Musique sacrée pour chœur mixte

What Then portrays a strong commitment of faith. Musical tension inherent in the temptations in life precedes a dramatic pianissimo section. Also suitable for any festival celebrating the clergy.

The use of occasional close harmonies makes Lord, I Want to Be a Christian a poignant plea for all. The soprano solo on the CD may be sung by any voice, or several.

Easter Acclamation uses one or two trumpets (both parts included). The second trumpet doubles the right hand of the organ. Try rehearsing with spoken lyrics because of the changing meters.

In Prepare Ye the clavé and shaker parts (the ostinato in the first 4 measures) may be played by singers of this calypso-style anthem. Option: the tenor solo on the CD may be sung by any voice.

This very expressive statement based on Old and New Testament scriptures includes an optional keyboard accompaniment (not on the CD). So in all things whatsoever you would have others do unto you, Do...

This rousing call to the table blossoms from a jamaican folk melody, with a boisterous organ, dancing flute, and optional congas enhancing the easy choral parts. Jesus lives again, earth can breathe a...

For Easter and the weeks following. This anthem's beautiful four-part unaccompanied middle section is balanced on either end with effective unison/two-part writing. Trumpet descant is included. My bei...

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...