"Lullaby Carol"
Indianapolis Symphonic Choir's
New Commission for Festival of Carols Concerts
INDIANAPOLIS--November 17, 2009--The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir announces
the winner of its national "Christmas Carol Competition." Molly Ijames' new choral
work, "Lullaby Carol," will be featured at the upcoming Harris Bank Festival of Carols
performances. The piece was written for choir and piano and is 6 minutes in length.

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"Resurection Canticles

"Mary with Jesus "
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2005
Composer: Dr. Frank Burch Brown

"Mary with Jesus" is a beautiful and introspective portrayal of an ancient Muslim text revealing the innermost thoughts of Mary regarding her unborn child, Jesus. This work innovatively unites the traditions of Islam and Christianity.
SATB choir, Mezzo-soprano soloist
Cello, flute, piano.
Unpublished

"There is God "
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2005
Composer: James Quitman Mulholland

With text adapted from the Latin "Ubi Caritas" of the Mandatum on Maundy Thursday in the Christian tradition, this piece was written to honor Mary Jo Moss, longtime singer and board member of the Symphonic Choir. James Quitman Mulholland is on the faculty of Butler University (Indianapolis) where the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir is in residence.
SATB choir
Piano
Publisher: Colla Voce Music, Incorporated

"From East to West "
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2003
Composer: Dan Locklair

Written to honor Indianapolis Symphonic Choir accompanist Charles Manning on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with the organization, "From East to West" features text from Liturgia Horarum by fifth century Christian poet Coelius Sedulius. Through appropriate use of dance-like mixed meter and a contrasting homophonic hymn-like section, this work impresses audiences and highlights an advanced accompanist.
SATB choir
Organ (optional brass quintet available)
Publisher: Subito Music Corporation

"Transcendental Sonnets "
Premiered by the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, 2002
Composer: Eric Gann

Composer Eric Gann expresses a particular fondness with Transcendentalism through his setting of texts by Jones Very. This multi-movement work for chorus, orchestra and tenor and soprano soloists is approximately 40 minutes in length.
SATB choir, Soprano soloist, Tenor soloist
Orchestra
Unpublished

Upcoming Commissions:
A work by Michael K. and Pamela G. Runyan will be premiered at the December 2008 "Festival of Carols" concerts.
A work by Jonathan Wey will be premiered at the April 2009 "Sacred Arts" concert.