SKU: A0.902650

2 New Hymns for use leading up to Christmas and into the Epiphany season:
1 - O God Who Holds the Great Surprise - Unison 3-stanza text - A Hymn of Preparation for Christmas. Includes Hymn sheet with keyboard, Vocals-only sheet. Tune is altered from the German EISENACH. Very easy to learn. Works as a solo, unison choir and/or children's voices. [Audio is of THIS tune.]
2 - In the East, a Christmas Star - Set to the ALETTA tune (Commonly - Holy Bible, Book Divine), this 4-part hymn setting is designed for Christmas or Epiphany worship. Includes Hymn sheet and Unison vocal sheet. Sings as a waltz... conducted in one, not three beats.
BONUS: Stuttgart Doxology - Using the familiar STUTTGART tune (Commonly - O My Soul, Bless God the Father), this provides you with another response to the offering... or a replacement for the Gloria Patri. Fresh text avoiding gender clashes!

FLAT-RATE PRICING - Download and make as many copies as you need for use with your own congregation. Not to be shared with other individuals, churches or groups.

SKU: A0.1048313

A beautiful, sacred hymn with music by Kevin G. Pace and text by Mary Ann W. Snowball. Text: Peace comes from heaven through Jesus Christ; He is the true Prince of Peace. Like giving manna to all around, He offers his kingly feast. Peace comes from heaven as we near his lavish table all spread. He feeds our souls through tranquility, nourishing with living bread. Peace comes from heaven through Jesus Christ to all of God’s cov’nant saints. As He empowers each one to serve, He lends to others his traits. Peacemakers choose to spread his love, bearing true peace in his stead. “My peace I give to you alone,� are holy words He has said. Peace comes from heaven through Jesus Christ, sensing a stillness to be. Peacemakers calm stormy souls of men, softening strife rev’rently, Clearing contentious clouds that clash, mending sore hearts of disdain. Peacemakers bring unity and calm, causing all tempers to tame. Peace comes from heaven through Jesus Christ; He filled the Father’s true plan. Peacemakers blessed from God’s perfect hands imitate his love of man. Hearing these sacred, holy words: “Peace, peace be unto thy soul,� Brings hope and stillness through God’s pure Name, letting his children be whole.

SKU: A0.1422423

This SATB with piano piece uses the text by Mark Twain.   It's a calm, warm, and reflective short piece.  Although some clashing chords - most of these develop out of recognised chords so it should not be too tricky to find the notes.

SKU: A0.987108

A setting of the ancient Epiphany hymn Illuminans Altissime by St. Ambrose of Milan, From the collection, Five Ambrosian Hymns. Suitable for schools, churches, or for modern performance choirs, this music is based on the hymn written in the 4th Century by St. Ambrose of Milan. The original tune most likely sounded like what we would consider to be chant, but in a style that was specific to Ambrose, and came to be known as Milanese or Ambrosian in style. 

This is a meditative reflection of our own journey as we follow our own paths toward enlightenment. In recasting the hymn as a performance work I wanted to portray both the figurative and literal aspects of the imagery of light by using regular rhythmic patterns within accompaniment voices. In this way I hoped to illustrate the regular pattern of prayer that could lead individuals to Christ’s illumination. There are also important moments with harmonies that feature seconds, resulting in soft, almost clashing pitches that twinkle or shimmer like stars in the sky. .

SKU: A0.1215778

One of my favourite Crowded House tunes spun as a vocal jazz piece. There's some gorgeous clashing harmonies in this one - if you're looking for a moody vocal jazz piece for your ensemble, this is definitely one to consider!

SKU: A0.1201368

This beautiful night time lullaby is relitevely easy to pick up for an SATB choir (just the middle section that requires confidence to pitch the sumptious clashing chords).  The right hand ostinato represents the LONG night times that sometimes happen when you can't sleep!