Michael Barrett

Écrit dans un langage gospel familier, ce message de l'Avent est enveloppé de joie pure. Il y a un rebondissement jubilatoire dans cette proclamation fougueuse et même les choeurs traditionnels appréc...

This highly dramatic traditional African song was arranged by two South African composers, both experts in this genre of music. The ethnic flavor is palpable as the treble voices carry the melody and...

Cette collection de quinze chansons d'Afrique du Sud accompagne l'album populaire de la Camerata de l'Université de Pretoria, Indodana. Des arrangements à succès de Michael Barrett, Mbuso Ndlovu et Ra...

Written especially for developing choirs, this festive SA(T)B cantata is overflowing with joyful seasonal songs ideal for smaller ensembles. Original material mingles with traditional carols in a jubi...

These two Sesotho songs fit beautifully together with sacred texts and call and response techniques. This is a gentle song of praise that will be a dynamic addition to your concert program.

Here is another fantastic South African arrangement from Barrett and Schmitt! Modimo is a song of praise and celebration. Improvised percussion and a traditional Sesotho melody make for a grounded and...

Uses: Advent, Christmas, Marian Scripture: Genesis 3:15; Luke 1:26-56; Luke 2 An apex of contemporary sacred music, this popular solo now made choral, probes the emotions and sentiments felt by Mary a...

Cet hymne nous rappelle avec joie la grâce promise par Dieu dans la vie du croyant. La musique s'adapte facilement à divers styles de louange, et le verset biblique qui y est mis en avant convient à n...

Thixo Onothando is a popular isiXhosa hymn performed throughout South Africa. It is an uplifting song of praise led by a group of soloists who portray the roles of religious leaders. The use of percus...

This isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le modisa, meaning "God of Strength." A slow and symbolic opening followed by an uptempo section with the additi...

Partant d'une citation musicale du bien-aimé chant français NOËL NOUVELET et la réimaginant comme une déclaration de l'Avent, cet octavo SAB est un incontournable de la saison de la lumière. L'hymne l...

This new choral is a very distinctive take on a classic hymn. Infusing the enduring hymn, God Will Take Care of You with the newer chorus, God Is So Good, this anthem refreshes the spirit as you sing...

This beautiful Xhosa prayer has been set with care by Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt. The flowing vocal lines are achievable by a variety of levels, while the addition of the two soloists adds great...

Ce chant traditionnel zoulou sur la miséricorde de Dieu a été arrangé de manière experte par le compositeur sud-africain Sizwe Mondlane. Cet arrangement a été créé par la TUKS Camerata de l'Université...

Swilo Yini est une chanson traditionnelle tsonga d'Afrique du Sud liée au naufrage d'un bateau à vapeur qui transportait des troupes noires sud-africaines pour combattre les Allemands pendant la Premi...

Cette chanson isiZulu est une réimagination de la chanson traditionnelle populaire de l'église de Tshwane, Ke na le modisa, qui signifie "Dieu de la force". Une ouverture lente et symbolique suivie d'...

The urgent joy of the driving 6/8 meter is reminiscent of a celtic folk dance and the idiomatic orchestration adds to the folk flavor in this unique Advent offering. Prepare the way for the Lord this...

Uses: General, Thanksgiving This very joyful Thanksgiving piece incorporates the hymn For the Beauty of the Earth and juxtaposes it with a rhythmic original tune that will jump off the page and into y...

Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: Matthew 1:21; John 18:36-37 A call to joyful holiday praise, this re-voicing allows younger voices to experience this bestseller. The chorus is so attractive...

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Jeremiah 10:12-13; Psalm 104 There is immediacy to the music of this euphoric song of praise and thanksgiving. All of creation has a voice and lifts its praise t...