Choral FANTASY
Listening Guide
CURATED AND WRITTEN BY J. A. J. SEDARSKI
TRACK LIST
1. Sleep by Eric Whitacre
2. Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre
3. The Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre
4. Sing Gently by Eric Whitacre
5. Let My Love Be Heard by Jake Runestad
6. Earth Song by Frank Ticheli
7. When the Earth Stands Still by Don MacDonald
8. Water Night by Eric Whitacre
9. The Awakening by Joseph M. Martin
10. Requiem (Arr. Johnson) by Eliza Gilkyson
11. Miserere Mei by Gregorio Allegri
12. Agnus Dei, Op. 11 by Samuel Barber
13. Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium) by Ola Gjeilo
14. Lacrimosa dies illa (from Requiem, K. 626) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
15. Die mit Tränen säen, SWV 378 by Heinrich Schütz
16. Wana Baraka Traditional, arr. Shawn Kirchner
17. The Battle of Jericho Traditional, arr. Moses Hogan
18. If Music Be The Food Of Love by David Dickau
19. Loch Lomond Traditional, arr. Jonathan Quick
20. Even When He Is Silent by Kim André Arnesen
21. Nearer, My God, to Thee (Arr. James L. Stevens) by Lowell Mason
22. Soon Ah Will Be Done by William L. Dawson
23. Salvation is Created by Pavel Chesnokov
24. Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal Traditional, arr. Alice Parker
25. Entreat Me Not To Leave You by Dan Forrest
26. My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord Traditional, arr. Moses Hogan
27. Hush! Somebody’s Callin’ My Name Traditional, arr. Brazeal Dennard
28. Sure on this Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen
29. O Radiant Dawn by James MacMillan
30. Richte mich Gott (Psalm 43) by Felix Mendelssohn
VOICES RAISED IN SONG
My musical journey began in choir. It was there that I first discovered the magic of music—the kind that lights up your imagination, stirs something deep inside, and stays with you for life. Singing in those early ensembles didn’t just teach me how to make music—it taught me how to feel it.
This playlist is a love letter to that time: a collection of the pieces I sang and fell head over heels for. I hope they move you as much as they moved me.
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Music to Savor
1. Sleep
If I could credit a piece for inspiring my journey into classical music, I would credit this piece by Eric Whitacre. I remember the 7th grade choir class when our substitute teacher had us listen, and my life was forever changed.
7. When the Earth Stands Still There have been many love songs made, and if there was a choir category, this song is it. The poetry is so wonderfully painted with music and reminds me of those that are dearest to me.
26. My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord
From the first notes, I knew this piece would be on repeat for me. This powerful spiritual finds new life in this choral arrangement with every word and note both exciting and terrifying.
After Listening
What pieces of music have inspired you the most? After listening to this playlist, go back to those songs you've heard that inspire you and try to remember where you were when you first heard it. Enjoy that feeling.
Young Joe in the early choir days!
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ABOUT J. A. J. SEDARSKI
“Showing a deeper understanding of harmony” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) J. A. J. Sedarski is a Mexican-American composer whose music blends bold, dramatic gestures with moments of striking intimacy. Drawing inspiration from his Mexican heritage, real-life events, and the natural world, his work resonates with personal depth and expressive range. His works have been performed by ensembles such as the MIVOS Qua tet, Argento Reading Ensemble, Juventas New Music Ensemble, and the Boston University Symphony Orchestra.