Sacred Choral: General

Op. 460A Cosmic Prayer (2002) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Text by Howard Georgi

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: 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

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Op. 1414A Dream of Love (2021) for SATB Chorus and Organ3.5 min.

Text by W. H. Auden

Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor

Dedication: for the installation of the Rev. Matthew Ichihashi Potts, The Memorial Church, Harvard University, December 12, 2021

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 1480A House of Prayer (2022) for SATB Chorus and Organ5 min.

Text by James Montgomery

Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; David von Behren, organ

Dedication: Commissioned by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina in celebration of its bicentennial (1822–2022)

Commission: Commissioned by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 1132A Place Where Angels Sing (2015) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2.5 min.

Text by John Keble

Marsh Chapel Choir and Thurman Choir; Scott Allen Jarrett, conductor

Dedication: for Scott Allen Jarrett

Commission: Commissioned by Heritage Music Press

Publisher: Heritage Music Press

Op. 816A Prayer Before Sleep (2009) for SSA Chorus and Flute2 min.

Text by Alexander Carmichael, adp.

Bella Voce Women's Chorus of Vermont; Laurel Ann Maurer, flute; Dawn O. Willis, conductor

Dedication: for Dawn Willis, the Bella Voce Women’s Chorus of Vermont, and Laurel Ann Maurer

Publisher: Santa Barbara Music Publishing

Op. 1512A Seraphic Strain (2023) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied1.5 min.

Text by Phillis Wheatley

Harvard Ferris Choral Fellows; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor

Dedication: for the inauguration of Claudine Gay as the 30th president of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Op. 878Ad majorem Dei gloriam (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Traditional text (in Latin)

Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor

Dedication: for Russell Weismann and the Georgetown University Chapel Choir

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 942Alma Redemptoris Mater (2011) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2.5 min.

Text attributed to Hermann Contractus (Latin)

Matthew Curtis / Choral Tracks LLC

Dedication: for William Picher and the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Orlando, Florida

Commission: Commissioned by Colby Cooman

Publisher: Paraclete Press

Op. 804An Angel Song (2009) for SATB Chorus and Cello4 min.

Text by Gwyneth Lewis

Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; James Williamson, cello

Dedication: for Hilary

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Op. 424Any Kingdom We Have (2002) for SATB Chorus and Organ2.75 min.

Text by Richard Leach

Dedication: for Richard Leach

Commission: Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 1111Ave dulcissima Maria (2015) for SSA Voices Unaccompanied2.5 min.

Matthew Curtis/ChoralTracks LLC

Dedication: for the sisters of Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey, Wrentham, Massachusetts

Op. 885Awake, My Heart (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Text by Isaac Watts and Richard Leach

Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor

Dedication: for Peter DuBois

Publisher: Shorter House in "Sing Evensong"

Op. 586Be Present, Holy Trinity (2004) for SATB Chorus and Organ3.75 min.

Text from an 11th century hymn, trans. John M. Neale

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Martha Sobaje

Commission: Commissioned by St. James Music Press

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 819Be Ye Wise (2009) for Baritone Solo, SATB Chorus, Organ3.5 min.

Text from the Bible: Matthew 10:16; Proverbs 2:10

William Drukett, baritone; Convivium Singers; Alexander Norman, conductor

Dedication: for Jennifer Lester

Commission: Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 1570Beatus (2024) for SATB Chorus and Organ3.75 min.

Text by Matthew Galbraith

Dedication: for the 115th Annual Christmas Carol Services of The Memorial Church, Harvard University, December 2024

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp. (forthcoming)

Op. 1494Beyond (2022) for SATB Chorus and Viola4.5 min.

Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; Sophie Choate, viola

Dedication: in memoriam Trevor Llewelyn Jones (1939–2022)

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 875Bless the Lord, O My Soul (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2.25 min.

