SKU: BT.PMC3865

The Two Songs on American Poems were composed in late May and early June of 2011 by candlelight at my rustic waterfront cabin on a remote island off the northwest coast of Washington State. It was in this locale that I havecompleted a number of works over the years, including the Lux Aeterna, O Magnum Mysterium, Nocturnes, Canticle/O Vos Omnes and others. Prayer was written in memory of Michael Jasper Gioia, Dana and Mary Gioia's infant son, whosebrief life was tragically ended by SIDS.Mr. Gioia served as Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003-2010 and has authored several books of poems, numerous anthologies, articles, essays and two opera libretti. Amonghis many awards are the American Book Award and Presidential Citizens Medal. He currently holds the Judge Widney Chair of Poetry and Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Sure on this Shining Night was originallycomposed as a choral piece, the third movement of my Nocturnes on poems by Rilke, Neruda and Agee. Rod Gilfry, an international star of opera, recital and musical theater, premiered the mixed duet version with his daughter, Carin,in 2009. He is Professor of Vocal Studies at the USC Thornton School of Music. Both he and Mr. Gioia are national treasures. The Two Songs are designed as a pair but may be sung independently - when paired, Sure On This ShiningNight should begin immediatelyfollowing the final, sustained chord of Prayer with no break in between the songs. Both of these songs, premiered by Mr. Gilfry accompanied by the composer at a USC Visions & Voices tribute to DanaGioia on September 27, 2011, have their roots in the American musical theater and should be sung as such.

SKU: PR.111401100

UPC: 680160002474.

'Coronach' is a Scottish and Irish lament for the dead. 'Kaddish' is the most solemn and one of the oldest of all Jewish prayers. One is gently superimposes over the other in eery beauty. For colleges,conservatories, professionals, libraries. Difficult.

SKU: SP.TS271

ISBN 9781585600335. UPC: 649571102715.

The Best of Sacred published by Santorella Publications contains the most popular selections of sacred music in print. Written in both Piano Vocal (PVG) and Organ Vocal editions, these collections are masterfully arranged, edited and performed by Craig Stevens. This Piano Vocal best seller includes lyrics and chord box diagrams for guitar. Each piece is featured, with a magnificent piano solo performance, on the optional audio compact disc. That's 30 tracks with over 80 minutes of beautiful sacred music on one CD! Whether you prefer to worship alone or in a group, this inspirational collection is a must for any assembly. Amazing Grace - Blessed Assurance - Bringing In the Sheaves - Faith of Our Fathers - He's Got the Whole World - Holy God, We Praise Thy Name - In the Sweet By and By - His Eye Is On the Sparrow - Just a Closer Walk Thee - Swing Low Sweet Chariot - Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen - The Lord's Prayer - Go, Tell It On the Mountain - Standing In the Need of Prayer - The Water Is Wide - Jesus, Lover of My Soul - Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing - Nearer My God to Thee - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow - The Lord Is My Shepherd - What A Friend - With God's Hand In Mine - Morning Has Broken - Simple Gifts - In the Garden - Kum Ba Ya - The Rosary - Open the Gates - The Palms - Ave Maria.