In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

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The National Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Dr. David Cherwien, seeks to strengthen, renew and preserve the Lutheran heritage of choral music through the highest standards of performance and literature.

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David Cherwien : All My Heart Again Rejoices

A challenging but beautiful setting of a Paul Gerhardt text. The piece opens with a harp glissando and joyous statements of Noel. Beautiful harp and flute writing. Recorded on The National Lutheran Choir CD Noel.

Composer: David Cherwien

David Cherwien : Angels We Have Heard on High

Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series. A beautiful and energetic arrangement that is appropriate for both worship and concert use. The piece is written in a unique way that incorporates vocal accompaniments that are shared between men's and women's voices. Includes soaring descants throughout.

Arranger: David Cherwien

David Cherwien : Little Lamb

The innocence yet complexity of this wonderful poem by William Blake is set very simply in four part texture (with some divisi), vacillating between major and minor chords as the narrative fluctuates between query and statement. A fairly wide range of dynamics and vocal ranges are employed, yet the piece is accessible for just about any size choir.
Recorded by National Lutheran Choir

Composer: David Cherwien

David Cherwien : Now All the Woods Are Sleeping

A beautiful Paul Gerhardt text that can be used as either a benediction or an evening hymn. Set on the tune O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN (INNSBRUCK). A peaceful, reflective piece.

Composer: David Cherwien

David Cherwien : O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

The African-American spiritual Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child is used as a longing introduction to O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. The combination of these two powerful pieces gives additional understanding to both texts. The piece may be performed in unique ways by using creative spacing of the choir and soloist. A very effective Advent piece.

Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series/NLC Series.

Composer: David Cherwien

Eccard, Johannes : Over the Hills Young Mary Hastes/†bers Gebirg Maria geht

A motet from the late 1500's by the German composer Johannes Eccard. Eccard was noted for his work with the Lutheran chorale and for creating a unique five-part texture, which is reflected in this piece. The edition by Susan Cherwien has several performance options and includes an English translation. National Lutheran Choir Series.

Arranger: Eccard, Johannes | Composer: David Cherwien

David Cherwien : Your Little Ones, Dear Lord

The text of this anthem by Danish pastor Hans Brorson
(1694-1764) is a beautiful Christmas carol set to the tune HER KOMMER DINE ARME SM? This setting is quiet and wrapped in warmth.

Composer: David Cherwien

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