Opus 64-80 composed in Hanerau, Germany
Opus64 Opus65 Opus66 Opus67 Opus68 Opus69 Opus70 Opus71 Opus72 Opus73 Opus74
Missa brevis in canone ‡ 2 vocibus
Chantry, 1982. LIT 8213
unison voices (2 pt. canon)
2 movements (total of 10 sections):
Kyrie, Gloria (Latin text)
Composed: 1976
Dedicated to Hugo Gehrke
Òin canone duabus vocibus
opus LXIV anno MCMLXXVI
IOANNE LIGARIUS eam
pro HUGO GEHRKENE amico
filiisque eius composuitÓ
--published score
ÒThis work was not intended for use in worship, but to aid singers in their meditation. At the same time it has a pedagogical purpose: it can serve as an exercise in sight-reading and singing, and trains the singer to an exact hearing. One should study this work without the aid of an instrument. Singing at first hand the content, the meaning of the text, its performance could certainly become a devotional experience and be to the glory of God. That is what sacred music ought to be.
Epiphany 1982Ó
--Published score foreward
Variationen fŸr Klarinette und Klavier
unpublished (as of September 2005)
clarinet and piano
theme and 6 variations
Tune: In een blauwgeruiten kiel
Composed: Aug-Sep 1976 in Hanerau
Dedicated to Cindy Miller, whose parents allowed Jan and Charlotte Bender to live in their house for their last two weeks in America. The Theme was written in their house, the Variations in Hanerau (his first composition written there in retirement).
First Performance: 1. May 1977 in Krieg Hall at Wittenberg University. Cindy Miller, cl, Robert Wynn, pno
Chorale Preludes for Organ or Keyboard Instrument (edited by Jan Bender)
Concordia, 1979. 97-5474, 97-5520
organ
2 volumes
Edited: 1976
Contents:
35 chorale preludes and free compositions for organ by:
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-88),
Michael Samuel David Gattermann (1748-1829),
Johann Samuel Harsow (18th century),
Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612)
Johann Philipp Kirnberger (1721-83),
Johann Christoph KŸhnau (1735-1805),
Johann Christoph Oley (1738-89),
Christian Friedrich Schale (1713-1800),
Johann Gottfried Vierling (1750-1813),
Johann Christoph KŸhnau (1735-1805) published his Vierstimmige alte und neue ChoralgesŠnge mit Provinzial-Abweichungen in two parts in 1786 and 1790. His son, Friedrich Wilhelm, edited and republished part two in 1798, including some additional pieces by his Father. In 1976, Jan Bender found a copy of this 1798 edition in the attic of his brother-in-lawÕs house in Hanerau, where it was part of the extensive family archives dating back to 1799 when his wife (Charlotte)Õs ancestor, Johann Wilhelm Mannhard, had acquired the estate from the King of Denmark. J. W. Mannhard was one of the original subscribers to this 1798 edition, which Jan Bender here edited for modern use. He prepared this edition in Oct.-Nov., 1976.
Die GŸte des Herrn ist's
H. Constabel, Hademarschen, 1977.
(printed with op. 67 no. 2)
choir SATB
Text: Jeremiah 3:22-23
Dedicated to Hademarscher Kirchenchor, Frau Thea Kruse, director
Composed: [Dec.], 1976
Opus 67 No. 2
Schaffe in mir, Gott, ein reines Herz
H. Constabel, Hademarschen, 1977.
(printed with op. 67 no. 1)
choir SATB
Text: Psalm 51:12-14
Dedicated to Hademarscher Kirchenchor, Frau Thea Kruse, director
Composed: [Dec.], 1976
Opus 67 No. 3
Ich will dem Herrn loben
H. Constabel, Hademarschen, 1978.
(printed with op. 67 no. 4)
choir SATB
Text: Psalm 34:2-4
Dedicated to KMD Raimar Kannengiesser (Heide)
Opus 67 No. 4
Selig sind, die Gottes Wort hšren
H. Constabel, Hademarschen, 1978.
(printed with op. 67 no. 3)
choir SATB
Text: Luke 11:28, Luke 8:15
Dedicated to KMD Raimar Kannengiesser (Heide)
Opus 67 No. 5
Si qua ergo in Christo nova creatura
Renaissance Musik Verlag, 8/95. Ed. No. 10505
choir SATB
Text: II Chorinthians 5:17-19 (in German); Kto sis wapieke (in Polish)
Tune: Kto sis wapieke
Completed: July 20, 1979
First performance, Oct. 7, 1979.
ÒVersšhnungsmotetteÓ (Reconciliation Motet) written for the Polish concert tour of the Rendsburger Marienchores.
