Musique sacrée

The poem, by Emma Barnard, on which this piece is based, takes as its point of departure the story from Luke 24, where the risen Christ walks beside his disciples unrecognized until they break bread t...

Choral Piece by Christopher Wordsworth and John Carter.

A reflective anthem for the Lenten season. It may be particularly appropriate for a Good Friday service. Suggested Lectionary readings include: Psalm 22:1-23, Hebrews 4:14-16, and John 18:1-19:42. The...

Don Hustad's masterful Easter anthem using Timothy Dudley-Smith joyful text.

Lift High the Cross, ' one of the most popular hymns in recent years, has been given a majestic arrangement by Jay Althouse. One can just imagine a triumphant procession marching forth as a living tes...

This marvelous text reflects Easter joy and commands us to tell the good news to all. It serves equally well as a text appropriate for the celebration of church music, as each verse encourages us to s...

Here is another chestnut from the OCP catalog written by the composer of 'Here I Am, Lord. ' Douglas E. Wagner has given this lilting Daniel Schutte piece a refreshing and creative treatment. It sings...

Heretofore known primarily in Roman Catholic circles, this wonderful text on church unity by Maryanne Quinlivan and tune by Kevin Keil have a useful ministry to believers everywhere. Perfect for Pente...

Mary Kay Beall has given us a spritely, energetic Easter anthem with joyful, poetic images of reactions to Christ's resurrection. Three classic hymn tunes are quoted in the interludes to bind the anth...

Hope's editors had this piece in the pipeline before Princess Diana's untimely death, but its power was attested to upon its inclusion in her funeral. Jane Holstein's arrangement is tender, artistic a...

Derived from the familiar 'Domine Fili Unigenite' from Antonio Vivaldi's GLORIA. With a new praise text paraphrased from Psalm 100:1, 2 and 5, this accessible classic from Hal Hopson is available in b...

Hal Hopson has taken the familiar French canon and undergirded it with a beautiful, flowing keyboard accompaniment. The result is a compelling rendition of Psalm 136 for SAB voices. Perfect for Thanks...

Johann Sebastian Bach's classic 'Arioso' set for SATB choir by Hal H. Hopson to a free translation of Psalm 103. Once again Hal Hopson rises to the challenge of this genre, ensuring that the historic...

Choral Setting by Carlton Young.

Choral Piece by Philip R. Dietterich.

Choral Piece by Natalie Sleeth.

Ideal for Pentecost, this meditative prayer is paired with the classic Ralph Vaughan Williams hymn tune, DOWN AMPNEY -- a hidden gem in many hymnals.

Hal Hopson's choral setting of Johann Pachelbel's Canon, skillfully combined with a lovely text adapted from Psalm 103, is one of the all-time 'classics' in the Hope catalog. Newly arranged for Two-Pa...

Beginning with a dramatic reading for five readers, this anthem focuses on the awe and wonder of that first Easter morning. With a triumphant tune and plenty of 'alleluia's, ' worshipers unite in the...

This traditional, dignified Easter setting of the tune DUKE STREET, with the historic text by Samuel Medley, is given a sparkling new treatment featuring a delightful, optional solo trumpet descant.

The glory of the resurrection is contagious in this exuberant Easter anthem. With several modulations and a rich orchestration, participants' and listeners' hearts will be ascend by this upbeat procla...

Arranger Hal Hopson pairs this irresistibly infectious Caribbean tune with original verses based on Psalm 150. Consider having your children's choir join in on the refrain. A top-seller for SATB and S...