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Roger Lee Hall,
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Composer Information
Roger Lee Hall's music career began with songwriting during the 1960s. During that time he began studies in piano and composition with Benjamin Hey Hissem, a highly accomplished teacher and musician.
In 1967, Roger was awarded a certificate with honors in music theory from Trinity College of Music in London, England.
Two years later, he began composition studies at Rutgers University with Robert Nagel and George Walker -- the first African-American composer to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1996 . Roger received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music theory and composition from Rutgers University in 1970. He composed his first compositions while a student (Op. 1a, 2, 3).
Two years later he received a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology from Binghamton University in New York. His thesis was titled: "The Shaker Letteral System: A Practical Approach to Music Notation." He also composed a set of piano variations on a Shaker marching tune (Op. 1b) and "Tricinium" for flute, oboe and basson (Op. 6).
He continued his Shaker music focus when he did his Ph.D. studies at
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His compositions there include: "Requiem Canon: In Memory of Benjamin Britten" (Op. 7).In 1980, he had a consultation session with the distinguished composer, Aaron Copland, who complimented him on his arrangements of two Shaker songs: "Gentle Words" and "Love is Little" (Op. 8)
In 1985, Roger became a member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers).
One year later, he formed PINETREE PRODUCTIONS, a professional educational service , providing music books, CDs and DVDs, music lectures and workshops.
Among his over 100 works are two sets of piano variations, works for chamber ensembles, many solo songs and choral works, also numerous vocal arrangements.
In 1988, he composed a song in Russian, "A Gift Song" (Op. 18a) for the Sharing A New Song in Boston for their Russian tour to commemorate the millennium of the Russian Orthodox Church. The premiere of this song in Russia was the first time an American work had been performed in a joint concert of Russian and American choruses.
His environmental anthem, "Creator God, We Give Tou Thanks" (Op. 25), received a second place award in a Massachusetts choral music competition in 1993. This anthem was composed as a memoial for a musician friend. The same text and tune was later arranged for solo voice and keyboard (Op. 35).
His choral work titled A Shaker Song Triptych received its world premiere in a Concert for Peace in 2004, performed by the Festival Choir in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
For his many musical accomplishments, Roger Lee Hall is currently listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World.
See his biographical article at the online Wikipedia.
Sample Compositions and Arrangements
Piano Variations (Op. 1a and 1b)Tricinium ("Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen") for flute, oboe, bassoon (Op. 6)
Two Old Stoughton Songs (Op. 21)
0Creator God, We Give You Thanks
for Solo Voice and Piano (Op. 35)
Quem Pastores Laudavere (Op. 39)
Two North Union Shaker Spirituals (Op. 40)
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List of Compositions and Arrangements
by Roger Lee Hall
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1961 - 1967
During these years over a dozen pop and jazz songs were composed, including these songs:
"Dream World" (1961)
"The Soho Serenade" (1961)
"Peace-Lovin' Blues" (1962)
"Free As The Breeze" (1965)
All four songs will be included on the "Gentle Peace" CD.
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1968 - 1972
Op. 1: Piano Variations
a. Set 1 - on an Oriental Theme (1968) [5 minutes]
b. Set 2 - on a Shaker Marching Tune (1971) [9 minutes]
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The variations on a Shaker Marching Tune are recorded on
Gentle Words: A Shaker Music Sampler
+Op. 2: Percussion Quartet (1969)
For xylophone, suspended cymbal, snare drum and timpani [about 8 minutes]
In three movements: I. Allegro/ II. Andante/ III. Allegro
The third movement (Allegro) is recorded on
The Dark Night is Ending
Op. 3: six haiku songs (1970)
For soprano voice and piano. All the haiku poems were written by Roger Hall.
[about 10 minutes].Six song titles:
1. "sing ye joyously"
2. "innocent spring bud"
3. "grieve not spring flower"
4. "gentle morning mist"
5. "so small the brook sounds"
6. "imagine...tall trees"
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Op. 4: Three Festive Carols (1970) - available in manuscript copy
Youth Choir (SA) and organ.
a. French: Leaping and Dancing
b. German: He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising
c. English: The Holly and the Ivy
Op. 5: Three Organ Preludes (1970-1972) - available in manuscript copy
"Out of the Depths" - November 1970"All Creatures of Our God and King" - July 1971
"For All The Saints" - October 1972
"For All the Saints" is recorded on the CD:
Op. 6: Tricinium: "Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen"
- for flute, oboe, bassoon (1971)
I. IntroductionII. Song: "Innsbruck ich muss dich lassen"
(Heinrich Isaac, c. 1450-1517)III. Finale
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1976 - 1979
Op. 7: Requiem Canon: In Memory of Benjamin Britten (1976)
A canon for up to six voice parts based on a tune by this beloved English composer, composed in his memory.
