For He is Our Peace (2016)

1 Dec

A setting of Ephesians, 2:14 (NRSV)

SATB, Trumpet, Organ

This work won the Tenth Annual International Anthem Competition of The First Baptist Church of Worcester, Massachusetts 2017

Duration:
5′

First performance:
30 April 2017
Chancel Choir, First Baptist Church, Worcester, MA, USA

UK premiere:
21 March 2019
Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge, Onyx Brass, Simon Hogan (organ), Michael Bawtree

Score

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Programme note

For He is Our Peace is a dramatic anthem on this simple text of reconciliation. The piece is in a simple ABA form with associated harmonic areas to emphasise the change of material. The trumpet is an integral part of the piece and acts both as a commentator and a dramatic protagonist.

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Recording

For He is Our Peace (2016) by Phillip Cooke, performed by The Chapel Choir of Selwyn College, Cambridge with Onyx Brass, conducted by Michael Bawtree.

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Tobias Patrick Wolf

Tobias is an award-winning German conductor and composer based in North East Scotland. He is Music Director of the renowned King’s Studio Orchestra (Scotland), the Braeside Singers (Aberdeen) and Principal Guest Conductor of the German Winds. Tobias is PhD researcher at the University of Aberdeen, exploring hybrid composition and performance practice. Sought after as guest conductor for ensembles around the globe, he brings new music to life — for audiences in the concert hall, on radio and television, and across multi-platform online streaming services.

https://www.tpwolf.com