Musique sacrée

The spirit of this piece is that of a chamber work with focus on the intimate and delicate interplay between violin and chorus. This setting lends itself to worship service use, or a concert performan...

Mendelssohn's final chorus from Psalm 95 has been excerpted and arranged for SAB voices by scholar Robert S. Hines. The three parts sing easily in counterpoint and the resulting harmonies are lovely....

Carolyn Hamlin may be best known for her organ compositions, but she is equally skilled at writing for the choir. This stately setting of Psalm 42 combines classical technique with contemporary flair.

With the lyrics of J. Paul Williams, and the music of Jan Sanborn, new life is breathed into Psalm 42. The music soars with the eagles and the words speak right to your heart.

This joyful festival anthem in Emily Crocker's highly-regarded concert festival series is uplifting, accessible and extremely well-crafted for choirs of all ages. In this contemporary setting, the tra...

This arrangement of the Martin Nystrom chorus classic is appropriately gentle and reverent. Inspired by Psalm 42:1, 'As the Deer' is easy to learn and very effective. Optional congregation and flute i...

Opening with a warm choral setting of Charles Wesley's 'Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise', this selection quickly builds to a triumphant and rhythmic Easter anthem. The contrasting chorale reappears, g...

Celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with 'Come to the Cross', a 25-minute cantata for Easter. Beautiful new songs and traditional Easter hymns are woven together with dramatic narrative following th...

Based on the Psalms and a Celtic melody, this moving anthem of prayer is an intimate statement of faith. Add the optional recorder or flute to enhance the Celtic nature of the piece. Available: SATB.

A haunting and beautiful arrangement of the familiar and loved text. Highly dramatic, the new music and harmonies converge to create a richly inspired selection like no other Lenten anthem you've hear...

From the simple and pure opening statement of Christ's resurrection to the strong and moving chorus, 'Easter Angel Song' is compelling. Available: SATB, Instrumental Pak, ChoirTrax CD.

Lloyd Larson uses rhythm and melody beautifully to convey the message of Psalm 100. After a legato section, the anthem blends into a fresh setting of the Doxology followed by a reprise of the opening...

This is Cindy Berry at her best! The flowing and soaring melody is supported with rich harmonies, which crescendo to a celebrative finish. The words proclaim Christ as the Risen King deserving of prai...

Celebrate the truth of the resurrection with 'Risen This Day'. Beautifully capturing the many moods of Easter and Lent, 'Risen This Day' proclaims the message in majestic and moving colors. Classic Ea...

A truly compelling setting of a moving text. The sustained vocal lines offer wonderful opportunities for expressive singing as the choir communicates this moving passage from Psalm 46. Ruth is at her...

With reverent majesty, John Stainer's classic God So Loved the World shines with rare beauty in Benjamin Harlan's new setting. Flowing vocal and piano lines characterize this arrangement which will ma...

Opening with a brass flourish followed by a layered vocal effect, this festive piece segues to a majestic processional of 'Christ The Lord Is Risen Today. ' Rhythmic and vibrant, this anthem remains e...

Three Psalm settings are included, useful as introits and/or benedictions. The pieces are easily prepared and highly effective when performed, making this anthem a creative and useful resource you can...

From the Mozart Missa Brevis K. 258, this movement features a maestoso opening moving to the lively hosanna. The keyboard reduction of the original instrumentation works well to support the vocals. Id...

A profound and striking new setting of the Ave Maria text, this new work by composer R. Douglas Helvering offers both challenge and reward to mixed ensembles - with multi-layered choral harmonies and...

Cindy Berry is a master at true worship and praise anthems. Adore Him, Emmanuel is an intimate anthem of worship which ends with a hushed conclusion. With a hint of Away in a Manger and an optional de...

From Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers, this rollicking spoof will provide an over-the-top finish to any concert. The Dance A Cachucha, as it's also known, will build into a breathless fandango th...

The music of Franz Schubert is carefully and tastefully set in this worshipful new jewel from John Leavitt. The vocal scoring is gentle while the optional horn obbligato will add just the right touch....

God's marvelous grace is the theme of this personal and intimate offering. The words and music are highly moving while the overall presentation quietly powerful. The optional solo passages are particu...

Come see the tomb of victory! The opening fanfare-like vocals give way to a rhythmic and emphatic anthem of Easter proclamation. Perfect for use as a call to worship, the crisp text and rhythms come t...