Op. 8: Two Shaker Humility Songs (1976)
a. GENTLE WORDS -- by Sister Polly M. Rupe, Pleasant Hill, KY, 1867
b. LOVE IS LITTLE -- Shaker Song from South Union, KY, 1834
Both songs arranged by Roger Lee Hall for SATB a cappella.
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These two song arrangements are available on this CD:
Gentle Words: A Shaker Music Sampler
Read about one of the songs at"Gentle Words" - A Shaker Song Discovery
Op. 9: Twelve Hymns for the Church Year
1. Christmas: "Celebrate, rejoice and sing!" - words: Roger Hall - music: 1971
2. Christmas: "Good news! Great joy to all the earth! -
words: Frank von Christierson " - 19763. Christmas: "Hail to the joyous day" - words: Royall Tyler - music: 1973
4. New Year/Epiphany: "Search thou my heart (A New Year's Prayer)" -
words: Sister R. Mildred Barker - music: 1983
5. Lent: "Father Supreme! Eternal God!" - words: Royall Tyler - music: 1973
6. Lent: "O God of Love" - words: Henry W. Baker - music: 1973
7. Lent: "Prayer" - words: Louis Untermeyer - music: 1970
8. Easter: "Praise the Savior" - words: Swedish hymn text, English translation -
music: 19739. Pentecost: "May He whose presence fills" - words: Royall Tyler - music: 1976
10. Thanksgiving: "Creator God, We Give You Thanks" -
words: Betty Anne J. Arner - music: 197711. Advent: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" - words: translated by John M. Neale and Henry S. Coffin - music: 1977
12. Advent: "Prepare the Royal Highway" - words: Mikael Franzen (Swedish), English translation - music: 1978
Several of the hymns are recorded on this CD:
Creator God, We Give You Thanks
Op. 10: Season's End, Op. 12 (1979)
Four songs for SATB chorus a cappella:
1. "Thaw" (poem by Edward Thomas)
2. "Spring Bluets" (poem by Sara Teasdale)
3. "Indian Summer" (poem by Emily Dickinson)
4. "Lovely Hill Torrents" (poem by Walter Turner)
1980 - 1989
Op. 11: Two Ceremonial Anthems
1. "Come, join in one accord" (text by James W. Kemmerer)(1980)
A choir anthem and congregational hymn composed for the 75th anniversary of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Attleboro, Massachusetts. The first performance in June of 1980 of the anthem for two saxophones, piano and SATB choir is included from its first performance on this CD:
Creator God, We Give You Thanks
2. "Lord, Keep Us Steadfast" (text by Martin Luther)(1983)
Anthem based on a hymn tune by J. Klug from 1543. Composed for the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Choir in North Easton, Massachusetts in 1983. This anthem is included from its first performance on this CD:
Op 12: Six Shaker Rounds (1985)
Rounds for 2, 3 or 4 voice parts a cappella:
1. "Welcome, Welcome" - Rosetta Cummings, Enfield, NH, 1869
2. "Let Us Endeavor" - David A. Buckingham, Watervliet, NY, 1873
3. "Morning Bells" - David A. Buckingham, Watervliet, NY 1873
4. "Christian Love" - poem by Elvah F. Collins, Mt. Lebanon, NY, 1881
5. "A New Year's Prayer" - poem by R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1921
6. "We Will All Go Home With You" - Canterbury, NH, 1862
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Op. 13: The Pleasures of Variety - Homage to William Billings (1980)
For narrator and solo quartet or SATB chorus a cappella. Text by William Billings.
This work was first performed in 1980 in a concert titled:
"Music from Massachusetts."It was published in this monograph:
MAJESTY: Being a discussion of FACTS and FICTION about WILLIAM BILLINGS and The STOUGHTON MUSICAL SOCIETY
The original version is available on the CD:
Op. 14: Six Carols for Christmastime (1983)
For soprano and alto recorders.
