Sacred Choral Music
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All Sacred Choral Works
| 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. 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. 877 | The Appleton Amens (2007-10) for 2-part Non-mixed Voices (SA or TB) and 4-part Voices Unaccompanied | |
Dedication: for the Choral Fellows of the Harvard University Choir Publisher: free download | ||
| Op. 767 | The Appleton Motets (2008) for 2-part Voices (non-mixed) Unaccompanied | 10 min. |
Text from the Bible
#1, 3–5: Cambridge Consonance; Jeffrey Grossman, conductor / #2: Matthew Curtis/Choral Tracks, LLC Dedication: for Edward Elwyn Jones Commission: Commissioned by The Memorial Church, Harvard University Publisher: Selah Publishing Co., Inc. | ||
| 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
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
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. 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 | ||
| 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. 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. 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
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. 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. | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
