SATB choir, piano - Medium - Digital Download

SKU: MQ.50-1906-E

Composed by Philip Lawson. Christmas, Christmas-Sacred. 9 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #50-1906-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.50-1906-E).

Latin.

The popular Christina Rossetti text is matched to an original tune by Philip Lawson of the King's Singers. Lawson's familiarity with the British choral flair shines through in this new treatment of a Christmas favorite. A real treat for choirs.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.803461

Composed by Geneva Psalter, 1551. Arranged by Phyllis Hopper. Christmas,Easter,Renaissance,Sacred. Octavo. 10 pages. HopSez Productions #2965873. Published by HopSez Productions (A0.803461).

Comfort, Comfort Now My People is a hymn based on Isaiah 40 (think of the air in Handel's Messiah). It can be sung by a choir (separate mens' and womens' parts) and/or sung by a congregation. Here you have an arrangement with a definite Renaissance feel. I can hear finger cymbals ringing a counter rhythm throughout (sorry, I didn't write it in, but I'm sure you can figure it out). The parts are open and airy and the song has a light, joyous feel to it. While the instruments are published as violin, cello and drone (piano, etc) this should be playable by any pairings of treble and bass instruments that play in C. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed putting together the arrangement! PH Jan2017.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1267863

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Mary Ann W. Snowball. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 9 pages. Kevin G. Pace #860411. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.1267863).

A bold, dramatic choral composition depicting the miracle of Jesus walking on the sea.  Music by Kevin G. Pace.  Text by Mary Ann W. Snowball.

Text:
Drained of strength and in despair, disciples rowed all night
In a storm upon the sea, the Sea of Galilee.
Clashing, crashing inverse winds in darkness without light
Brought the Savior from the mount, from the very heights.

Frightened when they saw Him come, perceiving not his form,
Jesus said, “O, it is I.� The boisterous waves were high.
Peering, nearing as He walked right through the raging storm,
Jesus said, “Be not afraid,� though nature then was torn.

Treading on the water’s edge and almost dawn that morn,
Jesus calmed the troubled men; his strength not at an end.
Talking, walking to the boat, disciples still forlorn,
Powers of divinity were seen as newly born.

“Of a truth thou art the Son,� the very Son who shows
Miracles engulf each heart when faith becomes a part.
“Of a truth thou art the Son,� reveals a witness grown.
Walking on the sea became pure testimony known.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.878053

Composed by Judith Snowdon. Children. Octavo. 10 pages. Judith E. Snowdon #18035. Published by Judith E. Snowdon (A0.878053).

A lively, syncopated, melodic musical tribute to the Prairies of North America Written for massed choir for National Orff Conference, Canada Two-Part with Descant Appropriate for Children's Choir, Women's Choir, Community Choir Can be used on Earth Day, Celebration of our great land.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.883386

By Rissi Palmer. By Damon Thomas, Erik Griggs, Harvey Mason, Jr., James Fauntleroy II, and Steven Russell. Arranged by Matthew Udland. A Cappella,Film/TV. Octavo. 10 pages. Midwest A Cappella #4580225. Published by Midwest A Cappella (A0.883386).

The hit duet No Air by Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown (also known for the arrangement on GLEE) is now available as a moving pop A Cappella jam!  Your vocal percussionist will have a blast filling in with two strong soloists and your SATB ensemble.  Very accessible, and the bass range can easily jump up the octave if needed.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.837495

Composed by Martin Rinkart. Arranged by Brett L. Wery. Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Sonata Grendel Publishing #5753929. Published by Sonata Grendel Publishing (A0.837495).

SET A: SATB Choir/Organ

(optional brass quintet and timpani-sold separately )

Now Thank We All Our God was originally written ca. 1636 by Protestant minister, Martin Rinkart. The melody is attributed to Lutheran Hymnist, Johann Crüger and was used in three J.S. Bach chorales but the most common version we hear today was harmonized by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840.

Martin Rinkart was a deacon in Eisleben Germany where he served during the Thirty Years’ War. The city of Eisleben and Rinkart’s own home became a sanctuary for political refugees during the war. The resulting overcrowding in the walled city resulted in a horrible plague which hit its peak in 1637. Rinkart was the only surviving pastor in the city and before the plague was over he would preside over 4000 funerals include that of his own wife. Despite this, it was during this time that he wrote Now thank we all our God.

This new setting of Now Thank We All Our God draws on Rinkart’s fierce spirit of optimism and faith in a time of desolation and despair. To paint the picture of the circumstances in which Rinkart wrote the hymn, this setting opens with the text from Psalm 13:

 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?

The setting turns quickly, in an act of disruptive optimism and faith, to a lopsided dance of joy. In the end, the setting returns to the opening question  of Psalm 13, How long? only to be answered by Rinkart’s declaration, Gifts of love today!

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.837496

Composed by Martin Rinkart. Arranged by Brett L. Wery. Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 44 pages. Sonata Grendel Publishing #5753937. Published by Sonata Grendel Publishing (A0.837496).

