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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
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Ab Joi (Four Movements), Of Joi (2024) 15:00 min. Commissioned and premiered by Alkemie Medieval Ensemble. Text written by the Countess of Dia (11th century) S 1&2; Mezzo; medieval instruments: harp; percussion; recorder; bassoon; vielle 1&2 | |
Advent (1997) 15 min. (for Advent)
SSAATBB & String Orchestra | ScoreParts |
Affectus meus tibi superfluit (My tenderness for you overflows) (2001, 2019) 3:08 min.
(For Easter) Text by Patricia Van Ness (English), trans. into Latin by Edward J. Vodoklys, S.J. Soprano; Solo Oboe or Solo Trumpet or Organ | Score |
Air for Flugelhorn and Organ (1998) 5.22 min.
Commissioned and Premiered at First Church in Cambridge, Congregational by Robinson Pyle and Peter Sykes Flugelhorn or Trumpet & Organ | Score |
Amor meus tibi … See Affectus meus tibi superfluit, above (2001) (For Easter) | Score |
Clara d’Anduza, En greu esmai, En greu esmai (2021) 3.25 min. Commissioned by Cappella Clausura, Amelia LeClair, Director. Premiered August 2021. Janet Stone, Soprano; Na’ama Lion, Baroque Flute; Nancy Hurrell, Northern European Harp; Mike Williams, Drum. Flute; Drum; Harp; Solo Soprano | ScoreParts |
Domine exaudis orationem meam/You Hear My Prayer (Transcribed for Eight Violas) (2003) 5 min.
Choral Music Commissioned by First Church in Cambridge, Congregational Eight Violas | Score |
Doxology Cantata (2011) 14 min.
Commissioned and Premiered by First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
SSAATB, Strings, Trumpet, & Oboe | ScorePartsChorus |
Erminia, The (1997) 15 min. Commissioned and Premiered by Ellen Hargis
Solo Soprano and Harpsichord | Score |
Evensong (1991) 36 min. Premiered (7 March 1992) at Lindsay Chapel, Emmanuel Church, Boston
Solo Soprano, 4 Tenors, Baroque Oboe, Vielle, Baroque Violin, & 5 Violas da gamba Or Solo Soprano, 4 Tenors, Oboe, & Organ (Score | ScoreParts |
Evensong (Organ & Oboe Transcription of String Parts) (1991) 36 min. Organ transcription by Peter Sykes (mp3s attached are with instruments) Choral with Instruments Premiered (7 March 1992) at Lindsay Chapel, Emmanuel Church, Boston
Solo Soprano, 4 Tenors, Organ & Oboe | Score |
Excerpts from an Untitled Work for Guitar and Orchestra (1987) 15 min. Premiered (1 June 1988) by Boston Ballet; Monica Levy, Choreographer Guitar, Oboe, Horns in F, & String Orchestra | ScoreParts |
Five Meditations (1993) 30 min. Text by Patricia Van Ness (English), trans. into Latin by Edward J. Vodoklys, S.J.
SSAATTBB, Baroque or Modern Oboe, Violas da gamba, & Symphonia or Organ | |
Four Violin Studies (2010) 7.5 min. MP3 Premiered (18 March 2016, Boston) by Robert Hunt Simonds Solo Violin | Score |
Grace (1999) 5 min. MP3
Commissioned and Premiered (4 April 1999) by First Church in Cambridge, Congregational SSSATBB & Optional Organ, Trumpet or Cello | Score |
Luminous Rescue (Reprise of Psalm 59) (2018) Part of “Psalms of Luminous Rescue” Solo Soprano, SSAATB, Oboe, Viola, & Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Magnificat (1996) 6 min. | Score |
Mandolin Thanksgiving (1987, 1990) 13 min. | |
May We Live in Peace (2003) MP3 | Score |
My True Love (2023) 3.5 min. Text by Patricia Van Ness My true love breathes into me nothing but love, and tells me, Rose petals float on the water — hundreds; a milky way — My true love sails with me in a blue, blue ship, Solo Oboe and 'Cellos; Solo Soprano. Parts transcribed for Organ. | ScoreParts |
Nocturnes (2000, 2008, 2016) 40 min. Commissioned and Premiered (20 November 2000) by the Newton Choral Society; David Carrier, Director SSATB, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trumpets, Trombone & Tuba (Movements III and VI may be performed a cappella) | ScorePartsChorus |
O magna res / O Greatness (1998) 15 min. Commissioned and Premiered (18 April 1998) by the Heidelberg New Music Festival Ensemble Solo Tenor or Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, & Viola | Score |
O Red Sox Forever and Ever: see Red Sox Forever and Ever | |
Pastoral Suite (Seven Prayers) (2006) 30 min. Premiered at First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
Solo Organ | Score |
Phoenix / De ave phoenice (The) (2002) 42 min. Commissioned by the Boston Athenaeum
Solo Soprano, Solo Baritone, Harpsichord, Oboe 1&2, Viola/Violin, Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 5, Hearken to My Child’s Cry (2018) 6 min. Part of “Child of the Borderlands” Solo Soprano & Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 8, A Little Child Exalts You (2018) 3 min.
