Category Archives: Sacred

This choral benediction is a setting of a wonderful alternative text, based upon the words of Henri-Frédéric Amiel. I first heard this benediction given by Rev. Pat Johnston at St. John’s Anglican church in Ottawa, and it stuck with me ever since. I admire how direct and impactful this text is, and in my settingContinue reading “Be Swift to Love (a Benediction)”

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”