Creation: A World Premier Event

Sponsored by the Woolf Institute, a research center at the University of Cambridge, this unique interfaith event will feature the world premieres of art songs by Jewish, Muslim, and Christian composers on the theme of Creation. Followed by a discussion with clergy, and scholars from all three faiths. Stay tuned for more information.

A Musical Exploration of Scripture

Sponsored by St. Thomas Episcopal Church, this version of our signature event will present live performances of new sacred vocal in an interactive format designed to promote conversation about faith. Stay tuned for more information!

Listening to the Psalms

In this one-day course at Sarum College taught by DEM founder Delvyn Case, participants will learn listening skills that allow them to access the unique power of sacred music as a resource for understanding the spiritual power of the Psalms. The day will culminate with live performances of psalm settings originally premiered by Deus Ex Musica. Click here for more information.

Found in Translation: Cross-Cultural Musical Explorations of the Bible

Presented as part of the chapel service at the London School of Theology, this unique performance draws on new mulitcultural arrangements of gospel songs, spirituals, and hymns to explore show sacred music helps us understand the Bible’s complex legacies surrounding both oppression and liberation. Featuring John Pfumojena, mbira, and Delvyn Case, piano. For information about the original event, click here.

Search Me, O God: An Interfaith Musical Exploration of the Psalms

Featuring psalm-inspired compositions from the DEM Records’ release “SEARCH ME, O GOD.” Performed by violinist Yonah Zur. Hosted by DEM founder Delvyn Case. Presented by the Boston College Center for Christian-Jewish Learning. Click here for info.

The Exeter Organ Project

Deus Ex Musica has curated a series of organ postludes and preludes for use in chapel services as Exeter College, Oxford, during the spring of 2024. On June 14, these works were performed in concert by organist Michael Koening. More information may be found here.

Women’s Ministry Federation Day

Violinist Angela Hanson performed two psalm-inspired violin works from DEM Records’ release Search Me, O God, as part of Women’s Ministry Federation Day, from the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations. More information is here.

Found in Translation

In this extraordinary event, a Zimbabwean mbira player and an American classical pianist drew 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. Featuring John Pfumojena, mbira, and Delvyn Case, piano. Click here for more information.

A Musical Exploration of Scripture

Jointly sponsored by Christ Church Cathedral and the Christ Church College Chapel at Oxford University, this event featured 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 used live performances of new psalm settings for solo voice as a springboard for discussion about the psalms. More information may be found here.

Mysteria: Phantasia Performs Biber’s Mystery Sonatas

Lauded by ClassicFM for their “mesmeric sound”, period-instrument ensemble PHANTASIA presented 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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:

Night 1: Psalms 8, 29, and 42

Night 2: Psalms 13, 57, and 148

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.

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

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.

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

Watch the video here.

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

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.

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

Read the article “Deus Ex Musica and the Alphabet of Spiritual Literacy” from the website Open Horizons.

Deus Ex Musica founder Delvyn Case has contributed the article “More Than Worship: Sacred Musica as a Resource for Teaching and Learning” to the website of the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion.

Deus Ex Musica featured on the SNEUCC’s monthly webinar, Sept. 10. View the event on Facebook here. And read the article on Deus Ex Musica by Debbie Gline Allen, Associate for Faith Formation & Youth Ministries.

Deus Ex Musica’s interactive event “In the Shadow of Your Wings: A Musical Exploration of the Psalms” was featured on the United Church of Christ’s national webinar “Thursdays for the Soul”. Watch the video here.