Text from the Bible: Psalm 103:1-2, 8, 11, 17a, 22b

Harvard Choral Fellows; Carson Cooman, conductor

Dedication: for Marisa and Evan, with congratulations

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 1275Blessed City, Holy Nation (2018) for Congregation, SATB Chorus, Trumpet, and Organ4.5 min.

Text by John Newton and Edward Osler

Dedication: for the Reverend Father Aaron Michael Williams

Commission: Commissioned for the ordination of the Reverend Aaron Michael Williams

Op. 498Builders for Christ (2003) for SATB Chorus and Organ3.25 min.

Text adapted by the composer from Matthew 7:24-27

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Murray Forbes Somerville and the Choir and Parish of St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee

Commission: Commissioned by St. George’s Episcopal Church, Nashville, Tennessee

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 809Call to Remembrance (2009) for SATB Chorus and Organ2.5 min.

Text from the Bible: Psalm 25:6-7

King's Chapel Choir; Heinrich Christensen, conductor

Dedication: for Heinrich Christensen

Commission: Commissioned by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston, Massachusetts

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 452Canticle: Mosaic in Remembrance and Hope (2002) for SATB Chorus and Flute5 min.

Text adapted from various religious traditions

Harvard Choral Fellows; Murray Forbes Somerville, conductor; Dolores Zdancewicz, flute

Dedication: for the one year memorial of the events of September 11, 2001

Commission: Commissioned by Harvard University United Ministry for the one year memorial of the events of September 11, 2001

Op. 814Eternitie (2008) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied3 min.

Text by Robert Herrick

Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor

Dedication: for John Harbison on his 70th birthday

Commission: Commissioned for the Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London

Publisher: Musik Fabrik

Op. 985Every Generation (2012) for SAB Chorus and Organ3.5 min.

Text by John Core

Dedication: for The Dover Church in celebration of its 250th anniversary; Michael Kraft, Director of Music

Commission: Commissioned by The Dover Church

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 503Faith, Hope, Love (2003) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Text by Richard Leach

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Mark Stanisz and the Choral Fellows of the Harvard University Choir

Publisher: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.

Op. 990Feast after Feast (2012) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Text by Horatius Bonar

Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC

Dedication: for Joseph P. Mathews, on his ordination to the priesthood, December 1, 2012

Commission: Commissioned by Matthew F. Burt

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 1129Festlicher Lobgesang (2015) for SATB Chorus and Keyboard Instrument1.5 min.

Text of Psalm 136:1 (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. 1161Give All to Love (2016) for SATB Chorus and Organ2.5 min.

Text by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Huff Memorial Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor

Dedication: in memoriam Harry Lyn Huff (1952–2016)

Publisher: The Sacred Music Press

Op. 910Give Me (2011) 4-part Canon1.5 min.

Text by Khwaja Abdullah Ansari

St. James Singers

Dedication: for Karen Armstrong

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 322Go Worship at Emmanuel’s Feet (2001) for Unison Chorus (opt. divisi) and Organ2 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. 657God, You Move Among Us (2005) for SATB Chorus and Organ2.5 min.

Text by Thomas H. Troeger

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Marisa Green and the choir of Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 1226Grow in Grace (2017) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied1.25 min.

Text adapted from the Bible: II Peter 3:18

Harvard Choral Fellows; David von Behren, conductor

Dedication: in honor of Michael Kraft, organist and choir director

Commission: Commissioned by the Dover Church Choir, Dover, Massachusetts

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 423How Far Away is Heaven (2002) for SATB Chorus and Organ2.5 min.

Text by Richard Leach

Dedication: for Curt Oliver

Commission: Commissioned by Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 937How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place (2011) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2.5 min.

Text from the Bible: Psalm 84:1–2, 4

Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC

Dedication: for Stephen Layton

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 1103I Am Loved As I Love (2015) for 2-part Voices and Drone2.5 min.

Text by Andrew Barrett

Dedication: for Joseph Gregorio

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (forthcoming)

Op. 1481I Lift Up My Eyes (2022) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2.5 min.

