O Jerusalem, is a short brass quintet composition written in a hymn-like style, evoking the solemnity and grandeur of the Baroque era. The work draws inspiration from Jesus’ lament over the city of Jerusalem, a moment of profound sorrow and compassion recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.

The text that frames the piece is taken from the King James Version of the Bible:

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!” (Matthew 23:37)

Musically, the quintet employs chorale-like textures and restrained harmonic progressions reminiscent of Baroque sacred music. The brass voices—majestic yet plaintive—convey both the grandeur of the holy city and the grief of its rejection. The hymn-like character underscores the timelessness of lament, while the chorale-like stylization situates the piece within a tradition of sacred reflection and moral exhortation.