Penny Rodriguez has taken Henry Lyte's traditional hymn text and made it feel young and new. With a classical flair in the accompaniment and melody she brings an energy that is light and full of life.
The abundance of good gifts bestowed upon us-found in nature and in our spiritual beings-is but a reflection of God's unending love for us. This powerful message has a brand new feel in this gorgeous setting by Penny Rodriguez and the rhythmic treatment of Come Ye Thankful People Come in the middle section is refreshing as well. Usable for Thanksgiving and other services of gratitude. Duration: …
Christina Rossetti's perennial text is beautifully set to new music here by Penny Rodriguez. The choral parts are lovely floating along on an exquisite piano accompaniment. Duration: ca. 3:10.
Penny Rodriguez has created a sweet and simple melding of an original tune with strains of the familiar Brahms' Lullaby weaving in and out utilizing a poignant text by Thomas Ken from several hundred years ago. This piecepresents a great opportunity to unite the children's choir with the adult choir or to just use one child's voice to underscore the simplicity of the music and the lyrics.
Incorporating the tune NETTLETON this song of hope and healing by Penny Rodriguez employs wonderful choral harmonies floating on a beautifully crafted accompaniment. Duration: 2:35.
Based on O Waly Waly-Penny Rodriguez has set a famous Christina Rossetti text to the music of the traditional English O Waly Waly. It is a creative choral work that is simple in its harmonic beauty. Unison singing echoing phrases between menand women's voices and a full homophonic verse all hover above an elegant and light piano accompaniment.
Penny Rodriguez has set the well-known tune “Sussex Carol” with the lyrics of “O Christmas Tree ” making a fun and surprising juxtaposition of the two songs with some interesting musical references to thetraditional “O Christmas Tree” tune. This is a unique concert gem for December with its piano and choral strength. Available separately: SATB SAB.
A classic Christmas piece in a beautiful new setting by Penny Rodriguez. The optional handbells will add a dimension of color and uniqueness to an already beautiful carol. Handbell part included. Available separately: SATB BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Here is a wonderful Christmas piece with a tune that will capture your heart not once but twice. The end of each verse has a hook that draws you in but you fall all the way when you hear the joyful chorus. The text celebratesChrist's birth and the leadership that journeys with us from that time forth.
A tender lullaby best describes this gentle anthem. Although the text was designed for Christmas this piece could be sung almost any time of year. Celebrating God's love for us and our love for his blessed son this selectionsounds like a large choir anthem but the SAB voicing flourishes with just a few voices.
Using an ancient text by Matthew Arnold this haunting and alluring love song has an elegant simplicity that brings the story and longing of the poem to life.
Uses: Pentecost Dedication General Scripture: Acts 2:2-3 The chorale-like treatment of this beautiful text is a delight to sing and hear. A flowing melody woven into rich harmonies make this lyric come alive as a plea for God'sspirit to come and dwell within us. Duration: ca. 3:20.
But the Bethlehem star may lead me to the sight of One who freed me is at the crux of this personal and intimate prayer for Christmas Day. Duration: ca. 2:40.