By Traditional Irish and Traditional Irish Hymn. Arranged by Dan Forrest. For Choral (SSA). Choral. Easter; Gospel; Hymn; Sacred. Choral. 6 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music

Choral Choir,Choral (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.522049 Composed by Colin Kirkpatrick. A Cappella,Christmas,Praise & Worship. 10 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #4607913. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.522049). This is a dramatic and attractive setting of the traditional text by Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Tate was an Anglo-Irish poet, hymn writer and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. He’s best known for The History of King Lear, his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's play. He also wrote the libretto for Henry Purcell's timeless opera, Dido and Aeneas. The traditional melody of While Shepherds Watched is well-known, but this new setting brings in a wealth of new musical material. This is a tuneful work and is sure to be enjoyed by your singers and audiences alike. It is in 2/2 time throughout but journeys through several contrasting keys. It’s also available for SAT and SATB choirs with keyboard accompaniment.  There’s an a cappella section in the middle and more suited to experienced singers. The piano part is not difficult and should be within the reach of any competent pianist. This piece would be ideal for Nativity presentations or would make an excellent addition to your Christmas service or concert. With a duration of 03:05 the vocal ranges in this SSA version are as follows: Soprano 1: D4 – G5; Soprano 2: C4 – F3 and Alto G3 – D5.If you like this choral piece, you might also be interested in other Colin Kirkpatrick Nativity Anthems in this series And a Star is Shining in the East, See this Little Town, I Saw Three Ships, Sing! For a Boy has been Born and Rejoice and Sing on Christmas Morn.

Choral Choir,Choral (SAT) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1301985 Composed by Colin Kirkpatrick. Advent,Christian,Christmas. 10 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #891584. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1301985). This is a dramatic and attractive setting of the traditional text by Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Tate was an Anglo-Irish poet, hymn writer and lyricist, who became Poet Laureate in 1692. He’s best known for The History of King Lear, his 1681 adaptation of Shakespeare's play. He also wrote the libretto for Henry Purcell's timeless opera, Dido and Aeneas. The traditional melody of While Shepherds Watched is well-known, but this new setting brings in a wealth of new musical material. This is a tuneful work and is sure to be enjoyed by your singers and audiences alike. It is in 2/2 time throughout but journeys through several contrasting keys. It’s also available for SSA and SATB choirs with keyboard accompaniment.  There’s an a cappella section in the middle and more suited to experienced singers. The piano part is not difficult and should be within the reach of any competent pianist. This piece would be ideal for Nativity presentations or would make an excellent addition to your Christmas service or concert. With a duration of 03:05 the vocal ranges in the SAT version are as follows: Soprano: D4 – G5; Alto A3 – D5 and Tenor: C3 – E4. If you like this choral piece, you might also be interested in other Colin Kirkpatrick Nativity Anthems in this series And a Star is Shining in the East, See this Little Town, I Saw Three Ships, Sing! For a Boy has been Born and Rejoice and Sing on Christmas Morn.

Choral Choir,Choral (3-Part) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.871064 Composed by Paul Jones. Arranged by Paul S. Jones. Folk,Sacred. 11 pages. Paul S. Jones #3556945. Published by Paul S. Jones (A0.871064). A three-cello or cello choir setting of the beautiful English tune, Kingsfold and the lovely Irish tune, St. Columba. Perfect for a church that loves traditional, acoustic music or a multi-cello recital or concert. Advanced difficulty.

Choral Choir,Choral (SAB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1393792 Composed by Traditional Irish Melody. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. 20th Century,Early Music,Easter,Lent,Traditional. 15 pages. Sandy McIntire #977264. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.1393792). Christ Is the World's Redeemer is a hymn based on a traditional Irish melody known as Moville. It began to appear in hymnals in the early 20th Century and it continues in popularity today. The lyrics are translated from a 6th Century hymn. This arrangement is for an Intermediate SAB (soprano, alto, baritone) Choir with a piano accompaniment.  A separate sheet for voices is included in addition to the score. McIntire has also arranged this hymn as an Intermediate Piano Solo, also available at this website.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748624 Composed by CHRISTMAS, George Frederick Handel. Arranged by Fritz Stanley. A Cappella,Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship. Octavo. 10 pages. MicStanley #6637675. Published by MicStanley (A0.748624). While shepherds watched their flocks is a traditional Christmas carol describing the Annunciation to the Shepherds, with words attributed to Irish hymnist, lyricist and England's Poet Laureate Nahum Tate and the music by George Frederick Handel. Arranged by Fritz Stanley for three-part chorus of female voices (SSA) in a cappella.

