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Richard Wienhorst

Richard Wienhorst was born on April 21, 1920, in Seymour, Indiana. There he learned to play the piano and the whole family of wind instruments. Wienhorst pursued his studies further at Valparaiso University where he received the B.A. degree. Joining the army during World War II, Wienhorst served as conductor of the 45th Armored Regiment Band. Afterward, he studied at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago and finally at the Eastman School of Music where he received the Ph.D. degree in composition. Along the way, Wienhorst also studied at the Écoles d’Art Americaine du Fontainebleau and at the University of Freiburg (in Breisgau), Germany. His teachers included Leo Sowerby, Nadia Boulanger, Bernhard Rogers and Howard Hanson. From 1946 on, Wienhorst served on the faculty of the Music Department of Valparaiso University. In 1996, Valparaiso University conferred an honorary Doctor of Sacred Music degree on him.

Wienhorst’s music has been performed by the Indianapolis Symphony, the Eastman-Rochester Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony, Det Norske Solistkor and the Dutch Radio Chorus and Orchestra.

He has written more than two hundred published (and many more unpublished) works. He is the recipient of numerous honors, awards commissions and performances across the country.

Richard Wienhorst resides in Valparaiso, Indiana, where he has spent almost all of his career. Although retired from teaching, Wienhorst remains active as a composer.

Agnus Dei, #5638, SATB; Communion Service Music
All Glory Be to God on High, #5577, SAB; General
All Glory Be to God on High, #5578, SATB; General
All Praise to Thee, Eternal God, #5575, SAB; Christmas
All Praise to Thee, Eternal God, #5576, SATB; Christmas
Alleluia Verses for the Easter Season, #5594, SATB; Easter
Alleluia, Let Praises Ring, #5580, SATB; General
Alleluia, Praise the Lord, #5637, SATB; General
Amazing Grace, #4698, SA, 2 Flutes or 2 Violins; General
Arioso and Chorale, #5590, TTBB; General
Arioso and Chorale, #5591, SATB; General
Arise And Shine In Splendor, #5541, TTB; General
Artisitra, #5534, Oboe: a special techniques study
Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun / All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night, #5579, SATB, Congregation &      Organ; General
Bells, Breezes and Other Things (Part), #5609A, B-Flat Clarinet & Harp
Bells, Breezes and Other Things (Score), #5609, B-Flat Clarinet & Harp
Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Psalm 103), #5599, SA, Glockenspiel & Triangle; Psalm
Blessed Is He Who Cometh, #5569, SATB; General
Canticle of the Three Children (Choral Score), #5623B, TTBB & Orchestra; Canticle
Canticle of the Three Children (Full Score), #5623, TTBB & Orchestra; Canticle
Canticle of the Three Children (Parts), #5623A, TTBB & Orchestra; Canticle
Canticle of the Three Children, #5503, TTBB & Organ; Canticle
Cedar Crest Missa Brevis, The (Score), #5535, SSAA, Percussion
Child is Born, A, #4651, SA, Piano, Optional Handbells; Christmas
Choral Matins, A (Full Score), #5533, SATB & 3 percussionists; General
Chorale Fantasia on "Ein feste Burg" (Brass Parts), #5610A, SATB, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones (or Euphoniums) &      Organ
Chorale Fantasia on "Ein feste Burg" (Choral Score), #5610B, SATB, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones (or Euphoniums)      & Organ
Chorale Fantasia on "Ein feste Burg" (Full Score), #5610, SATB, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones (or Euphoniums) &      Organ; General
