Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719738 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. Octavo. 13 pages. Curtis Hanson #4573123. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719738). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. For this series, I have mostly elected to use the older texts as that is the way they were first written and the way I first learned them. (See below for more comment on the texts in this set.) There is a reverence and beauty in the language enriching the vocal/choral tone which, I believe, is lost in contemporary, conversational, or politically correct syntax. I shudder to think of the day when a penitential phrase such as Hear thou my prayer, O Lord is rendered as Hey, God-dude, listen up - I'm talkin' atcha! I have also opted not to include the many wonderful hymns and carols which are associated with the major festivals of Christmas and Easter as those are commonly found in other collections. A caveat: I have no delusions, and I offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy to other church musicians. The hymns in this set are Children of the Heavenly Father, Day by Day, Thy Holy Wings, and Beautiful Savior. A note on the texts in this set: Having grown up in a Swedish Lutheran church, the grandson of Swedish/Norwegian immigrants, and currently being choir director of another Swedish Lutheran church, these hymns have a special place for me. This set was originally arranged for my church choir with the first verse of each in Swedish. Being under copyright, permission was obtained to use the more familiar English translations of the first three songs for local use. For this edition, I have opted to create my own texts for the first and third hymns while the second is a translation in public domain. I have also provided a verse in English in lieu of the Swedish for those Nordically challenged. The fourth hymn is not a Swedish melody but for obvious reasons is a mainstay of the Lutheran hymnal. Like the other hymns, the first verse is in Swedish while the other traditional verses are also public domain.

Choir Sacred (SATB choir) - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-GBM0001 SATB. Composed by Hal H. Hopson. Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Performance Music Ensemble; Worship Resources. H. W. Gray. Hymn; Sacred. Score. 97 pages. H. W. Gray #00-GBM0001. Published by H. W. Gray (JX.00-GBM0001). English.In the same tradition as his popular A Festival of Lessons and Carols and Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness, Hopson has created a unique festival service featuring hymn writers through the ages. This is an historical overview of hymnody, featuring eleven significant hymn writers, from fourth-century Bishop Ambrose through twentieth-century Sydney Carter, telling their own stories in the first person.

Four to eight part mixed choir a cappella - intermediate - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q8522 (Didache IX, 2, 3, 4; X, 2, 5). Composed by Bertold Hummel. This edition: choral score. Chormusik. Downloadable, Choral score. Op. 57b. Duration 6 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q8522. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q8522). German • English.Written for church services, Bertold Hummel's motets were first performed by the choirs of the Würzburg Cathedral. This Dankhymnus enjoys remarkable popularity. The text from the first Christian century was set to powerful music by Hummel, some of it in unison, some of it with imitations or homophonic chord progressions leading to hymnically ascending sounds. An effective a-cappella work that studies without any particular problems and can be performed in churches and at concerts.

SATB choir (choir divisi) and piano - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8607-E Composed by John David Earnest. 21st Century, Faith, Hope/Assurance. Instrument parts. 15 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8607-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8607-E). English.The beloved hymn Be Thou My Vision has long been part of our rich musical heritage of hymnody. The text is by St. Dallan Forgaill (6th Century Irish), and the tune is Slane (Traditional Irish) which was added somewhat later to the text. Each verse is set differently, giving variety and expressiveness to the text, which sometimes departs from the original. The composer's intent was an expansive paraphrase of the tune and text, and the result is one of the most rewarding settings of this hymn that you will encounter. Duration: 6:00.

SATB choir divisi and soloists (soprano, tenor, and two baritones), with organ or brass ensemble - Digital Download SKU: OX.9780193536319 Composed by Bob Chilcott. Sheet music. Octavo. 16 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193536319. Published by Oxford University Press Digital (OX.9780193536319). ISBN 9780193536319.SATB choir (with divisions) and soloists (soprano, tenor, and two baritones), with organ or brass ensemble Chilcott's mighty setting of words from the Gospel of St John is a dramatic yet optimistic retelling of the Passiontide story. As with Bach's great Passion settings, the role of the Evangelist is taken by the tenor soloist, who provides a melodious narrative throughout the work, in arioso style. The words of Jesus and Pilate are performed by solo baritones. Within the narrative, the SATB chorus becomes a crowd or a group of soldiers, commenting on the story in short outbursts, although the larger role of the choir is to perform the four meditations and five hymns that support the story. For the meditations-two of which include soprano solos-Chilcott has selected English poems from the 13th to the early 17th centuries.The five well-known hymn texts are set to new, original melodies, which are also intended for performance by an audience or congregation.

