by Kile Smith | Oct 7, 2026 | American music, Choral music, church music, Orchestral Music, Organ music
Sonne der Gerechtigkeit. Cantata for SATB choir, soprano and mezzo soprano soloists, and orchestra, or SATB, soloists, organ 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani (3), positive organ, strings 13 minutes Commissioned by the American Kantorei, Maurice Boyer, Music...
by Kile Smith | Sep 30, 2026 | Art songs, new music
Sing, Sweet Air. Commissioned by The Presser Foundation to honor Ellen Rosen, President of the Board of The Presser Foundation from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, and presented by the Board with sincere thanks and appreciation for distinguished service. Premiered...
by Kile Smith | Sep 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s still hard to believe that Tom Di Nardo left us. He was traveling in his beloved Italy when he died, visiting Sicily for the first time. He visited me only a couple of weeks ago, made sure to visit me because, he said, life is too precious to take for granted. I...
by Kile Smith | Aug 30, 2026 | Choral music, New Compositions, new music
As Starlight Erupts. SATB a cappella, 20’. Text from Tesla’s Walk (2024) by Jimmy Sena. Commissioned and premiered by the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble, Deborah Jenkins Teske, Artistic Director & Conductor, Grace & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Colorado...
by Kile Smith | Apr 9, 2026 | church music, hymn, Spirituality
A new hymn: My Soul Is Ever Searching. 8 Apr 2026 Text: Kile Smith, after Psalm 84 Music: Kile Smith Tune: PSALM 84 Meter: 86866 1. My soul is ever searching for The Lord’s own dwelling place. My fainting heart and flesh desire God’s lovely...
by Kile Smith | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
[First published April 2026 in the New English Review.] My father died last year but so far he hasn’t visited. My sister Carole appeared to me once after she died 11 years ago. She comforted me with a long, peaceful look. Brother Gary has been more active, stopping by...
by Kile Smith | Mar 25, 2026 | Art songs, new music
Tom Deadlight (Herman Melville) 2026, baritone, mandolin, guitar, 7′. Commissioned by the Roger Shapiro Fund for New Music, for Nathaniel Sullivan, baritone, William Anderson, mandolin, and Oren Fader, guitar, for the 2026 Village Trip Festival. Premiered 2 Oct...
