In
Deo Gratias, Pedro creates fresh, singable, contemporary songs for processions and other ritual moments. Includes eight songs in English, three bilingual songs and one in Spanish.
Three of the pieces in
Deo Gratias are Taizé-style, using a common antiphon in Latin and alternating verses in English and Spanish. This simple combining of languages encourages everyone in the assembly to join in and sing. Peter''s goal in
Deo Gratias is to "help people grow in their faith, as writing and performing this music helps me grow in mine."
Deo Gratias includes responsorial psalms, songs for penance services, the sprinkling rite, and a tender, Spanish processional for funerals.
The collection can be used throughout the year including Advent, Lent and Easter.
Pedro''s songs are practical for small choirs or for keyboard and cantor, but can also be richly performed by larger choirs.