In 1900 Peter C. Lutkin composed his Benediction with Seven-fold Amen.  In 1926 John Finley Williamson organized America's Westminster Choir School, and took his fellow American's composition as an anthem of sorts. Over the years it became a tradition for Westminster choirs to conclude concerts with Lutkin's Benediction. Generations of Westminster graduates took this tradition with them all over the world. Mary Cheyney Gould was one of those graduates. Many who never attended Westminster Choir College (as it became in 1939) now keep this tradition, and it has woven itself into the fabric of many of our beloved institutions, like our own Bagaduce Chorale.

Mary Cheyney Gould Rehearses Lutkin Benediction LINK

Lutkin Benediction Score LINK

While these tracks were originally conceived of as recording tools during the Covid cessation of singing,
they make great rehearsal tracks!
​Just skip the first minute or so.
​ Soprano Backing Lutkin Benediction LINK
Alto Backing Lutkin Benediction LINK
Tenor Backing Lutkin Benediction LINK
Bass Backing Lutkin Benediction LINK