Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.726082 Composed by Philipp Nicolai / J.S. Bach. Arranged by Todd Marchand. Christmas,Sacred. Score and parts. 14 pages. Con Spirito Music #3897165. Published by Con Spirito Music (A0.726082). Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (How Brightly Shines the Morning Star) was written by the German Lutheran pastor, poet, and composer Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608) and published in a collection of his hymns in 1599. Based on Psalm 45, Nicolai's text identifies Jesus Christ as the celestial bridegroom of the psalm and with the bright morning star described in Revelation 22:16.Nicolai also authored and published the hymn, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers, Wake! A Voice Astounds Us) in the same 1599 collection. Together, Wachet Auf and Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern have been called The King and Queen of Chorales.Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1780) used the Morning Star chorale as the basis of his cantata, Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern (BWV 1) and individual verses of the text in several other cantatas. Bach also used the tune as the basis for several organ preludes. Other composers to have used the tune in their works include Johann Pachelbel, Dieterich Buxtehude, Max Reger, Hugo Distler, and Howard Hanson.In this arrangement, both Bach's harmonization and original harmonies are employed, as well as original material for the introduction, interlude/modulation, and ending.©Copyright 2018 Todd Marchand / Con Spirito Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Visit www.conspiritomusic.com

Instrumental Solo,Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1162776 By Stephen Tanner. By Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by Stephen Tanner. Christian,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Religious. Individual part. 4 pages. Stephentannermusic #763135. Published by stephentannermusic (A0.1162776). This Improvisation follows the tradition followed by organ composers across the centuries of basing compositions around chorale or hymn tunes which would be well known to audiences and in particular church congregations.Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern� (How brightly shines the morning star) is a Lutheran hymn by Philipp Nicolai written in 1597 and first published in 1599. It is particularly suitable for use in the season of Epiphany.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.828258 Composed by Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by Paul Thurmond. Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Paul Thurmond #4969081. Published by Paul Thurmond (A0.828258). Tune: WACHET AUFUse: Prelude, Offertory, CommunionIn 1599, Philipp Nicolai published a hymn based on Matthew 25, the parable of the ten virgins:Wake, awake, for night is flying;The watchmen on the heights are crying:Awake, Jerusalem, at last!Midnight hears the welcome voicesAnd at the thrilling cry rejoices;Come forth, ye virgins, night is past.The Bridegroom comes, awake;Your lamps with gladness take;Alleluia! And for His marriage feast prepareFor ye must go and meet Him there.Christ was speaking of his second coming, but now this hymn is used during Advent, to refer to his first coming.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1097306 Composed by Peter Cornelius/Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by William J. Bullock. 19th Century,A Cappella,Christmas,Holiday,Spiritual. Octavo. 7 pages. Sigma Squared Music #701255. Published by Sigma Squared Music (A0.1097306). This famous song is from the cycle Weihnachtslieder (“Christmas Songs�) by the deeply spiritual German composer Peter Cornelius. Composed in 1856 and revised in 1859 and 1870, the cycle is one of the composer’s most popular works. The perspicuity and clarity of its music and verse (Cornelius wrote both) reflect the composer’s engaging and candid temperament. The poetic message of the angular vocal line is cleverly bolstered by the subliminal message of the smoothly flowing accompanying chorale, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star by Philipp Nicolai (1556–1608). Originally scored for piano, the chorale is sung in this arrangement by a four-part mixed chorus.

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1294962 Composed by Words: Philipp Nicolai (tr. Catherine Winkworth)/ Music: Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by Lyndell Leatherman. Christian,Religious,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Leatherman Music Services #885277. Published by Leatherman Music Services (A0.1294962). Welcome to this entry in the Leatherman Library of Hymnody (LLOH).Features of the series include:•Intermediate 2-page arrangements suitable as either piano or organ solos.•Chord symbols included as a service to classical guitarists.•Lyrics included (and occasionally updated) to facilitate congregational singing or vocal solo.•Hymn background information included for personal edification or use as printed program notes.•Optional repeats which allow you to fit into the allotted time available in a service.•An introduction and/or tag in many cases, often incorporating a classical excerpt or related hymn fragment.If you like this format, you may be interested in a published volume of 75 similar arrangements: BEST-LOVED HYMNS I  (© FJH Music, distributed by Alfred Music).************It has long been my passion and privilege to create customized arrangements for the churches and schools with whom I have been associated. Many were published; some were not. During the 2020 slowdown caused by Covid-19, I finally had the time to start posting the unpublished resources on Sheet Music Plus. If you are curious about what else is available, please navigate to my publisher page here on SMP < https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/leatherman-music-services/16718 >  or slip over to Facebook < https://www.facebook.com/leathermanmusicservices >, where you can see and hear many of my published works. Thanks for your interest!   God bless!Lyndell Leatherman, ASCAP.

Instrumental Solo,Pipe Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1162781 By Stephen Tanner. By Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by Stephen Tanner. Christian,Contemporary,Religious,Sacred. Individual part. 4 pages. Stephentannermusic #763144. Published by stephentannermusic (A0.1162781). This Chorale Prelude follows the tradition followed by organ composers across the centuries of basing compositions around chorale or hymn tunes which would be well known to audiences and in particular church congregations.“Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme� (Wake O wake with tidings thrilling) is a Lutheran hymn written by Philipp Nicolai in 1598. Mendelssohn, Reger and in particular J.S.Bach are amongst the composers who have based compositions on this melody. It is particularly suitable for use in the season of Advent.

