final choral opera

another in my works writing new music for old psalms. This work is realized by the Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir. I'm not sure that it doesn't need some editing . . . c'est le vie.

1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.

4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.

6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

bored this week, so I opted to create this simple little ditty for flute and guitar.

an alternate recording of psalm 13 provided by the Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir

1How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

3Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

6I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

an older work for pipe organ. The audio file could use some updating with better sounds but, c'est le vie, this is what I have at the moment.

written for treble voices with some minor divisi that should not present a problem. The text was inspired by an online contest that required some "foreign" words in the end product. I chose a careful few to meet the requirements. This is a fun piece that juxtaposes my childhood with my grandchildren's . . . enjoy the fun (maybe it applies to you, too!!)

score available: https://www.scoreexchange.com/scores/579154.html

a 4 movement suite for guitar and flute, including a Prelude, a Fantasia, a Romanza. and a Danza. This work is dedicated to my friends, Marjorie Koharski and Keith Calmes in gratitude for keeping my flame burning.

a simple prelude fits anywhere in the program . . .

while the original cantata was written for praise team as defined in the tags, this alternate recording brings to the foreground the soprano and tenor voice with piano accompaniment

The entire cantata as performed on April 10, 2022 at the 1st Methodist Church of Urbana, Urbana Illinois can be heard here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjbs8xzD0f4

UP! is part of the Praise & Worship cantata, Easter Tableaux which depicts the week between Palm and Easter Sunday with all the drama set in a contemporary setting.