When I was a junior in college, My mother was fighting breast cancer and My way of coping with it was to write a choral piece for her. I wrote “Pour Toi, Mère” (For You, Mother) which premiered at My senior composition recital. A few years later, Kevin F...  moreWhen I was a junior in college, My mother was fighting breast cancer and My way of coping with it was to write a choral piece for her. I wrote “Pour Toi, Mère” (For You, Mother) which premiered at My senior composition recital. A few years later, Kevin Fenton programmed that piece for his choir at FSU. He shared with me his strong connection with the piece at a time when his sister-in-law, Peggy Fenton was also fighting breast cancer. Sadly, Peggy Fenton lost her fight with cancer in 2009. That same year Kevin contacted me and asked if I would write a piece in her memory for her husband and her two daughters. He shared with me a video of a presentation she did at the Mother’s Day banquet at her church, just a few days Before her passing. The title of her presentation was “From Hats to Crown”. She shared stories about her life and the many relationship roles one plays: as a daughter, a sister, as a wife, a mother and a teacher. As she talked about each role she wore a different hat. She ended with a crown, shar...    less

Coral Jardín Menesteo Dirección: Enrique Iglesias Romero Let My Love Be Heard Poesía A. Noyes Arr. Jake Runestad Angels where you soar up to God’s own light, take My own lost bird on your hearts tonight and as grief once more mounts to heaven and si...  moreCoral Jardín Menesteo Dirección: Enrique Iglesias Romero Let My Love Be Heard Poesía A. Noyes Arr. Jake Runestad Angels where you soar up to God’s own light, take My own lost bird on your hearts tonight and as grief once more mounts to heaven and sings, Let My Love Be Heard whispering in your wings. "Ángeles, donde se elevan a la luz de Dios, tomen mi propio pájaro perdido en sus corazones esta noche y como el dolor una vez más se eleva al cielo y canta, que mi amor se oiga susurrando en sus alas" #escuelacoral #cádiz #elpuertodesantamaría #cantocoral #LetMyLoveBeHeard  less

"Let My Love Be Heard" by Jake Runestad. Performed by the Bob Cole Conservatory ChamBer Choir. Dr. Jonathan TalBerg, conDuctor. Presented in memory of Nohemi Gonzalez. Full story: http://bit.ly/29o0M2p

"Climb" by Jake Runestad. Poem by Todd Boss. Performed live by the Larimer Chorale and Orchestra. Michael Krueger, artistic director. Jake Runestad, guest conDuctor.

Performed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2023 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com ConDuctor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com In this emotionally charged piece, the composer and the choir honour our departed Loved ones. As the voices intensify to ...  morePerformed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF WINTER 2023 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com ConDuctor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com In this emotionally charged piece, the composer and the choir honour our departed Loved ones. As the voices intensify to an incredible climax, the audience is invited to surrender to the moment. Let the soaring music carry you away, echoing the profound Love for those who've journeyed Beyond. Dans ce morceau très émouvant, le compositeur et le chœur rendent hommage à ceux de nos êtres chers qui ne sont plus. À mesure que les voix atteignent une rare intensité, le public est invité à lâcher prise et se laisser porter par cet instant d'amour partagé. ConDucted by Jad Harjane Composed by Jake Runestad Filmed by DIAZ PRODuCTION at LADABATEK , Tangier Sponsored by THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE CENTER  less

--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will Be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal Love, For our greater...  more--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will Be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal Love, For our greater good You gave them to us; The bird, our brother, does not sow nor harvest; Though for him to Be fed, oh Lord, You provide. A simple lily, a tiny flower, Surpasses the splendor of the great King Solomon. God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be blessed now and always. Why must we worry of the things to come? Why so many concerns for our future? God of Providence, Master of the Universe, You give to your children more than is needed. In spite of our fears and despite our misfortunes, In our moments of joy and even in our pains, We implore You, oh Lord, God of Providence, You offer us always Your divine presence. Let us search joyfully for the Kingdom of God, For Love and Justice, for Good, for the Peace of the Lor...    less

Performed by Kammerchor Manila and arranged by Jake Runestad During the Glorificamus Te II concert last April 23, 2016 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor ABelardo Main Theater, Manila. www.kammerchormanila.com

"Spirited Light" by Jake Runestad. Text by Hildegard von Bingen translated into English.

Sleep Little Baby, Sleep- Jake Runestad Based on “Holy Innocents” by Christina Rossetti Sleep, little baby, sleep; The holy Angels Love thee, And guard thy Bed, and keep A blessed watch above thee. No spirit can come near? Nor evil Beas...  moreSleep Little Baby, Sleep- Jake Runestad Based on “Holy Innocents” by Christina Rossetti Sleep, little baby, sleep; The holy Angels Love thee, And guard thy Bed, and keep A blessed watch above thee. No spirit can come near? Nor evil Beast to harm thee: Sleep, Sweet, devoid of fear Where nothing need alarm thee. The Love which doth not sleep, The eternal Arms surround thee: The Shepherd of the sheep In perfect Love hath found thee. Sleep through the holy night, Kept from snare and sorrow, Until thou wake to light And Love and warmth to-morrow.  less

Performance of "Nyon, Nyon" by American composer Jake Runestad at the 2014 Florilege Vocal de Tours Grand Prix.