Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898554 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Concert,Renaissance,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4266219. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898554). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-7 !Canzona alla terza Verbum supernum prodiens was composed late one night after I was inspired by the chant melody as found in the Hymnal 1982, hymn 63. Rather than compose on the computer as I usually do, I wrote by hand as I determined the best four-part canonic treatment for each of the phrases of the chant. Composing this was akin to assembling a puzzle, both in mindset (this note fits best here) and addictive quality (need to finish this now!). Originally conceived as a short organ piece, I quickly chose to add the English text from the Hymnal 1982 then text directly from the Liber Usualis, a Catholic book of Gregorian chants commonly used until the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). This piece is similar in style to an Italian Renaissance canzona or early German Baroque kanon. It should be performed with performance practice of those eras in mind, including lifts after dotted notes, metric accents, and minimal vibrato, especially at cadences. Lines that end in a melisma should be performed by singing the final vowel and placing the consonant at the release of the final melisma note. The first verse may be sung in unison or as a solo as printed below. The verses may be sung in alternatum (odd verses printed below: solo chant, even verses: choir). The first four verses form a complete anthem and the last two verses are suitable as a Communion anthem, or all six may be sung. The SSA Latin version was adapted from the original SATB version for the women of the Hillcrest High School choral program under the direction of Dr. Khristina Motley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It reduces the original four-voice setting to three voices without sacrificing any canonic entrances. This SSA English version is also suitable for performance by an advanced middle school choral ensemble or for TTB men.Also available as an organ solo or in Latin. SATB Latin/English versions coming soon!

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898548 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Concert,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3563365. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898548). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-2 !From Heaven above to Earth I come is an poetic interpretation of Luke 2:8-18, when an angel comes to the shepherds to announce the good news of the birth of Jesus Christ. The three partita follow the Biblical story. An angel comes down (Partita I: Fantasia) bringing good news (Partita II: Fughette). A multitude of angels joins, singing Gloria! (Partita III: Canon). Finally, the angels leave and all who have heard the news are filled with wonder (last page).Duration: 4:10.

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898552 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Concert,Renaissance,Sacred. Octavo. 9 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4266215. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898552). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-7 !Canzona alla terza Verbum supernum prodiens was composed late one night after I was inspired by the chant melody as found in the Hymnal 1982, hymn 63. Rather than compose on the computer as I usually do, I wrote by hand as I determined the best four-part canonic treatment for each of the phrases of the chant. Composing this was akin to assembling a puzzle, both in mindset (this note fits best here) and addictive quality (need to finish this now!). Originally conceived as a short organ piece, I quickly chose to add the English text from the Hymnal 1982 then text directly from the Liber Usualis, a Catholic book of Gregorian chants commonly used until the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). This piece is similar in style to an Italian Renaissance canzona or early German Baroque kanon. It should be performed with performance practice of those eras in mind, including lifts after dotted notes, metric accents, and minimal vibrato, especially at cadences. Lines that end in a melisma should be performed by singing the final vowel and placing the consonant at the release of the final melisma note. The first verse may be sung in unison or as a solo as printed below. The verses may be sung in alternatum (odd verses, printed below: solo chant, even verses: choir). For a complete translation of the six Latin verses, refer to the next page. In the music’s text, I have retained all accent marks as found in the Liber Usualis. These should help inform text stress. The last two verses are suitable as a Communion anthem. This SSA Latin version was adapted from the original SATB version for the women of the Hillcrest High School choral program under the direction of Dr. Khristina Motley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It reduces the original four-voice setting to three voices without sacrificing any canonic entrances. This SSA version is also suitable for performance by an advanced middle school choral ensemble or for TTB men.Also available as an organ solo or in English. SATB Latin/English versions coming soon!

