Justine Koontz, Composer, Conductor

Choral Music

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Introits for the Church Year
  • SATB a cappella Texts include Biblical verses, traditional Latin texts/chants,
    and authors Thomas Campion, St. Ambrose of Milan, and Julian of Norwich
    Language: English & Latin Level: Advanced intermediate Ranges (varies on introit): Soprano: B3-F#5 Alto: G3-C#5 Tenor: D3-F#4 Bass: F2-C#4 Duration: varies Price: this work becomes available for purchase in early 2026.
    • Program Notes:

    These works may be used in any part of the service that requires a short anthem from the choir.

    While it is preferred that these pieces are performed a cappella, they may be doubled by keyboard if needed. Any of these may be transposed to a more suitable key.

    Some of these works can be abbreviated. Notes are provided on the first page of each composition if that is feasible. Pronouns may be changed to better serve congregations that use inclusive language.

    Performers:

    *Cathedral of the Incarnation, Ken Brown (Baltimore, MD)
    *Claremont United Church of Christ, Dr. David Rentz & Dr. Alex Grabarchuk (Claremont, CA)
    Memorial Episcopal Church, Justine Koontz (Baltimore, MD)
    The LFCCM Festival Singers, Joseph Fort (London, GB)
    *St. David's Episcopal Church, Dr. Doug Buchanan (Baltimore, MD)
    *Second Presbyterian Church, Dr. Michelle Louer (Indianapolis, IN)
    *Shady Grove United Methodist, Brian Greer (Mechanicsville, VA)
    *Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, Alec Davis (Bethesda, MD)

    *Denotes original members of the commissioning consortium.