Joyous Family, Love's Bouquet
Hymns & Carols
chorus a cappella
work detail
instrumentation: for mixed chorus (keyboard opt.)
completion date: december 2023
duration: 3 minutes
texts: on an original text by the composer
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual Christmas concert, A Feast of Carols. We are thrilled to present the world premiere of a new commission by Michael Robert Smith, set to the evocative poetry of fellow singer Kyle Conner. The concert will also showcase the exceptional talents of Timberdale Brass, organist Andrew Kotylo, new assistant conductor Ariel Alvarado, and our collaborative pianist and senior artist-in-residence, Ting Ting Wong, whose performance is sure to be a show-stopper. More information here.
audio
Joyous Family, Love's Bouquet
dedication
Commissioned by Kyle Sheehan and Rebecca Roberts for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2023 Holiday fundraiser. Dedicated to their parents, Brendan and Kim Sheehan and Neal and Diane Roberts, to honor and celebrate their families’ union, November 10, 2023.
text
Joyous Family, Love's Bouquet text and tune by Dominick DiOrio
Rally, all, for love’s great aim Rising now from fairest art Kindled passions of the start Set within heart’s tempered flame: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
Notice, all, love firmly hone Ready seed of music’s pow’r Deepest root bursts forth to flow’r Rarest bounty fully grown: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
Beckon, all, for love’s new form Sewn this day within our oath Knitted families fresh outgrowth Surest future now transform: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
Keep us, kindly, love most fair Sealed within a promised life Recognized as man and wife Radiate now with our prayer: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
information
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual Christmas concert, A Feast of Carols. We are thrilled to present the world premiere of a new commission by Michael Robert Smith, set to the evocative poetry of fellow singer Kyle Conner. The concert will also showcase the exceptional talents of Timberdale Brass, organist Andrew Kotylo, new assistant conductor Ariel Alvarado, and our collaborative pianist and senior artist-in-residence, Ting Ting Wong, whose performance is sure to be a show-stopper. More information here.
audio
Joyous Family, Love's Bouquet
dedication
Commissioned by Kyle Sheehan and Rebecca Roberts for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2023 Holiday fundraiser. Dedicated to their parents, Brendan and Kim Sheehan and Neal and Diane Roberts, to honor and celebrate their families’ union, November 10, 2023.
text
Joyous Family, Love's Bouquet text and tune by Dominick DiOrio
Rally, all, for love’s great aim Rising now from fairest art Kindled passions of the start Set within heart’s tempered flame: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
Notice, all, love firmly hone Ready seed of music’s pow’r Deepest root bursts forth to flow’r Rarest bounty fully grown: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
Beckon, all, for love’s new form Sewn this day within our oath Knitted families fresh outgrowth Surest future now transform: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
Keep us, kindly, love most fair Sealed within a promised life Recognized as man and wife Radiate now with our prayer: Light and music, cherished day, Joyous family, love’s bouquet.
