Musique sacrée

Not heard on the CD is optional congregational singing (from a hymnal) of 'Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation' at m. 80. 'Prayer stone' playing instructions are included in this exciting anthem. Optio...

Fix These Words is an inspiring anthem that evolves featuring dramatic shifts of moods and tempos.

SATB A Cappella

A four-part chorale setting about peace is followed by contrapuntal 'Hallelujahs' dancing around the chorale melody sung by the sopranos. German and English texts are provided.

SATB Accompanied Performance Selection Milestone 8

Text Is Russian Orthodox Version Of Latin Hymn - Also In English

The Time for Singing is a robust and joyous four-part song based on The Song of Solomon 2: 10-12. commissioned by the North Central Division of ACDA.

The somewhat contemporary lyrical chords in Give Us Your Blessing create a memorable blessing or benediction. Also suitable for communion.

SATB Accompanied (Organ & Opt Instruments) These masterpieces, two contrasting chorales, include both German and English lyrics. Strings may double voice parts in each. 'Gloria' may also use French ho...

SATB A Cappella (Opt Instruments)

SATB Soprano Solo A cappella (optional piano accompaniment) Soprano and baritone soloists will shine along with the choir as they sing out their heart's cry to see Jesus after serving in the army of t...

SATB Accompanied and Piano

The forthright marcato pulse harkens to this white spiritual's heritage, dating from the early days of choral singing in this country. The closing Shout glory hallelujah! is dramatic and powerful. Min...

If you'd like everyone to leave church humming with smiles on their faces, this setting of Luke 12:32 is for you. Optional parts for congregation and children's choir. The optional trumpet and timpani...

This is available as SA (especially touching with children, see page 20) or the beautiful SATB heard on the CD. Singers will feel the importance of their own part as each phrase unfolds. Enlighten eve...

This gives you a wonderful opportunity to bring the children and adult choirs together. It's a fluid, stirring anthem even without kids. The lord has promised good to me fortissimo winds down to a sof...

Spirit. Passion. Heartfelt pleas. Haunting. 1 clarinet. 5 handbells. Optional windchimes at the end. Effective with organ if no instruments are available. All, all Thine own soul, heart and strength a...

The SATB arrangement was requested by popular demand after last year's SA arrangement (Ed. 6260). The piano ostinato underscores the 'turning we come 'round right.' And when we find ourselfs in the pl...

The indicated strin bass pizz. is a double entendre; it also means pizzazz for this quietly joyous adaptation of Vaughan Williams' 'Prelude on the Hymn Tune Rhosymedre.' The CD uses just SATB athough...

The 16th century olde English text is placed in a setting of lush modern-day harmonies. The vigor of the singers' lines may be embellished with rhythm instruments (not on the CD); suggested rhythm is...

For either an anthem or processional this is an especially festive, and easy, setting with the anticipation highlighted in the organ and the occasional hemiolas. Modulations create anticipation for us...

The composer was so captured by Susan Palo Cherwien's poetry that he asked her to write an Advent poem. The lyrical vocal lines and fervent keyboard part enhance the eloquence of the text. Shine your...

The composer of Prepare Ye offers a striking, exquisite anthem of commitment. Handbells may be played by the singers (or find a substitute organ stop if you have no bells). Redirect us with your grace...

The optional 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, and tuba parts are included. The choral parts gradually unfold from unison to two-part to a robust SATB declaration of Rise up with Christ. Go meet the lord. It's...