When I Survey The Wonderous Cross arranged by John Rutter for SATB choir (with divisions) congregation and Organ. An arrangement of the Passiontide hymn When I Survey The Wondrous Cross set to the tune Rockingham with which these words have long been associated. Part of the Cambridge Singers Hymn series it is performed by the Cambridge Singers on the Collegium album Sing Ye Heavens (COLCD126…
Children and adults join together in this joyful Palm Sunday anthem. Use as a processional complete with waving palms for a real festive touch. Or invite the congregation to join in the well-known “Hosanna! LoudHosanna.” The possibilities are endless but one thing is certain – Palm Sunday will open with a flourish when you use Hosanna Unto the King.
Uses: General Pentecost Scripture: Joshua 1:9 - Ephesians 4:14 Walls of sound announce with confidence and power the glorious character of the Almighty as this festive anthem unfolds. An original tune rich with vitality and punctuated with exciting mixed meter moments forms the main theme. The anthem is crowned with a moment incorporating congregation as all join in singing the traditional hymn w…
Praise and jubilation are the main ingredients in this sparkling anthem. Combining elements of classic hymnody and “Lift High the Cross of Christ” with a contemporary refrain this piece is perfect for services ofblended worship. Bold majestic accompaniment supports a memorable chorus-style melody that could easily be taught to the congregation. “Let Christ Be Lifted Up” i…
Uses: General Hymn Arrangement Reformation Scripture: Numbers 12:6; Psalm 16:5-8; Psalm 61:1-5 This sensitive setting of a beloved Irish hymn is truly a worshipful experience. A contrasting a cappella section adds interest and emotional depth while optional use of harp and cello brings the concept to a beautiful level of expressivity. It is a work that your choir and congregation will ask for ag…
Par OGDEN NIGEL. Easy liturgical organ music in an accessible modern style is always welcome, and Nigel Ogden, well-known contributor to Stainer & Bell’s ‘Light Organ’ series and host of ‘the Organist Entertains’ on BBC Radio 2, has composed fifteen new pieces for use within the communion service or other acts of worship. They are suitable both for traditional and electronic keyboard instruments, …
(with My Jesus I Love Thee)-Laurie Klein's well-known praise chorus is paired with My Jesus I Love Thee with a beautiful effect! Stan Pethel seamlessly weaves the two together creating an anthem perfect for use with congregation also. The two-part voicing makes this a unique arrangement perfect for smaller or larger choirs as well. Available: 2-Part Mixed ChoirTrax Cassette.
This well-known spiritual of assurance with its slow gospel tempo and underlying pulsating drive is full of heartfelt emotion and soul. This accessible anthem written primarily in two-parts will be uplifting to both your choir and congregation and the optional vocal stack at the end brings it all home. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.
The Advent season wouldn't be complete without a spiritual by Don Besig and Nancy Price. This a cappella anthem for SATB choir and soloists will draw your congregation in closer with the intimacy of unaccompanied singing. Theminor color of this attractive octavo adds a touch of mystery to the preparations for Christ's arrival. Effective word painting with well-placed silences gives the thoughtful …
The formal structure of this organ chorale with solo clarinet follows a Jewish death prayer. The solo clarinet represents the chant of the traditional prayer leader while the organ plays the response of the congregation of the synagogue. The piece ends with a cadenza of the solo clarinet to which an optional organ improvisation can be added. / Clarinette Et Orgue
You'll enjoy new beautiful jazz treatments of familiar church hymns and worship songs. They're guaranteed to seize your congregation's attention. Although they were arranged as jazz piano solos you can easily adapt them forsinging. Songs: Amazing Grace ? A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ? Doxology ? Morning Has Broken ? Be Thou My Vision ? Children's Medley ? Do Lord ? Great Is Thy Faithfulness ? He…
Dan Forrest's arrangement of the Welsh tune and the Fosdick text is masterful. Here set for mixed chorus with optional congregation and organ accompaniment by brass quintet and timpani is also a possibility. Great for Pentecost!
This exciting anthem on a text of Isaac Watts has so many possibilities. Try it for All Saints Day peace with justice Sunday world communion Sunday laity Sunday Communion of general use. _x000D_It is scored for mixed choir with organ and trumpet and a part for congregation is include on page 13.
Based on Daniel 6-The writing team of Courtney and Frombach really jazz up the story of Daniel in this anthem sure to charm your congregation and delight your young singers. Based upon chapter 6 of the book of Daniel this re-telling of scripturehas a wonderful message about the power of prayer.
A state and festival piece by David Schwoebel that incorporates the hymn tune showy but not difficultSATB piano accompaniment optional organ and brass optional congregation
This original composition is one of the commissioned Christmas carols in the ongoing collaboration between the American Composers Forum and the Plymouth Music Series of Minnesota (previously published Sweet Noel; The Virgin's Cradle Hymn). In this publication This Holy Christmas Night uses the two part mixed voices and the option of congregation participation. Easy.
Hold on to your hats and tie down the pews! This driving gospel offering from Paul Williams and Michael Barrett will definitely shake the rafters. Borrowing from the beloved hymn “The Everlasting Arms ” and expoundingon the concepts of God as “a mighty tower ” “a fortress ” “Rock of Ages ” and “Shepherd ” this high voltage song of assuran…
With well over a million copies sold this may be the most popular partner song to Silent Night ever. This new SAB arrangement lets the men start with the first counter-melody followed by the sopranos on a second tune. The altos bring in the familiar carol which can include the audience/congregation as well. Great closer for any Christmas season holiday concert or service. Chamber Orchestra inclu…
This is a beautiful Christmas work that sparkles when paired with the optional obbligato instrument and handbells. The congregation is asked to join with the familiar carol Silent Night creating a beautiful duet with thechoir as it continues the original melody of Peace Peace. This is just an amazing work that will greatly add to the spirit of the Christmas season. Available separately: SATB 2…
Malcolm Archer's God Is Born Among Us for SATB and Organ.Archer's jubilant setting of a traditional Polish text features changing metres textural contrasts and compelling shifts between major and minor. Strophic in form and with a catchy refrain characterized by a sprightly dotted rhythm this carol is the perfect way to ensure that the congregation or audience will be filled with the spirit of …
From our new Virginia Wesleyan College Series comes this stirring piece for SATB and organ congregation is invited to join in at the end under a soprano descant medium difficulty
From Matthew Mark Luke John Accts. Of Resurrection-Fairly ambitious five-minute Easter production for SATB soprano solo optional congregation and organ based on Judas Maccabeus by G.F. Handel with original music and hymn setting by John Ness Beck.
From the Songs from the Mountain series this foot-tapping new arrangement of a gospel gem is inspired! Your choir and congregation will enjoy the unbridled enthusiasm of the text and tune. It's bluegrass gospel at itsfinest.Available separately: SATB Instrumental Pak (score and parts for Violin Viola Cello and Rhythm) and BonusTrax CD (08744896).
A sacred cantata recalling some of the incidents in the last days of the Saviour's life on earth. Scored for tenor and baritone soli and SATB chorus interspersed with hymns to be sung by the congregation.Words written and arranged by Shapcott Wensley. Revised by Michael Pilkington.
This choral shout is pure Christmas joy! Infused with an islands vibe your congregation will love hearing the old old story in such a great new way. Although effective with only piano support creative directors can inject some ad lib rhythm for a truly memorable moment.