Spiritual Gifts (2018) by Joe W. Moore III

I. Reverence

II. Wisdom

III. Fortitude

IV. Understanding and Knowledge

“Spiritual Gifts" is a multi-movement percussion quartet written for Dead Resonance. The work is inspired by Isaiah chapter 11 and specifically verse 2 from the Holy Bible which reads, ‘And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.’ This verse is portrayed in each of the movements of the piece.”

About the composer:

Joe W. Moore III (b. 1986) currently serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas Arlington. Moore earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a minor in composition from Louisiana State University. Active as a soloist and chamber musician, Moore performs as a member of the Omojo Percussion Duo, the Ninkasi Percussion Group, 2x2 Percussion, and Dead Resonance.

As a composer, Moore's works have been performed and heard across the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia. C. Alan Publications, Alea Publishing and Recording, Percussion Music Europe, and Musicon Publications publish Dr. Moore's music. He also self-publishes many of his own manuscripts, which can be found in the store of his website: https://joewmooreiii.net/index.html

Performed by Matchstick Percussion at their Launch Party on September 23nd, 2023 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington D.C.

Video and Audio Recording by Brendan Sweeney

Video Edited by Ben Hausman