sacred miscellany

Okay, I promise to get off the VOCES8 kick for a time, but I just had to post this one because of the smooth movement through the dissonances. And also because I really liked it. I didn't know anything about William Henry Harris, primarily remembered for his Anglican church music. Google his name and learn even more about Doc H.

One of the Coronation anthems. Why the giraffes? I have no idea. The choir is King's College and I believe there are no giraffes on the roster. Nonetheless some mornings just cry out for something triumphant.

Professor, author, and composer Peter Kwasniewski of Wyoming College has some works, including a new Mass setting that will premiere at the end of this month (April 2018) in Denver, Colorado. You can find out more about the schedule at The New Liturgical Movement  website, so head over there if you’re anywhere nearby. While I was wandering around Kwasniewski’s YouTube Channel, I enjoyed the following. I hope you will too - and you can sing along! There are just enough interesting harmonic turns to keep you on your toes.