The Following is from Josh Oxford- one of our newest Formation members who is working on his PHD in Music at ASU:
I wanted to make you all aware of a project I am working on as part of my doctoral work: Over the course of a year violinist, Esther Witherell will perform 20 Rosary Sonatas; Musical Compositions written as an accompaniment to the Mysteries of the Rosary.
Currently, only fifteen Rosary Sonatas exist. The addition of the Luminous mysteries in 2002 created the need for five more, so Esther has commissioned me (composer Josh Oxford) to write them. She hopes to raise enough money for the commissioning and recording fees so that she can perform the new sonatas for the Luminous mysteries’ 20th anniversary in October!
You can help by donating through the Venmo QR code above, by mailing a check for Esther Witherell to 109 E Del Rio Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282, or contact her at
eewitherell@gmail.comor 518-269-6473. Thanks!- Josh