Text from the Bible: Psalm 121 (BCP)

Dedication: for Martin R. Sunderland on his retirement from Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Commission: Commissioned by Holly B. Sunderland

Op. 739If Ye Love Me (2007) for SA Voices and Drone2 min.

Text from the Bible: John 14:15–17a

Radcliffe Choral Society; Kevin Leong, conductor

Dedication: for Edward Elwyn Jones

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 222In Thanks of Life (2000) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Text by Peter J. Gomes

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. 1462Joy and Woe (2022) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied1.75 min.

Text by William Blake, adp.

Dedication: for Erin and the next chapters

Commission: Commissioned by the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Massachusetts

Op. 1030King of Glory, King of Peace (2013) for SATB Chorus and Organ3.5 min.

Text by George Herbert

Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor; Christian Lane, organ

Dedication: in thanksgiving for Christine Whiteside’s ministry of hospitality at The Memorial Church of Harvard University, 2003–2013

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 924Know That God Loves You (2011) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2.5 min.

Text adapted from the Bible

Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks LLC

Dedication: for Holland and Nick

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 1410Let the Morning Bring (2021) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Text from the Bible: Psalm 143:8 (NIV)

Harvard Choral Fellows; David von Behren, conductor

Dedication: for Calvon and Alleya Jones, in celebration of their marriage

Op. 1209Love Flows from God (2017) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied1.75 min.

Text by Mechthild of Magdeburg

Harvard University Choir; Edward Elwyn Jones, conductor

Dedication: for the unveiling of “The Divine Journey, Companions of Love and Hope”

Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. (forthcoming)

Op. 1052Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (“Prescott”) (2014) for SATB Chorus and Organ6 min.

Text from the Bible

The Composers' Choir; Daniel Shaw, conductor

Dedication: for Prescott Jun Burt-Chung on his birthday, March 10, 2014

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 1416Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (The Third Service) (2021) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied6.5 min.

Text from the Bible

  • Magnificat
  • Nunc dimittis (in memoriam Louis Andriessen, 1939–2021)

Dedication: for Matthew Owens

Op. 598Maker of the World (2004) for 2-part Chorus and Keyboard
based on NEW DISCIPLES by Alfred V. Fedak
2.5 min.

based on the hymn tune NEW DISCPLES by Alfred V. Fedak

Text by Richard Leach

Dedication: for David Schaap and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 782Man Proposes, but God Disposes (2008) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2 min.

Text by Thomas à Kempis

Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor

Dedication: for Rupert Gough and the Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.

Op. 1130Morning Star (2015) for SSA Voices and Piano3 min.

Text from the tomb inscription of the Venerable Bede

Aire Born Singers; Max Murphy, conductor

Dedication: for Nancy Menk

Commission: Commissioned by Heritage Music Press

Publisher: Heritage Music Press

Op. 1048Not to Us (2014) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied2.5 min.

Text from Bible: Psalm 115:1

Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks, LLC

Dedication: for the Bach Vespers at St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon in celebration of the ministry of Pastor Dennis A. Andersen on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his ordination, April 17, 1988

Commission: Commissioned by St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon

Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Op. 517O Bone Jesu (2003) for SATB Chorus and Organ3 min.

Traditional text (in Latin)

Choir of Royal Holloway, University of London; Rupert Gough, conductor

Dedication: for Nancy B. Granert and the choir of Emmanuel Church, Boston, Massachusetts

Publisher: St. James Music Press

Op. 897O Lord, I Will Sing of Your Love Forever (2010) for SATB Chorus Unaccompanied8 min.

Text adapted from the Bible by Matthew Burt

Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor

Dedication: in celebration of its 325th anniversary of King’s Chapel, Heinrich Christensen, music director

Commission: Commissioned by King’s Chapel

Publisher: Zimbel Press/Subito Music Corp.