The Psalm Project
In 2005, Robert Schoen received a commission to set Psalm 118 for soprano soloist and choir. Thus began what he now calls The Psalm Project.
There are 150 Psalms, and with each musical setting, he continues to be inspired by the words of the Psalmists.
When setting these pieces, Schoen uses a number of translations and interprets the text in an attempt to best convey the primary meaning and significance of each Psalm.
Below are full versions of the Psalm compositions that have been recorded thus far (with others set for recording in the near future). Many of the pieces may be performed a cappella.
If you or your choral group would like to perform any of these pieces and wish to obtain the scores, or if you would like to commission a specific Psalm for your ensemble, please contact Robert.
Music and Lyrics
- Psalm 20 - May God Answer When We Call
- Psalm 150 - Praise God, Halleluyah!
- Psalm 92 - It is Good to Give Thanks to God
- Psalm 146 - Praise Adonai, O My Soul
- Psalm 122 - Pray for Peace in Jerusalem
- Psalm 117 - Praise God, All You Nations
- Psalm 97 - Light Shines on the Righteous
- Psalm 22 - My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
- Psalm 1 - Happy is the Man
- Psalm 118 - God's Love is Everlasting
- Psalm 2 - Why Do the Nations Rage?
- Psalm 139 - Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart
- Psalm 46 - God is Our Strength and Our Refuge
- Psalm 65 - Ashrei Tivchar Ut'kareiv
- Psalm 67 - Let Us Sing For Joy
Personnel: Cantor Ilene Keys, Judy Rosloff, Robin Reiner, Ruben Gomez, Randy Perrin, Valerie Sopher, Cheryl White, Robert Unger, Joseph Amster, Fran Burgess, Melanie Diamond, Joel Siegel, Phil Rubin (percussion).
Recording Engineer: Jeremy Goody, Megasonic Sound Studio, Oakland, California.
All Recordings Copyright © by Robert Schoen (ASCAP). All Rights Reserved.