Choral Choir,Choral (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1357822 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Todd Marchand. Christian,Folk,Sacred,Traditional. 5 pages. Con Spirito Music #942325. Published by Con Spirito Music (A0.1357822). “Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide� pairs a text by Marcus Morris Wells (1815-1895) with the Scottish/Irish folk melody “WILD MOUNTAIN THYME.�Little is known of Wells, who was converted to Christianity as a youth at a mission in Buffalo, New York and spent most of his life near Hartwick, New York as a farmer and maker of farm implements. “Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide� appears to be his single, memorable hymn; according to the website hymnary.org, it has appeared in 675 hymnals since its publication in 1858.The tune used as the basis of this arrangement is known variously as “Wild Mountain Thyme,� “Purple Heather,� and “Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go?� and is a variant of the song “The Braes of Balquhither� by Scottish poet Robert Tannahill (1774–1810) and Scottish composer Robert Archibald Smith (1780–1829), adapted by Belfast musician Francis McPeake (1885–1971) into “Wild Mountain Thyme.� This simple folk melody is ideally suited to the simple, personal sentiment of Wells’ text. ©Copyright 2024 Todd Marchand / Con Spirito Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. For more sacred, patriotic, folk, and holiday music for instruments and voices, visit www.conspiritomusic.com

Choral Choir,Choral (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358813 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by Alan Bullard. Celtic,Christian,Irish,Praise & Worship,Wedding. 8 pages. Colne Edition / BullardMusic #943275. Published by Colne Edition / BullardMusic (A0.1358813). This arrangement of the ever-popular hymn Lord of all hopefulness coats the traditional Irish melody with delicate harmonies and countermelodies, and is scored for mixed choir in three parts (SABar) or two parts (SBar) with organ or piano. The words, by Jan Struther, gently take the listener through the whole of life and are thus suitable for many occasions, including weddings and funerals.Colne Edition Prayer and Praise for Choirs is a series of arrangements of popular hymns and worship songs suitable as anthems for small church choirs, often with flexible scoring. Published by www.colneedition.co.uk, they are arranged by Alan Bullard, the editor of the Oxford Flexible Anthems series.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1146404 Composed by Irish Traditional. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. A Cappella,Celtic,Christian,Irish,Religious,Traditional. Octavo. 3 pages. Thomas Quigley #746618. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.1146404). This popular Irish traditional Hymn is very effectively arranged and with excellent part-writing ensuring ease of learning it is an ideal choice. Suitable for a Church choir, it has attractive harmonies, making it enjoyable to perform and an interesting, appealing item for your congregation to hear.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1117298 Composed by Irish Traditional. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. A Cappella,Celtic,Christian,Irish,Praise & Worship,Traditional. Octavo. 4 pages. Thomas Quigley #718881. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.1117298). Though fairly simple in style this is a very effective arrangement, full of musicality. Let your choir relish the beautiful harmonies, and with the excellent part-writing hopefully rehearsal time can be minimised. It is a very popular Irish Hymn and is a novel choice for inclusion at a religious service.

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.731815 Composed by Irish Traditional. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Celtic,Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship. Octavo. 6 pages. Thomas Quigley #3393837. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.731815). The well-known traditional Irish hymn is fairly elaborately treated in this arrangement. A rich and flowing piano accompaniment enhances the singers - especially at the climax point with its densely textured chords. After the glorious fortissimo the music ends quietly on a sustained chord. This is a very suitable choice for a school or Church choir to perform at a liturgical ceremony. Singers will like the part-writing, with the melody interchanging among the voices and the congregation will find it fulfilling, inspirational and uplifting. It is possible to sing it in Church on St. Patrick's Day.