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Deus Ex Musica is an ecumenical project that promotes the used of a sacred music as a resource for learning, spiritual growth, and discipleship.
DEUS EX MUSICA is an ecumenical organization that promotes sacred music as a resource for learning, spiritual formation, and interfaith dialogue.
We create live events and other resources that use music as a springboard for discussion about faith and Scripture. We also routinely partner with a wide range of institutions to offer unique and memorable opportunities for learning, fellowship and outreach.
Deeply committed to belief that music can bring together people from a wide variety of faith backgrounds, Deus Ex Musica has begun to expand its interfaith projects. This includes our recent recording “Search Me, O God”, featuring new works composed and performed by Christian and Jewish musicians; live events sponsored by the Cambridge Inter-faith Programme and the Oxford Interfaith Forum; and a concert of interfaith contemporary sacred music produced in collaboration with the Carrefour Chamber Music Project. Click here to learn more about our interfaith projects.
Click the buttons below to explore the music we have premiered and recorded, or to learn how to collaborate with us to bring a live or online event to your community. Scroll down for news and upcoming events.
Our ability to offer our unique global and ecumenical projects depends on the support of people like you! Click the button below to make a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation to Deus Ex Musica through our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas.
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2024 EVENTS
April-June, 2024
Oxford, UK
The Exeter Organ Project
Deus Ex Musica has curated a series of organ postludes and preludes that will be premiered during chapel services as Exeter College, Oxford, during the spring of 2024. Then, on June 14, these works will be performed in concert. More information may be found here.
May 10, 2024
Oxford, UK
May 22, 2024
Oxford, UK
A Musical Exploration of Scripture
Jointly sponsored by Christ Church Cathedral and the Christ Church College Chapel at Oxford University, this event will feature new sacred vocal compositions in an interactive format designed to promote ecumenical conversation about faith. Click here for more information.
Sing to the Lord a New Song
Held at the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin in the heart of Oxford, this event uses live performances of new psalm settings for solo voice as a springboard for discussion about the psalms. More information may be found here.
June 6, 2024
Exeter College Chapel, Oxford, UK
Found in Translation
In this extraordinary event, a Zimbabwean mbira player and an American classical pianist draw on their various cultural, musical, and religious heritages to explore the how music helps us understand the Bible’s complex legacies surrounding both oppression and liberation. Followed by a panel discussion featuring the artists and scholars from Oxford University.
Featuring John Pfumojena, mbira, and Delvyn Case, piano.
Click here for more information.
Feb. 17, 2024
Corfe Mullen, UK
Mysteria: Phantasia Performs Biber’s Mystery Sonatas
Lauded by ClassicFM for their “mesmeric sound”, period-instrument ensemble PHANTASIA presents H.I.F. von Biber’s “Mystery Sonatas” with commentary from Deus Ex Musica founder Delvyn Case. Part of a 3-part series featuring all 15 of these extraordinary rosary-inspired sonatas. Click here for more information.
2023 EVENTS
Sept. 24, 2023
St. Paul, Minnesota
Exploring Scripture Through Music
Violinist Angela Hanson presents an interactive concert event using new psalm-inspired compositions as a springboard for discussion about the Bible and faith. Featuring works from the DEM Records release SEARCH ME, O GOD.
Sept. 28, 2023
Plymouth, Minnesota
Exploring Scripture Through Music
Violinist Angela Hanson presents an interactive concert event using new psalm-inspired compositions as a springboard for discussion about the Bible and faith. Featuring works from the DEM Records release SEARCH ME, O GOD.
June 18, 2023
International Council of Christians and Jews Annual Conference, Simmons University, Boston
An Interfaith Exploration of the Psalms
Featuring psalm-inspired compositions for solo violin by Judith Lang Zaimont and Delvyn Case from the DEM Records’ release “SEARCH ME, O GOD.” Performed by Yonah Zur. Click here for more information.
June 1, 2023
Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, Wheaton, Illinois
Exploring the Scriptures Through Music
Presented as part of the national conference of Crescendo-North America, this interactive introduction to Deus Ex Musica features performances of new sacred works for solo violin and voice. Performed by Angela Hanson, violin, Michelle Areyzaga, soprano, and Delvyn Case, piano. Click here for more information.
May 14, 2023
Runwell, UK
St. Mary’s Runwell, Essex
Awake, My Soul!
Presented as part of the One Beautiful Word Arts Festival, this unique event combines performances of new sacred music with interfaith discussion. Featuring new psalm-inspired works for unaccompanied violin, written for Deus Ex Musica by an international collection of composers representing a variety of Christian and Jewish traditions. Performed by Emma-Marie Kabanova. Hosted by DEM founder Delvyn Case. Free and open to all. Click here for more information.
