LUMINA: Choral Music of Kevin Siegfried (2025)
Byrd Ensemble, directed by Markdavin Obenza
SRCD14
Release Date: November 14, 2025
THE BYRD ENSEMBLE
Markdavin Obenza, directorKevin Siegfried, composer
THREE ENGLISH CAROLS
01 There Is No Rose 2:54
02 I Sing of a Maiden 4:05
03 Adam Lay Ybounden 3:05
VIDIMUS STELLAM
Christmas Cantata for SATB Chorus and Brass Quintet
04 I. O Oriens 3:19
05 II. Rorate Caeli 2:40
06 III. Hodie Christus Natus Est 3:14
07 IV. Surge Illuminare 3:36
08 V. Vidimus Stellam 4:09
ANNUNCIATION
09 I. She Met the Day 1:39
10 II. Ave Maria 4:21
11 III. All Shall Be Well 1:59
Soprano
Julia Baker
Natalie Ingrisano
Margaret Obenza
Ruth Schauble (2)
Alto
Sarra Sharif Doyle (2)
Erica Dunkle
Lauren Kastanas
Sophie Nash
Tenor
Orrin Doyle
Samuel Faustine
Carson Lott
Chad DeMaris
Bass
Clayton Moser
Evan Norberg
Matthew Peterson
Jonathan Silvia
Brass
Trumpet 1: Sarah Viens
Trumpet 2: Bruce Daugherty
Horn: Kyli White
Trombone: Patrick Raichart
Bass Trombone: Benn Hansson
Audio and Video produced by Markdavin Obenza for Scribe Records.
Graphic Design by Jen Milius Graphic Design
Photos by Donald Slater
Recorded June 2025 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Seattle, WA
Produced and Distributed by Scribe Records
LUMINA: Choral Music of Kevin Siegfried (2025)
REVIEWS
"[Dr. Siegfried’s] has a style that goes far beyond his research and settings of Shaker tunes. Lumina showcases the composer’s gift for creating lush harmonies, deftly setting chant, and illumining texts...with a unique perspective."
"[I Sing of a Maiden].. A lovely soprano soloist takes the lead over close harmonies... the words “so still” are repeated to great effect, causing the listener to lean in to hear what’s next...and the soprano soloist returns to bring the work full circle."
"[The Byrd Ensemble] is just about flawless, and its sound is further enhanced by the acoustic at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Seattle."
"Finally, Vidimus Stellam reveals the light of the star, and beautiful contrapuntal writing in a chant style.. I loved the ending – exquisite and not overdone, but I felt as if I’d been on a journey."
"This a cappella gem [She Met the Day] may be my favorite on the recording; I was literally left in a state of awe."
"...I encourage you to get this recording, and I suspect you will be as moved and impressed as I was."Marjorie Johnston, The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, Vol. 35, No. 2 (March–April 2026)