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<p>Featured on the Carnegie Hall stage in 2010 under the direction of the composer, this powerful work for choir and chamber orchestra is perfectly suited for concert hall and worship alike.  The composition highlights five peace prayers from 5 different faiths, and showcases the commonalities in each faith center's quest for world peace.  Opening quietly, the piece builds through it's 5 movements toward a stunning and electric conclusion that emulates hope for all humankind.</p>

And None Shall Be Afraid

SATB Vocal Score

This is not your standard arrangement of Balm in Gilead. Aitken's setting is both lyrical and celebratory; contemplative and joyous. A must-have piece for festival, concert, and church.

A Balm in Gilead

SAB Octavo

Aitken's soaring arrangement of "O Holy Night" is featured as
  the 6th movement of his 7-movement cantata, "Led By the
  Light."  His arrangement not only
  features the timeless words and music we all know, but also a vocal solo
  featuring a verse of Aitken's original music.

O Holy Night

SATB Octavo

Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists for the Region VIII Convention in 2011, this hauntingly beautiful composition embodies the mystery and majesty of the church.

The Gate of Heaven

Paul crafts a refreshingly new setting of Fanny Crosby's famous and uplifting text.

Blessed Assurance

Introducing "Missa Pro Terra: a Mass for the Earth" by Paul A. Aitken, meticulously crafted in 2024 for its highly anticipated premiere at Carnegie Hall next year. This groundbreaking composition serves as a poignant call to action against climate change.

Comprising five movements  Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei  the score seamlessly blends traditional and persuasive English texts, creating a powerful narrative that resonates with audiences.

Designed for SATB choir, children's choir, soprano &amp; baritone soloists, and piano, with an orchestral rendition slated for release in late 2024/early 2025, this piece offers versatility and accessibility for performers and enthusiasts alike.

What sets "Missa Pro Terra" apart is its unique proposition to choirs: not only do they have the opportunity to perform this stirring work, but they are also encouraged to spearhead climate-saving initiatives, engaging both performers and audiences in tangible action for our planet.

Embrace the opportunity to make a difference with "Missa Pro Terra"  a musical journey that transcends boundaries and inspires positive change for the world we call home.

Missa Pro Terra

"Peace Flows into Me" is a breathtaking new choral composition
  that will transport you to a world of calm and serenity. Featuring exquisite
  poetry by Sara Teasdale and beautiful water imagery, this piece captures the
  essence of peace and tranquility. Let the soothing harmonies and heartfelt
  lyrics of "Peace Flows into Me" wash over you and leave you feeling
  refreshed and renewed.

Peace Flows into Me

Commissioned in 2016 by the MidColumbia Master Singers for a concert inspired by his setting of Flanders Fields. This setting of a poem by Nancy Bird Turner is certain to stir the soul. Aitken counter-balances the Turner text with a picturesque setting of the three other words, "Dona Nobis Pacem," making this piece perfect for secular and sacred settings alike.

Let Us Have Peace

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Commissioned by Cathedral of the Rockies' organist, David Young, for the 2014 production of Christmas at the Cathedral. This jaunty and exciting setting of this familiar carol will be sure to leave the audience breathless.

Fanfare Toccata on "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

Organ Score

A setting of the classic text by Civilla D. Martin with a new melody that will capture your heart and have you singing all day long.

His Eye is on the Sparrow

Composed on the first anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, the piece is meant to depict first the stunned silence the moments after the blast, then the frantic search for survivors, then the sad realization that the city, state, and nation had forever been changed. This piece has since been used for programs about social justice, Veterans Day and Remembrance Day programs, as well as for 9/11 commemorations. Scored for a cappella voices. A version with strings is available as well.

Requiem Aeternam

A musical setting of the poetry of Gilbert Keith Chesterson (1874-1936) in this dramatic and exciting work for choir, piano, and violin. Commissioned by the Idaho Choral Commissioning Consortium, this composition already has a state-wide following and needs to be on your next program. The colorful text is just as firmly-footed in a secular setting as it is in a sacred one and has been performed throughout the year.

The Ancient Inn

Considered to be one of the first Christmas carols ever written, it seems
  appropriate that this Christmas favourite is also the opening movement of
  Aitken's cantata, "Led By the Light."   The contrasting middle section features
  original writing that culminates in a thrilling and soaring reintroduction
  back to the original 12th century melody. 
  Perfect for worship and concert hall alike, this is a
  "must-have" for your choral library.

Wexford Carol

"Love Came Down at Christmas" is an evocative church anthem composed and arranged by Paul Aitken. Perfect for seasonal services, this piece beautifully captures the spirit of Christmas with its harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary tones. Elevate your choir's holiday performance with this soul-stirring musical masterpiece. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Love Came Down at Christmas

Composed during the Coronavirus pandemic, "Toccata in Difficult  Times" takes the hymntune EASTER HYMN (Christ the Lord is Risen Today)  and recreates in this fun, jaunty, and challenging multimeter setting.

Toccata in Difficult Times

Aitken creates an arching new melody for his setting of the famous poem
  by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.  Deep
  and reflective at first, the piece builds and builds over time and concludes
  with a finale that intertwines the new melody with "Joy to the
  World" for a triumphant conclusion. 
  Incorporating a soaring oboe obligato, this is a perfect piece to
  program as the conclusion of a holiday or Christmas concert.

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

<p>In the course of six weeks in early 2020, Paul Aitken's family experienced the most challenging of journeys: his wife, MacKenzie, had a massive stroke during brain surgery (leaving her wheelchair-bound and having to relearn how to walk and talk and do many everyday things). Six weeks after her stroke, Aitken's stepson, Caden, took his own life after a multi-year battle with depression. During the writing of this commission for the Brazos Valley Chorale in Texas, this piece became MacKenzie and Caden's song. This new setting of "How Can I Keep From Singing" musically depicts the journey from normalcy; through grief, anguish and despair; to the realization that life can begin to knit back together and joy can again be found -- especially through singing with friends and strangers </p>

How Can I Keep From Singing?

When this piece was commissioned by Seth McMullen at Eagle High School in  Eagle, Idaho; the request was for a big and bombastic closer for the end of a festival set. Fresca Rosa Novella (Fresh New Rose) accomplishes just that: it captures the freshness and the excitement of Springtime in this colorful and refreshing new madrigal.

Fresca Rosa Novella

SSAA Octavo

Commissioned by Old Mission United Methodist Church for their 75th anniversary celebration in 2017. This piece is Dr. Aitken's first hymn arrangement of one of his own hymn tunes. The hymn is based on a poem by Charles Wesley; the fourth stanza of the poem are Aitken's words as he crafts Wesley's poem into something that is very specific to the commissioning church's occasion.  An SAB setting plus optional brass provides versatility for smaller churches without compromising the integrity of the piece.

The Things We Need

This exciting and uplifting setting of Psalm 65 was composed for the installation of a new Methodist bishop in Spring of 2017. The theme for the service of installation was focused on dancing to the heartbeat of God. Composed for choir and piano (4-hands), it is also scored for optional handbells and trumpet.

Join in the Dance

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