The Children of David

Poems by 19th and 20th century authors in the spirit of David and other pre- Christian psalmists. Non liturgical. Mixed Chorus and Organ.

Five Modern Psalms
Mixed Chorus and Organ

1. Psalm (Dinklage)
2. Joy (Jeffers)
3. The Song of David (Smart)
4. Man of My Own People (Frank)
5. Pied Beauty (Hopkins)

Hymns to “the spirit of life,” with recurring musical and poetic motifs.

Press

“…these poignant words are galvanized into high drama, and the music exudes emotion which puts the poet’s dream into clear focus.”
— The American Organist

“ .… has a surging vitality and is as sensitive as it is straightforward and singable
— San Francisco Chronicle