Matthew Hill has been writing music for choirs of all ages and sizes for over 25 years, and his music has been performed by ensembles across the country.
Given his background in directing middle school choirs, Matt has extensive understanding of how to write for the changing voice, in addition to children and young adults.
Agnus Dei (SATB + piano) premiered by the Jerusalem Singers)
Blame it on My Youth (Levant/Heyman; arr. SATB + piano)
Cradle Song (SATB + piano and glockenspiel)
Faith of Our Fathers (SATB a cappella) premiered by the Jerusalem Singers
Gloria (SATB + piano) premiered 2009 at St. Peter's Pikeland UCC Church
Glory and Praise to Our God (SATB + piano + three trombones)
premiered 2008 at St. Peter's UCC Church)
Haven't Seen for Awhile (as sung by Pat McGee Band; arr. for SATB
a cappella choir)
I Am Not There (SATB + piano)
I Believe (as sung by Fantasia Berrino; arr. for SATB choir)
I Carry Your Heart(I Carry it in My Heart) (SSAA/SATB choir + piano)
Refuge (as sung by John Legend; arr. SATB + piano) (premiered 2007)
Song for the Disappointed (SATB; text adapted from poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox); premiered by the Princeton Singers, 2012
A Symphony Divine (SATB + piano and string quintet); premiered by the West Chester Area School District Festival Choir, 2023
Trust in the Lord (Two-part treble choir + piano)
Wedding Prayer (SATB a cappella) premiered for a wedding in 2011
Wintertime in the City (Two-Part treble choir) premiered 2003
Matt Hill is the consummate music educator, always putting his students needs first and that is obvious in his compositions. His writing is effective and musical, while bringing out the emotional context of the lyrics in profound music.
Jonathan Kreamer
Director of Henderson High School Choirs and
Music Department Chair,
West Chester Area School District