Feb. 6, 2023,
Oxford, UK
St. Giles’s Church
Awake, My Soul!
Co-sponsored by the Oxford Interfaith Forum, this unique event combines performances of new sacred music with interfaith discussion. Featuring new psalm-inspired works for unaccompanied violin, written for Deus Ex Musica by an international collection of composers representing a variety of Christian and Jewish traditions. Performed by Emma-Marie Kabanova. Hosted by DEM founder Delvyn Case. Featuring commentary by John Barton, Emeritus Oriel & Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford, Free and open to all. Click here for more information.
Feb. 8, 2023, Cambridge, UK
Fitzwilliam College Chapel
Awake, My Soul!
Co-sponsored by the Cambridge Interf-faith Programme, this unique event combines performances of new sacred music with interfaith discussion. Featuring new psalm-inspired works for unaccompanied violin, written for Deus Ex Musica by an international collection of composers representing a variety of Christian and Jewish traditions. Performed by Emma-Marie Kabanova. Hosted by DEM founder Delvyn Case. Featuring commentary by Giles Waller, Cambridge Faculty of Divinity, and other scholars and clergy from the Cambridge community. Free and open to all. Click here for more information.
NEWS
VIDEO SERIES FROM 2022 LIVE EVENT
JUST RELEASED! WATCH video recordings of 12 new psalm-inspired works for viola, composer for the Deus Ex Musica event I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE MOUNTAINS.
Featuring unique and powerful musical responses to psalms 42, 26, 84, 121, 126, and 130.
Written by an international and ecumenical collection of composers: Caroline KyungA Ahn, David Biedenbender, Biljana Bojovic, Delvyn Case, Carlos Carrillo Cotto, Maria Thompson Corley, Joogwang Lim, Sofie Meyer, Christian Paterniti, J.A.C. Redford, and Dawn Leonore Sonntag.
Performed by Jordan Bak (Grand Prize Winner, Concert Artist Guild Competition), Peter Slowik (Professor of Viola, Oberlin Conservatory) and Daniel Orsen (St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.)
INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP
We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Partner of the Oxford Interfaith Forum, a global interfaith learning community. The OIF facilitates collaborations between academia, professionals, and policymakers across the world by exploring various academic disciplines in interfaith contexts with interdisciplinary lenses. Its purpose is to make interfaith cooperation a vital part of education and ultimately a positive force in our society by educating the next generation for a multifaith world - and equipping them with the vision, knowledge, and skills to engage positively with complex issues of religious and worldview diversity. Our first collaboration with the OIF will take place on Feb. 6, 2023 in Oxford.
RECORDING RELEASED
Deus Ex Musica Records is proud to announce the release of “SEARCH ME O GOD”, a unique recording that brings together over a dozen world-class composers and performers to explore the beauty, richness, and power of the Biblical psalms through contemporary music.
This interfaith and ecumenical project is a collaboration among a diverse and global collection of world-class artists representing Jewish, Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox faiths.
Composers: Ivan Moody, Joelle Wallach, Josh Rodriguez, Joseph Jones, Judith Lang Zaimont, Bobby Ge, Delvyn Case, Michel Klein, Jee Seo, and Sungji Hong. Performers: Sarita Kwok, Chase Spruill, Megum Stohs Lewis, and Yonah Zur.
Now available on all digital platforms. For complete information, click here.
RADIO FEATURE
Search Me, O God featured on SiriusXM Radio’s “Sounds from the Spires” on the Catholic Channel.
Listen to Deus Ex Musica founder Delvyn Case’s interview with Dr. Jennifer Pascual, music director at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. The episode includes conversation about DEM’s new album, our ministry, and the brand-new compositions featured on our new album.
ANTHOLOGY PUBLICATION
In the Shadow of Your Wings
A new anthology from North Star Music featuring sacred art songs written for Deus Ex Musica. Featuring nine psalm settings for female voice, written by a global, diverse, and ecumenical collection of composers. Click here for more information.
2022 EVENTS
Oct. 22, 2022, Boston, Mass.
Old South Church
I Will Lift My Eyes Unto the Mountains
This unique event features world-premiere performances of musical compositions inspired by the psalms, presented as a springboard for discussion about Scripture. Featuring brand new works for unaccompanied viola composed by an international collection of acclaimed composers representing a wide variety of Christian traditions. Performed by violists Jordan Bak, Peter Slowik, and Daniel Orsen. Presented live and online Click here for more information.
Sept. 1, 2022, Cambridge, UK
Presented by the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology
Search Me, O God: Musical Explorations of the Psalms
A unique event combining world-premiere performances of new sacred music with interfaith discussion. Featuring new works for unaccompanied violin inspired by the psalms. Written by an international collection of composers representing the Christian and Jewish traditions. Performed by Emma-Marie Kabanova. In-person and online. For more information and to. register, click here.
