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The Dawn’s Early Light

by Kile Smith | Oct 1, 2019

The Dawn’s Early Light. SATB, Cello, Four Guitars, 19′. Text: Life Among the Piutes (1883), Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins (c.1844–1891), ed. K.S., and “The Star-Spangled Banner” (1814), Francis Scott Key (1779–1843). Commissioned for Conspirare and Craig Hella...

Sing, Choirs of New Jerusalem

by Kile Smith | Apr 20, 2019

Sing, Choirs of New Jerusalem. SATB, organ, opt. brass quintet, timpani (also opt. 2 violins and brass quartet). 4′. Commissioned by the Presbyterian Church of Barrington, Kirsten Hedegaard, Chorus Director, for Easter Sunday, April 21st, 2019. Premiered there...

Jubilate Deo

by Kile Smith | Feb 28, 2019

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,...

Spirituals for Piano Trio

by Kile Smith | Nov 19, 2018

Spirituals for piano trio. 11′. Commissioned and premiered by the Arcadian Trio, Igor Szwec, violin, Vivian Barton Dozor, cello, Diane Goldsmith, piano. Premiered 20 Jan 2019, Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington, Pa. The Arcadian Trio asked me for settings of...

Of the Father’s Love Begotten

by Kile Smith | Oct 23, 2018

Of the Father’s Love Begotten. (Published by G.I.A. under the Westminster Choral Series.) SATB, Organ, Congregation, opt. Brass, Percussion (3 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Suspended Cymbal). Text: Corde natus ex parentis, Aurelius Clemens...

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4 Oct. A Child’s Afternoon. Premiere. Anna Meyer, flute, Erik Meyer, organ. Christ Church, Philadelphia

8 Oct. The Bremen Town Musicians. Market Square Concerts, Harrisburg, PA

12 Oct. Where Flames a Word. Chicago Chamber Choir, Christopher Windle. St. Ignatius Church, Rogers Park

13 Oct. Where Flames a Word. Chicago Chamber Choir, Christopher Windle. St. Ita Catholic Church, Edgewater

19 Oct. “Jerusalem” from The Arc in the Sky CD, The Crossing. WRTI-FM Philadelphia and wrti.org, between 8 & 9:30 am, Debra Lew Harder

26 Oct. The Arc in the Sky. Ghostlight Chorus, Evelyn Troester DeGraf. Church of Notre Dame, NYC

26 Oct. The Arc in the Sky, excerpt. The American Sound, Jennifer Hambrick, WOSU Public Media, Columbus, OH, 6 pm

27 Oct. The Word of God. Word of God Lutheran Church, new building dedication, Peachtree, GA

29 Oct. The Arc in the Sky, excerpt. The American Sound, Jennifer Hambrick, WOSU Public Media, Columbus, OH, 7 pm

2 Nov. The Dawn’s Early Light. Conspirare, L.A. Guitar Quartet, Craig Hella Johnson. Austin TX

2 Nov. The Arc in the Sky. The Cantus Ensemble, Dominic Brennan. Pimlico, London

2 Nov. Spirituals for Piano Trio. Arcadian Trio. Medford Leas, Medford, NJ, 7:30

3 Nov. The Dawn’s Early Light. Conspirare, L.A. Guitar Quartet, Craig Hella Johnson. Houston, TX

15 Nov. Where Flames a Word. Chestnut Street Singers, Kevin Vondrak, St. Clement’s Episcopal, Philadelphia

17 Nov. Where Flames a Word. Chestnut Street Singers, Kevin Vondrak. St. Thomas’ Episcopal, Whitemarsh, PA

2–6 Dec. Workshopping choruses from The Book of Job. Northwestern University Chorale, Donald Nally. Evanston, IL

6 Dec. Movements from The Arc in the Sky. Northwestern University Chorale, Donald Nally. Evanston, IL

14 Dec. Alleluia. Ghostlight Chorus, Evelyn Troester DeGraf. Church of St. Luke in the Fields, NYC

20 Dec. The Consolation of Apollo. The Thirteen, Matthew Robertson. Episcopal High School Chapel, Alexandria, VA, 7:30

21 Dec. The Consolation of Apollo. The Thirteen, Matthew Robertson. First Congregational UCC, Washington, DC, 7:30

22 Dec. The Consolation of Apollo. The Thirteen, Matthew Robertson. Bradley Hills Church, Bethesda, MD, 5:00

12 Jan 2020. The Arc in the Sky. Vocal Arts Ensemble Cincinnati, Craig Hella Johnson

3 Mar 2020. In This Blue Room. Lauren McAllister, mezzo, Ben Flanders, baritone. Cincinnati

24 May 2020. The Consolation of Apollo. Portland State Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry

11–18 Jul 2020. The Consolation of Apollo. Portland State Chamber Choir, Ethan Sperry. 12th World Symposium on Choral Music, Auckland, New Zealand

Feb 2021. Vespers. Virginia Chorale, Piffaro.