1. Vom Himmel Hoch (From Heaven Above)
2. Es Ist Ein' Ros'entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming)
3. Joseph Lieber, Joseph Mein (Joseph, O Dear Joseph Mine)
4. Rise Up, Shepherds, and Follow
5. Away in a Manger
6. Joy to the World
Op. 15: Three Choral Responses (based on themes by J.S. Bach) (1985)
Composed for the 300th anniversary of the birth of J.S. Bach.
Choral responses based on instrumental themes by Johann Sebastian Bach for mixed chorus and organ:
1. "Psalm"
2. "Prayer"
3. "Benediction"
The three responses are recorded on this CD:
Creator God, We Give You Thanks
Op. 16: Three Choral Responses (1985)
For unison chorus and organ
1. Introit (Air from the Trumpet Suite from Water Music) - George F. Handel
2. Agnus Dei (Sonata in A minor for harpsichord) - Domenico Scarlatti
3. Dona nobis pacem (Musette from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 6) - G. F. Handel
Op. 17: Four Commemmorative Songs (1989)
For mixed chorus and piano.
1. "Bicentennial Hymn" (Tune: OLD HUNDRED) - 200th anniversary of Stoughton Musical Society
2. "The Grand Constitution" (Tune: HEART OF OAK) - 200th anniversary of Stoughton Musical Society's Constitution (1987)
3. "Yankee Song" (Tune: YANKEE DOODLE) - 200th anniversary of Stoughton Musical Society's Constitution (1987)
4. "Ode to George Washington" (Tune: GOD SAVE THE KING) - 200th anniversary of First US Presidential Inauguration (1989)
Op. 18: Two Russian Songs (1988)Both songs were written for the Russian tour of Sharing A New Song in 1988.
The songs are SAB rounds and may be sung in Russian or English a cappella.
These are the English translation titles:
No. 1. "We give you a gift of our songs"
No. 2. "May you live many years"
The first round is included in the songbook and CD:
+Op. 19: Bellamy's Musical Telephone (1988)
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"The Dark Night is Ending"
(First Performance)
Dorothy Yanish, soprano; Roger Hall, electronic keyboard
a.. "Telephone Tune" - for keyboard
b. "Peace - A Patriotic Ode" - for soprano and keyboard
c. " Simple Gifts" - for soprano and keyboard
d. "The Dark Night is Ending" - for soprano and keyboard
The music from the one act play first performed at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts at the Edward Bellamy Centennial Conference in 1988.
This play is now available on DVD at this link:
1990 - 1999
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+Op. 20: A Prayer (1990): In Memory of Sister R. Mildred Barker
For mixed chorus and organ or piano.
This prayer hymn is included in the songbook:
Love is Little: A Sampling of Shaker Spirituals
Op. 21: Two Old Stoughton Songs (1990)
Two songs for SATB chorus a cappella:
1. Fuging Tune: "DEDICATION" - words by William Billings, 1794
This tune was originally composed in 1977. It was revised for the 200th anniversary concert of the Old Stoughton Musical Society in 1986.
2. Patriotic Ode: "PEACE" - words by Esther Talbot, 1814
This anti-war song was composed for the centennial of Stoughton Town Hall in 1981 and included in the pamphlet, Music in Stoughton: A Brief Survey. It was revised for solo quartet, flute and piano, and first performed in A Stoughton Musicfest in 1990.
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"Peace" is also performed in the one hour video program:
Op. 22: A Little Theatre Music (1990)
For solo flute.
Written in memory of Dorothy Woodward, founder of The Little Theatre of Stoughton.
This piece was first performed by flutist Donna Hieken in this video program:
+Op. 23: Three Shaker Songs (1990-1991)
For string quartet. Written in memory of Sister R. Mildred Barker.
First performance by The Portland String Quartet in the Shaker meeting house at Sabbathday Lake, Maine, in 1990 and 1991.
1. "Mother Has Come With Her Beautiful Song" (Alfred, Maine, 1887)
2. "Love is Little" (South Union, Kentucky,1834)
3. "We Will All Go Home With You" (Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1862)
Op. 24: Credo -- Walt Whitman (1992)
For soprano and piano.
Poem by Ruth E. Winn, based on lines from "Song of Myself" in Whitman's Leaves of Grass, 1855.
Written for the centennial of the death of Walt Whitman.
