Musica da chiesa

Giulio Caccini's melody from the 16th century is romantic and lovely. Skilled Canadian composer Larry Nickel has adeptly set the Ave Maria text to this tune and the results are wonderful. Originally a...

The text from Nehemiah 8:10 and Isaiah 43:1-3 expresses joy through helping those who are less fortunate. The opening melody carries this message with delicate ease, then moves into a brief choral sta...

A new melody uses the text of the well-loved hymn Take My Life and Let it Be, and it is an excellent tune. When the hymntune HENDON does appear it is in a welcomed salute.

What a refreshing setting of such a well-loved hymn. This Amazing Grace was originally written for the King's Singers and a women's choir. It can now be performed in numerous configurations, antiphona...

With a rollicking 6/8 and 4/4, back and forth, rhythm, this piece dances from the start. Based on Psalm 57:7-10 and Psalm 84:4-7, the text is a song of praise. A contrasting middle section is much slo...