"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)

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.

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

Jeremy D. Silverman

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