This piece is available on the CD,
Op. 25: Creator God, We Give You Thanks (1993)
(In memory of John D. Herr)
Anthem for SATB chorus with organ or piano accompaniment.To order this anthem for $5.00, First Class postage included.
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Recorded on this CD,Creator God, We Give You Thanks
The same words have been set for solo voice and piano with this title:
Hymn to the Environment, Op. 35
+Op. 26: Shaker Christmas Hymn (1995)
For mixed chorus a cappella
"Hail, Hail The Beautiful Morn Hath Dawned" -
words and tune: Sister Elmina Phillips, North Union, Ohio, 1869
+Op. 27: Three Shaker Poems by Sister R. Mildred Barker (1996)
[see Op. 38]For SATB choir a cappella.
1. A Prayer
2. A New Year's Prayer
3. Our Shaker Home
Op. 28: Simple Gifts (aka: "Tis the gift to be simple")(1998)
Shaker dance song arranged for solo voice and piano.
It is available in the Music Supplement of
Op 29: The Humble Heart (1999) -
In memory of Randy FolgerShaker hymn arranged for SAB chorus a cappella or with piano or organ.
This hymn arrangement is recorded on
Gentle Words -- A Shaker Music Sampler
2000 - 2009
+Op. 30: Benjamin Franklin's Armonica (2000) - this title will be reprinted in 2013
Dedication for the premiere performance in 2000:
This is a memorial tribute to Gerhard Finkenbeiner (1930-1999), a world-renowned glassblower who had his own business in Waltham, Massachusetts. He was also a skillful maker of the glass harmonica using Benjamin Franklin's design. Gerhard had many talents but was above all a gentle man of rare curiosity and inventiveness. He was always willing to help out in any way possible.
To Gerhard, I dedicate this work with my respect and deep gratitude.
--Roger Lee Hall
1. Opening remarks by Dr. Benjamin Franklin on his "Armonica."
2. "Agnus Dei" - based on Adagio for Glass Harmonica by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1791
3. "Auld Lang Syne" - based on Old Scottish Air with 1855 New England text)
This work for voice and glass harmonica was given its world premiere by Alisa Nakashian-Holsberg at the International Glass Music Festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 27 April 2000.
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Op. 31: Canon in Four Parts (2000)
Words by William Billings (1746-1800).
This canon, "Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord," was composed in 2000 for the 200th anniversary of the death of Billings. It was published in this monograph:
MAJESTY: Being a discussion of FACTS and FICTION about WILLIAM BILLINGS and The STOUGHTON MUSICAL SOCIETY (PineTree Press)
This canon was first performed by Roger Hall and the other singers attending the
200th anniversary William Billings observance at Kings Chapel in Boston in 2000
Op. 32: Six Shaker Spirituals (2001)
For Two, Three or Four Part Chorus a cappella, or with keyboard accompaniment.
1. "Rights of Conscience" - Issacahar Bates, 1810
2. "Come Life, Shaker Life" - Issachar Bates, 1835
3. "Almighty Savior" - Issachar Bates, 1836
4. "The Millennium" - Tune by Issachar Bates
5. "The Earthquake" - Daniel Moseley, 1811
6. "Reflections on Mother Ann's Birthday" - David Austin Buckingham, 1840
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Op. 33: Four New England Shaker Spirituals (2002)
For Three Part Chorus a cappella.
1. Song: "Welcome, Welcome" - Enfield, New Hampshire, 1869 (a round)
2. Hymn: "The Humble Heart" - Harvard, Massachusetts, ca. 1820
3. Hymn: "Celestial Praises" - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1841
4. Song: "We Will All Go Home With You" - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1862
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Op. 34: Auld Lang Syne (2005)
For soloist with keyboard accompaniment - key of Eb
This is the well known Scottish tune but with a text written by Albert Laighton and first performed in a "Old Folks Concert" in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1855.
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2010 -
Op. 35: Hymn to the Environment:
Creator God We Give You Thanks (2010)
The words speak of respect for God's creations on the earth
and are especially appropriate in these days of environmental concerns.This hymn has been set for solo voice and piano accompaniment, with a final descant section for voice or solo instrument.
Also available as s SATB choir anthem, Op. 25.
