“Five from the Folder: Mixed Voices” by Timothy Powell

FIVE FROM THE FOLDER: MIXED VOICES by Timothy Powell

 

1. “All That Hath Life & Breath Praise Ye the Lord!” Rene Clausen. Mark Foster Music MF0223

A vibrant, celebratory treatment of Psalms 96 and 22, which transforms into the beloved “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” hymn featuring the Lobe den Herren tune, before ending with a poly-tonal, rhythmic final Alleluia!

 

2. “Is any afflicted?” William Billings. CPDL

This very easy and approachable anthem showcases William Billing’s raw genius, capturing the mood of the epistle text with harmonic and melodic shifts over changing choral texture.

 

3. “Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230.” Johann Sebastian Bach. Edition Peters No. 6106

Bach’s stunning motet setting of Psalm 117 showcases his young talent with beautifully executed fugal themes and boundless energy.

 

4. “How Can I Keep from Singing (My Life Flows on in Endless Song).” Robert Lowry, arr. Davis. MorningStar Music Publishers MSM-50-2545

A gorgeous version of this beloved text and tune highlighted by an oboe and violin duet.

 

5. “Let Everything That Hath Breath.” Jeffery L. Ames. Earthsongs S-248

A perfect gospel concert closer with well-written piano, bass, and solo. A true crowd (and choir!) pleaser.

 

(“Five from the Folder” provides brief, text-length reviews of vocal works currently in the folders of choral directors throughout the United States.  To share five from your folder, contact Scott Dorsey at )