SKU: C7.CGA1186

UPC: 749193014691.

Bold and exciting, this dynamic Easter anthem brings to life the marvelous sixteenth-century hymn text Christ the Lord Is Risen Again, written by Michael Weisse and later translated by Catherine Winkworth. The anthem’s new, original music offers an appealing setting for youth choirs, who will enjoy the syncopated rhythms, contemporary harmonies, and spirited, upbeat tempo.

SKU: C7.CGA1085

UPC: 749193011829.

Packed with energy and excitement, this dynamic Easter anthem features Charles Wesley's popular hymn text, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today and original, new music by Anna Laura Page. The opening motive offers a hint of the well-known tune and also establishes a strong sense of rhythmic vitality that characterizes the piece. Great as a call to worship, hymn response or anthem, the flexible parts for men make the anthem an ideal choice for choirs of 10 or 100!

SKU: A0.1501013

This is a Latin motet, duration about 7 minutes, on poetry by the 4th-5th century Christian poet Prudentius. The music for this motet is highly animated. The full text follows, with an English translation.

Latin Text:

1. Christus nostra caro est, mihi solvitur et mihi surgit.
Solvor morte mea, Christi virtute resurgo;
cum moritur Christus, cum flebiliter tumulatur,
me video: e tumulo cum jam remeabilis adstat,
cerno Deum.

2. Nosco meum in Christo corpus resurgere; quid me
desperare jubes? veniam, quibus ille revenit
calcata de morte viis; quod credimus hoc est.

3. Pellite corde metum, mea membra, et credite vosmet
cum Christo reditura Deo; nam vos gerit ille,
et secum revocat; morbos ridete minaces;
inflictos casus contemnite; tetra sepulcra
despicite; exsurgens quo Christus provocat, ite.

English Translation:

1. Christ is of our flesh; for me His death, for me His Resurrection. 
If in death I am dissolved, through the power of Christ I shall rise again. 
When Christ suffers death, when amid tears He is laid in the tomb, I behold myself; 
and, when restored from the tomb He again stands before me, I gaze upon God. 

2. I know that in Christ my body shall arise; why bid me, then, despair? 
For I shall go by that same path whereby my Lord returned, 
death trodden neath His feet; this is my creed. 

3. Then banish, my limbs, all terror; 
and believe that with Christ our God you shall again return; 
for it is He that sustains you; He will call you to join Him. 
Laugh at the threats of sickness, scorn the blows of fate; 
despise the horrors of the tomb, and follow where the risen Christ summons. 

-- Prudentius (348 - after 405 AD), selections from his APOTHEOSIS.

SKU: A0.1194165

A short, lively anthem for Easter, with piano accompaniment, also appropriate as an Introit.
Arise and Sing is an original work by the composer, combined with an excerpt from the well-known Easter hymn by Charles Wesley, Christ, the Lord is Risen Today, in a new harmonic arrangement.

SKU: C6.846118

Using words by Cecil Alexander, Lloyd Larson has created a joyous anthem to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The spirited 6/8 is punctuated at times with syncopations, creating interest and rhythmic fun. A contrasting middle section in minor explores fear, sadness, and Christ's suffering with unison singing, then gives way to cheerful Alleluias. The original joyous theme returns with a modulation, and the piece finishes with a high moment of praise. The optional trumpet part adds a festive quality. Part for Bb Trumpet is included.

SKU: C6.834118

Using words by Cecil Alexander, Lloyd Larson has created a joyous anthem to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The spirited 6/8 is punctuated at times with syncopations, creating interest and rhythmic fun. A contrasting middle section in minor explores fear, sadness, and Christ's suffering with unison singing, then gives way to cheerful Alleluias. The original joyous theme returns with a modulation, and the piece finishes with a high moment of praise. The optional trumpet part adds a festive quality. Part for Bb Trumpet is included.

SKU: C6.836118

Using words by Cecil Alexander, Lloyd Larson has created a joyous anthem to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The spirited 6/8 is punctuated at times with syncopations, creating interest and rhythmic fun. A contrasting middle section in minor explores fear, sadness, and Christ's suffering with unison singing, then gives way to cheerful Alleluias. The original joyous theme returns with a modulation, and the piece finishes with a high moment of praise. The optional trumpet part adds a festive quality. Part for Bb Trumpet is included.

SKU: C6.841118

Using words by Cecil Alexander, Lloyd Larson has created a joyous anthem to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The spirited 6/8 is punctuated at times with syncopations, creating interest and rhythmic fun. A contrasting middle section in minor explores fear, sadness, and Christ's suffering with unison singing, then gives way to cheerful Alleluias. The original joyous theme returns with a modulation, and the piece finishes with a high moment of praise. The optional trumpet part adds a festive quality. Part for Bb Trumpet is included.

SKU: C6.811118

6.75 x 10.5 inches.

Using words by Cecil Alexander, Lloyd Larson has created a joyous anthem to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The spirited 6/8 is punctuated at times with syncopations, creating interest and rhythmic fun. A contrasting middle section in minor explores fear, sadness, and Christ's suffering with unison singing, then gives way to cheerful Alleluias. The original joyous theme returns with a modulation, and the piece finishes with a high moment of praise. The optional trumpet part adds a festive quality. Part for Bb Trumpet is included.

SKU: C6.832118

Using words by Cecil Alexander, Lloyd Larson has created a joyous anthem to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The spirited 6/8 is punctuated at times with syncopations, creating interest and rhythmic fun. A contrasting middle section in minor explores fear, sadness, and Christ's suffering with unison singing, then gives way to cheerful Alleluias. The original joyous theme returns with a modulation, and the piece finishes with a high moment of praise. The optional trumpet part adds a festive quality. Part for Bb Trumpet is included.