I am very proud of this CD, my first with the wonderful singers of Choral Arts. In it we explore "Mornings," not just the actual beginning of the day, but also more metaphorical associations, such as renewal, childhood, and beginnngs. There are some very familiar things on this CD, including the spiritual "My Lord, What a Mornin'" and the American hymn "Shall We Gather at the River?" The CD also features 5 previously unrecorded pieces, including "The Dream Keeper" by William Averitt on poems of Langston Hughes and the first recording of the version for chorus and piano of John Corigliano's "Fern Hill."

This music is hopeful, challenging and timeless. It has heart! -Robert Bode, Artistic Director/Conductor

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Track Listing:    
1. My Lord, what a mornin’   8-11. The Dream Keeper (2009) *
2. Sunrise, from Give Me the Splendid Silent Sun (1990)   The Dream Keeper
3. The Waking (2008) *   Dream Variations
4. Fern Hill (1960)   As I Grew Older
5. Dawn (2008) *   Song
6. A Child's Prayer (1996)   12. Will there really be a “Morning”? *
7. In Dreams (2003) *   13. Beautiful River (1995)
* Premiere Recordings

"To listen to this disc is to be in the grip of a great magnetic force...visionary... breathtaking in every way."
— Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians

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Track Listing:    
1. Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem   8. Gloria: Gloria in Excelsis Deo
2. Show Us Your Mercy, O Lord   9. Gloria: Qui Tollis
3. Dominus Regnavit   10. Gloria: Quoniam (General Dance)
4. There Is a Stream   11. Commit Your Way to the Lord
5. The Song of Moses   12. Behold, the Eye of the Lord
6. Exsultate Deo   13. Whom Should We Love Like Thee
7. Phoenix    

"Choral Arts produces a sound that is remarkable for its warmth, richness, and full-throated power. Precision and accuracy of intonation are its hallmarks, as well as a phenomenal range of dynamics and a limitless range of shading." — Tacoma News Tribune

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Track Listing:    
1. Jeg Er Så Glad   11. Organ Chorale: In Dulci Jubilo
2. Organ Chorale: Af Høiheden Oprunden   12. Ave Maris Stella
3. Den Yndigste Rose   13. Organ Chorale: Gammal Fäbodpsalm Från Dalarna
4. Deilig Er Den Himmel Blaa   14. Gloria In Excelsis Deo
5. Organ Chorale: Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland   15. Jul, Jul, Strålande Jul!
6. Ave Maris Stella   16. Organ Taccata: Fra Himlen Høyt Jeg Kommer Her
7. O Makalösa Stjärna   17. Ave Maria
8. Organ Chorale: Guds Son Har Gjort Mig Frie   18. Swedish Christmas Medley
9. Ave Maris Stella   19. Organ: Sinfonia Da Chiesa
10. O Jul Med Din Glede