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Op. 36: Two Canterbury Shaker Christmas Spirituals (2010)
For SATB chorus a cappella
No. 1. Song: "The Prince of Peace"
No. 2. Hymn: "Celestial Choir"
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Op. 37: Three Shaker Poems (2012)
No. 1. Christian Love - poem by Sister Elvah F. Collins, 1881
No. 2. My Shepherd - poem by Sister Ruth Mildred Barker, 1926
No. 3. Natal Night - poem: Sister Grace Ada Brown, 1902
For soloists and a cappella chorus. Dedicated to Carson Cooman.
Op. 38: Two Shaker Prayer Hymns (2011-2012) -
In Memory of Sister R. Mildred Barker
No. 1."A New Year's Prayer" - For Soloist and SATB Choir a cappella
or with keyboard
Poem by Sister R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1921
Music composed in 1983/ revised in 2011
No. 2. "A Prayer" - For Soloist and SAB Choir a cappella
or with keyboard
Poem by Sister R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1922
Music composed in 1978/ revised in 2012
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Shaker music arrangements (SMA 8)
Op. 39: Quem Pastores Laudavere (1979/ revised 2012)
Four verses of this German melody with an 14th century Latin text, or Latin and English text, arranged for SATB chorus with keyboard accompaniment (10 pages).
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Op. 40: Two North Union Shaker Spirituals (2012)
Anthem: "Praise To The Lord" (Raise ye your voices)
A commissioned anthem for Plymouth Church of Shaker Heights, Ohio for Soprano and Bass soloists and SATB chorus, arranged from an 1847 Shaker melody. The words are by Jeremiah Ingalls Jr. and music by Sewel G. Thayer from the Shaker community at North Union, Ohio.
Hymn: "Gospel Truth: (Hail gospel truth thou precious gem)
A hymn for SATB chorus and SAB Trio arranged from a 1885 North Union Shaker hymn by Elder James Sullivan Prescott, and the only harmonized hymn that was published from the North Union Shaker community (today Shaker Heights, Ohio).
Note: Both the anthem and hymn are included with edited melodies in this music collection:
"May We Ever Be United" - Music of the North Union, Ohio Shakers
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New CD
CD: WELCOME, WELCOME -
Shaker music arrangements by Roger Lee Hall and Conrad Held(To be released in the Fall of 2013)
List of CDs
- GENTLE PEACE - Music by Roger Hall, Volume 1
- CREATOR GOD, WE GIVE YOU THANKS. - Music by Roger Hall, Volume 2
- THE HUMBLE HEART: Twenty-Four Shaker Spirituals - Arr. by Roger Hall
Volume 1 contains secular music and Voulme 2 has sacred music.
The Humble Heart CD has arrangements of Shaker folk spirituals.The CD, THE DARK NIGHT IS ENDING - Music by Roger Hall, Volume 3,
is no longer available.
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GENTLE PEACE
Music by Roger Hall, Volume 1All are First Performances or First Recordings
1. Song: Dream World (1961) – Jake and The Potpourris
2. Pop Song: Frauleins From Frankfurt (1961) – Jake and The Potpourris
3. Pop Song: The Soho Serenade (1964) – Ethel Regan
4. Pop Song: Peace-Lovin’ Blues (1962)
5. Pop Song: Free As The Breeze (1965)
6. Piano Variations on an Oriental Theme (1968) - Anthony Spaccoratella
7. Piano Variations on a Shaker Marching Tune (1971) – David Hagan
8. Season’s End: Thaw (1979) – Jubilate Chorale
9. Season’s End: Bluets That Herald Spring (1979) – Jubilate Chorale
10. Season’s End: Lovely Hill Torrents (1979) – Jubilate Chorale
11. Christmas Carol: Leaping and Dancing (1979) – Covenant Church Choir
12. Shaker Poem: Search Thou My Heart (1983) – Holy Trinity Church Choir
13. A Gift Round (in Russian, 1988) – Sharing A New Song Chorus
14. The Dark Night Is Ending (1988) – electronic keyboard
15. The Dark Night Is Ending – Dorothy Yanish, vocalist
16. Old Stoughton Song No. 1: Dedication (1986) – OSMS Chorus
17. Old Stoughton Song No. 2: Peace (1981) – Karen Pritchard & OSMS Choir
18. Anti-War Song: Gentle Peace (1990 rev. version) –
Stoughton Musicfest Quartet
CREATOR GOD, WE GIVE YOU THANKS
Music by Roger Hall, Volume 2
All are First Performances or First Recordings
1. For All The Saints – for pipe organ (1972)
