WINNAGENE HATCH

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A graduate of the University of Toronto in Music and Education, Winnagene Hatch (1930-2015) was a secondary school teacher, accompanist, vocal coach and clinician. She directed a community handbell choir in London, Ontario and wrote music extensively for groups in the area. As a church music director and organist WInnagene became a well-published composer of choral music for church and school.

Christ Is Our Cornerstone!

by Winnagene Hatch

SATB with piano – KH 015 – duration 3:25

Christ is our Cornerstone: On Christ alone we build.
Woth God’s true saints above, the courts of heav’n are filled!

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Christmas Benediction

by Winnagene Hatch

SATB with piano or Organ – KH 017 – duration 1:58

May the joy of this holy season fill your hearts with love,
And while the peace of this glorious season falls from heaven above

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Come Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs

by Winnagene Hatch

SATB with piano or organ – KH 024 – duration 2:30

Winnagene has created a powerful anthem in canon form that really soars with joy!
Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne;
Ten thousand, thousand are their tongues, But all their joys are one!

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Sacred Feast

by Winnagene Hatch

SATB with piano or organ – KH 091 – duration 3:35
The Communion of believers, the Holy Eucharist, is practiced by over two billion Christians around the world. Winnegene’s lovely anthem is a perfect way to invite people to prepare theirs hearts and enter into the wonderful spiritual experience. Beautifully melodic and approachable with intuitive voice leading and sweet-spot vocal registers, your church will love this music.

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Winter Carol

by Winnagene Hatch

SATB with piano or organ – KH 116 – duration 2:40

God’s love is not withdrawn; His life with-in the keen air breathes;
God’s beauty paints the crimson dawn, and turns the boughs to glittering wreaths.

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