Part of “Child of the Borderlands” Descant Soprano, Soprano, Alto, Tenor/Baritone, Baritone/Bass, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 18, Waves of Death Wash Over My Child, Music for the Psalms (2018) 4:55 min. Part of “Child of the Borderlands” Solo Soprano & Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 28, I Will Praise You (2018)
Solo Soprano, SSATB, Oboe, Viola, & Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 29, Worship in the Beauty of Holiness, Music for the Psalms (2013) 3:00 min. SSATB and Organ | ScoreParts |
Psalm 46, Be Still (2018) Part of “Psalms of Luminous Rescue” Solo Soprano, SSAATB, Oboe, Viola, & Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 59, O, Rescue Me (2018) Part of “Psalms of Luminous Rescue” Solo Soprano, SSAATB, Oboe, Viola, & Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 67, God of Blessing, God of Joy (2013)
Premiered (19 May 2013) by First Church in Cambridge, Congregational
SSAATB & Organ | Score |
Psalm 68, A Great Host (2020) 3.15 min. Commissioned and Premiered by Susan Jane Matthews DMA, ARSCM and the Choirs of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Burlingame, CA SSATB, Organ | Score |
Psalm 68, Let Us Be Glad (2018) 3:00 min min. Part of “Psalms of Luminous Rescue” Solo Soprano, SSAATB, Oboe, Viola, & Violoncello Solo Soprano, SSATB, Oboe, Viola, & Violoncello | |
Psalm 83, When Doubts of Self Within (2022) 3.15 min. Text: Adapted by Van Ness from the Psalter, The Book of Common Prayer (English) Soprano/Alto unison ensemble or Solo Soprano and Organ | Score |
Psalm 84, How Dear to Me is Your Dwelling, Music for the Psalms (2022) 3.15 min. For Peter Sykes and the Choir of First Church in Cambridge, MA. Premiered at morning service in May, 2022. Women's voices; Men's voices; Flute; Drum; Guitar; Harp; Violin. | Score |
Psalm 89, Forever I Will Sing, MUSIC FOR THE PSALMS (2022) 3.45 min. Commissioned and premiered by Alison DeRosa, soprano, and Daryl Bichel, organ, on 20 February 2022 at Night Song, Daryl Bichel, Artistic Director, First Church in Cambridge, MA Soprano 1 & 2; Organ | Score |
Psalm 102-103, Hear My Prayer to You (2003) 5 min. SSAATB and organ pedals | Score |
Psalm 131, I Still My Soul, MUSIC FOR THE PSALMS (2019) 3.31 min. Text: Adapted by Van Ness from the Psalter, The Book of Common Prayer (English)
Janet Stone, Soprano S1; S2; Organ | Score |
Psalm 134, Behold Now, Bless God (2013) 3:31 min. Premiered (3 February 2013) at Night Song (Daryl Bichel, Artistic Director) by Canticum verspertinum SATB | Score |
Psalm 137, By the Waters of Babylon, Music for the Psalms (2020) 3:35 min.
