Partitions chorales : du moderne au classique

The third chorus from Vivaldi's Beatus Vir produces an atmosphere of floating transparencyAlso available: Beatus Vir (HMC177), Paratum Cor Ejus (HMC180), and Gloria Patri (HMC178)

The second chorus from Vivaldi's Beatus Vir is a thought (and discussion) provoking piece Also available: Beatus Vir (HMC177), Paratum Cor Ejus (HMC180), and Gloria Patri (HMC178)

In this thought (and discussion) provoking modern folksong, the flute and clarinet (representing the winds of hope and change) provide a counterpoint to the vocal line.

A festive anthem scored for choir with brass quintet, timpani, and organ, this celebratory work could be appropriate for music ministry Sunday, renewal Sunday, or dedication Sunday.

A magnificent festive anthem based on a familiar hymn tune by the dependable pen of Robert Lau. Try it for general use, Christ the King Sunday, or any celebration.

Based in part on texts of Charles Wesley, this festive anthem comes to us from Coventry Cathedral musician Paul Leddington Wright. True to Mr. Wright's British heritage the work is filled with bold co...

Based on the great and familiar text by George Herbert, David Giardiniere has set Erik Routley's Augustine in a lovely arrangement within the grasp of almost any good choir. Try this work on Christ th...

Concert arrangement for SATB and organ, from the collection/cantata Morning Has Broken (HMB139)

Try this hymn concertato during Advent or as a part of your festival of lessons and carols. Handbells are optional but provide a nice addition.

Originally scored for unison choir, Bert Carlson has effectively set this haunting tune for mixed voices.

Thoughtful text by Fred Pratt Green set to a traditional English melody, for Maundy Thursday, or Communion throughout the year

Though limited divisi is found in this mixed voices general anthem, the work is accessible for smaller choirs. Another creation by the duo Crescenz and Green.

Mostly 2-part and mixed voices, this fine anthem by Austin Lovelace sets the traditional text to a lovely new lyrical tune, very accessible.

This carol scored for choir with piano and percussion accompaniment gives this carol a new contemporary feel. It is not particularly difficult and would be successful with high school and church choir...

Another masterful work by Robert Powell, try this one when celebrating Communion or during any period of renewal.

This inspired prayer has been set many times. Here, the masterful craft of Allen Koepke has an unusually tight connection between music and text.

For mixed chorus with piano, try this anthem on a Sunday in which you emphasize discipleship or stewardship.

With words and music by the composer, the beautiful melody found in this piece heightens the sentiments we all feel when making music together, great for community choirs or any adult choir

A fairly easy secular piece containing nice counterpoint written for three-part choir (adults and/or children), with piano four-hands, string bass, trumpet, and percussion. From the Accent On Youth se...

This traditional German tune is set with the quality craftsmanship of master arranger Eugene Butler. Try it during your lessons and carols service.

Incorporating the tune Lancashire and the text lead on O King Eternal, this powerful anthem is suitable for either Christ the King Sunday or Palm Sunday.

A splendid work with many possibilities, this creation by David Schwoebel demonstrates this composer's great sensitivity and broad range of expression.

Composer Jonathan Shippey quotes the tune Promised Land in this work for mixed choir, keyboard, and violin/other C instrument. Try it for Communion or All Saints Day!

Based on the writing of Joshua David Brown, this beautiful, gentle anthem is written in his memoryFor SATB chorus with piano accompaniment

Based on a text by Robert Burns, this lovely setting for SAB voices would work for skilled junior high or high school choir