Violin Duet Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1041616 Composed by Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Baroque,Classical,Contest,Festival,Multicultural,Sacred,World. 4 pages. Sandy McIntire #646376. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.1041616). O MORNING STAR is a hymn from the time of the Protestant Reformation. It is arranged for two INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL violins with counterpoint based on the harmony of J.S. Bach. Philipp Nicolai was a Lutheran pastor whose chorales inspired those of Bach. this is an interesting and impressive piece, perfect for violin students' repertoire.

Alto Saxophone,B-Flat Clarinet,B-Flat Trumpet,Baritone Saxophone,Cello,Flute,Horn,Oboe,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone,Tuba,Viola,Violin,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1097330 Composed by Peter Cornelius/Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by William J. Bullock. 19th Century,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Spiritual. 33 pages. Sigma Squared Music #701272. Published by Sigma Squared Music (A0.1097330). This famous song is from the cycle Weihnachtslieder (“Christmas Songs�) by the deeply spiritual German composer Peter Cornelius. Composed in 1856 and revised in 1859 and 1870, the cycle is one of the composer’s most popular works. The perspicuity and clarity of its music and verse (Cornelius wrote both) reflect the composer’s engaging and candid temperament. The poetic message of the angular vocal line is cleverly bolstered by the subliminal message of the smoothly flowing accompanying chorale, How Brightly Shines the Morning Star by Philipp Nicolai (1556–1608). Please review our electronic delivery policy before purchasing the digital download version of this title. The accompaniment in this arrangement is scored for flexible instrumentation sextet, and is playable by a wide variety of standard ensembles or any other combination of players. Possible options include woodwind or brass quintet plus melody, string sextet, clarinet choir, saxophone sextet, or double reed ensemble. The parts are available in the following transpositions: Part 1 (Melody) C (Flute, Oboe, Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax) Part 2 C (Flute, Oboe, Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax*) Part 3 C (Flute, Oboe, Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax, Alto Clarinet) Viola Part 4 C (Violin) B-flat (Clarinet, Trumpet) E-flat (Alto Sax, Alto Clarinet) F (Horn in F, English Horn) Viola Part 5 Bass Clef (Bassoon, Cello, Trombone) B-flat (Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Baritone TC) E-flat (Baritone Sax) Horn in F Part 6 Bass Clef (Bassoon, Cello, Trombone, Tuba) B-flat (Bass Clarinet) B-flat (Bass Sax, Contrabass Clarinet) E-flat (Baritone Sax, Contralto Clarinet) * Note that due to the range of Part 2, the Alto Sax is quite high and Soprano would be a better option.

Handbell - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.796339 Composed by Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by Diana Meux. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. Download Church Music #6509429. Published by Download Church Music (A0.796339). Arrangement on the hymn tune WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET by Philipp Nicolai, for 4 octave handbells, 36 bells used. 5 pages.As the hymn tune for Alleluia! Let Praises Ring, He is Arisen! Glorious Word, O Holy Spirit, Enter In, O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright, and Rejoice, Rejoice, This Happy Morn, the arrangement has multiple uses including for General Praise, Easter, Pentecost, Call to Worship, Epiphany, and Christmas.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.834256 Composed by Philipp Nicolai. Arranged by John Carter. Christmas,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. John Carter #6639013. Published by John Carter (A0.834256). A setting for piano solo of the familiar Advent/Christmas chorale.  WACHET AUF, composed by Philipp Nicolai in 1599. He wrote this during a plague in his town, which makes this timely in our present day. It is a message of hope and being prepared. The piano setting opens with a chorale-like style, then moves to a setting in 6/8 meter in a somewhat lyric waltz-like style.

Instrumental Duet Handbell,Instrumental Duet,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.597656 Composed by Philipp Nicolai (1599). Arranged by Richard Montalto. Christian,Christmas,Contemporary. Score and parts. 4 pages. ArrangeMe #4854813. Published by ArrangeMe (A0.597656). Arrangement for trumpet and handbells of melody by Philipp Nicolai (1599). Suitable for the Christmas season.

Choral Choir (Mixed) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.793023 Composed by Philipp Nicolai 1556-1608. Arranged by J. Richard Dixon. Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 11 pages. Estes Music Publishers #6662175. Published by Estes Music Publishers (A0.793023). This very familiar tune by 16th century composer Philipp Nicolai is arranged here for SATB choir and organ. Although striving to maintain the original intent, the approach here is to add a freshness to the piece.  .

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.829433 Composed by Words: Philipp Nicolai, by Philipp Nicolai, and tr. by Catherine Winkworth / Tune: WACHET AUF. Arranged by Lyndell Leatherman. Christian,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Leatherman Music Services #5993815. Published by Leatherman Music Services (A0.829433). This arrangement is included in the Leatherman Library of Christian Hymnody (LLOCH). The library’s first 75 entries are codified in the publication BEST-LOVED HYMNS I, published by FJH Music of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and available from your favorite online music supplier. Those are the 75 hymns found most often in a broad cross-section of hymnals published since 1970, and collectively they form the core canon of hymnody that every church musician should at least be aware of, IMO.