Sacred Choral A Cappella Arrangements (Mixed Voices)
One of the great joys in life is to sing together in harmony with others in praise of the Lord. We have found here a fun and inspiring selection of a cappella sacred music suitable for church choirs of all levels.
 | My Prayer
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The beautiful eight-part setting of 'My Prayer' starts out with a beautiful alto duet. This challenging piece is a joy to perform and to hear. 'Pray that Jerusalem may have peace' is a Scottish Psalter that was commisioned to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the consecration of Glenalmond College Chapel. The multiple key and tempo changes make this a challenging but exciting piece to perform. The text in 'God so loved the world' comes from John 3:16. The soprano solo adds a beautiful descant to this touching piece. 'Even Such Is Time' comes from the text by Sir Walter Raleight. The piece starts out with soft, but expressive, four-part harmonies. Half way through the song, the men's parts divisi. The soprano solo at the end adds a great finish. George Herber's text in 'Even-Song' is brought to life with gorgeous harmonies and yet another sweet soprano solo.
| 9372 SHEET MUSIC $9.95 |
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Here I Am to Worship |
Sensitive and singable, these new arrangements of favorite worship songs will add an element of reverence and intimacy to your worship service.
| 9402 SONGBOOK $3.50 |
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Anybody Ask You Who I Am |
This songbook comes complete with 16 sacred pieces as
performed by The Western Wind. Each piece has performance notes as well
notes on the history of that song.
| 9073 SONGBOOK $9.50 |
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Jesus, Grant Me Hope and Comfort (Johann Wolfgang Franck, arr. Carl
Stein) SATB a cappella |
'O Jesus, Grant Me Hope and Comfort' is a 17th Century composition by Johann Wolfgang Franck, whose compositions have enjoyed great popularity due to their pure melodies and the warm faith expressed in their text. A Choral Motet by Hugo Distler, 'Praise to the Lord' is based on the melody by Stralsund Gesangbuch, from Distler's Opus 6, No. 2. The beautiful melodies in each of the 4 parts create a beautiful dissonance that is magical to the ears. David A. Gerig's original composition, 'Shout to God' starts out unison, but soon breaks into 2-part cannon, then the voices join for beautiful 4-part harmony. Tschesnokoff's 'Let Thy Holy Presence' is beautifully arranged by Walter Ehret. All 4 parts divisi at one time or another, making this a challenging, but fun, sacred tune. Carolina Sandell Berg's Swedish folk tune , 'Children of the Heavenly Father,' is beautifully arranged for 4-part mixed voices by Paul Christiansen. Stanley Glarum's 'Sing Praises' is a thrilling exhortation to all the people of the earth to revere God and sing His praises. The echo effects should brought out as though the people were responding to the bidding the psalmist. The anthem is suitable for Thanksgiving or general services
| 9278 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
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Nearer, my God, to Thee, arr.
Thomas H.B. Slawson SATB a cappella |
And now for something completely different for Advent! So much of our traditional music for the season of waiting is slow and in a minor key. The emphasis is on longing and despair. John Parker and David Lantz break the mold with 'Great Day A-Comin,' an exuberant neo-spiritual, Great Day A-Comin’. Focusing on the joy to come, this exciting a cappella number simply bubbles over with good cheer. A spirited change for the later weeks of Advent. Donald Moore's 4 part arrangement of 'Beautiful Savior' is a beautiful take on the Silesian melody, a great worship piece! 'Wonderful Savior' is a simple, yet expressive arrangement of the familiar hymn tune, BENTON HARBOR. Careful stepwise voice leading aids in learning and creates a seamless harmonic effect. The distinctive second verse set in minor is quite effective. For Lent, Holy Week, or as preparation for a time of prayer, this beloved hymn anthem is very moving. Spirited and sparkling, Jay Althouse’s 'Alleluia' is the perfect all-occasion octavo. Available in women’s or SATB voicings, this cheerful a cappella anthem is appropriate for church or school use, in concert, contest, festival, or worship settings. 'Nearer, My God, to Thee' is lovely and very moving. Pure, pristine harmonies reflect the simple desires of this prayer. Yet as the yearnings intensify with each verse, so do the textures and tone colors of this wonderful a cappella arrangement. The third verse, in particular, has some fabulous dissonances and rhythmic effects.
| 9449 SHEET MUSIC $7.95 |
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Abide With Me (arr. Lucy Hirt)
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This arrangement of "Abide With Me" begins with a very beautiful and effective male a cappella section. This sets the stage for the rest of the piece which rises in intensity and volume until the final and triumphant ending. Abide With Me displays mans complete dependence on God and is very moving for both the audience and the singer. "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" is a bright and warm song that is perfect for a large choir. The fact that it is A Cappella adds greatly to the rich charm of the piece as well as making it highly rewarding to sing. "A Prayer" - This inventive and original composition bestows rich and luminous harmonies to the a cappella choral parts. It is a haunting call for the Lord to save us from sin. This piece requires proficient sopranos and is very fulfilling to an innovative and talented choir. "Hail, all hail", is an animated and vivid a cappella piece. This work will explore the brighter colors and sounds of the choir, allowing a powerful majestic result. Great for Christmas, this work allows the choir to let loose and make a joyful sound!