SATB choir, children's choir, and piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8256-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. 21st Century. 10 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 30 seconds. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8256-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8256-E). English.I Will Arise comprises vocal lines which may be divided among the chorus according to voice range—with melody, harmony and descant designations. It might be possible to perform this song with either just men or women’s voices, or in any combination, including adding the children. A roughhewn style of singing and playing would be appropriate. Duration: 4:30.

Mixed choir (SATB) and piano - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q21324 A Mighty Fortress is Our God - Praise to the Lord the Almighty. Arranged by Jochen Rieger. This edition: score. Schott Choral Music. Downloadable, Score. Schott Music - Digital #Q21324. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q21324). English.

SATB choir, children's choir, and piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8258-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. 21st Century. Instrument part. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 15 seconds. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8258-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8258-E). English.Standin’ in the Need of Prayer is a lively tune in swing rhythm. New words are added within the lighthearted approach. It becomes evident during the singing that the choir feels that they are in the greatest need of prayer! (“Not you!� they sing, pointing at the congregation. “It’s me!� they exclaim, “Standin’ in the need of prayer.�) Children’s voices are definitely envisioned as part of this rendition. Duration: 3:15.

SATB choir and Piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8257-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. 21st Century. 11 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8257-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8257-E). English.Be Thou My Vision has a dimension of an entreaty to the Lord, as if asking for the Lord’s presence to be there at all times. Thus, the phrase “Be Thou� repeats as a background during the singing. Even the opening piano introduction speaks the two-note pattern which will fill the entire song. The men’s and women’s voices are paired in dialogue throughout much of the music. Duration: 4:00.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313123 Composed by David Perkins. 21st Century,Christian,Easter,Lent,Praise & Worship. 56 pages. David Perkins #901956. Published by David Perkins (A0.1313123). ELEGY is an English setting of the Stabat Mater for soprano solo, chorus and organ. It uses text by the 14th century friar, Jacopone, da Todi in a translation by the 19th century hymn writer Edward Caswall.The Stabat Mater is an ancient Christian hymn to Mary that portrays her suffering as Jesus Christ's mother during his crucifixion. Elegy could therefore be used within the context of Easter services or sung out of context in concert performance.Duration: ca. 20 mins.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1379937 By Kim Kirkman. By Griffith H Jones. Arranged by Kim Kirkman. 19th Century,Celtic,Christian,Irish,Multicultural,Religious,World. 3 pages. Kim Kirkman #964645. Published by Kim Kirkman (A0.1379937). A truly wonderful piece. Llef is a gorgous Welsh hymn. Has Welsh words underneath plus an attempt at providing a way for English speakers to pronounce.There are also English words at the end.Each verse has a different feel and arrangement. Plus a lovely original amen at the end

