There is unbridled joy in this anthem from Susan Dengler and Lloyd Larson. Rhythmic and driving, it has a fun gospel touch that will have the congregation's toes tapping. The contrasting dynamics add an element of fun leading to an ending flourish. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Mass in Time of War. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. Haydn was in England, in 1795, when he received word from his new Prince, Nicolaus II Esterházy, that the Esterházy orchestra was to be reformed, and Haydn was to serve again as active Capellmeister. Prince Nicolaus II demanded little from his Capellmeister, except the usual routine of administration; but Haydn was to compose, every year, a new Mass for …

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…

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…

Par CHILCOTT BOB. for SATB and organ. A work of thanksgiving, The Song of Harvest is an artfully crafted celebration of the earth and its riches. It is structured around five hymns with original melodies and opportunity for audience/congregation to join with the choir. / Date parution : 2021-11-03/ Répertoire / Choeur SATB et Orgue

Arrangeur: Andreas Köln. Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. Franz Schubert's 'Stabat Mater” D 175 is one of a number of church works that he wrote for his local congregation in Lichtental. This edition is based on the sole surviving source, the composer's autograph full score. Unlike its like-named companion piece D 383, Schubert uses the original Latin poem here. In his setting of April 1815 he focuses on the …

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par WESLEY CHARLES. 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 beautifu…

Par ARCHER DARRELL. When a prelude or offertory is played, it is obvious when the congregation occasionally gets ?swept away? and becomes intensely involved in the spirit of the music. Some may even begin to clap their hands in response to a favorite rhythmic hymn, gospel tune or anthem. With its messages of hope, resurrection and redemption, the music of the Easter season is a source of great joy…

Commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Guildford to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral, The Holy Spirit sets a text by the poet and novelist Evelyn Underhill with masterful word-painting. Although there is some organ accompaniment, most of the work is a cappella with varying moods and textures to reflect the highly descriptive text. Contrasting with the gentle ope…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. All of Bach ’s six authenticated motets were written between 1723 and 1727 for St Thomas’ Church, Leipzig, where Bach was appointed as director of music in 1723. During this period, Bach composed most of his cantatas, and it seems likely that for ordinary Sunday services he used existing motets from the seventeenth century tradition, reserving his own motet compositions …

A Cantata for Holy Week. Par MARTIN JOSEPH M.. 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 li…

Par WILLMINGTON EDWIN M.. Keep Me Near the Cross is a new musical setting of a familiar Fanny Crosby text. Written in a flowing melodic style, the new music ties together some of the textual phrases in a meaningful manner. There is one option for the soloist to invite a congregation to join with the familiar refrain of the original tune. / Date parution : 2022-07-28/ Répertoire / Chant et Piano

Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. Franz Schubert's 'Stabat Mater” D 175 is one of a number of church works that he wrote for his local congregation in Lichtental. This edition is based on the sole surviving source, the composer's autograph full score. Unlike its like-named companion piece D 383, Schubert uses the original Latin poem here. In his setting of April 1815 he focuses on the first two lines of the te…