Here is the second edition of this popular single movement from the major work The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. The solemnity of the classical-based Mass joins together with the down-home sparkle of bluegrass to create a work that is unique in scope, and a beautiful union of seemingly disparate musical traditions. The a cappella setting of Agnus Dei is rich with lush harmonies that breathe new life into an oft-set text.

Composer: Carol Barnett

A beautiful setting of St. Francis of Assisi's text asking for all of creation to praise God. With organ.

Composer: Dominick Argento

Initially a contour variation (in minor key) of a well-known hymn setting, this descriptive motet-like anthem offers a wide range of contrasts, from early phrasal points of imitation, climactic aggressive motion on earthquake, wind and fire, to the subtle quietude of still small voice of calm.

Arranger: John Morgan

This is an austere but dramatic setting of Psalm 40 for SATB a cappella voices. The sudden piano-forte contrasts and pungent dissonances lend themselves perfectly to the sense of urgency found in this prayer, which is rich in expressions of trust and patience, and with pleas for deliverance from affliction.

Composer: Frank La Rocca

Here is a brand new, second edition of this ground breaking work and the individual movements extracted from it. The unique blend of bluegrass instrumentation and the familiar text of Gloria lends a new-even fun!-perspective to the Mass tradition. Newcomers to either the classical or bluegrass genres will soon find barriers broken down and pathways into a new kind of music.

Composer: Carol Barnett

This choral setting is infused with hope and optimism that highlights the simplicity and power of the original hymn melody, while also adding variety in texture, harmony and counterpoint. I will run and not grow weary, knowing You will stay by me. Your presence is my fortress, in my soul serenity. Duration: 3:30.

Arranger: Andrew Bleckner | Composer: Lowell Laterza Booth

Kitty Brazelton's O Joy! premiered at Twin Cities choir VocalEssence's 40th birthday, and has been heard on NPR's Performance Today. It incorporates her re-translation of Psalm 77:1-6 with medieval and pop vocal tinges. Duration: ca. 4:30.

Composer: Kitty Brazelton

Composer: Aaron Jay Kernis

Composer: Aaron Jay Kernis

Here is the updated 2nd edition of the Sanctus from the major work The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass. The solemnity of the classical-based Mass joins together with the down-home sparkle of bluegrass to create a work that is unique in scope, and a beautiful union of seemingly disparate musical traditions.

Composer: Carol Barnett

Juxtaposing the solemn and somber devotion expressed in the 17th-century Swedish chorale-hymns and the more unrestrained, joyful worship manifest in 19th-century spirituals, the extremely different music and origins, text and intention: rendering praise to the glory of God are remarkably similar.

Composer: Dominick Argento

Commissioned for the Peterborough Singers (Ontario, Canada) on the occasion of their 10th anniversary, this English adaptation of the Latin Ubi Caritas captures the love and compassion that is evident within the text, and within the choir for which it was written.

Composer: Mark Sirett