SATB choir and Piano - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.56-0052-E Composed by Howard Goodall. Lent, Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae. Instrument part. 7 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 14 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #56-0052-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.56-0052-E). English, Latin.Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. This movement is a nicely accompanied, homophonic choral setting of the English text by John Henry Newman (1833). Anthem-like and entirely self-sufficient, it is ideal to perform separately apart from the entire work. Duration 2:14.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1343529 Composed by Byzantine hymn. Arranged by Marilena Zlatanou. Classical. 6 pages. Marilena Zlatanou #929058. Published by Marilena Zlatanou (A0.1343529). BYZANTINE HYMN: O THRINOS TIS ALOSEOS: Lament over the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 (after Simon Karas) arranged for soloist and SATB choirConstantinople (Κωνταντινο�πολη=Constantin's City), had been the capital of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) empire from 330 until 1453, when it fell to the Ottomans. It continued then as the capital of the Ottoman empire, and has since 1930 been called Istanbul, the Turkish understanding of the sound of Greek: Stin Poli (= to the City). This Hymn survived in the Greek Orthodox Church and has both a secular and a religious character, as it records the end of the 1100 years glorious era, as well as it is lamenting the religious restrictions the Greek Orthodox Church was subjected to as a result of the Islamic Occupation. The content of the text is the praising of the brave heroes who fought to protect Constantinople, under emperor Constantin, against the invading forces of the Ottomans. duration: 2'25'' Phonetic transcription in the Latin alphabet is notated right below the original Greek text, English translation, and a key to Greek Pronunciation are provided on the title page. The mp3 file provided is exported from the sibelius file.For more information on the arranger, (member of TONO, the Norwegian copyright org.), please visit website www.zlatanou.netAs a Greek living in Norway for most of my adult life, and in my many years’ work as a conductor of a Norwegian choir specializing in Greek music (!), I have experienced the need to enrich the choir’s repertoire with both folk song- as well as other -arrangements of Greek music: This gave me the opportunity to share with our audiences some of the centuries-long musical heritage, as well as helping me make known to them some of the History behind the music of a country of such international historical influence in the past, and such a tourist magnet in our times.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1343535 Composed by Romanos o Melodos. Arranged by Marilena Zlatanou. Classical. 8 pages. Marilena Zlatanou #929063. Published by Marilena Zlatanou (A0.1343535). BYZANTINE HYMN: TI IPERMAHO (To the defender army leader) arranged for SATB choir and pianoDuring a siege of Constantinople in the 6th cent., and while the regular army was engaged in fighting elsewhere, the city was attacked by Avars. The women, children and seniors left there fought as best they could, but finally realized that they had to give up. As a last resort, they carried the icon of Panayia (St. Mary, always referred to as all-holy in Greek), alongside the city walls, something that produced an unexpected effect: The besiegers left! For three days the citizens participated in liturgies addressed to Her, in a hymn called AKATHISTOS YMNOS (=Non-sitting Hymn), where this tropation is central, as it is most actively still used in the Greek Orthodox Church at many other relevant services. The first part is the original, in unison, or sung by a soloist. The piano part and the following choir arrangement are my contribution.duration: 3'33'' Phonetic transcription in the Latin alphabet is notated right below the original Greek text, English translation, and a key to Greek Pronunciation are provided on the title page. The mp3 file provided is exported from the sibelius file.For more information on the arranger, (member of TONO, the Norwegian copyright org.), please visit website www.zlatanou.netAs a Greek living in Norway for most of my adult life, and in my many years’ work as a conductor of a Norwegian choir specializing in Greek music (!), I have experienced the need to enrich the choir’s repertoire with both folk song- as well as other -arrangements of Greek music: This gave me the opportunity to share with our audiences some of the centuries-long musical heritage, as well as helping me make known to them some of the History behind the music of a country of such international historical influence in the past, and such a tourist magnet in our times.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1474232 Composed by Bernard Sexton. 21st Century,Advent,Celtic,Christian,Irish. 8 pages. Trinity Music Press #1051898. Published by Trinity Music Press (A0.1474232). This simple hymn for Advent is based on John 1:14, Ps 25 , Is 30 Phil 4, Is 45 This hymn presents a number of performing possibilities. In its simplest form, the refrain may be repeated ( in Latin and/or in English) as an ostinato with solo instruments added on selected repetitions. This would be particularly appropriate for communion time, where the assembly/ choir could sing while processing to communion. In a more extended form, the verses may be sung by a soloist alternating with the choral refrain. Verbum caro factum estHabitavit in nobisAlleluiaWord made flesh now drawing nearCome to live among us hereTo you, O Lord, I lift up my soul, O Lord, my God I have trusted in you. O God protect me from those who wish me ill, may those who hope in you be never ashamed.Behold, O people, people of Sion, the Lord will come to save the nations. The Lord will make his glorious voice heard, this voice shall be heard in the joy of your hearts.Drop down the dew, you heavens above and let the clouds rain down the one who is just. And let the earth be opened wide and let the earth bring forth a Saviour, Christ the Lord .