Sept. 2, 2022, Wickford, UK
St. Andrew’s Church
The Psalms Project
A unique event combining world-premiere performances of new sacred music with interfaith discussion. Featuring new works for unaccompanied violin inspired by the psalms. Written by an international collection of composers representing the Christian and Jewish traditions. Performed by Emma-Marie Kabanova. In-person and online. For more information and to. register, click here.
July 18-20, Petoskey, MI
Deus Ex Musica at Bay View
Deus Ex Musica will present a host of performances and workshops at the Bay View Association and Bay View Music Festival, a Chatauqua-style institution from the United Methodist Church. Stay tuned for more details!
July 3, 2022, London
Institute of Contemporary Performance
The Psalms Project: Dialogues with Contemporary Sacred Music
A unique event combining world-premiere performances of new sacred music with interfaith discussion. Featuring new works for unaccompanied violin inspired by the psalms. Written by an international collection of composers representing the Christian and Jewish traditions. Performed by Joseph Edwards. More information here.
June 26, 2022, London
Wandsworth Arts Fringe. All Saints Church Music Festival, Tooting.
The Beautiful World of Holiness: Explorations of Creation and Nature Through New Sacred Music
This unique interactive event uses live musical performances as a springboard for discussion about nature and our varying responses to God’s creation. Featuring the UK premieres of solo psalm settings by June Boyce-Tilman MBE, Alexandra T. Bryant, and Delvyn Case. Performed by Robert Rice, baritone, and Delvyn Case, piano. More information here.
Feb. 18 and 25, Champaign, IL
In the Shadow of Your Wings: A Musical Exploration of the Psalms
Two exciting events that use new psalm settings as a springboard for discussion about Scripture and faith. Featuring 15 new psalm settings for mezzo-soprano and baritone written for Deus Ex Musica by an international and ecumenical collection of composers. Hosted by Faith United Methodist Church. Watch the events here:
Feb. 17, 2022 Wheaton, IL
In the Shadow of Your Wings: A Musical Exploration of the Psalms
An interactive concert featuring psalm settings by Shawn Okpebholo, Xavier Beteta, Mary Montgomery Koppel, and Delvyn Case. Performed by Wheaton Conservatory of Music faculty.
2021 Events
Nov. 19, 2021, Massachusetts
How Long, O Lord?
A new version of DEM’s signature event, combining live musical performances of psalm settings by composers Mary Montgomery Koppel, Bil Mooney-McCoy, Shawn Okpebholo, and Josh Rodriguez. Performed by Carrie Cheron, mezzo-soprano, Mary Montgomery Koppel, soprano, Julia Scott Carey, piano. Click here for more information
Oct. 10, 2021, Massachusetts
The Binding of Isaac According to the Elohist
The world-premiere performance of Delvyn Case’s new solo cantata. Presented along with an exhibition of Bruce Herman’s “Second Adam” (pictured.) The performance takes place within a worship service at All Saints Church, Amesbury, Massachusetts. Followed by a panel discussion with the artists. Sponsored by the Studio for Art, Faith & History. More information is here.
Oct. 2, 2021, Toronto
In the Shadow of Your Wings: A Musical Exploration of the Psalms
A new version of DEM’s signature event, combining live musical performances of psalm settings by composers Emily Hiemstra , Shawn Okpebholo, Fiona Evison, and Delvyn Case. Performed by Megan Quick, mezzo-soprano and Adam Hu, piano.
Royal York Baptist Church, Toronto
June 21, 2021, Moscow
Divine Light: A Musical Reflection on the psalms for Midsummer
Featuring DEM-commissioned music by Shawn Okpebholo and Tatev Amiryan, with reflections by Father Malcolm Rogers
St. Andrew’s Church, Moscow
“Thank you so much for inspiring us and sharing your amazing ideas! You can't imagine how much we have needed this kind of fresh approach. It is so wonderful to now bring meaningful programmes into this amazing space. Thank you for showing us this new direction!” - Emma-Marie Korblova, Globus Music/St. Andrew’s Church
May 15, 2021, Online
Full Circle: From Lament to Praise and Back Again
Featuring new music, dance, poetry, and drama by world-class artists, followed by a panel discussion about art and faith.
April 15, 2021, Online
In the Shadow of Your Wings: A Musical Exploration of the Psalms
A unique opportunity to explore the psalms through listening and discussion. No musical experience necessary!
11:30-1:30 EDT/4:30--6:00 GMT
2020 EVENTS
In the Shadow of Your Wings: A Musical Exploration of the Psalms
Public opportunities to participate in our unique online event, hosted by three different institutions
