Arrangements of five Shaker songs by Kevin Siegfried provide the structure for this album of 20th and 21st century choral works. The texts for this program explore themes of peace, a parent's love, and awe in God's creation, concluding with two motets for Advent and Christmas. This extraordinary choir is directed by Deanna Joseph and recorded in the warm acoustics of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta. The internationally award-winning Georgia State University Singers is the School of Music's premier vocal ensemble. In May of 2017, the University Singers won first place in the renowned Marktoberdorf International Chamber Choir Competition. "... The choir sings with great musicality, excellent intonation, clear diction, and a healthy and beautiful pallet of tone colors... " (The Choral Scholar)

Tracklist:

Shaker Songs: No. 1, Peace (Version For Mixed Choir)
Peace Song (Version For Mixed Choir, Solo Quintet & Percussion)
I Will Be A Child Of Peace (Version For Mixed Choir & Piano)
Shaker Songs: No. 2, Love Is Little (Version For Mixed Choir)
When David Heard (Version For Mixed Choir)
Ubi Caritas
Shaker Songs: No. 3, Heavenly Display (Version For Mixed Choir)
The Strathclyde Motets, Set 2: O Radiant Dawn
O Magnum Mysterium
Shaker Songs: No. 4, Lay Me Low (Version For Mixed Choir)
2 Herbert Settings: No. 2, Bitter-Sweet
Fern Hill (Version For Mezzo-Soprano, Mixed Choir & Piano)
Shaker Songs: No. 5, Benediction (Version For Mixed Choir)
Flight Song (Version For Mixed Choir & Piano)

UPC: 000334932428
Label: Gothic Records
Release Date: 1.3.20
Format: CD

Heavenly Display / Various - Heavenly Display (CD)