SATB choir, Piano (With Optional Oboe, Accompaniment MP3) - Digital Download

SKU: LX.10-5728L

Composed by Kevin Boesiger. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Octavo. 12 pages. Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music #e10/5728L. Published by Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music (LX.10-5728L).

Kevin Boesiger has created a wonderful anthem that combines a Scripture-based lyric with original musical material and two well-known Christmas melodies (CAROL and KINGS OF ORIENT). The quickly moving music is set in the minor mode and creates a wash of mysterious sound. The accompaniment features a variety of interesting keyboard textures, and an optional oboe part adds to the evocative nature of the anthem. The part-writing is very practical and the artful use of repetition will aid in the learning process.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.701798

Composed by Kevin G. Pace, Angie Killian. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 2 pages. Kevin G. Pace #3463681. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.701798).

A beautiful hymn. Very useful for church choirs as a short, easy-to-learn piece for church services. Could be used by youth or small groups as well for musical numbers.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/qz_hrb_hLNw

Duration: 4 to 5 minutes

Find more original hymns at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM3W3k9Sv6zFcTMR7sXl97qA82XiUpAiU

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KevinPaceMusic

20 Ways to Add Variety to the Singing of Hymns:

1. Sing the hymns without any variation whatsoever.

2. Combine hymns into a medley of hymns.  

3. Change the time signature of a hymn or a verse or section. For example, a hymn in 3-4 time could be changed to 4-4 time by adding an extra beat to each measure.

4. Men, women, or both sing one or more verses in unison.

5. The congregation joins the choir on the final verse or chorus of a hymn. (This is a great way to help the congregation become more familiar with lesser-known hymns.)

6. Women sing one or more verses. Women can sing most hymns in two parts (soprano and alto) or in three parts (soprano, alto, and tenor).

7. Men sing one or more verses. Many hymns can be adapted for use by men's choirs and quartets. One idea is to arrange the voices in the following manner:

-Baritones (1st basses) sing melody

-1st Tenors sing alto above the melody

-2nd Tenors sing Tenor

-Basses sing Bass

[Men.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.701797

Composed by Kevin G. Pace, Mark R. Fotheringham. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #3463679. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.701797).

A beautiful hymn. Very useful for church choirs as a short, easy-to-learn piece for church services. Could be used by youth or small groups as well for musical numbers.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/KNYpHrV-QBU

Duration: 4 to 5 minutes

Find more original hymns at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM3W3k9Sv6zFcTMR7sXl97qA82XiUpAiU

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KevinPaceMusic

20 Ways to Add Variety to the Singing of Hymns:

1. Sing the hymns without any variation whatsoever.

2. Combine hymns into a medley of hymns.  

3. Change the time signature of a hymn or a verse or section. For example, a hymn in 3-4 time could be changed to 4-4 time by adding an extra beat to each measure.

4. Men, women, or both sing one or more verses in unison.

5. The congregation joins the choir on the final verse or chorus of a hymn. (This is a great way to help the congregation become more familiar with lesser-known hymns.)

6. Women sing one or more verses. Women can sing most hymns in two parts (soprano and alto) or in three parts (soprano, alto, and tenor).

7. Men sing one or more verses. Many hymns can be adapted for use by men's choirs and quartets. One idea is to arrange the voices in the following manner:

-Baritones (1st basses) sing melody

-1st Tenors sing alto above the melody

-2nd Tenors sing Tenor

-Basses sing Bass

[Men.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1019372

Composed by Kevin Longley. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Kevin Longley #6550433. Published by Kevin Longley (A0.1019372).

Where Is Jesus

Inspiration

January 1st, 2021 was the start of my official retirement from a wonderful company that I had been employed at for 40+ years, Cirtronics Corporation. Where Is Jesus was my first retirement music so to speak. A 2 measure musical idea came to me in early January. Several weeks later I had the overall structure completed and started inputting the score into my music program. At this point I had no lyrical ideas, however with Easter approaching it occurred to me that the musics dramatic content leaned heavily towards Good Friday, in spirit. As I pondered that, I couldn't help but wonder what the disciples thought when Jesus was taken. Certainly they would question where he was, question what had happened. Thus was born Where is Jesus with the lyrical content asking and then answering.

The Music

The music is comprised of an A section which begins with the Tenors and Altos singing Where Is Jesus. The choir then responds (in chronological order, as recorded in the Gospels ) with lyrics that describe the brutality that Jesus endured. Here the weight of what has occurred is felt with the lyrics and music evoking great emotion. The B section follows; a retrospective look back sung by the soloist, stating that all had transpired as foretold, or as stated, by Jesus and the prophets. A C section is then introduced which contains the hope then, and the crux now, of our faith deaths chain cannot have its reign, he will rise, he will rise. After a short piano interlude we are returned to the A section, now modulated to a higher key; here the most emotional section of the music is felt with the raw truth of what has happened. He is nailed to the cross, he has died, we are lost. The piece then ends as it started Where Is Jesus, to be answered three days later.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1287005

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 3 pages. Kevin G. Pace #878010. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1287005).

A beautiful, Christmas hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.

Text:
I don’t have to be an angel to welcome the Christ Child to earth.
But I can sing praises in all holy places
When I celebrate his new birth.

I don’t have to be a shepherd to find Jesus sleeping on hay.
But I can search purely in my heart securely (so early)
When I seek this Baby each day.

I don’t have to be a wiseman to bring Him a gift like pure gold.
But I can give honor and gratitude longer
When I reach his hand and take hold.

I can sing praises to Jesus on earth;
I can find Him when I seek.
I can thank Him for the gift of his birth,
And then when I am most meek . . .
I’ll just love Him. I’ll just love Him.

I don’t have to be an angel or search like a shepherd from yore.
I don’t have to be a wiseman to bring greater gifts to His door.
I don’t have to see a bright star so shiny in darkness of night
To always remember, I’ll always remember
I can love Him. I’ll just love Him.