Psalm 131 - Jeffrey Van (Susquehanna Chorale 2025)

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Experience the quiet strength of Jeffrey Van’s Psalm 131, performed by the Susquehanna Chorale during our Spring 2025 concert, My Spirit Sang All Day. This setting of the biblical psalm reflects a spirit of humility, trust, and peace, brought to life through Van’s warm harmonic language and lyrical lines.

Text Excerpt (Psalm 131):
Lord, my heart is not proud,
Nor my eyes haughty;
I do not concern myself with great matters
Or things too wonderful for me.

🎶 About the Composer
Jeffrey Van is an American composer, guitarist, and educator, best known for his evocative choral works and sensitive text settings. His compositions often weave together rich harmonies with an intimate sense of expression.

🎵 About the Susquehanna Chorale
The Susquehanna Chorale is a nationally recognized adult chamber ensemble based in Pennsylvania, dedicated to presenting inspiring performances of exceptional choral literature.