Chorale Settings For the Seasons, #5570, SA; General
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands (Parts), #5606A, SATB, Solo, 2 Violins and Cello; Easter
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands (Score), #5606, SATB, Solo, 2 Violins and Cello (or Organ); Easter
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands, #5513, Organ; Easter
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands, #5639, SATB; Easter
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands, #5640, SAB; Easter
Christmas Fantasy, A (chorus part), #6455, SATB & instrumental ensemble or chamber orchestra; Christmas
Christmas Fantasy, A (full score in manuscript), #6456, SATB & instrumental ensemble; Christmas
Christmas Fantasy, A (oboe, tpt & perc parts), #6457, Chamber version for oboe, tpt, perc, SATB chorus &      organ; Christmas
Clap Your Hands: Version 1 (Full Score), #5531, Soli, SATB & symphonic band; Psalm
Clap Your Hands: Version 1 (Parts), #5531A, Soli, SATB & symphonic band; Psalm
Clap Your Hands: Version 2 (Full Score), #5532, SATB, 2 trumpets, percussion; Psalm
Clap Your Hands: Version 2 (Parts), #5532A, SATB, 2 trumpets, percussion; Psalm
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord!, #5571, SAB; Pentecost
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord!, #5572, SATB; Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit (Electronic Media), #5624B, SSA or SAB, Electronic Media; Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit, #5624, SSA & Electronic Media; Pentecost
Come, Holy Spirit, #5624A, SAB & Electronic Media; Pentecost
Come, Ye Children, and Harken to Me, #5654, SS or SA, Keyboard; General
Come, Ye Children, Praise the Savior, #5710, Two-part Treble; General
Creator of the Stars of Night, #5629, Unison Chorus, Flute and Handbells (or Keyboard); Advent
Divertimento (Parts), #5544A, 2 Flutes, 4 Percussion
Divertimento (Score), #5544, 2 Flutes, 4 Percussion
Divertimento, #5543, Piano
Domine in Caelo (Choral Part), #5554B, SATB & Chamber Orchestra; General
Domine in Caelo (Full Score), #5554, SATB & Chamber Orchestra; General
Domine in Caelo (Parts), #5554A, SATB & Chamber Orchestra
Duo (Score & Parts), #5582, Violin & Double Bass
Easter Offering, An (Choral Score), #5508, SATB, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba (or Organ); Easter
Easter Offering, An (Full Score), #5507, SATB, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba (or Organ); Easter
Easter Offering, An (Parts), #5507A, SATB, Organ, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba; Easter
Easter: A Song Cycle, #5556, Contralto & Harp; Easter
Enigma and Paradox (Recitative and Allegro), #5553, Alto Flute & Piano
Fanfare and Psalm (Full Score/Choral Score), #5598, SATB & 2 C Trumpets; Psalm
Fanfare and Psalm (Parts), #5598A, SATB & 2 B-Flat Trumpets; Psalm
Fantasia on "Adeste Fideles" (Choral Score), #5583B, SATB & Chamber Orchestra (or kbd); Christmas
Fantasia on "Adeste Fideles" (Full Score), #5583, SATB & Chamber Orchestra; Christmas
Fantasia on "Adeste Fideles" (Parts), #5583A, SATB & Chamber Orchestra; Christmas
Fantasies on Carolina Folk Songs, #5587, SATB & Percussion General
Five Blake Settings, #4749, Voice & Piano
Four 18th-Century English Rounds, #5566, 3 equal voices with or without instruments; General
Four Christmas Settings, #5641, Unison Chorus, Keyboard; Christmas
Four Psalm Settings: No. 1. You Turn Us Back to the Dust, #5509, SA or TB, celesta, harp, piano or bells; Psalm
Four Psalm Settings: No. 2. Some Wandered in Desert Wastes, #5510, (SA, Flute, percussion; Psalm