2. Creator God, We Give You Thanks (1977) – Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir
3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel (1978) – Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir
4. Prepare The Royal Highway (Swedish-English,1978) – Thor Carlson/
Immanuel Choir
5. He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising (1978) – Larre Nelson/
Immanuel Choir
6. Hail To The Joyous Day (1977) – Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir
7. The Prince Of Peace Is Come (1982) – Old Stoughton Musical Society Chorus
8. Meditation (1979) – Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir
9. Deep River (Afro-American Spiritual,1981) – Covenant Church Choir
10. Standing In The Need Of Prayer (Afro-American Spiritual) – Covenant Choir
11. Praise The Savior (1983) – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Choir
12. Come, Join In One Accord (Anthem,1980) – Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir
13. Come, Join In One Accord (Hymn,1980) – Choir & Congregation
14. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast (Hymn, 1983) – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Choir
15. A New Year’s Prayer (1983) – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Choir
16. Gentle Words (1984) – Plymouth Church Choir
17. Love Is Little (1984) – Plymouth Church Choir
18. Simple Gifts (1988) – Greg Bazaz and Dorothy Yanish (from one-act play)
19. Psalm, Prayer and Benediction (1985) - Immanuel Lutheran Church Choir
20. Creator God, We Give You Thanks (Hymn, 1976) – Lutheran Choir
21. Creator God, We Give You Thanks (Anthem,1993) – Plymouth Church Choir
"The Humble Heart"
Twenty-Four Shaker Spirituals
(AMRC 10)
Composed and Arranged by Roger Lee Hall
Music from A GUIDE TO SHAKER MUSIC:
1. +Greeting Song: "Welcome, Welcome" - Enfield, NH, 1869
2. +Hymn: "Holy Habitation" - Harvard, Massachusetts, 1848
3. +Hymn: "The Humble Heart" - words: Eunice Wyeth/
tune: Thomas Hammond, Harvard, Massachusetts, ca. 18204. +Hymn: "Voyage to Canaan" - words: Richard McNemar, Ohio, ca. 1810
5. +Hymn: "Celestial Praises" - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1841
6. +Hymn: "Christian Love" - words: Elvah F. Collins, Mt. Lebanon, NY, 1881/ music: Roger Lee Hall 1980
7. +Hymn: "My Shepherd" - poem: R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1926/ music: Roger Lee Hall, 1984
8. +Hymn: "A New Year's Prayer" - poem: R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1921/ music: Roger Lee Hall, 1983
9. +Hymn: "A Prayer" - poem: R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1921/ music: Roger Hall, 1978
10. +Song: "May I Softly Walk" - New Lebanon, New York, 1869
11. +Dance Song: "Simple Gifts" - Joseph Brackett Jr., Alfred, Maine, 1848
12. +"A Welcome Song" - words and tune: Polly M. Rupe, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, 1869
13. +Hymn: "Invitation to Zion" - words and tune: David A. Buckingham, Watervleit, New York, 1846
14. +Hymn: "Invitation to Souls" - words and tune: Mathilda A. Butler, Whitewater, Ohio, 1846
Piano Variations:
15. Variations on a Shaker marching tune - music by Roger Lee Hall, 1984 -
David Hagan, pianist [FIRST PERFORMANCE]Shaker Christmas Carol:
16. "Celestial Choir" - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1847
A Suite of Seven Shaker Spirituals (instrumental arrangements)
17. Dance Song: "Come life, Shaker life" - Issachar Bates,
New Lebanon, New York, 183518. Ballad Hymn: "Rights of Conscience" - Issachar Bates, Ohio, ca. 1810
19. Hymn: "The Millennium" - Issachar Bates, South Union, Kentucky, 1830s
20. Hymn: "Almighty Savior" - Issachar Bates, New Lebanon,
New York, 183621. Hymn: "The Earthquake" - Daniel Mosely, Union Village, Ohio, 1811
22. Hymn: "Reflections on Mother Ann's Birthday" - David A. Buckingham, Watervliet, New York, 184023. Hymn: "Farewell Vain World" - Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, 1833
Shaker Farewell Song24. +"We Will All Go Home With You" - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1862
+ = words & music in A GUIDE TO SHAKER MUSIC
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