| 9305 SHEET MUSIC $5.95 |
 | What Wondrous Love Is
This? SATB a cappella |
Melody Tunney is widely known for her sacred solo performances with husband Dick, and for their recordings and numerous producing projects including First Call, but Mel’s arranging and writing talents far exceed even her singing! This extraordinary arrangement of “What Wondrous Love Is This' has been requested time and time again by singers out there who have watched her perform it! Arranged with an Alto Solo lead, which is signature Melody Tunney, 'Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne' is just stunning! Emotion packed and reverent, this stirring choral evokes worship. With some degree of ability required, and the majority of the parts divisi, this arrangement will be fun and challenging! Tunney continues her gorgeous arranging skills with a stunning a cappella setting of 'Holy, Holy, Holy.' Her contemporary style and brilliant use of harmonization makes this an unforgettable setting for worship of all style.
| 9432 SHEETMUSIC $4.95 |
 | Treasures in Heaven SATB a cappella |
'Wait on the Lord' is based on the text in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31, put together by Rosephanye Powell. This beautifully harmonized piece starts out with the basses, then builds, adding each voice one at a time until measure 13 when all voices are singing together. 'The Word Was God' is another text by Rospehanye Powell, based on John 1:1-3. In this piece, both the male voices and the female voices get their opportunities to shine. Each part is divisi at one point or another. Robert H. Young's 'Show Us Your Mercy, O Lord,' is based on the text in Psalm 85:7-11,13. In this piece, the women split up into gorgeous four-part harmony, the men's voices create a great vocal accompanyment throughout. Robert h. Young's other gem, 'The Christ-Child' is an excellently composed choral with a few divisi parts to sweeten-up the lush chords throughout. His 'Treasures in Heaven' is another piece not to be missed with ample amounts of soli men and women sections throughout. The challenging chord progressions and multiple dynamic changes will allow your large advanced choir to show their chops
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 | Kyrie (Jan Sandstrom) |
This breathtakingly beautiful ACDA award-winning composition, "Lux Aeterna," offers rich harmonies in an approachable setting. Works well in both concert and memorial settings. This expressive a cappella original by Audrey Snyder, "O Lux," is perfect for contest and festival use. Excellent voice-leading makes this sound more difficult than it really is. An optional soprano solo completes this spellbinding work. Matthew Harrisbrings us this simple and eloquent new setting of the well-known prayer, "Ave Maria." Based on Elgar's own piano transcription of his Enigma Variations, the rich harmonies and depth of expression of this setting of "Agnus Dei" with sacred text may be performed by a variety of choirs. With Sanctus already available in print, the "Kyrie" is the second installment in a mass in progress by this Swedish composer, whose Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming has been frequently performed and recorded both in Sweden and abroad, including the United States. A fine selection for festival or competition use. Winner of the ACDA sponsored “Raymond Brock Memorial” competition, "Kyrie," was premiered at the 2005 ACDA convention and is a part of the Paul A. Smith Festival Series. Kentaro Sato has taken a universal text and created colors of sound that suspend and resolve in various shades and hues.
| 9275 SHEET MUSIC $10.50 |
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SATB divisi a cappella |
In 'For The Beauty of the Earth,' such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to seven, the music is designed to lift the hearts of all that perform and hear it. A new work for a new day. Famously set to music by Thomas Tallis, and taking words from the gospel of John, 'If Ye Love Me' is a fresh attempt at this famous passage of scripture. Rich harmonies will resonate in your performance space, enveloping your listeners with a tapestry of sound. The famous text of 'Tomorrow Will Be My Dancing Day' receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colorful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will surely delight! A new and simple arrangement of the famous prayer"God Be in My Head" joins the existing repertoire with rich harmony and strong melodic line. "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" - soft, expressive and thought provoking phrasing shape this lovely setting for unaccompanied voices. With an interesting use of the 5/8 time signature, the melody flows endlessly and effortlessly.
