Nicholas White Music

Compositions

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A Baptism Hymn (3') 1990 
Published: Oxford University Press 
written for the baptism of Samuel Dempsey White

A Prayer For Guidance 2005
SATB/Organ
written for Barbara Bruns
A Song Of Creation (5’) 1993
SATB/Brass/Organ 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for the Hobart & William Smith Colleges Chorale, Geneva, NY
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A Ston Easton Serenade (5') 2011
Organ Solo
written for Angus and Janine on their wedding day
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Advent Prose (5’) 2000
SATB
Published: Trinitas Music (Oregon Catholic Press)
written for St. Michael's Choir, NYC

Alleluia! Puer natus est nobis (16’) 2002
SATB/unaccompanied
written for St. Michael's Choir, NYC
An Irish Blessing (3') 2009
SATB divisi 

Anthems at the Mandatum (5') 1999 
(Maundy Thursday Anthem) 
SATB divisi 
written for St. Michael's Choir, NYC

As Newborn Stars (Hymn Tune: Cafe Deluxe) (4’) 1997
SATB/Organ 
written for the Association of Anglican Musicians 1997 Conference in Oxford, England

Ave Maria (4’) 1995
(5th movement of "Magnificat")
SATB divisi 
written for Shawn White

Ave verum corpus (4’) 1994
Soprano Solo/SATB/Organ 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for H. Deane Pierce

Bitter-Sweet (3’) 2006
Soprano Solo/SATB/Organ or Strings 
written for Ernie Hoffman and the choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati, OH

Carol Of Joy (5’) 1994
SATB divisi/Organ 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for the McMurry University Chanters, Abilene, TX
Clap Your Hands (4’) 2011
SATB divisi/Organ 
written for the installation of Michael G. Hirschfeld as 13th Rector of St. Paul's School, Concord, NH
For Every Storm A Rainbow (4’) 2010
SATB divisi/Organ 
written for the wedding of Ethan & Micah Logan
From Earth To Heaven (14') 2006
(Six Middle English Lyrics for Soprano and Organ)
commissioned by the Hanson Institute for American Music, Eastman School of Music
Full Freedom (14’) 2002
Soprano/Tenor/SATB/Gospel/Children’s Choir/Soprano Saxophone/Piano/Organ/Percussion
written for the 14th Annual Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
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Going Home (5') 2006
SSATBB/Piano
written for Lyric Fest, Philadelphia, PA

Grandfather’s Clock (5’) 1993
Two Part/Keyboard 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for St. Peter's Community Children's Choir, Geneva, NY

Hartford Mass (6’) 2010

Congregation/Optional SATB/Organ
written for the Association of Anglican Musicians
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Harvest (6’) 1998
SATB/Piano
written for Bert Bostic and Spirit Wind, Midland, TX

Holy Spirit (4') 2007
SATB/Organ
written for the choir of All Saints' Church, Torresdale, Philadelphia

How Far Is It To Bethlehem? (5’) 1992
SATB/Organ 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for Gordon McMillan and the Chancel Choir of FUMC, Lubbock, TX

How Far Is It To Bethlehem? (5’) 1996
arranged for SSA/Keyboard
written for Joan Gregoryk and the Washington Children's Chorus

Iam sol recedit (4’) 1998

SATB divisi 
Published: Trinitas Music (Oregon Catholic Press)
written for the Men of the Choir, Washington National Cathedral

Immensity Cloistered (7') 2011
Countertenor Solo/Strings/Organ
written for Ryland Angel

In Sure And Certain Hope (30') 2006
SATB divisi/Soloists/Strings
written for the Tiffany Consort

In Sure And Certain Hope (30') 2006 - Organ & Cello Version
SATB divisi/Soloists/Solo Cello/Organ

Irish Blessing (2') 2010
Unison-Two Part/Keyboard
written for St. John's Episcopal Church, Beverly Farms, MA

Jesus, Glorious Prince of Angels (Hymn Tune: Archangel) (4') 2003
SATB/Organ
written for St. Michael's Church, NYC

King Of Glory (5’) 1998
SATB/Oboe/Keyboard
written for Beverly Stirman, in honor of Joyce and Udell Adams

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Kyrie Eleison (based on a theme by Albinoni) (9') 2001
SATB divisi/SATB solo/Solo Violin or Saxophone
written for Angelo Cicolani & Dumbarton Concerts
Lent Prose (5’) 1999
SATB
written for St. Michael's Choir, NYC
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Magnificat (30’) 1997
Soprano Solo/SATB/Solo Horn/Brass Quintet/Organ/Percussion 
written for the Chancel Choir of FUMC, Lubbock, TX

