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Peter Kwasniewski: Sacred Choral Works

Corpus Christi Watershed · March 9, 2014

763 Kwasni ORPUS CHRISTI WATERSHED was asked to let others know about the following collection by Peter Kwasniewski, who teaches at Wyoming Catholic College. This book contains twenty years’ worth of sacred compositions for the Catholic liturgy:

      * *  Table of Contents & Preface

      * *  Sample Score   •   Snapshot   •   Composer Bio

Purchase this Collection — 273 pages

      * *  Paperback ($19.95)

      * *  Spiral Bound ($24.95)

To take advantage of the bulk rate ($14.95 for ten copies or more), please send an email here.


      * *  Audio Sample Track • O Clarissima Mater

      * *  Audio Sample Track • My Jesus, Mercy

      * *  Audio Sample Track • Good Friday Reproaches B

      * *  Audio Sample Track • David’s Town

      * *  Audio Sample Track • Mandatum Antiphon IV

      * *  Audio Sample Track • Miserere a 3 (SAB)

      * *  Audio Sample Track • Tantum Ergo II


COMPACT DISC SET

This publication is complemented by three full-length CDs containing recordings of nearly every piece, performed by Matthew Curtis of ChoralTracks. Such recordings are intended primarily as aids in repertoire selection and to assist in the learning of the pieces. To purchase the CDs, click on the thumbnails below.

       


      * *  Complete Track Listings

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