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Dan Schutte
Dan Schutte, March 2007
Dan Schutte, March 2007
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Laurent Schutte
Born (1947-12-28) December 28, 1947 (age 76)
Neenah, Wisconsin
GenresContemporary Catholic liturgical music
Occupation(s)Composer-in-Residence – University of San Francisco, Composer, Songwriter, Liturgist, Author
Instrument(s)Piano, acoustic guitar
Years active1974 – present
LabelsOCP Publications
Websitewww.danschuttemusic.com

Daniel Laurent Schutte is an American composer of Catholic and contemporary Christian liturgical music, best known for composing the hymn "Here I Am, Lord" (1981, also known as "I, the Lord of Sea and Sky") and approximately 160 other hymns and Mass settings.[1]

Biography

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Schutte was born in Neenah, Wisconsin, on December 28, 1947, grew up in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, and graduated from Marquette University High School before entering the Society of Jesus.

As a Jesuit seminarian, he was one of the founding members of the St. Louis Jesuits, composers who popularized a contemporary style of church music set to sacred texts sung in English due to the liturgical reforms initiated by the Second Vatican Council. Other members of the St. Louis Jesuits are Bob Dufford, Roc O'Connor, John Foley, and Tim Manion.[2]

He released ten collections with the St. Louis Jesuits, including a 30th-anniversary collection in 2005. Their second recording, Earthen Vessels, sold over one million albums,[3] and as a result, beginning with hymnals such as Glory and Praise, their music became standard repertoire in Catholic parishes in the English speaking world.

Schutte left the Society of Jesus in 1986.[4]

Schutte continues as a prolific composer of liturgical music, releasing nine solo collections with OCP Publications. Many of his newer compositions found their way into permanent hymnals and missals. Schutte's "Mass of Christ the Savior," released in 2012, quickly became one of the most widely used Mass Settings throughout the English-speaking world.[5][6][7]

Notable Christian artists, including Chris Christian, Amy Grant, and John Michael Talbot, have recorded his compositions. His music is credited in movie and television soundtracks, including Dark Waters,[8] Yes, God, Yes,[9] Everybody Loves Raymond, Will and Grace, and Mistresses.[10]  

In 2009, he wrote Walking the Sacred Path – Spiritual Exercises for Today, 2012, God With Us - A Prayer Book For Advent and Christmas and, 2014, From Ashes To Glory - A Prayer Book For Lent and Easter. With the outbreak of COVID-19, he developed a series of virtual spiritual retreats that gained a worldwide audience.[11]

In addition to his Jesuit formation, Schutte holds two master of arts degrees, one in theology and one in liturgy, from The Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. Schutte is also an alumnus of St. Louis University and Seattle University. He did graduate studies in music composition under the direction of Fr. Kevin Waters S.J. at Seattle University. He was a student of celebrated American painter and artist, Sr. Thomasita Fessler, OSF at Studio San Damiano.[12][13] He has received four honorary doctoral degrees for his contribution to the life of the church. Two of the honorary doctorates are in humane letters, and two are in music.

Schutte presently is Composer-in-Residence at the University of San Francisco.[14] He continues to compose new music and write about spirituality.[15]

Legacy

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Schutte's compositions are primarily written for Catholic liturgical use, but over time have been used in Protestant worship. Some of the more notable include "City of God" (1981), "Only This I Want" (1981), "Blest Be the Lord" (1976), "You Are Near" (1971), "Though the Mountains May Fall" (1975), "Sing a New Song" (1972), "Glory and Praise to Our God" (1976), "Here I Am, Lord" (1981), "Table of Plenty" (1992), "River of Glory" (2001), "These Alone Are Enough" (2004), his setting of the Ignatian Suscipe prayer and "Saints and Beloved of God" (2016).[16]

"The St. Louis Jesuit Mass" (1973), co-authored during his collaborative years, was the most-used Mass setting in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. With the implementation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition in 2012, it was difficult to revise the original Mass setting text and well-known melody with the new style of the translation, which follow the original Latin texts more closely. The Publisher and composers decided not to publish a revision. "Mass of Christ the Savior," released in 2012, quickly became one of the most widely used Mass Settings throughout the English-speaking world.[17][18][19]

In a circular of 29 July 2008, the Congregation for Divine Worship directed that "in liturgical celebrations, in songs and prayers the name of God in the form of the tetragrammaton YHWH is neither to be used or pronounced".[20] Schutte agreed with the directive.[21] Accordingly, for Catholic liturgical services, the refrain of Schutte's "You Are Near," which began as "Yahweh, I know you are near" now begins with "O Lord, I know you are near."[22][23][24]

