"O Magnum Mysterium" was the Composition Competition Winner for the Florida Vocal Association's 1994 All-State Convention.  The prestigious Reading Chorus premiered this piece in the beautiful Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.  The University of South Florida Chamber Singers then also performed the selection a few years later, under the direction of Dr. Robert Summer.

This SATB, a cappella choral setting of the famous Latin text describes the birth of Christ.  It is taken from the responsorial chants in the Matins of Christmas liturgy.  This arrangement is well-suited for any choir, small or large, and features a unique mid-word text placement strategy.

Latin text:
    O magnum mysterium,
    et admirabile sacramentum,
    ut animalia viderent Dominum natum,
    jacentem in praesepio!
    Beata Virgo, cujus viscera
    meruerunt portare
    Dominum Christum.
    Alleluia.

English translation:
    O great mystery,
    and wonderful sacrament,
    that animals should see the new-born Lord,
    lying in a manger!
    Blessed is the Virgin whose womb
    was worthy to bear
    Christ the Lord.
    Alleluia! 

O Magnum Mysterium - FVA All-State Reading Chorus (Live)

"O Magnum Mysterium" was the Composition Competition Winner for the Florida Vocal Association's 1994 All-State Convention. The prestigious Reading Chorus premiered this piece in the beautiful Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. The University of South Florida Chamber Singers then also performed the selection a few years later, under the direction of Dr. Robert Summer.

This SATB, a cappella choral setting of the famous Latin text describes the birth of Christ. It is taken from the responsorial chants in the Matins of Christmas liturgy. This arrangement is well-suited for any choir, small or large, and features a unique mid-word text placement strategy.

Latin text:
O magnum mysterium,
et admirabile sacramentum,
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum,
jacentem in praesepio!
Beata Virgo, cujus viscera
meruerunt portare
Dominum Christum.
Alleluia.

English translation:
O great mystery,
and wonderful sacrament,
that animals should see the new-born Lord,
lying in a manger!
Blessed is the Virgin whose womb
was worthy to bear
Christ the Lord.
Alleluia!


O Magnum Mysterium - University of South Florida (Live)

From his debut album "1.0," pop/rock artist Corey Lista performs this anthemic ballad "The Reason."  Written and produced by award-winning songwriter Jeremy D. Silverman, this song features beautiful lyrics, lush harmonies, and orchestrations that are sure to inspire and encourage.

The Reason
Music and Lyrics by:  Jeremy D. Silverman

VERSE 1
Open up your eyes and look toward the sun.
Slowly take it in, your life’s now begun.
The past is all forgotten, wrongs become right.
Look at the future, darkness turns to light.

CHORUS
Time is fading fast, but we look to the one we hold onto,
The one we live for.
I’ll stand by your side as you hold me up high.
You’re the reason that I live.

VERSE 2
The stars in the heavens shine brightly in your eyes.
They become a beacon to guide me through life.
When I turn away and fall to the ground,
You come back to pick me up, and once again I’m found.

CHORUS

© Copyright 2006 by Jeremy D. Silverman.  All Rights Reserved.


The Reason - Corey Lista (music and lyrics by Jeremy D. Silverman)

From her debut EP, actress and performer Meg Aruffo sings a beautiful pop ballad co-written with award-winning songwriter and composer Jeremy D. Silverman.  This songwriting duo also wrote the quirky and funky pop hit, "My Love."

SUNSHINE
Music and Lyrics by Meg Aruffo and Jeremy D. Silverman

VERSE 1:
Walk out the door with that smile on your face
Light beaming from your big green eyes.
Looking up at the sky, I’m asking why,
I feel this way.

CHORUS:
You have the most beautiful face that I’ve seen
And it walks down the edges of my mind.
Where everything is perfect, sunshine forever.

VERSE 2:
What’s your greatest feat, I’d like to know,
And if you’d cry, would it show?
Do you remember those night?
I said we’re alright, we’re alright.

CHORUS

BRIDGE:
As I walk along the seashore, wondering why I don’t have the time
To give you everything, but I’ll try, I’ll try.
With feelings this strong it couldn’t have been wrong
When I spoke those words on that summer day.

CHORUS

© Copyright 2008 by Meg Aruffo and Jeremy D. Silverman.  All Rights Reserved.


Sunshine - Meg Aruffo (Music and Lyrics by Meg Aruffo and Jeremy D. Silverman)

A haunting and dramatic arrangement of the Christmas classic, "Ding Dong Merrily on High."  This arrangement by Jeremy D. Silverman was originally commissioned and recorded by the prestigious Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under the direction of Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, and the Grammy-winning Empire Brass quintet.

