Celebration on "O Sanctissima"

Celebration on "O Sanctissima" was commissioned for the 175th anniversary of St. Mary of Redford, Detroit, Michigan and was premiered at the Closing Mass on November 3, 2019 by Annette Wright, Director of Music. The work is a paraphrase on the hymn "O Sanctissima" which is often sung on feast days of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Celebration on "O Sanctissima" follows the history of St. Mary's from a simple beginning in 1843, represented by a chant melody, through the church's growth, hard times, and faithfulness. The work is a commemoration of 175 years and the promise of many more to come.