For the Fruits of All Creation
For the Fruit of All Creation - Michael John Trotta - a majestic setting of a familiar Welsh folk hymn AR HYD Y NOS is an engaging experience for choir and congregation alike
Alleluia Sing to Jesus
Alleluia Sing to Jesus- With a rousing brass and organ introduction, this majestic setting of HYFRYDOL allows for expressive choral singing as well as congregational participation. An optional a cappella verse precedes the climatic final verse with soaring descant. Congregational lyrics are available separately and included with the optional score and parts for brass quintet, organ, and timpani.
Intimations of Immortality
This 20-minute work for choir, oboe, horn, and strings, this five-movement work is an expressive setting of the text of William Wordsworth
For the Beauty of the Earth
For the Beauty of the Earth - This stunning setting of the traditional hymn is approachable enough to be learned by most choirs and compelling enough to engage both choir and listener. Beginning with a short salutation (soprano divisi), the hymn anthem unfolds, moving from unison to accessible yet full harmonies supported by an independent piano or chamber orchestra accompaniment.
Nowell Sing We (Service Version)
Nowell Sing We - This majestic and triumphant new work for Christmas heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a troubled world. Quoting “Nowell Sing We” from the Trinity Carol Roll, the piece is a wonderful concert processional or closer. It can be performed in English, or in English with Latin interpolations. The duration is seven minutes. The “service version” – shortened in length with reduced forces (approx. 4 min) - is available separately.
Gloria for Choir, Organ, Brass, & Percussion
A new work for choir, brass, organ, and percussion, Michael John Trotta’s Gloria delivers a tapestry of melodic richness. A strong sense of architecture guides the listener through the three contrasting movements, full of triumphant drama. Trotta’s work is a rare example of music that is both grounded in tradition while looking forward, all the while appealing to the modern listener.
Te Deum
Te Deum was commissioned by a consortium of 8 choirs for simultaneous nationwide premieres during the 2021-2022 season. A 15-minute work for choir with brass and organ or chamber orchestra, this three-movement work delivers an energetic and poignant reflection on one of the oldest hymns in the Christian tradition. The composer has set the text in Latin or English, that the music might be used either in concert or worship settings. While it departs in tradition from the Book of Common Prayer translation (which arguably cannot be surpassed), this new poetic English translation reflects the spirit of the text and will resonate with modern day performers and listeners alike.