Four Psalm Settings: No. 3. They Who Sat in Darkness Cried to the Lord, #5511, Unison Chorus, Flute, Celesta,      Piano [or Harp]; Psalm
Four Psalm Settings: No. 4. Shouts of Praise, #5512, SATB, Flute, perc, Harp, kbd, Celesta [or Piano]; Psalm
Give Praise, You Servants of the Lord, #5642, SAB, Handbells, opt. kbd; General
God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven, #5369, SATB, Harp or kbd; General
Grackle and the Goldfish, The (Ballet for 2 Dancers) (Full Score), #5592, Flute, Bassoon & Piano
Grackle and the Goldfish, The (Ballet for 2 Dancers) (Parts), #5592A, Flute, Bassoon & Piano
Grackle and the Goldfish, The (Ballet for 2 Dancers), #5593, Piano
Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer (Brass Parts), #5643A, SATB, Brass Quartet or Organ
Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, #5643, SATB, Brass Quartet or Organ; General
Hark! The Sound of Holy Voices, #5764, SATB, Organ, 2 opt. Trpts.; General
Hear, O Lord, #5567, SATB (divisi), Ascension
Here is the Tenfold Sure Command, #5537, SATB; General
Het Is Goed Den Herre Te Loven (Choral Score), #5517, SATB, String Orchestra (or kbd); Psalm
Hills are Bare at Bethlehem, The (Full Score), #5520, SATB, flute, perc, handbells; Christmas
Holy, Holy, Holy (A Hymn Fantasy) (Choral Score), #5630A, SATB & Organ [Opt Brass Quartet & Timp]; Trinity
Holy, Holy, Holy (A Hymn Fantasy) (Full Score), #5630, SATB & Organ [Opt Brass Quartet & Timp]; Trinity
Holy, Holy, Holy (A Hymn Fantasy) (Parts), #5630B, SATB & Organ [Opt Brass Quartet & Timp]; Trinity
Hosanna, be the Children's Song, #5581, SA & Organ; General
Hymn Fantasy on "Nicaea" (Full Score), #5523, SATB, Organ, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones; Trinity
Hymn Fantasy on "Nicaea" (Parts), #5523A, SATB, Organ, 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones
I Am the Resurrection and the Life (Full Score), #5588, SATB, B-Flat trumpet, handbells; Easter
I Am the Resurrection and the Life (Handbell and Trumpet Parts), #5588A, SATB, B-Flat tpt, handbells
I Am the Resurrection and the Life (Part), #5589A, TBB, B-Flat trumpet, handbells
I Am the Rusurrection and the Life (Full Score/Choral Score), #5589, TBB, B-Flat trumpet, handbells; Easter
I Know the Thoughts I Think, #5605, SATB; General
I Will Sing the Story of Thy Love, O Lord, #5644, Unison Chorus (or Voice), Organ, Flute; Wedding
If I Spoke With Tongues of Angels, #5536, SATB; General
Intrada for Voices, #5519, 3-Part Mixed Chorus; Secular
Introduction, Meditation and Dance, #5555, Harp
Introits for Septuagesima, Sexagesima, Quiquagesima, #5596, SATB; Epiphany
Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior, #5539, SATB; Communion
Joyous Light of Glory, #5527, SATB, Handbells; Evening
King Lear Fantasy, A (Full Score), #5622, Band
King Lear Fantasy, A (Parts), #5622A, Band
King of Love My Shepherd Is, The, #6097, SATB & Organ; General
Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth, A, #5561, SAB; Holy Week
Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth, A
, #5562, SATB; Holy Week
Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Hearts, #5711, Unison, keyboard; General
Little Woodlark, The, #4654, SSA, unaccompanied; Secular
Lord God, Thy Praise We Sing
(Brass Parts), #5607B, SATB, 3 tpt, 3 tbn, tba, [or org], congregation; Canticle
Lord God, Thy Praise We Sing (Congregation Part), #5607A, SATB, congregation, brass [or organ]; Canticle
Lord God, Thy Praise We Sing (Te Deum Laudamus) (Score), #5607, SATB, Congregation, 3 tpt, 3 tbn, tuba [or        Organ]; Canticle
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service, #6339, SATB & keyboard; General