Honors and recognition

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Discography

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St. Louis Jesuits Collaborations

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  1. Neither Silver nor Gold (1973) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  2. Earthen Vessels (1975) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  3. A Dwelling Place (1976) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  4. Gentle Night (1977) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  5. Lord of Light (1981) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  6. The Steadfast Love (1985) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  7. Let Heaven Rejoice (1997) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  8. Lift Up Your Hearts (1996) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  9. May We Praise You (1997) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)
  10. Morning Light (2005) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)

Solo Collections

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  1. Lover of Us All (1989)
  2. Drawn By A Dream (1993)
  3. Always and Everywhere (1997)
  4. Glory in the Cross (2001)
  5. Prince of Peace: Music for Advent and Christmas (2004)
  6. God's Holy Gifts (2008)
  7. To Praise You (2012)
  8. Mass of Christ the Savior/Misa Cristo Salvador - Expanded Edition (2013), Bilingual English/Spanish (2018)
  9. Love and Grace - These Alone are Enough (2018)

Compilation Albums

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  1. Here I Am, Lord: Anthology 1970–1985 (2001)
  2. You Are Near: Music For Quiet Reflection (2003)
  3. All My Days: Instrumental Music for Quiet Reflection (2006)
  4. One Lord of All (2007) St. Louis Jesuits Instrumental collection
  5. Table of Plenty: Anthology 1985–2000 (2008)
  6. Here I Am, Lord: 30th Anniversary Edition (2009)
  7. Companion Music for Walking the Sacred Path (2009)
  8. Age To Age – Generations of Faith (2012) (collaboration with Steve Angrisano and Curtis Stephan)
  9. Coming Home: A Final Celebration (2019) (St. Louis Jesuits collaboration)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Writer / Composer | Schutte Daniel L". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  2. ^ The St. Louis Jesuits: Thirty Years. Oregon Catholic Press. 2006. p. 131.
  3. ^ "The St. Louis Jesuits: Thirty Years" 2006 archives. Oregon Catholic Press. 2006.
  4. ^ "The St. Louis Jesuits: Thirty Years" OCP 2006 page 131
  5. ^ "Welcome to ICEL".
  6. ^ "Mass Settings | OCP". www.ocp.org. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  7. ^ "| LicenSing Online". 2013-09-26. Archived from the original on 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  8. ^ "Dark Waters Soundtrack - All the Songs List, Listen to Full Music". soundtracki.com. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  9. ^ Yes, God, Yes (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-05-16
  10. ^ "Mistresses tv show music". Spotify. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  11. ^ "The Easter Triduum: Easter Vigil". National Catholic Reporter. 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  12. ^ "Inside this issue: WP&S 2007 Membership Roster (Page 9) - PDF Free Download". docplayer.net. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  13. ^ "Sister Mary Thomasita Fessler - Gallery Of Wisconsin Art". www.galleryofwisconsinart.com. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
  14. ^ "Dan Schutte". National Catholic Reporter. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  15. ^ Schutte, Daniel. "Home". Dan Schutte Music. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  16. ^ "One License | church music copyright permissions". www.onelicense.net. Retrieved 2022-05-17.
  17. ^ "Welcome to ICEL". www.icelweb.org. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  18. ^ "Find popular Mass settings for the Catholic liturgy". Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  19. ^ "| LicenSing Online". Archived from the original on 2013-09-26.
  20. ^ Letter to the Bishops Conferences on The Name of God
  21. ^ Catholic Sensibility: You Are Near
  22. ^ Top Catholic Songs: You Are Near
  23. ^ You Are Near
  24. ^ Exploring the History and Meaning in Our Liturgies, page 19 of 23
  25. ^ "Group That Transformed Catholic Music Is Back on Tour". Religion News Service. 2006-05-11. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  26. ^ "Past Recipients | myUSF". myusf.usfca.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  27. ^ "Grammy Nominations". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  28. ^ "Former Jennings Superintendent to Address Graduates at Special Commencement Ceremony". www.slu.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  29. ^ "NPM Awards". Archived from the original on 2015-12-07. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
  30. ^ "The Tablet is the leading Catholic international magazine and website". www.thetablet.co.uk. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  31. ^ "Dan Schutte – Spring 2018 – Hearn Innovators Series | Academic Research & Resource Library". sites.baylor.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-16.
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