Dedicated to the Kantatenchor St. Marien Rendsburg, KMD Hans JŸrgen Baller and other Polish friends.
A recording of this composition is housed in the Stadtbibliothek LŸbeck
Psalm 23
Choral Settings of the Psalms
Augsburg, 1981. 11-0679
choir SSATTB, S solo
English text
Renaissance Musik Verlag, 8/94. Ed. No. 10502
German text
Text: Psalm 23, Job 19:25, 2 Tim 1:10, Psalm 17:15, and chorale stanzas
Tune: Christus, der ist mein Leben
English manuscript copy dated Hanerau/Holstein, Dec. 1976.
First performance: Sept. 18, 1977 in Weaver Chapel for the memorial service of Margareth Ermarth by the Wittenberg Choir, conducted by John Williams.
Also sung by the Wittenberg Choir on their concert tour of Sweden, Finland, and the Soviet Union, June 1978.
ÒThis work was commissioned by the School of Music at Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, and therefore it is wholeheartedly dedicated to the Wittenberg Choir and its outstanding conductor Professor John W. Williams.
The composer has in mind that this piece mainly should be sung at funeral= or memorial services. Then the first Chorale text should be used: ÔTo live for me is Jesus.Õ
Of course the music also can be used on the Sunday of the Good Shepherd, Misericordias Domini as a service anthem, or it may be used as a piece for choir concerts. For the last case it would be good when it would be placed at the end of the program. The second chorale text: ÔAbide, O faithful SaviorÕ would be more appropriate for such an occasion.
--English autograph score
ÒDem LŸbecker Singkreis Ÿberreicht zu seinem 50. Geburtstag.
Das StŸck ist gedacht fŸr BegrŠbnis= oder GedŠchtnisfeiern. In diesem Fall wŠre der Choral: ÔChristus, der ist mein LebenÕ zu singen.
Es kann aber natŸrlich auch am Sonntag des Guten Hirten, Misericordias Domini, oder als Psalmmotette an anderen Sonntagen gesungen werden. Hierzu wŸrde sich eine Strophe aus dem Liede: ÔAch bleib mit Deiner GnadeÕ besser eignen.Ó
(Presented to the LŸbeck Singkreis for its 50th anniversary [1978].
The piece is conceived for funeral or memorial service. In this case the chorale: ÒChristus, der ist mein LebenÓ would be sung.
It can also naturally be sung on Good Shepherd Sunday, Misericordias Domini, or as a Psalm motet on another Sunday. Then a stanza from the chorale: ÒAch bleib mit Deiner GnadeÓ would be better to use.)
--deutsche Fassung
6 Variations for Piano on a theme by Beethoven
unpublished (as of September 2005)
Tune: Ich liebe dich
Composed: Jan. 1977
Fantasy on Sine nomine
Augsburg, 1979. 11-9108
organ
3 movements
Dedicated to Trudy Faber
12 Hymn Introductions and Settings
Preludes and Accompaniments vol. 1
Augsburg, 11-9397
organ
published on loose-leaf sheets
24 settings
Contents:
Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend
Herr Jesu Christ, meins
Jesu, meine Freude
Lobt Gott, ihr Christen
Mit Freuden zart
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
O heilige Dreifaltigkeit
Rhosymedre
Sonne der Gerechtigkeit
Stille Nacht
Tallis' Canon
Valet will ich dir geben
Psalm 103
unpublished (as of September 2005)
S solo, violin, organ (cello ad lib)
German and English text versions
Text: Psalm 103, Nun lob mein Seel (st. 3)
Tune: Nun lob, mein Seel
Composed: 20. Oct. 1977
ÒFrau Margarethe Beck in Hamburg zur Vollendung ihres 80. Lebensjahres in herzlicher Zuneigung gewidmet.Ó --deutsche Fassung
Dedicated to my friend Rodney Schrank
--English version
First performance: Dec. 11, 1977 in St. Severinkirche, Hademarschen by Thea Kruse, sop., Elizabeth Peters (sister-in-law), vl, and the composer, org.
12 Winzlinge fŸr Klavier (12 little ditties for piano)
H. Constabel, Hademarschen, 1978.
piano
Contents:
Approach
Courting
Fulfillment
The Prude
Jester
Blockhead
Etude
Fugue
Canon
Chromatic Game
Passacaglia
Postlude
ÒKlavierstŸck fŸr Stefan [a nephew] von seinem Lehrer Jan Bender.Ó --autograph score
Six Variations for Organ on "Fortitudo"
Chantry, 1980. ORG 8014
Tune: Fortitudo (by L. David Miller)
Òfor my dear friend L David [Miller] for his 60th birthday. J.B. 7.31.78Ó --autograph score