Isabella Leonarda was the most prolific nun composer of the 17th century Italy, publishing 20 volumes during her lifetime including the first know sonatas written by a woman. This edition seeks to restore the music from the original published copy for an authentic performance. The optional cello/continuo part is a lovely addition.

Composer: Isabella Leonarda

This song by Max Reger originally appeared as a solo song for voice and piano. In this arrangement, the melody appears in all vocal lines creating interest for all of the singers. The lilting melody creates a feeling of a Pastoral.

Arranger: Niall Kinsella | Composer: Max Reger

Simple, repeated note patterns form the melodic and accompanimental textures of this piece, evoking a sense of humility. Each verse builds toward a cascade of running 8th notes that subsides in quietness. A mood of reverence permeates the piece as Chief Yellow Lark's words, uttered with eternity in mind, reveal all of life to be sacred.

Composer: Shawn Kirchner

Now for treble choir! Inspired by the Joseph Jennings arrangement of this same tune for Chanticleer, Shawn combines the five syllable Halleluia with the timeless melody of the old spiritual. A true gospel piano part, for years improvised by the arranger and now written down along with an optional coda for any choir blessed with a great gospel soloist. This is a concert closer of the highest order.

Arranger: Shawn Kirchner