SET B

Conductor’s Score,Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, SATB Choir/Organ

Now Thank We All Our God was originally written ca. 1636 by Protestant minister, Martin Rinkart. The melody is attributed to Lutheran Hymnist, Johann Crüger and was used in three J.S. Bach chorales but the most common version we hear today was harmonized by Felix Mendelssohn in 1840.

Martin Rinkart was a deacon in Eisleben Germany where he served during the Thirty Years’ War. The city of Eisleben and Rinkart’s own home became a sanctuary for political refugees during the war. The resulting overcrowding in the walled city resulted in a horrible plague which hit its peak in 1637. Rinkart was the only surviving pastor in the city and before the plague was over he would preside over 4000 funerals include that of his own wife. Despite this, it was during this time that he wrote Now thank we all our God.

This new setting of Now Thank We All Our God draws on Rinkart’s fierce spirit of optimism and faith in a time of desolation and despair. To paint the picture of the circumstances in which Rinkart wrote the hymn, this setting opens with the text from Psalm 13:

How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?

The setting turns quickly, in an act of disruptive optimism and faith, to a lopsided dance of joy. In the end, the setting returns to the opening question  of Psalm 13, How long? only to be answered by Rinkart’s declaration, Gifts of love today!

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.701729

Composed by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP), Kathryn W. Hales. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 2 pages. Kevin G. Pace #3258917. Published by Kevin G. Pace (A0.701729).

An original hymn based on Doctrine and Covenants 122:5-9. Text by Kathryn Hales below.
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/IepzQCsQc5Q

If through tribulation you pass through today,

Do not despair; hold on your way.

If thou art in perils on every side,

The Lord will give you strength to abide.

 

If your life’s in a pit, or you’re cast in the deep,

The Lord will watch o’er you. His vigilance keep.

If blackness surrounds you from billowing waves,

The Lord is nearby, your soul to save.

 

If all hell gapes open its mouth after you,

Do not give up, He’ll see you through.

No man need you fear so don’t go astray,

Just cling to the Rod and hold on your way.

 

Christ is the Life, the Truth, and the Way;

Your years are known, yea even your days.

Trial give you experience, to your goodness display,

Look to the Lord and hold on your way.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.939893

Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,A Cappella,Contemporary,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Richard St. Clair #6527857. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939893).

This 3-minute chorale is a setting of an anonymous poem in the 12-step tradition, simply known as Third Step Prayer. It is written for good amateur choirs, at about intermediate difficulty technically.

SATB chorus divisi - Digital Download

SKU: BJ.1366

Three Japanese Poems. Composed by Staffan Storm. Winter. Octavo. 12 pages. Bo Ejeby Forlag - Digital #1366. Published by Bo Ejeby Forlag - Digital (BJ.1366).

8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Three ancient Japanese poems on snow, translated to English by Steven D. Carter:

At Tago Bay, by Yamabe no Akahito (early 8th century)

In the early light, by Sakanoue no Korenori (early 10th century)

I look out and snow is falling, by Takayama Sozei (-1455)
The sonorities in Staffan Storm's settings are often dense, but floating and not intrusive. This is not romantic music, but certainly full of feeling. Storm conjures up the symbolic experience of standing and gazing at the heavens beneath the light of the moon, with the quiet flurry of snow in the air, so palpable that you can almost hear it. - Karin Ekedahl in the booklet of the recording by Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble, Amor Vita Mors from 2018.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1462608

By Queen Latifah. By Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Arranged by Christian Bohm. Blues,Broadway,Multicultural,Musical/Show,Praise & Worship,Spiritual,World. 8 pages. Christian Bohm #1041370. Published by Christian Bohm (A0.1462608).

That beautiful gospel ballad from Hairspray that will have your audience on their feet.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1121330

By Queen Latifah. By Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. Arranged by Kathleen McGuire. Blues,Broadway,Musical/Show. Octavo. 8 pages. Kathleen McGuire #722501. Published by Kathleen McGuire (A0.1121330).

This soulful anthem from the musical (and film) HAIRSPRAY ends in an uplifting climax that brings audience members to their feet. The choir parts are not difficult to learn. A strong Broadway-style soloist is needed (preferably an alto or tenor) to sell the song, delivering a message of resilience and triumph in the face of racism. Although the musical is set in the 1950s, the theme is highly relevant today in the climate of Black Lives Matter. To add to the style of the piece, bass guitar and drums are recommended (easy to ad lib from the score). You can find a recording of the TTBB version of this arrangement on the album DIVA'S REVENGE performed by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. (Also available: TTBB).

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.787387

Composed by Greg Bartholomew. Concert,Contemporary,Folk. Octavo. 8 pages. Burke & Bagley #6351681. Published by Burke & Bagley (A0.787387).

A setting for SATB choir of the poem by Willa Cather (1873-1947), an American writer best known for her novels of frontier life on the Great Plains. With optional piano accompaniment. Duration ca. 3 minutes.  Also available for SAB chorus.

Listen to the SAB version as you follow along in the score in this score video:   https://youtu.be/SGrSaRcQ0qk