Kirke Mechem

Composer

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mixed chorus, sacred and christmas
extended works

(cycles, suites, cantatas)

without orchestra

MISSA BREVIS “TRINITY”

a cappella

G. Schirmer. New Amsterdam Singers. 9 min.

1 Kyrie/Sanctus

2 Hosanna/Benedictus

3 Agnus Dei

SEVEN JOYS OF CHRISTMAS

Suite for soprano and chorus with solo harp or keyboard.

ECS. Albany Pro Musica. 14 min.

“Christmas music from England, France, Germany, Japan and Spain. The harp proved to be a wonderful accompaniment, making a whole array of impressive effects — a thrilling performance . . . The finale was a quodlibet of familiar Christmas tunes, all piled fantastically on top of one another in a wonderfully witty shout of joy."

1. This is the truth

2. Din don, merrily on high

3. Joseph Dearest

4. Patapan

5. New Year’s Song

6. Fum fum fum

7. God bless the master (quodlibet)

SONGS OF WISDOM

Cantata. Five motets from The Old Testament,
each preceded by a plainsong solo

a cappella, SATB soli

G. Schirmer. Schola Cantorum, Palo Alto. 33 min.

1 Bass introduction

2 The Song of Moses

3 Alto introduction

4 A Love Song

5 Tenor introduction

6 The Protest of Job

7 Soprano introduction

8 A Song of Comfort

9 Bass conclusion

10 Finale: A Song of Praise

THREE MOTETS

a cappella

G. Schirmer. Pacific Lutheran Choir. 14 min.

1 Gloria

2 Alleluia, Amen

3 Cantate Domino

TWO CHRISTMAS BALLADS

also available for SSAA

piano or amplified guitar

G. Schirmer. Stanford Chamber Chorale. 9 min.

1 Christmas Carol (Teasdale)

2 The Ballad of Befana (McGinley)