SKU: A0.1162776

This Improvisation follows the tradition followed by organ composers across the centuries of basing compositions around chorale or hymn tunes which would be well known to audiences and in particular church congregations.

Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern� (How brightly shines the morning star) is a Lutheran hymn by Philipp Nicolai written in 1597 and first published in 1599. It is particularly suitable for use in the season of Epiphany.

SKU: A0.796339

Arrangement on the hymn tune WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET by Philipp Nicolai, for 4 octave handbells, 36 bells used. 5 pages.

As the hymn tune for Alleluia! Let Praises Ring, He is Arisen! Glorious Word, O Holy Spirit, Enter In, O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, and Rejoice, Rejoice, This Happy Morn, the arrangement has multiple uses including for General Praise, Easter, Pentecost, Call to Worship, Epiphany, and Christmas.

SKU: A0.1162781

This Chorale Prelude follows the tradition followed by organ composers across the centuries of basing compositions around chorale or hymn tunes which would be well known to audiences and in particular church congregations.

“Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme� (Wake O wake with tidings thrilling) is a Lutheran hymn written by Philipp Nicolai in 1598. Mendelssohn, Reger and in particular J.S.Bach are amongst the composers who have based compositions on this melody. It is particularly suitable for use in the season of Advent.

SKU: A0.828258

Tune: WACHET AUF

Use: Prelude, Offertory, Communion

In 1599, Philipp Nicolai published a hymn based on Matthew 25, the parable of the ten virgins:

Wake, awake, for night is flying;
The watchmen on the heights are crying:
Awake, Jerusalem, at last!
Midnight hears the welcome voices
And at the thrilling cry rejoices;
Come forth, ye virgins, night is past.
The Bridegroom comes, awake;
Your lamps with gladness take;
Alleluia! And for His marriage feast prepare
For ye must go and meet Him there.

Christ was speaking of his second coming, but now this hymn is used during Advent, to refer to his first coming.

SKU: A0.597656

Arrangement for trumpet and handbells of melody by Philipp Nicolai (1599). Suitable for the Christmas season.

SKU: A0.1097306

This famous song is from the cycle Weihnachtslieder (“Christmas Songs�) by the deeply spiritual German composer Peter Cornelius. Composed in 1856 and revised in 1859 and 1870, the cycle is one of the composer’s most popular works. The perspicuity and clarity of its music and verse (Cornelius wrote both) reflect the composer’s engaging and candid temperament. The poetic message of the angular vocal line is cleverly bolstered by the subliminal message of the smoothly flowing accompanying chorale, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star by Philipp Nicolai (1556–1608). Originally scored for piano, the chorale is sung in this arrangement by a four-part mixed chorus.

SKU: A0.1041616

O MORNING STAR is a hymn from the time of the Protestant Reformation. It is arranged for two INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL violins with counterpoint based on the harmony of J.S. Bach. Philipp Nicolai was a Lutheran pastor whose chorales inspired those of Bach. this is an interesting and impressive piece, perfect for violin students' repertoire.

SKU: A0.1294962

Welcome to this entry in the Leatherman Library of Hymnody (LLOH).

Features of the series include:

•Intermediate 2-page arrangements suitable as either piano or organ solos.
•Chord symbols included as a service to classical guitarists.
•Lyrics included (and occasionally updated) to facilitate congregational singing or vocal solo.
•Hymn background information included for personal edification or use as printed program notes.
•Optional repeats which allow you to fit into the allotted time available in a service.
•An introduction and/or tag in many cases, often incorporating a classical excerpt or related hymn fragment.

If you like this format, you may be interested in a published volume of 75 similar arrangements: BEST-LOVED HYMNS I  (© FJH Music, distributed by Alfred Music).

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SKU: A0.1097330

This famous song is from the cycle Weihnachtslieder (“Christmas Songs�) by the deeply spiritual German composer Peter Cornelius. Composed in 1856 and revised in 1859 and 1870, the cycle is one of the composer’s most popular works. The perspicuity and clarity of its music and verse (Cornelius wrote both) reflect the composer’s engaging and candid temperament. The poetic message of the angular vocal line is cleverly bolstered by the subliminal message of the smoothly flowing accompanying chorale, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star by Philipp Nicolai (1556–1608). Please review our electronic delivery policy before purchasing the digital download version of this title. The accompaniment in this arrangement is scored for flexible instrumentation sextet, and is playable by a wide variety of standard ensembles or any other combination of players. Possible options include woodwind or brass quintet plus melody, string sextet, clarinet choir, saxophone sextet, or double reed ensemble. The parts are available in the following transpositions: Part 1 (Melody) C (Flute, Oboe, Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax) Part 2 C (Flute, Oboe, Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax*) Part 3 C (Flute, Oboe, Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax, Alto Clarinet) Viola Part 4 C (Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax, Alto Clarinet) F (Horn in F, English Horn) Viola Part 5 Bass Clef (Bassoon, Cello, Trombone) B-flat (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Baritone TC) E-flat (Baritone Sax) Horn in F Part 6 Bass Clef (Bassoon, Cello, Trombone, Tuba) B-flat (Bass Clarinet) B-flat (Bass Sax, Contrabass Clarinet) E-flat (Baritone Sax, Contralto Clarinet) * Note that due to the range of Part 2, the Alto Sax is quite high and Soprano would be a better option.

SKU: A0.834256

A setting for piano solo of the familiar Advent/Christmas chorale.  WACHET AUF, composed by Philipp Nicolai in 1599. He wrote this during a plague in his town, which makes this timely in our present day. It is a message of hope and being prepared. The piano setting opens with a chorale-like style, then moves to a setting in 6/8 meter in a somewhat lyric waltz-like style.