Away In a Manger (for acapella choir)

December 31, 2023 by Lowell Hohstadt in Choral, Christian, Christmas, Classical Music, Composer, Composition, Music, worship music

This is an essay on the famous Christmas carol, performed live by the Odessa Christian Faith Center Vocal Ensemble, Christmas Eve 2023. It was an experiment in linear textual writing, as well as linear melodic part-writing. Added to the song are some theological thoughts.

Hope you enjoy!

One Light (Christmas Medley)

January 31, 2022 by Lowell Hohstadt in Choral, Christian, Classical Music, Composer, Composition, Music, Pop Music, Praise and Worship, Worship, worship music

Here is a collage of well-known Christmas carols, framed in a unique way. Throughout the medley, a tone row is used a number of times. (You may be surprised to find its iterations.) It was presented by the Odessa Christian Faith Center choir in 2021. Hope you enjoy!