Magnificat (Choral Part), #5557B, SATB & Orchestra; Advent
Magnificat (Full Score), #5557, SATB & Orchestra; Advent
Magnificat (in Latin, based on a Gregorian Cantus Firmus), #5528, Solo voice, SATB; Canticle
Magnificat
(Parts), #5557A, SATB & Orchestra
Magnificat, #5518, Soprano & Organ; Canticle
Magnificat, The (in English), #5529, SATB; Canticle
Magnificat, The, #5619, Solo Voice, SATB, Handbells; Advent
Mirrors, #5612, Piano Solo
Missa Brevis, #5368, SATB; Mass
Nativity Cantata, A (Choral Score), #5597, SATB & instrumental ensemble [2 flutes, 2 violins, cello] or        organ; Christmas
Nativity Cantata, A (Parts), #5597A, SATB & instrumental ensemble [2 flutes, 2 violins, cello] or        organ; Christmas
Not Unto Us, O Lord, #5645, Unison Chorus or Voice, keyboard, Flute; General
Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow, #5522, SATB; Evening
Now Sing We, Now Rejoice (In dulci jubilo), #5559, SAB; Christmas
Now Sing We, Now Rejoice (In dulci jubilo), #5560, SATB; Christmas
Nunc Dimittis (Electronic Media), #5625A, SATB, Electronic Media; Canticle
Nunc Dimittis, #5625, SATB & Electronic Media; Canticle
O Lord, Thine Enemies Roar, #6080, SATB divisi; Trinity
O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide, #5542, TTB; Advent
O Trinity, Most Blessed Light, #5600, Unison Men's Chorus & Organ; Trinity
O Trinity, O Blessed Light (String Parts), #5646A, SATB, organ, oboe and optional strings
O Trinity, O Blessed Light, #5646, SATB, keyboard, oboe and optional strings; Trinity
O, Blest the House Whate'er Befall, #5647, SATB; General
Oh, Blest the House (A Short Chorale Partita), #5586, Organ
Oh, Rejoice, #5540, TTB, two optional treble instruments; Christmas
On the Holy Mountain, #5524, SATB; Psalm
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity
, #5714, SA & keyboard; Christmas
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity, #5772, SATB & keyboard; Christmas
Once He Came In Blessing, #5564, SAB; Advent
Once He Came In Blessing, #5565, SATB; Advent
Order of Matins & Vespers (Congregation Part), #5530A, Congregation & Organ; General
Order of Matins & Vespers (Full Score), #5530, Congregation & Organ; General
Out of the Depths, #5563, 3 part (S,A/T,B); Psalm
Pentecost (Score & Part), #5613, Violin & Organ
Pharisee and the Tax Collector, The, #5504, SAB; General
Praise Him, #5516, SATB, Cantor [or Unison Male Chorus]; Trinity
Praise the Lord All You Nations (Full Score and Parts), #5514, SATB, 2 Trumpets; Psalm
Psalm 138, #5620, SATB, Handbells; Psalm
Psalm 138: I Give You Thanks, O Lord, #5525, SATB [divisi], Handbells; Psalm
Psalm 138: I Will Praise Thee With My Whole Heart, #5558, SATB; Psalm
Psalm 147, #5359, SATB, harp or piano; Psalm
Psalm 147, #5617, SSAA, harp or piano; Psalm
Psalm 150, #5526, SATB; Psalm
Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd), #5574, SA & Flute; Psalm
Psalm 33 (Rejoice in the Lord) (Electronic Media), #5627A, SATB, Electronic Media; Psalm
Psalm 33 (Rejoice in the Lord), #5627, SATB & Electronia Media; General
Psalm 92 (Choral Score), #6125, SATB & String Orchestra; Psalm
Psalm 92 (Condensed Instrumental Score), #6126, SATB & String Orchestra; Psalm
Psalm 92 (Full Score), #6123, SATB & String Orchestra; Psalm
Psalm 92 (Parts), #6124, SATB & String Orchestra; Psalm
Psalm, Fugue and Chorale, #5545, SATB; Psalm
Psalmody for Easter (Version 1), #5505, SATB, Congregation, 2 Trumpets, Keyboard; Easter
Psalmody for Easter (Version 2), #5506, SATB, Congregation, 2 Trombones, Keyboard; Easter
Pyramids (Full Score), #5584, Brass Quintet (2 B-Flat Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba)
