A new hymn is born - commissioned by the AGO Region IX Convention. With a stately hymn text from Chris Anderson Richard Nichols has composed a truly majestic anthem. Optional brass quintet and percussion add even more splendor to the organ accompaniment. The congregation is invited to join in singing the final stanza which is decorated with a soaring descant.
Par MAUERSBERGER RUDOLF. Rudolf Mauersberger, the cantor of the Dresden Kreuzkirche, shaped his Christvesper in the Christmas tradition of the “Erzgebirge” in Saxony. The work underwent a long period of gestation and first attained its final form in 1963. The entire church is used for a performance: On the altar the Christmas story from Luke is presented, in four different corners of the church th…
A moderately advanced sacred Christmas carol. Original words and music by Jack Noble White. For three part choir with congregation keyboard and a 'C' instrument
Baroque music is much loved by both players and listeners and for a long time there has been a pressing need for an easy collection especially designed to fill the gaps which occur in liturgical action. There are optional cuts inthe pieces and some have been shortened in order to reduce them to an appropriate length. Your congregation will leave the church with joy in their souls!
This new anthem is a festive call to Easter issued to the whole of creation. Triumphant and majestic with a classical feel this jubilant choral fanfare is the perfect call to worship for Easter. Incorporating the hymn“Jesus Shall Reign ” this glorious anthem includes optional parts for brass percussion and congregation.
From A Song is Born-Simple but not simplistic Baby in a Manger is a Christmas Eve anthem for all ages. Any combination of unison or two-part voices may be used. You may even want to invite the congregation to join in on the carol refrain. Tender.
All Hail the Risen Lamb is a new hymn text setting to the classic hymntune MARION. This congregation-friendly hymn is elegantly arranged by Bruce Greer and features SATB choir with 2 Trumpets and 2 Trombones for awonderful Easter fanfare anthem. The a cappella third verse makes the power of this piece even more dramatic. A soaring accompaniment track is available separately. Brass parts rhythm p…
Uses: Epiphany General Youth Choir Scripture: Matthew 5:14; John 8:12 This Epiphany anthem is a challenge affirming that we are children of light. A confident ballad of praise the congregation can join on the chorus bringing a sense of purpose and unity to your worship services. Musically achievable and spiritually meaningful this will be a welcome addition to the post-Christmas repertoire.
Majestic and noble in nature Mark Shepperd's setting of this Thanksgiving text will create a moment of worship for your choir and congregation. An optional general text is included making this anthem useful year-round. Availableseparately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (tpt 1-2 hn tbn btbn/tba timp) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Already a popular worship chorus this Chris Tomlin and Louis Giglio song will be embraced by choir and congregation alike. The words proclaim My chains are gone I've been set free my God my Savior ransomed me. Availableseparately: SATB SAB Instrumental ePak and ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:50.
From our Accent On Youth Series. This easy piece for young or lesser-experienced choir is light and lively and should prove rewarding for choir and congregation alike.
Andrew Moore's melodic and accessible style reflects the mood of the texts the Gloria especially romps along with a sense of joy and celebration. There is a complementary CD which includes everything in the music book.Just a couple of hearings will have you singing along and we really do think you'll want to introduce Mass for a New Century to your congregation.
From the opening fanfare-like accompaniment to the majestic closing Fred Bock's arrangement of this hymn classic is exquisite. Add the congregation for a wonderfully celebrative worship moment. Highly singable this one willreally make your choir sound their best! Available: SATB.
Three jazz hymns. These jazz arrangements of well-known hymns were written for Andrew Earis and choirs of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London for various services and BBC broadcasts from that church. The setting of Come down, O Love divine supplies some new harmonic moves to Vaughan Williams? lovely tune Down Ampney, gradually adding vocal harmony through the verses, with a short descant section in th…
Turtle Creek Series-This original Christmas spiritual will delight the congregation. Beginning with a bass ostinato line the tenors join and then the women enter in a rhythmic and energetic pattern. Including some divisi for the women and aninteresting key change “Mary Sat A-Rockin'” explores the full range of dynamics and will be a memorable selection for Christmas.
Theme from Beethoven's Pathetique-Uses: General Lent Easter Scripture: John 1:29; I Corinthians 5:7 With its inspiration based on Beethoven's Pathetique sonata this worshipful declaration is perfect for the traditional/transitional church. The noble declarationcan also be used as a worship chorus with your congregation or praise team.
A very versatile production number for Easter Advent or general use that utilizes a reader soloist adult choir children's choir congregation organ and optional trumpet and timpani very effective.
Cliff Duren has taken this immortal hymn and fashioned it into a contemporary style that will be accessible to a variety of choirs and meaningful to any congregation. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl ob cl tpt 1-3 hn 1-2 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc 1-2 hp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 5:00.
A Cantata for Holy Week-Portraits in Grace is a musical gallery of faith displaying the life ministry and passion of Jesus. Through scripture narration and song the backdrop is created for the reflections of the Lenten season particularly during Holy Week. As the cantata moves through Christ's extraordinary life each song displays the sacred beauty of the Savior and lingers with His many gra…
Christmas Oratorio by Bob Chilcott for SATB and soloists (M-S T & B) with Organ and Flute or small ensemble.With this majestic work Chilcott takes on a landmark of the choral repertory the Christmas Oratorio. Words from St Luke and St Matthew are intertwined with 16th-19th-century poetry to create a compelling retelling of the Christmas story. Five hymn texts are set to new original melodies …
“Make My Life a Sacrifice” is a sermon in song calling both singer and listener to a life of service. Lyricist Jan McGuire compels us to make our lives a song for God. Joseph Martin uses the familiar Hendon hymn tune “Take My Life and Let It Be” to punctuate the powerful message of the text. The congregation is invited to join the final refrain in a mighty crescendo of con…
Joseph Martin's traditional treatment of this beloved hymn uses organ brass and percussion to emphasize the awesome splendor and majesty of Jehovah (God). A spectacular musical experience awaits your choir and congregation asyou crown your worship service with this anthem of power and purpose. Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah is a great festival piece for a bit of extra excitement on Sunday mornin…
Glorious and reverent! A bright fanfare prelude on Charles Wesley's 'And Can It Be?' is ideal for church or school. Timothy Johnson's creative and appropriate treatment will inspire the congregation or concert audience from the opening notes to the heroic conclusion. Skillful reharmonization counterpoint and colorful orchestration combine with a beautiful contrasting 'solemne' section to make …
This booklet contains the words of fifty well-known carols and hymns which can be sung by congregation or audience. Virtually all appear in 100 Carols for Choirs or earlier 'Carols for Choirs' volumes.
A 'state and festival' piece from our Accent On Youth Series for SATB with keyboard and optional flute and brass (included in the octavo). Ends with the hymn All Glory Laud and Honor with a chance for the congregation to join in.
3-4 Octaves of Handbells Level 2+-This work is set for SATB with accompaniment optional youth choir congregation and 3-4 octaves of handbells. The bells play for most of the work with a 27 measure tacet in the middle. Special techniques are not required exceptfor a trill and a shake in the ending. When called for bells ring in full texture.
