Recent CUW Faculty Publications
Dr. Kenneth T. Kosche (Music) is a prolific composer, with over
150 published works. His partita on "Savior of the Nations, Come" in his series "Festival Hymns for Instruments and Organ" (Concordia Publishing House) received a very favorable review in The Diapason: "Kosche demonstrates his impeccable craftsmanship in the variety of textures he creates (chorale, bicinium, trio, fughetta, tricinium) and his theological sensitivity in the way he matches music with words." Other recent publications include: "Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart: for mixed choir and organ (Coronet Press); "I Walk in Danger All the Way" for choir, flute, oboe, or violin and organ (CPH); "Comfort, My People" for two-part choir, flute, and keyboard (Augsburg Fortress); "Festival Psalms: Set 3," including Psalms 72, 96, and 98 for three octaves of handbells and choir (third in a series with CUW's John Behnke) (CPH); "It Is a Good Thing," a setting of Psalm 92 paraphrased by Kosche (Augsburg Fortress); "The Best Is Love" (MorningStar); and "Let the Whole Creation Cry," a setting for children from Psalm 148 (Lorenz). "The Creative Hymnodist: Christmas-Epiphany" (Northwestern Publishing House, 2001) features 20 hymn settings for keyboard and obbligato instruments. List of all Publications
Under the leadership of Dr. John Behnke, Concordia University Wisconsin's handbell choirs have several recent releases. Easter Bells and Christmas Bells feature settings of Easter and Christmas hymns. Both are available from Concordia Publishing House at 1.800.325.3040. Sounds of Celebration has general praise selections and arrangements of popular hymns. Available from the CUW Music Department at 262.243.4405.
Under the direction of Dr. Louis Menchaca, CUW's Symphonic Wind Ensemble has recently released The Light Eternal. Available from the CUW Music Department at 262.243.4405.
Dr. John Behnke has released two recordings of his own organ compositions, recorded in CUW's Chapel of Christ Triumphant. "For All Seasons" volumes one and two feature preludes based on hymn tunes from throughout the church year and include innovative use of percussion instruments with the organ. Both are available from Concordia Publishing House at 1.800.325.3040.
Dr. John Behnke has some new music publications for 2005.
A. For Organ
1. Five Preludes of Praise, Set. 5, CPH 97-7123 (collection)
B. For Handbells
1. Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus, 3 oct. CPH. 97-7106
2. Christmas Bell Suite, AGEHR, AG35239
3. Rhythmic Rip, AGEHR
4. Thy Strong Word, CPH 97-7113
5. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, AGEHR
C. For Choir
1. Nowell!, Concordia Publishing 98-3841 and 97-7131
2. The Only Son From Heaven, Concordia Publishing 98-3816
3. God is the Lord of Everything! MorningStar Music
4. God is Our Refuge and Strength, Concordia Publishing 98-3835, and 97-7144
