Evergreen Ensemble - CHRISTMAS
Enjoy this video recording of our Christmas concert from Trinity Parish Church in Seattle, WA, courtesy of our friends at Scribe Studios.
Locus Iste
5.18.24 - Lynnwood, WA
A timeless choral gem by composer Anton Bruckner. Performed as part of our Sacred Place concert in May 2024.
Traditional Latin text
Sacred Place - III. Shema
5.18.24 - Lynnwood, WA
The third movement of the titular work from our concert, Sacred Place, by Alex Berko. Featuring solos by soprano Danielle Reutter-Harrah and tenor Haitham Haidar.
Text by William Stafford
Ripple Effect
5.18.24 - Lynnwood, WA
A beautiful expansion on the more well known themes of Ubi Caritas by Canadian composer Sarah Quartel, set for vocal soli and full choir.
Text by Hildegard of Bingen and Mother Teresa
My Heart Be Brave
2.17.24 - Edmonds, WA
A stirring composition and call to hope and courage by Marques L.A. Garrett. Performed as part of our Luminous Night concert in February 2024.
Text by James Weldon Johnson
Luminous Night of the Soul
2.17.24 - Edmonds, WA
The title piece from our Luminous Night concert, composed by the well loved Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo. This is a sibling piece with another composition of his, “Dark Night of the Soul” and is a reimagining of the original source text by St. John of the Cross.
Text by St. John of the Cross & Anthony Silvestri.
My Song in the Night
2.17.24 - Edmonds, WA
Elaine Hagenberg’s stunning arrangement and reimagining of Paul Christiansen’s piece.
Text is a traditional American folk hymn.
Only Gratitude Remains
11.12.23 - Seattle, WA
A beautiful composition from Jocelyn Hagen called "Only Gratitude Remains", performed during "Grief and Gratitude" at Trinity Parish Church in Seattle, WA on November 12, 2023.
Text by Jeffrey Ochs
Breathe
11.12.23 - Seattle, WA
A poignant composition from Matthew Emery, originally commissioned for and dedicated to the memory of all victims of COVID-19. Performed during "Grief and Gratitude" at Trinity Parish Church in Seattle, WA on November 12, 2023.
Text by Francesco Petrarca.
Give Thanks for Life
11.12.23 - Seattle, WA
A new composition from our Artistic Director called "Give Thanks for Life". Performed during "Grief and Gratitude" at Trinity Parish Church in Seattle, WA on November 12, 2023.
Text by Shirley Erena Murray.
All Creatures Lament: Hymn for a Suffering Planet
4.30.23 - Seattle, WA
The world premiere of Benedict Sheehan's "All Creatures Lament" for choir and piano. Commissioned as part of the debut performances of Evergreen Ensemble.
Text by Kate Bluett, Isaac Wardell, & Paul Zach
To You, O God, All Creatures Sing
4.30.23 - Seattle, WA
A world premiere of “To You, O God, All Creatures Sing” by Evergreen Ensemble’s Artistic Director, David Hendrix. Written for the debut performances of Evergreen Ensemble.
Text by St. Francis of Assisi, adapt. Miriam Therese Winter.
For the Beauty of the Earth
4.30.23 - Seattle, WA
A beautiful updated setting from Philip Stopford of the well known hymn text by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint.