Works for Mixed Chorus

Op. 1315	Ocean of Light (2018) for SATB Chorus and Organ	4 min.
	Text by Phineas Fletcher Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; David von Behren, organ Dedication: for the 2019 Buffalo Niagara Northeast Regional Convention Commission: Commissioned by the Buffalo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists Publisher: The Sacred Music Press
Op. 323	Oh, Were I Like a Feathered Dove (2001) for Unison Chorus (opt. divisi) and Organ	2 min.
	Text by Isaac Watts and Richard Leach Dedication: for Andrew Paul Holman and the choir of Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, Cambridge, Mass. Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (forthcoming)
Op. 983	One Love (2012) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied	1.5 min.
	Text from Bible and Benjamin Elijah Mays Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for the installation of the Rev. Jonathan L. Walton, The Memorial Church, Harvard University, November 11, 2012 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University
Op. 893	One Thing (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied	2.25 min.
	Text from the Bible: Psalm 27:4 Harvard Choral Fellows; Carson Cooman, conductor Dedication: for Matthew Clyde Snyder on his birthday, February 4, 2011 and for Chris and Alisha Snyder Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1008	One Word (2013) 3-part Canon	3 min.
	Text attributed to Sophocles Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for Julia and Richard, on the occasion of their wedding, June 15, 2013 Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing in "Three Love Canons"
Op. 1354	Out of Small Beginnings (2020) for SATB Chorus and Organ	4 min.
	Text by William Bradford Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; David von Behren, organ Dedication: Commissioned by The Church of the Pilgrimage, Plymouth, Massachusetts in honor of the Rev. Gary Marks, Pastor Emeritus, and in memory of the Rev. Prof. Peter J. Gomes (1942–2011), friend of the church and founding chairman of the Plymouth 400 Committee Commission: Commissioned by The Church of the Pilgrimage, Plymouth, Massachusetts Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 528	Prayer of Julian of Norwich (2003) for SAB Chorus and Organ	2 min.
	Text by Julian of Norwich Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor Dedication: for Russell Schulz-Widmar Commission: Commissioned by St. James Music Press Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1053	Preces and Responses (“Prescott”) (2014) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied
	Text from the Book of Common Prayer Dedication: for Prescott Jun Burt-Chung on his birthday, March 10, 2014 Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.
Op. 597	Premat Mundus (2004) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied (with Tenor Solo)	2 min.
	Text by Girolamo Savonarola Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor Dedication: for Marguerite Brooks and the Yale Camerata Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.
Op. 664	Psalm 66 (Be Joyful in God) (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ	3 min.
	Text of Psalm 66:1–2a, 3–4, 7–8, 18a (BCP) Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor Dedication: for Holland J. Jancaitis and the choir of Battell Chapel, Yale University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1146	Rain Songs (2016) for SATB Chorus and Orchestra 0.0.0.0/2.3.2.0/strings	8 min.
	Text by Mary Austin Harvard Summer Chorus; Boston Modern Orchestra Project; Andrew Clark, conductor Dedication: for the 80th anniversary of the Harvard Summer Chorus Commission: Commissioned by the Harvard Summer Chorus and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project Publisher: Soundspells Productions
Op. 1144	Roses (2016) for SATB Chorus and Piano	3 min.
	Text by George Eliot Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor Dedication: for Abby Frost and Ipswich High School Publisher: Heritage Music Press
Op. 1124	Ruhiger Lobgesang (2015) for SATB Chorus and Keyboard Instrument	2.75 min.
	Text of Psalm 117:1–2 (Lutherbibel; in German) The Composers' Choir, Daniel Shaw, conductor Dedication: für Lothar Graap und den Ökumenischen Chor Schöneiche Publisher: Strube Verlag in "Zwei Lobgesänge"
Op. 817	Set Me As a Seal (2009) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied	3 min.
	Text from the Bible: Song of Songs 8:6a, 7a Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor Dedication: for Matthew and Patrick, on their anniversary Commission: Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts Publisher: G. Schirmer
Op. 644	Sing, O Sing This Blessed Morn (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ	3.5 min.
	Text by Christopher Wordsworth Alfred Singers Dedication: in celebration and thanks for the ministry of Peggy Krewson as director of music, First Congregational Church, Nantucket, Massachusetts Commission: Commissioned for First Congregational Church, Nantucket Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Op. 550	Spectrum (2003-04) for Concerto-Cantata for Oboe, Chorus, and Chamber Orchestra Solo Oboe, SATB Chorus, Solo Mezzo-Soprano, and Chamber Orchestra (1.1.0.0/1.1.0.0/2perc/strings)	17 min.
	Text by Richard Leach In the Beginning Rainbow Darkness is Not Dark The Man Born Blind The Sun Grew Dark Easter The City With No Night Toni Marie Marchioni, oboe; Andrea Coleman, mezzo-soprano; JK Paine Players; Marisa Green, conductor Dedication: for friends and colleagues, 2000-04 Commission: Commissioned with the support of Thomas Masterman Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing
Op. 1526	Such a Silence, Such a Singing (Shepherd Cry) (2023) for SATB Chorus and Organ	2.75 min.
	Text by Euan Tait Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; David von Behren, organ Dedication: for the 114th Annual Christmas Carol Services of The Memorial Church, Harvard University, December 2023 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 923	Sunrise Alleluia (2011) for SATB Voices and Electronic Tape	3 min.
	Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC Dedication: for Matthew Burt Commission: Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society in Newton, Massachusetts
Op. 839	Surely It Is God Who Saves Me (2009) for SSATTB (6-part mixed) Chorus Unaccompanied	2 min.
