Category Archives: Choral

This ethereal setting of the Phos Hilaron is set for 7 independent vocal parts, unaccompanied. The Phos Hilaron is one of the oldest Christian hymns that are known today, and was traditionally sung at the lighting of the first lamps at Vespers in the Orthodox tradition. This setting does not attempt to clearly convey theContinue reading “Phos Hilaron”

This Communion Motet is a setting of the final two verses of St. Thomas Aquinas’ chant Pange lingua, scored for mixed voices without division. The text is an adoration of the Eucharist, and is suitable to be sung during communion at any time of year. This setting quotes the chant directly in the soprano line,Continue reading “Tantum Ergo”