Pyramids (Parts), #5584A, Brass Quintet (2 B-Flat Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba)
Quempas Carol, The (Choral Score), #5608A, SATB, organ and 2 violins [or 2 flutes, or 2 oboes]; Christmas
Quempas Carol, The (Full Score), #5608, SATB, organ and 2 violins [or 2 flutes, or 2 oboes]; Christmas
Reflection and Celebration, #5700, Organ Solo
Reflections On a Simple Melody, #5614, Harp Solo
Responsory: I Look From Afar and Lo I See, #5515, SATB, Flute, Handbells; Advent
Ring, Jingle, Ring, #5618, Two Equal Voices; Christmas
Runaway Cowboy, The (Choral Score), #4657A, Children's Voices, Percussion, Keyboard
Runaway Cowboy, The (Full Score), #4657, Children's Voices, Percussion, Keyboard
Sacred Music, #CD110, CD recording
Sentences for the Seasons, #5602, Unison chorus & kbd or SATB Chorus & opt kbd; Advent
Seven Contemporary Chorale Settings, #5573, TTB; General
Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross, The, #6041, SATB Chorus & Soloists; Holy Week
Simple Setting of the Sanctus and Agnus Dei, A, #5616, Unison chorus [or solo voice] & kbd; Communion      Service Music
Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good, #5648, SATB; General
Sing Ye, #5649, SAB; General
Six Intradas: Intrada No. 1, #5546, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon
Six Intradas: Intrada No. 2, #5547, Oboe, Bassoon, optional Triangle
Six Intradas: Intrada No. 3, #5548, 2 B-Flat Clarinets
Six Intradas: Intrada No. 4, #5549, 3 Trumpets and Trombone
Six Intradas: Intrada No. 5 (This is for the Birds), #5550, 3 Flutes Converse
Six Intradas: Intrada No. 6 (Two Mean Old Tubas), #5551, 2 Tubas or 2 Bassoons
Songs of Innocence, #4650, SA, Piano; Secular
Sonnet: No Longer Mourn, #5501, Mezzo-Soprano & Piano; Secular
Taste and See, #5601, SA, Glockenspiel & Triangle; Communion
Te Deum (Choral Part), #5552B, SATB & Orchestra; Canticle
Te Deum (Full Score), #5552, SATB & Orchestra; Canticle
Te Deum (Parts), #5552A, SATB & Orchestra
There Is a Name I Love to Hear, #5603, SA & Keyboard; General
Thou Will Keep Him in Perfect Peace, #5650, Unison chorus [or solo voice], kbd; General
Three Parodies for Band (Full Score), #5621, Band
Three Parodies for Band (Parts), #5621A, Band
Three Parodies for Trumpet & Orchestra
(Full Score), #5502, Orchestra
Three Parodies for Trumpet & Orchestra (Parts), #5502A, Orchestra
Three Verse Settings (Set 1), #5651, SATB; General
Three Verse Settings (Set 2), #5652, SATB; General
Three Verse Settings (Set 3), #5653, SATB; General
To Jordan Came the Christ (3 parts), #5585A, SATB, 2 fls (or vls) & double bass; General
To Jordan Came the Christ (Full/Choral Score), #5585, SATB, 2 fls (or vls) & d.bass; General
To You, Omniscient Lord of All, #5538, SSAB; General
Trio
(Parts), #5611A, Violin, Alto Saxophone & Piano
Trio (Score), #5611, Violin, Alto Saxophone & Piano
Two Blake Settings
(Score), #4748, Voice, Flute, Harp
Two Blake Settings: 1. Soft Snow, #4652, Unison trebles, harp or piano; Secular
Two Blake Settings: 2. The Lamb, #4653, Unison Trebles, Harp or Piano; General
Two Verse Settings, #5699, SATB & Flute; General
Variations on "Creator of Infinities"
, #5595, Organ
Verbum (Electronic Media), #5628B, SATB, SA or TB, Electronic Media; Christmas
Verbum, #5628, SATB & Electronic Media; Christmas
Verbum, #5628A, SA or TB & Electronic Media; Christmas
We All Believe in One True God (Choral/full Score), #5604, SATB & 2 B-flat trumpets; General
We All Believe in One True God (Part), #5604A, SATB & 2 B-flat trumpets; General
What is this Lovely Fragrance?, #6290, SA & kbd; Christmas