Kenneth Riggs, composer
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Spirit Song

The extended work in 8 movements draws on the poetry of Mary Hunter Austin.  It is scored for SATB choir, soprano solo, piano, flute, and drum.

1. Neither Spirit Nor Bird
2. When First I Saw My Maiden
3. Hunting Weather
4. Lament of a Man for His Son
5. Interlude
6. The Twilight Hour is Long
7. Blue-Eyed Grass
8. Going West

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Missa Campana

This work utilizing the standard 5 movements of the Mass is scored for SATB choir, handbells, organ, and 2 trumpets.

1. Kyrie
2. Gloria
3. Credo
4. Sanctus
5. Agnus Dei


Stabat Mater

This six-movement work using the traditional Latin text is scored for SATB choir, with Mezzo, Baritone, and 2 Soprano soloists, accompanied by both organ and piano.

1. Stabat Mater
2. O quam tristis
3. Quis est homo qui non fleret
4. Eja Mater, fons amoris
5. Virgo virginum praeclara
6. Fac me plagis vulnerari

Starlight Songs

With texts drawn from a variety of poetry about stars, this 9 movement work is scored for SATB choir with Mezzo and Baritone soloists, and piano accompaniment.

Each piece is also available individually.

1. Evening Star
2. February Twilight
3. Falling Stars
4. The Light of the Stars
5. Stars
6. Dusk in June
7. Lost Star
8. Hymn
9. Song on May Morning

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Sketches from "The Pilgrim's Progress"

This work is a setting of texts from the John Bunyan book.  The five a cappella choral movements are separated by accompanied vocal solos.  SATB div. choir.

Sketches from "The Pilgrim's Progress"

Magnificat

For a cappella SATB div. choir, this is a setting of the traditional Latin Text in one movement.  Just over 8 minutes in length.

Magnificat