Anthem for choir and orchestra -or- choir, organ, brass, and timpani
(with a little solo soprano bit)
The traditional text for Christmas Eve, this piece was premiered at about 11:30 PM on December 24, 2006. Here’s the original scoring:
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Prepare Ye The Way
https://www.willcwhite.com/audio/02%20Prepare%20Ye%20the%20Way.mp3
Anthem for 2 Flutes, Choir and Organ (or Strings)
The first number from Thy King Cometh, this is my little ode to pastoral music in 6/8. It’s also the fullest realization of my modal ideas.
Here’s a clip from a concert performance of the whole oratorio, re-orchestrated for strings instead of organ. I think it works much better this way:
Alleluia
Response for Choir, Organ and Brass
Just a little pentatonic melody. Â The one problem with this piece is that I can NEVER seem to get choirs to sing it like the piece of pure pop indulgence that it is. Â My life is so hard sometimes.
My Soul Thirsteth
Duet for bass-baritone and violin
This piece is supposed to represent Jesus parched atop the cross. The violinist progressively de-tunes the strings of their instrument. The result is heard clearly at the end of the piece.
The Transgressions of the Wicked
Anthem for Choir, Organ, Brass and Timpani
This piece continues my little idea of having a sort of Greek Chorus of Men narrate the Passion. Â The main body of the movement is built over a descending tetrachord ostinato played as a wicked tango rhythm.