Par JOHNSON CRAIG HELLA. Perhaps one of the most important major works of our time. The Chicago Tribune wrote: Moving among styles ranging from Lutheran hymnody to blues to Broadway, this modern-day Passion will move many listeners to tears even as it reaches beyond tragedy to peace, understanding and forgiveness. For the advanced choir looking to make an impact on students and community this is w…

from Considering Matthew Shepard

Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-In this beautiful poem by Dorothy Parker Mary knows her baby is holy simply because he is hers. She considers herself blessed whenever he reaches another birthday without even knowing how few he has left. Celebrating Mary themother and Christmas Doug Brandt creates an inner voice of Mary in the Altos and Tenors while the outer voices create the ironic voice of …