The young choristers, currently ranging in age from 11 to 18, enjoy making a joyful noise for the Lord. Joseph Pronechen, ...

The service always includes one or more psalms. These ancient prayers, taken from the Old Testament, reflect the full range of human emotions and experiences; from the depths of anger, resentment, and ...

When Kermit Poling received an email that he was this year’s winner of The American Prize in Composition for Choral Music, “surprise” is a word that barely touched Poling’s thoughts and feelings. It’s ...

All Songs Considered is NPR's flagship podcast for new music, artist interviews and friendly banter about the albums and musicians you love. Plus, special episodes on topics we can all relate to, like ...