome Wind (2005) for SAB Chorus and Piano | 3 min. |
Text by Virginia Hamilton Adair The Composers' Choir; Daniel Shaw, conductor Dedication: for Jason Iannuzzi and the Winchester Thurston Upper School Chorus Commission: Commissioned by Carnegie Mellon Community Outreach Program Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 1308 | What Is Good (2018) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 2.5 min. |
Text from the Bible: Micah 6:8 Harvard Choral Fellows; Thomas Sheehan, conductor Dedication: for the inauguration of Lawrence S. Bacow as the 29th president of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Commission: Commissioned by Harvard University Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. | ||
| Op. 1368 | What Is Holy? (2020) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 6 min. |
King’s Chapel Choir; Heinrich Christensen, director and organ Dedication: for Heinrich Christensen’s 20th anniversary as Organist and Music Director, King’s Chapel, Boston Commission: Commissioned by King’s Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts in celebration of Heinrich Christensen’s 20th anniversary as Organist and Music Director (2000–2020) Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 740 | When the Perfect Comes (2007) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 2.75 min. |
Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew F. Burt Harvard University Choir and Alumni; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Peter J. Gomes in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of his ordination to the ministry, 1968–2008 Commission: Commissioned by Peter J. Gomes Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. | ||
| Op. 873 | Wherein Our Blessings Stand (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 1.75 min. |
Text by John Cotton Harvard Choral Fellows; Carson Cooman, conductor Dedication: in memory of Richard W. Paine (1924–2010) Commission: Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. in "Two Short Anthems" | ||
| Op. 644c | Windswept Skies, Swirling Seas (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 3 min. |
Text by Mary Louise Bringle Convivium Singers; Alexander Norman, conductor Dedication: in celebration and thanks for the ministry of Peggy Krewson as Director of Music, First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts Commission: Commissioned by First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts Publisher: free download | ||
| Op. 1097 | Wise Men Came Journeying (2014) for SATB Chorus and Organ | 2.5 min. |
Text by Shirley Erena Murray Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for David Dahl Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. | ||
| Op. 1018 | Witnesses to Love (2013) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied | 1.5 min. |
Text by Linda Simmons Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for Diane Lehman and the Meeting House Choir, Unitarian Universalist Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts Publisher: free download | ||
| Op. 908 | Wondrous Love (2011) for SATB Chorus and Piano | 3.75 min. |
setting of the tune WONDROUS LOVE from W. Walker’s Southern Harmony Text attributed to William Means Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for Taylor Lewis Guthrie and John Blair Hartman III on their wedding day, March 26, 2011 Commission: Commissioned by Christian Lane Publisher: St. James Music Press | ||
| Op. 509 | Your Hands, O Lord, in Days of Old (2003) for 2-part Chorus and Keyboard | 2.75 min. |
Text by Edward H. Plumptre St. James Singers Dedication: for Mark Schweizer Commission: Commissioned by William Fletcher Publisher: St. James Music Press | ||
