by Kile Smith | Feb 28, 2019 | Anthem, Choral music, church music, new music, Organ music
Jubilate Deo. 6′. 2019. SATB, organ. Psalm 100, Latin. Commissioned by Ursinus College and dedicated to Dr. John French, on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of service to Ursinus College. Premiered 28 April 2019, Ursinus College Choir and Meistersingers,...
by Kile Smith | Jun 26, 2017 | Anthem, Choral music, church music, new music
Rejoice in the Lamb. SATB, 5′. To Dr. John H. French, on the 25th anniversary of his ministry as organist/choirmaster of The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. Premiered 2 July 2017. Live recording of the premiere: Using the...
by Kile Smith | Feb 7, 2016 | Anthem, Choral music, church music
The Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia is presenting my anthems beginning Ash Wednesday, on each of the Sundays of Lent, and into Easter. I’m so pleased to be Composer in Residence there, and to work with John French and the...
by Kile Smith | Sep 6, 2014 | Choral music, Organ music
A blurb about organ and choral premieres, along with my mug shot, in TAO this month because I used the simple technique of mentioning the names of organist Alan Morrison, Abington Presbyterian Church’s music director John Sall, the Church of the Holy...
by Kile Smith | Jun 18, 2014 | Anthem, Choral music, church music
And Good in Every Thing SATB, 5 minutes Commissioned by Organist/Choirmaster John French for the choir of The Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, to honor The Reverend Alan Neale for ten years of service as Rector. Premiered 15 June 2014....