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898543 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3554699. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898543). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-4 !This accessible and flexible piece is perfectly suited for Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, or General use. This setting was inspired by the chorale trio settings of Johann Sebastian Bach. Also available as a choral anthem (S0.376801) with keyboard and optional chamber instrumental (S0.376805) accompaniment.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898541 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3554691. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898541). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-4 !This accessible and flexible anthem is perfectly suited for any choir or solo vocalist at nearly at time of the church year. Two different sets of texts provide this flexibility while unison voicing affords flexibility for any size and any level of choir. Optional instrumental parts (S0.376805) are available for two treble instruments and basso continuo. A separate organ solo score (S0.376809) is also available.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898544 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Romantic Period,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3555267. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898544). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-5 !This aria on the chorale, Wachet auf, combines a lyrical instrumental line with an equally lyrical cantus firmus vocal line. The text provides inspiration for motivic variation in the accompaniment and variation of the original cantus firmus. Optional instrumental trio parts (S0.377285 and S0.377291) also available.Vocal range: C3-E4Duration: 4:15.

Small Ensemble,Strings Organ,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898545 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Romantic Period,Sacred. Score and parts. 11 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3555273. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898545). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-5 !This aria on the chorale, Wachet auf, combines a lyrical instrumental line with an equally lyrical cantus firmus vocal line. The text provides inspiration for motivic variation in the accompaniment and variation of the original cantus firmus. Optional organ accompaniment score (S0.377279) also available. Instrumental parts (S0.377291) sold separately.Vocal range: C3-E4Duration: 4:15.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898550 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4266089. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898550). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-3 !Immortal, invisible, God only wise describes God’s omnipresence and omniscience, with His hand present in all things on earth in all aspects of life. The four variations follow the four verses of text written by Walter Chalmers Smith (1824-1908) as found in the Hymnal 1982. I leave it to your artistic imagination to interpret how the melodies and harmonies of each variation paint the text. Much like my Opus 2 (Partita Vom Himmel hoch), this set of variations was initially conceived as an improvisation. As such, some rubato should be employed in performance. Registration suggestions are indicated in the score though are by no means binding. To maintain the atmosphere of wonderment established by the first variation, the tempo of the final variation should not be too fast.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898549 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Christian,Holiday,Romantic Period,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4111323. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898549). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-9 !Come, ye thankful people, come was inspired by the Anglican choral style of David Willcocks and other English church composers. This is evident starting in the two introductory measures, which grow from a single note and immediately introduce the tune. The introductory harmonic language is reused throughout the first verse, which closes with a solo flute soaring above the final note. The solo flute continues its melody in tandem with the tune in the second verse. The third verse features a tenor melody on an English tuba stop while the upper accompanimental voices explore their own melody. After a brief transition to full organ, the final verse features the upper voices in a soaring descant, capitulating on an ascending scale to a high F. The text foreshadows the message of the advent season (Lord, quickly come… with all thine angels) while the harmonic and musical drama with the descant paint the text and foreshadow the musical jubilation of Christmas. As an anthem, this setting is quick for a choir of any size to learn, while as a concertato it allows the music director, organist, or even pianist the flexibility to greatly enhance congregational song.

