New work, brought into the repertoire
Commissioned works stay in the repertoire long after the premiere, performed by choirs well beyond this ensemble.
Throughout our nearly 20-year history as an ensemble, the Festival Singers of Florida have commissioned and premiered many new works from emerging composers in the choral field. In addition, the ensemble has taken part in many consortiums that have brought several major choral works to life.
World Premieres
In Meeting We Are Blessed
Troy Robertson · 2014We are the Music Makers
Troy Robertson · 2014I Will Lift Mine Eyes
Hans Bridger Heruth · 2021Meditations on Death
Skip Stradtman · 2025
Ron Hatley Commission Fund
I Will Stand With You
Marques Garrett · 2021A Vision Unfolding
Kyle Pederson · 2022When You Are Old
Hans Bridger Heruth · 2023Requiem for Knowledge Lost
DaSean Stokes · 2024Mother of Exile
Kara Stacy Bedwell · 2025
Commissions
The Beatitudes
Troy Robertson · 2018Be Thou My Vision
Skip Stradtman · 2020Illuminare
Elaine Hagenberg · 2021Reconcile
Kyle Pederson · 2021In Paradisum
Justin Havard · 2021Prayer for Protection
Skip Stradtman · 2022
Fund the next commission
The Ron Hatley Commission Fund exists to keep this going — commissioning composers working today and premiering their work for Florida audiences.