	Text from the Bible: Isaiah 12:2-5 Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Rupert Gough and the Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London Publisher: Musik Fabrik
Op. 989	Sweetest Music Softly Stealing (2012) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied	3 min.
	Text by Martha J. Anderson Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Jonathan, Cecily, Elijah, Zora, and Baldwin Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Paraclete Press
Op. 759	Te Deum (2008) for 2-part Chorus and Organ	5 min.
	Text from the Book of Common Prayer (in English) Convivium Singers; Alexander Norman, conductor Dedication: for David Ashley White Commission: Commissioned by the Association of Anglican Musicians Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.
Op. 835	That They May Rest (2009) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied	3 min.
	Text from the Bible: Revelation 14:13 Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the Back Cantata Vespers Choir of St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon and Nancy LeRoi Nickel, director of music / Commissioned by Lawrence R. Jordan in memory of his father, Kenneth L. Jordan (1928-2006) Commission: Commissioned by St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon Publisher: Musik Fabrik
Op. 838	The Acts of the Apostles (2009) for Baritone, SATB Chorus, Congregation/Audience, and Chamber Orchestra pno.org/strings	45 min.
	Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew F. Burt Prologue Pentecost Prayer for Boldness Stephen Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Conversion of Saul Epilogue Harvard University Choir; Brattle Street Chamber Players; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for Edward Elwyn Jones and the Harvard University Choir Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Musik Fabrik
Op. 877	The Appleton Amens (2007-10) for 2-part Non-mixed Voices (SA or TB) and 4-part Voices Unaccompanied
	Download PDF Dedication: for the Choral Fellows of the Harvard University Choir Publisher: free download
Op. 1042	The Choir Invisible (2013) for SATB Chorus and Piano	4 min.
	Text by George Eliot Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor Dedication: Commissioned in honor of and in gratitude for the life of David Griggs-Janower, founder and for 33 years beloved Artistic Director and Conductor of Albany Pro Musica Commission: Commissioned by Albany Pro Musica Publisher: Heritage Music Press
Op. 1332	The Door (2019) for SATB Chorus, Oboe, and Piano	4.5 min.
	Text by Jane Hirshfield Dedication: for the installation of the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Landrum, May 5, 2019 Commission: Commissioned by the First Parish Church of Acton and Stow, Mike Pfitzer, music director Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 227	The Eternal Dove (2000) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied	2 min.
	Text by Joseph Baumont Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks, LLC Dedication: for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Harvard Morning Choir Publisher: Lauren Keiser Music Publishing in "Two Harvard Motets"
Op. 959	The Evening Choir (2012) for SATB Chorus, SATB Soloists, Organ	11 min.
	Text by Jones Very Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: in memoriam Peter J. Gomes (1942–2011) Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 1089	The Guest House (2014) for SATB Chorus and Organ	3.5 min.
	Text by Rumi (trans. Coleman Barks) and the Bible (Matthew 25:35c, 40) Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the installation of the Rev. Lucy A. Forster-Smith, The Memorial Church, Harvard University, October 12, 2014 Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.
Op. 686	The Kingdom of Justice (2006) for Cantata for SATB Chorus, Soprano and Baritone Soloists, Trumpet, and Organ	11 min.
	Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew F. Burt from Micah 6:8 from Isaiah 58:6-9 from Jeremiah 31:31, 33 from James 2:5, Matthew 6:19-21, and Revelation 21:1, 3 Dawn Farry, soprano; Andrew Chung, baritone; Christopher Wilhite, trumpet; Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Choir, San Jose, California; Michael Burroughs, conductor Dedication: for Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, California, in honor of Edna Pope Commission: Commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, San Jose, California Publisher: St. James Music Press
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 Meditation Memory’s Torch The Swift Seasons The Sounds of Highest Praise 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) Kyrie Gloria Sanctus Agnus Dei 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 Sinfonia I (Brant Point) Prologue (Harbor Mouth) Invocation: Three Petitions To Ever-loving God The Blood from the Garland (Coatue) Prayer God in All Things (Polpis) The Fiend (Surfside) The Middle of the Heart (Madaket) Three Heavens (Wauwinet) All Shall Be Well Secrets (Altar Rock) The Path to Grace (Sankaty Head) Eternitie Endless Love (Hummock Pond) It Is I (Miacomet) Sinfonia II (Coskata) In the Wake of Making (Great Point) 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. 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
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 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
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
Op. 939	There Will Be Stars (2011) for SATB Chorus, Percussion Quartet, Piano	9.5 min.
	Text by Sara Teasdale Journey Song There Will Be Stars The Falling Star To Arcturus Returning 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
Op. 1491	They Remain (2022) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied	1.5 min.
	Text by Laurence Binyon Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor Dedication: for the 90th anniversary of the Memorial Church of Harvard University Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University
Op. 298	Three Acclamations for Worship (2001) for Unison Voices (Congregation or Chorus) and Keyboard	2 min.
	Text by Richard Leach Lion Roaring Better Than Gold We Do Not Live by Bread Alone Download PDF 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) Stabat mater Juxta crucem Quando corpus 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 Teach Me Your Word Sing to the Lord 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. 1116	Treasury of Blessings (2015) for SATB Chorus, Hand Drum, and Cello	3 min.
	Text from the Orthodox Trisagion Prayers Dedication: in gratitude for the ministry of the Rev. Donald J. Schell as Interim Rector (2014–15) Commission: Commissioned by the parish of Christ Episcopal Church, Portola Valley and Woodside, California
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.