Publication
St. Louis Convention, Shape‑Note Settings
The St. Louis convention of the American Guild of Organists included among its many great concerts and sessions a composers panel organized by Lorenz Publishing. Chris Hoh shared comments about…
Read MoreVictoria Motet — Tibi Christe
Tomas Luis de Victoria’s setting of Tibi Christe Splendor Patris is, well, splendid. This gem from Renaissance Spain recently joined the catalog of HMM Editions. For SATB choir, it last…
Read MoreMansions in the Skies — new organ collection
Sacred Music Press has just published nine new organ settings of American folk hymns by Christopher J. Hoh. Mansions in the Skies includes favorites like “Nettleton” (Come Thou Found of…
Read MoreAuld Acquaintance, New Arrangement
“Auld Lang Syne” for SATB chorus & piano is now published. The Reading Choral Society commissioned this arrangement as part of its 150th Anniversary. They premiered it along with several…
Read MoreAnthem for peace — Salaam, Shalom, Peace
“Salaam alaykum” and “shalom aleichem” mean “peace be with you,” as transliterated from Arabic and Hebrew respectively. Heard for millennia, these phrases resonate in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures. I…
Read MoreOrgan Collection Released
The Sacred Music Press (Lorenz) has released “Thee We Adore,” a collection of organ settings by Christopher J. Hoh. The eight pieces from chant-inspired hymns include Adoro Te Devote (“Thee…
Read MoreAdvent & vesper settings
Recent efforts include demo audio for new choral pieces. One is Comfort, O Comfort My People, familiar for Advent and fitting the readings for Dec. 10 in many churches. The…
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