This arrangement (including octavo and brass parts) is available for purchase at:

www.collavoce.com



O Come O Come Emmanuel - Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and Empire Brass (arr. Jeremy D. Silverman)

A fun and playful arrangement of the Christmas classic, "Ding Dong Merrily on High."  This arrangement by Jeremy D. Silverman was originally commissioned and recorded by the prestigious Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, under the direction of Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe, and the Grammy-winning Empire Brass quintet.

This arrangement (including octavo and brass parts) is available for purchase at:

www.collavoce.com



Ding Dong Merrily On High - Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and Empire Brass (arr. Jeremy D. Silverman)

From his debut album "1.0," pop/rock artist Corey Lista performs this gorgeous ballad "Let Me Love."  Written and produced by award-winning songwriter Jeremy D. Silverman, this song features meaningful lyrics about love lost, and a haunting melody that will stick with you.

Let Me Love

Music and Lyrics by: Jeremy D. Silverman and Chris Holloway

VERSE 1
Can you feel my heart, it longs for you How did it start?
Can you hear my heart, it beats for you Don’t want to stop?
How can you turn and walk away?

CHORUS
Don’t neglect me, reject me,
I have a hole in my heart where you used to be. Come beside me, live inside me,
I don’t care just let me love.

VERSE 2
Crystal tears they fall like rain on a Sunday morn. We said goodbye, that’s about as much as I recall. How can we let it slip away?

CHORUS

BRIDGE
I can be the man you want me to be—it’s never too late.
Let’s create something more than ourselves—more than you and me.

CHORUS

© Copyright 2006 by Jeremy D. Silverman.  All Rights Reserved.


Let Me Love - Corey Lista (music and lyrics by Jeremy D. Silverman and Chris Holloway)

From her debut EP, actress and performer Meg Aruffo sings a fun and catchy pop song about burned love, co-written with award-winning songwriter and composer Jeremy D. Silverman. This songwriting duo also wrote the beautiful and sincere ballad, "My Love."

MY LOVE
Music and Lyrics by:  Jeremy D. Silverman and Meg Aruffo

VERSE 1
It’s strange my love I thought you were so kind,
But I realize I was blind to hold onto your trust.
It’s strange my love how I stay in your mind,
When you left me behind chokin’ on your dust.

CHORUS
Don’t come around here looking for a smile.
I got enough of your crap to last me a while.
Get back on the highway,
Take anyway but my way, and ruin some other girl’s life.

VERSE 2
It’s strange my love how I thought I was wrong.
How I thought you were so strong and that you were true.
Things change, my love, there’s no halo above me.
But there’s someone who loves me and he is not you.

CHORUS

BRIDGE
I’m starting life over and your not part of it.
You burned up my old life and poisoned heart of it.
There’s nothing left here, so just go away.
I don’t love you no reason to stay.

CHORUS

© Copyright 2008 by Meg Aruffo and Jeremy D. Silverman. All Rights Reserved.


My Love - Meg Aruffo (music and lyrics by Jeremy D. Silverman and Meg Aruffo)

Jeremy D. Silverman is an award-winning songwriter, composer, arranger, and orchestrator, with music that spans genres from choral/orchestral to pop/rock. Jeremy enjoys working in many musical styles and is a proud member of both The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) and ASCAP.  His choral works have been performed all over the United States, and his pop music has been heard around the world. As a professional keyboardist and vocalist, Mr. Silverman has also been honored to perform with orchestras and ensembles around the world, as well as produce and play on numerous studio sessions and recordings.

Jeremy has been performing on- and off-stage since he was 5 years old, composing his first selections in high school, then winning the 1993 Florida Vocal Association Composition Competition with "O Magnum Mysterium."  Continuing his education, Jeremy received a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of South Florida, in the studio of Annetta Y. Monroe.  He also received a Masters of Music in choral/orchestral conducting under the baton of Maestro Robert Summer.  Jeremy’s initial interest in scoring music for film and television led him to the commercial music scene, and his proficiency on the piano made Jeremy a frequent session player at major studios across Florida.  By the late 90s, he had written such hits as "Oh Lonely Star," "True Love," and "A Better Day."  Jeremy’s first break came in 1999, arranging two Christmas carols for the world-renowned Empire Brass and Master Chorale of Tampa Bay.  These arrangements received tremendous praise and quickly became published and performed by choirs around the world.  While continuing his musical journey he became a writer member of ASCAP in 2002 and then in 2008 was accepted into The Recording Academy (GRAMMYS) as a songwriter and producer.

Jeremy currently lives in Florida and enjoys staying busy in all areas of music and entertainment.  He and his wife, Katie (an amazing vocalist herself!) have one son, Ian.

Jeremy D. Silverman

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