Performed by Kripa Joseph, soprano. Soprano; 'cello | Score |
Psalm 143, O, Hear My Prayer (2018) Part of “Psalms of Luminous Rescue” Solo Soprano, SSATB, Oboe, Viola, & Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Psalm 145 (in four movements) (2013) Premiered (6 January 2014) at Night Song (Daryl Bichel, Artistic Director) by Viriditas (Cristi Catt, Director)
Solo Soprano & Harpsichord/Piano | Score |
Psalm 149, Alleluia (2019) Composed for Janet Stone and Sonja DuToit Tengblad and premiered at Trinity Church, Boston, MA, on 30 June 2019 Text adapted by Patricia Van Ness from The Psalter, The Book of Common Prayer Soprano Duet; Violin 1, Violin 2, 'Cello (instrumentals may be transcribed for organ) | Score |
Psalm 150, Alleluia (2017) With thanks to the Special Projects Committee of the San Francisco Chapter, American Guild of Organists, who funded this music SSAT/B & Organ | Score |
Psalms of Luminous Rescue (2018) 35 min. Commissioned by Elizabeth Bradley and Coro Allegro, David Hodgkins, Artistic Director
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Reaping (1987) 7 min. Premiered (Fall 1988) in the dance “Hands of Wind”; Monica Levy, Choreographer, Transition Dance Company of London Solo Violin, 4 Mandolins & String Orchestra | |
Red Sox Forever and Ever / O Rosae Soleae, semper ad aeternum 15 min. Edition 3, 2018: Commissioned by Susan Sheriff Neubauer and Perry King Neubauer, 2001 Edition 2, 2008: Commissioned by Susan Sheriff Neubauer and Perry King Neubauer, 2001. Edition 2 premiered (January 2008) by the Riverview Chamber Players, Rebecca Strauss, Artistic Director; and Susan Wilson, Narrator, at King’s Chapel, Boston, MA Edition 1, 2001: Commissioned and Premiered (8 September 2001) by Susan Sheriff Neubauer, soprano, Benjamin Neubauer, viola, and Perry King Neubauer, cello and recorder, private residence, Cambridge, MA
Solo Soprano, Viola, Violoncello | ScoreParts |
Requiem (2004) 37 min.
Commissioned and Premiered (31 October 2004) by Coro Allegro; David Hodgkins, Director, Sanford Sylvan, baritone, Church of the Covenant, Boston
Solo Baritone, SSAATTBB, Solo Oboe & String Orchestra | ScoreParts |
Requiem Transcriptions for Strings (2006) These transcriptions for strings are movements from Requiem (2004) and were done for The Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra, Robert Mealy, Director. They were performed 2 December 2006 at The Memorial Church at Harvard Yard.
Violins I&II, Viola, 'Cello, Countrabass | |
Sea Shanty (Jimmy’s) (2005) 3.5 min.
Commissioned by Jimmy Bastille, wooden boatmaker, in exchange for fixing a door Male and/or Female Voices & Fiddle (Female voices sing an octave higher than marked in score) | |
Seasons, Movement 2. Summer, Seasons (2022) 3.17 min. Flute, Bongo, Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Solo Soprano | Score |
Three Ben Franklin Dances (2003) 8.3 min. MP3 Commissioned by the American Composers Forum Boston and The Boston Landmarks Orchestra in Collaboration with The City of Boston Parks and recreation ParkARTS Program in the Emerald Necklace Commissioning Project, to honor Franklin Park
Full Orchestra | Score |
Tu Risa / Your Laughter (Solo Alto & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano) (1996) 12 min. Premiered (12 October 1999) by Ellen Hargis, soprano, and Peter Sykes, harpsichord, Kings Chapel, Boston
Solo Alto & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano | Score |
Tu Risa / Your Laughter (Solo Baritone & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano) (1996) 12 min. Premiered (12 October 1999) by Ellen Hargis, soprano, and Peter Sykes, harpsichord, Kings Chapel, Boston
Solo Baritone & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano | Score |
Tu Risa / Your Laughter (Solo Soprano & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano (1996) 12 min. Premiered (12 October 1999) by Ellen Hargis, soprano, and Peter Sykes, harpsichord, Kings Chapel, Boston
Solo Soprano & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano | Score |
Tu Risa / Your Laughter (Solo Tenor & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano) (1996) 12 min. Premiered (12 October 1999) by Ellen Hargis, soprano, and Peter Sykes, harpsichord, Kings Chapel, Boston
Solo Tenor & Guitar/Harpsichord/Piano | Score |
Wild Swans, The / Still Falls the Rain (1991) 36 min.
(Also known as “Still Falls the Rain”) All parts on recording played by Patricia Van Ness Full Orchestra | Score |
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