Gates of Beauty

Employing canonic treatment, vigorous trio textures, or modal harmonies evoking an air of serenity, these six hymn settings are of suitable length for offertories or preludes to the worship service. Inspired by the straightforward musical forms and clean counterpoint of prior centuries, the harmonies range from the simple to the sumptuously colorful, with each tune unmistakably proclaimed in order to evoke quick recognition in every listener.