Sacred Choral

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We are thrilled to announce an inspiring collaboration between the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) and MorningStar Music Publishers. This visionary partnership introduces the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra IN UNISON Choral Series, a groundbreaking initiative that celebrates and promotes music by Black composers and arrangers.

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Bestselling MorningStar Music composer Jeremy J. Bankson discusses hymnody and the use of brass and organ in his music. Listen as Bankson shares the inspiration behind his popular compositions, insights from his journey, and his experience with the power of hymn festivals and congregational singing.

Join Mark Lawson, President of ECS Music Publishing Group, and composer Karen Marrolli as they discuss several of Marrolli's new musical pieces designed for both school and church settings. The conversation delves into the inspirations behind her compositions, including newly released works, "Hear My Voice,” "We Belong," and "Weave Us Into Community." Marrolli's approach to creating music transcends the boundaries between sacred and secular and highlights themes of unity, care, and interconnectedness.

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We are saddened to learn of the passing of composer Charles Callahan. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues and former students.

"A Vision Unfolding" is an extraordinary five-movement choral work for SATB Chorus that delves into themes of social justice, inclusivity, and community. Join composer Kyle Pederson and host Kenney Potter as they discuss the uniqueness of this powerful musical journey, blending spoken word elements and texts by various poets, including Langston Hughes and Walt Whitman, with multiple styles of music including gospel and blues elements, as well as a unique instrumental accompaniment for choral arrangement. Designed to be accessible and flexible for choirs of various levels, this work can be programmed as individual pieces or as a whole. Discover how this work unifies audiences, promotes respect and dignity across political divides, and embrace the music that sparks change and connection.

Join Sonya Sutton, Immediate Past President of the Association of Anglican Church Musicians (AAM) and Mark Lawson, President of MorningStar Music Publishers as they discuss the history and purpose of AAM, its role in the Episcopal Church, and the release of the new music series. The series aims to offer diverse and high-quality music for parishes, focusing on excellent texts and intentional representation of composers from various backgrounds, and introduces both timeless and new pieces that resonate with the Episcopal Church's mission.