2010 - PHOENIX

PHOENIX Format:  Compact Disc   Choir of the West – Richard Nance, Director   The American Prize Phoenix, a two-disc set, is a compilation of works recorded by the Choir of the West over the course of four academic years, from 2006-2007 through 2009-2010. A wide variety of repertoire is represented here, including both sacred and secular works from four stylistic eras—from Renaissance motets to Taiwanese Aboriginal Folk Songs. In keeping with Pacific Lutheran University’s focus on international studies, music in ten different languages appears in this collection, and there are works by composers from the USA, Italy, Germany, England, Ireland, Finland, China, Taiwan, Sweden and Latvia. PLU student composers Jason Saunders and Philip Serino present their work in this collection, as does PLU faculty member Richard Nance, conductor of the choir. Phoenix was awarded second place in the prestigious “American Prize” competition for outstanding recording by a collegiate choral ensemble (2011).