Veteran composer Bob Moore has set Jaroslav Vajda's evocative Christmas text for SATB choir and piano. Bob's writing is always sensitive to the text and harmonically satisfying, and this is no exception. A beautiful anthem for your Christmas Eve Vigil Mass!

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Where Shepherds Lately Knelt

You may know this hymn text, penned in 1931 by Percy Dearmer, as it is commonly paired with the tune union seminary. The poetry reminds us that our gathering at table is linked back through the ages to the first disciples, that we are connected to all who gather in Christ's name, and that the grace of this sacrament is to spill over into all our living. Bob Moore re-imagines the musical expression of the text in a simple and effective presentation for SAB choir. Women present the first verse in unison; men do the same for verse two. The Alleluias at the end of each verse present some vocal harmonies, with an interesting harmonic shift that is well prepared for the singers. The third verse is unison with a graceful descant. The piano writing is varied and well crafted. This anthem is one you will turn to again and again.

http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/15040.htm

Draw Us In The Spirit's Tether

This charming two-part choir anthem is a refreshing new setting of the familiar prayer attributed to Saint Francis. Its through-composed character brings the text to life, while its simplicity recalls that of Saint Francis himself. The flute part gracefully complements the music without being a constant presence. Easy to learn and versatile, this "Prayer of Saint Francis" will become a staple of your choir's repertoire that you can have ready for many different occasions.

http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/14729.htm

Prayer Of St Francis

Composer Bob Moore sets Paul Nienaber's joyous text in this playful choral piece for SAB choir, descant, and keyboard. The light, dancing feel of the keyboard writing complements the text in describing the joy of bringing and sharing our gifts with the world.

http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/14261.htm

Sing The Lord A New Song

In this lyrical SAB setting, Bob Moore presents a fresh and delightful approach to this well-known poem by William Blake. The melody is pastoral and tender and yet sophisticated in its shape and mode. The three voices interact effortlessly in varied textures. The keyboard writing is organic and propels the music forward, presenting the evocative, perhaps mystical, harmonies that support the melody. A child speaks to a lamb and teaches us that we are all created by One who became both child and lamb for our sake.

http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/15149.htm

The Lamb

Bob Moore is a composer with a multifaceted résumé.
 
To date he has published nearly 200 choral and instrumental works, many of which have been recorded on six CDs and appear in various hymnals. He was a resident composer in the Faith Partners PROGRAM, sponsored by the American Composers Forum, a finalist in the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s Fresh Ink Competition, and composer in residence for the St. Augustine Music Festival (of which he was a co-founder). As the composer in residence for the St. Augustine Orchestra, he has premiered several new works, including Aurelia, commissioned in celebration of their 50th anniversary. In addition to sacred music, his catalog contains art songs and compositions for solo piano, chamber ensembles, band and orchestra. Several of his works have received awards and many have been composed on commission.
 
He served for 20 years as the Director of Liturgical Music at San Jose Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the Director of Music Ministry at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine and the Director of Music for St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, He is currently the Director of Music Ministry at The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour.
 
He has taught privately as well as band, chorus and general music in public and private schools while serving as artistic director for two community choruses (The Amelia Island Chorale and The Orange Park Chorale). With percussionist Tony Steve, he has performed jazz and experimental music, including a series of innovative live silent film scores.  Joe Yorio joins them in the trio, De Profundis, which performs sacred jazz and world music.
 
His publishers include G.I.A. Publications, World Library Publications, Santa Barbara Music Publishers, Hal Leonard and Oregon Catholic Press.
 
Bob studied composition with Richard Proulx, William Schirmer, Gordon Goodwin, and Bud Udell at the University of South Carolina, Jacksonville University, and the University of Florida.

Bob Moore, Composer

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