Small Ensemble Harpsichord,Organ,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898546 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Classical,Romantic Period,Sacred. Score and parts. 6 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3555279. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898546). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-5 !This aria on the chorale, Wachet auf, combines a lyrical instrumental line with an equally lyrical cantus firmus vocal line. The text provides inspiration for motivic variation in the accompaniment and variation of the original cantus firmus. Includes 1 Treble Instrument I part, 1 Treble Instrument II part, and 1 Basso Continuo part. Chamber conductor score (S0.377285) and vocal/organ scores (S0.377279) sold separately.Duration: 4:15.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898551 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Concert,Renaissance,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4266213. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898551). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-7 !Canzona alla terza Verbum supernum prodiens was composed late one night after I was inspired by the chant melody as found in the Hymnal 1982, hymn 63. Rather than compose on the computer as I usually do, I wrote by hand as I determined the best four-part canonic treatment for each of the phrases of the chant. Composing this was akin to assembling a puzzle, both in mindset (this note fits best here) and addictive quality (need to finish this now!). Originally conceived as a short organ piece, I quickly chose to add the English text from the Hymnal 1982 then text directly from the Liber Usualis, a Catholic book of Gregorian chants commonly used until the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). This piece is similar in style to an Italian Renaissance canzona or early German Baroque kanon. It should be performed with performance practice of those eras in mind, including lifts after dotted notes, metric accents, and minimal vibrato, especially at cadences. It may be performed in alternatum with one of the choral versions (SATB English, SATB Latin, SSA/TTB Latin, or SSA/TTB English) or with a soloist(s) on the chant or as an organ solo. I have provided the first line of chant below and all six verses in Latin with translations on the next page. The SSA Latin version was adapted from the original SATB version for the women of the Hillcrest High School choral program under the direction of Dr. Khristi Motley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It reduces the original four-voice setting to three voices without sacrificing any canonic entrances. Either the two-staff or single-staff version may be performed by solo organ. In the single-staff version, stem direction decisions were made primarily for readability, not to show voice leading. Refer to the four-part, two-staff version for voice leading questions.Also available as SSA/TTB in Latin or English. SATB Latin/English versions coming soon!

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898542 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Arranged by Matthew Alan Edwards. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. Score and parts. 3 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3554695. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898542). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-4 !Optional instrumental parts for the choral score (S0.376801). Includes 1 treble instrument I part, 1 treble instrument II part, and 1 basso continuo part. Also suitable as an instrumental chamber piece.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898547 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Concert,Halloween,Romantic Period,Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #3561067. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898547). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-1 !This piece inspired by the German Romantic style is perfect for organ recitals or as a postlude. It is the perfect selection to demonstrate a variety of registrations and the dynamic range of any pipe organ. As an organist, it will challenge your pedal technique. It will also show off the fun side of your performance personality.Duration: 8:15.

Small Ensemble Harp,Oboe,Organ,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898553 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Christian,Contemporary,Jewish,Sacred. Score and parts. 13 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4985413. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898553). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-6 !This setting of the 23rd Psalm drew its initial inspiration from the John Rutter setting. Taking a cue from Psalm 23, this piece features an ABA form and subtle text painting throughout. In the A sections, the voice and right hand or oboe follow each other in canon while the left hand or harp undulate gently underneath as a meadow in the breeze. The B section starts out dissonantly apprehensive but soon rises to a place of comfort and confidence before bubbling out in joy. The instrumental coda echoes the phrase The Lord is my shepherd from the beginning as a final affirmation.While originally scored for tenor, this piece may be sung by a bass, baritone, alto/mezzo, or soprano. Three different ranges are available for purchase to accommodate different vocal ranges. This piece will present a good challenge for vocalists of all abilities since it has a low tessitura but a high range on brief passages.

Small Ensemble Harp,Oboe,Organ,Voice - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.898555 Composed by Matthew Alan Edwards. Christian,Contemporary,Jewish,Sacred. Score and parts. 13 pages. Matthew Alan Edwards #4985415. Published by Matthew Alan Edwards (A0.898555). Now offering 25% off my SMP price at MatthewAlanEdwards.com/op-6 !This setting of the 23rd Psalm drew its initial inspiration from the John Rutter setting. Taking a cue from Psalm 23, this piece features an ABA form and subtle text painting throughout. In the A sections, the voice and right hand or oboe follow each other in canon while the left hand or harp undulate gently underneath as a meadow in the breeze. The B section starts out dissonantly apprehensive but soon rises to a place of comfort and confidence before bubbling out in joy. The instrumental coda echoes the phrase The Lord is my shepherd from the beginning as a final affirmation.While originally scored for tenor, this piece may be sung by a bass, baritone, alto/mezzo, or soprano. Three different ranges are available for purchase to accommodate different vocal ranges. This piece will present a good challenge for vocalists of all abilities since it has a low tessitura but a high range on brief passages.