The King Center for the Performing Arts, Melbourne, Florida, June 1992 Reynolds, conductorįirst Performance: The Schola Cantorum of Florida, Jeff W. I was particularly drawn to the words " A divine voice sings through all creation" and wonder if they refer to the creator's voice or Robert's.įor the Schola Cantorum of Florida, Jeff W. It speaks of music, of wonder, of praise, of celebration, of thankfulness - all the things I suspected his friends might like to express. When first encountering this text I knew it was the right one. I do know, however, that he loved to sing. was a member of the Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The genesis of this piece was a person and the high regard in which he was held by his friends and colleagues. The impetus of a new composition may come from many places and for a variety of reasons. David's eagerness to learn of the choir's strengths, the church's acoustics, the organist's ability along with the organ's registration possibilities greatly assisted him in creating a work that is destined to make its mark in the world of church choral music. The work was enthusiastically received by the choir from the very first rehearsal and was made even more special by a visit from the composer himself, who conducted the premiere. David's suggested text and the way that he chose to set it was superb! he was sensitive in the creative ways that he used the voices with the aggressive organ accompaniment. The commissioning of David Brunner to write a piece in memory of a fellow choir member was a great experience for the First United Methodist Church Chancel Adult Choir of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In Your goodness You have made us able to hear The beasts of the field and the birds of the air The roaring breakers of the sea tell of Your awesome might. The rivers and lakes all disclose Your presence. The sun, the stars, the valleys and hills, How wonderful, O Lord, are the works of your hands! Full score and partsįirst Performance: First United Methodist Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee,ĭavid Brunner, conductor, September 15, 2002 A Divine Voice Sings Through All CreationĬommissioned by the Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in memory of our friend and fellow choir member, Robert Colegrove Meacham, Jr., 1947-2000
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