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (8’) 2001
Treble Voices/Organ
written for Douglas Major and the boys of Washington National Cathedral Choir


Missa Brevis (20’) 2002
Solo Tenor/SATB/Brass/Timpani/Organ 
written for Bert Bostic and Spirit Wind, Midland, TX


O For A Thousand Tongues (5’) 1996
SATB/Piano 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for Bert Bostic and Spirit Wind, Midland, TX

O Magnum Mysterium (4') 2002
SATB divisi
Published: Mark Foster (Hal Leonard)
written for St. Michael's Choir, NYC
Oculi Omnium (2') 2006
SATB divisi
Out of the Depths (4') 2006
SATB/Organ
written for The Philadelphia Cathedral Singers, Riyehee Hong, Director

Poor Little Jesus (3’) 1997
SATB/ Solo Soprano/Solo Baritone
Published: Augsburg 
written for Washington National Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys
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Prayer For A New Mother (4') 2010
SATB divisi (optional keyboard)
written for Kate
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Preces and Responses (5’) 1995
SATB 
written for the Men of the Choir, Washington National Cathedral

Psalm 67 (4’) 2003
SATB/Organ 
written for St. Michael's Choir, NYC

Psalm 150 (4’) 1999
SATB/Brass/Percussion/Organ
written for Bill Neil and Washington Street United Methodist Church, Alexandria, VA, 
on the occasion of the church's 150th anniversary
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Quem Vidistis (3') 2002
SATB a cappella
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Shenandoah (5’) 1995
Organ Duet 
written for Ray and Beth Chenault, Atlanta, GA

Steal Away (4’) 1990
SATB divisi
Published: Augsburg 
written for the Chancel Choir of FUMC, Lubbock, TX, choir tour to England

Still Was The Night (5’) 1995
SATB/Flute/Organ 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for Washington National Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys

Take My Life And Let It Be (5’) 1994
SATB/Oboe/Keyboard 
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for the Bi-State Choral Course, McMurry University, Abilene, TX

The Altar (3’) 1999
Soprano Solo/SATB 
Published: Trinitas Music (Oregon Catholic Press)
written for Joyce Michelini in honor of her father Marc Michelini, Verger of Church of the Advent, Boston, MA

The Ahkond Of Swat (6') 2006
SATB/Soloists/Piano
A mini-Cantata setting of the Edward Lear nonsense poem

The Jumblies (7') 2006
SATB/Soloists/Piano
A mini-Cantata setting of the Edward Lear nonsense poem

The Jumblies (7') 2006 - Treble Version
SSA/Soloists/Piano
A mini-Cantata setting of the Edward Lear nonsense poem

The Lord Is My Shepherd (4’) 2001
SATB/Organ 
Oregon Catholic Press 
written for St. Michael's Choir, NYC

The Lord Is My Shepherd (4’) 2001(Solo version)
Soprano/Piano
written for Jolle Greenleaf
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The Lord Rejoices Over You (6’) 1999
SATB/Trumpet/Organ
Published: Hinshaw Music 
written for Don and Carolyn Rude in honor of their son, Benjamin

The Music Makers (4') 2009
SATB/Piano
commissioned by The Commonwealth Youthchoirs, Philadelphia, PA

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat (3') 2006
SATB divisi/Piano
written in honor of my parents' Ruby Wedding Anniversary

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat (3') 2006 
Solo Voice/Piano 
written in honor of my parents' Ruby Wedding Anniversary

The Shadow Of God (5’) 1993
SATB/Keyboard
written for Dell McKnight and the choir of St. James UMC, Abilene, TX

The First Song Of Isaiah (5’) 1995
SATB/Organ
written for Becky Harriger in honor of Harold Harriger, Lubbock, TX

The Rainbow Rose (3') 2010
SATB/Piano
written in memory of Rose Peachey Robinson

The Third Song of Isaiah (4') 2006
SATB/Organ
written for Riyehee Hong and the Cathedral Singers, Philadelphia, PA

The Washington Mass (12’) 1995
SATB  
written for Washington National Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys
There Is A Balm In Gilead (5’) 1993
SSAATTBB
written for the McMurry University Chanters, Abilene, TX
They Cast Their Nets (4') 2010
SATB/Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano
commissioned by Jim Thompson in honor of Walter Stone

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (3') 2006
Mezzo-Soprano/Piano or Organ
written for Denyce Graves
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (3') 2008
SATB/Piano or Organ
arranged for Chorus Angelicus & Gaudeamus

When The Saints Go Marchin’ In (4’) 2003
SATB/Mezzo Solo/Piano (Optional Clarinet & Percussion)
written for the Choir of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Atlanta, GA