The Second Winner of the UCCMA Anthem Commission![]()
Come, O Come, Our Voices Raise — Composed by Peter Niedmann The UCCMA is excited to offer you this anniversary gift from one of our finest composers working in the UCC today. Any congregation in the United Church of Christ or any member of the UCCMA can use and copy this piece without permission or payment. We hope you will take advantage of this gift and share Peter’s music with your choir and congregation.
The music of award-winning composer Peter Niedmann is widely performed throughout the United States and has garnered critical acclaim. Niedmann has been Organist & Director of Music at Church of Christ, Congregational (UCC) in Newington, Connecticut, for 29 years. He leads a multi-generational choral program of children, adults, and handbells there. In addition, Niedmann was a member of the Hartt School, University of Hartford faculty, and a contributor to the UCC’s New Century Hymnal. We would like to share a link to a recording of this piece as soon as someone shares it with us. Consider sending us a recording of your choir singing this anthem. ■
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