Texts from the Book of Psalms have inspired composers for centuries.
This program features a variety of psalm settings performed by decades of students from Interlochen Arts Camp and Academy.
Music heard in this episode
Jan Bender, A Psalm of Praise; Kenneth Jewell, High School Choir (July 1963)
Arvo Pärt, Two Slavic Psalms; Laurence Smith, Arts Academy Chamber Singers (March 2007)
Igor Stravinsky, Symphony of Psalms; Kenneth Jewell, Arts Academy Orchestra and Choir (March 1966)
Mabel Daniels, A Psalm of Praise; Kenneth Jewell, Arts Academy Choir (February 1965)
Vincent Persichetti, Psalm for Band; Byron Hanson, Interlochen Arts Academy Band (May 1969)
Franz Schubert, Psalm 23; Arts Academy Choir (October 1997)
Michael Culler provided audio engineering assistance.
Eileen Ganter and Christine Kyprianides provided research support.