| 9386 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
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SATB divisi a cappella |
'Thank The Lord' is a beautiful 4-part sacred folk tune that begins with a great soprano solo. The unique setting of e.e. cummings’ celebrated poem 'i thank you God' is a challenge, but the overall effect is stunning. Dissonance, tone color, and texture are ever-changing in this a cappella gem where chord cluster follows chord cluster. Cummings’ vividly painted words are well-suited to René Clausen’s inimitable gift of melody. Clausen’s impressionistic 'La Lumiére (The Light)' is a wonderful, sensual experience in tone color and texture. As the poet’s spiritual perception changes, he views his visual landscape in a new light. In much the same way, Clausen transforms the listener’s aural landscape with layer upon layer of changing harmony and musical texture. Written for a cappella choir with divisi in each voice part, this modern impressionistic choral will showcase the talents of the most discerning ensemble. Choirs capable of singing 8-part harmony will love 'All That Hath life & Breath Praise Ye the Lord.' The lush chords and triumphant sound will also move the audience. Another 8-part gem, 'Magnificat' showcases Clausen's uncanny ability to weave beautiful melodies with intricate harmonies that can both sooth and excite the listener.
| 9263 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
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SATB a cappella |
Kirke Mechem is a prolific American composer with a catalogue of over 250 works. He enjoys an international presence, as ASCAP recently registered concert performances of his music in 42 countries. This is a collection of his works for unaccompanied chorus. From Psalm 137, “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion,” this a cappella motet is filled with longing and deep emotion. "Agnus De" is a stunningly beautiful new setting of the Latin text, this work is vocally expressive and immensely rewarding in performance. The old American folksong "Too Young To Marry" provides the text for this setting. The composer has adapted into an original madrigal, using fa-la-la refrains to replace the traditional nonsense syllables. "They That Mourn" forms a requiem in miniature, with varied vocal textures and harmonies and dynamic contrasts. This setting is new music to the words of an old spiritual "Kum Ba Ya". Believed to come from the Gullah language of the South Carolina sea islands, this setting explores the rhythmic possibilities of the words and the striking musical qualities of the consonants and vowels.
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Hallelujah, Sing With Glory! |
There is nothing more enjoyable than singing one of Don Besig and Nancy Price’s a cappella anthems; pure joy with an excellent message of faith. Their lyric approach to this happy choral will warm your group and you’ll be ready for performance in only a few practices. Delightful! "Wake up, world! Hear the wonderful story…" What a happy, spirited anthem! This contemporary spiritual from the team of Nancy Price and Don Besig is an a cappella offering for your Easter service. Easily learned, the joyful refrain could even be taught to the congregation. Refreshing and memorable, Hallelujah, Sing with Glory! is positively a song of great joy! "Waiting For The Light!" will draw your congregation in closer with the intimacy of unaccompanied singing. The minor color of this attractive octavo adds a touch of mystery to the preparations for Christ’s arrival. Effective word painting with well-placed silences gives the thoughtful choir director ample opportunities for drama through interpretation. The impeccable part-writing makes "Waiting for the Light!" a sure success for your ensemble. Beautifully done. "Glory To God!" is sure to be a favorite with your choir and congregation. Light and spirited, this a cappella anthem captures the almost giddy feeling of joy and excitement the shepherds must have felt once they recovered from their angel visitation. Glory to God! brings infectious glad tidings of great joy to your church and to all people!
| 8095 SONGBOOK $9.95 |
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Ezekiel Saw De Wheel SATB a cappella |
One of the great American arrangers of the 20th Century who scored many television programs and more than eighty motion pictures. He also recorded with America's most noted artists, including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Jo Stafford, and Doris Day.
| 9017 SHEET MUSIC $8.98 |
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Happy in the Lord SATB a cappella |
This is an impressive setting of "By An' By." Alice Parker has given the parts independent lines, exposed sections for all parts, and a solo for your finest soloist. A beautiful rendition perfect for concert/festival use. In traditional “Parker” style, Alice has arranged a bright a cappella setting of the American folk-tune “Happy In The Lord” with stunning effect."I Want Two Wings" is a light, brisk spiritual arranged for a cappella voices. With independent lines playing with each other throughout, giving some gospel-type solos for the soprano section, the piece makes an excellent concert/festival selection for an advanced choir! This distinctive spiritual arrangement of "When Jesus Comes" adds to the considerable body of choral work Alice Parker has created during her remarkable career. Imaginative, compelling, always melodic, it is among her finest in this genre. This distinctive spiritual arrangement of "You Can Tell The World" adds to the considerable body of choral work Alice Parker has created during her remarkable career. Imaginative, compelling, always melodic, it is among her finest in this genre. Also included in this package is "I Want Two Wings."
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Four A Cappella pieces make this collection by Alice Parker a must-add to your choral repertoire. Each piece is SATB and includes a piano reduction for rehearsal only.
| 9273 SONGBOOK $2.50 |
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The haunting melody of "No Room" is harmonized in the Dorian mode and captures the irony of the Son of Man having no place to lay his head. No Room has a spiritual-like quality, yet the modal tonalities and occasional “jazz” chords give it a unique, almost ethereal feel. Seamless, chilling, and very moving. "I Am the Vine" is a beautiful worship or concert octavo. Tight harmonies and a flowing mixed meter give this expressive anthem a smooth ebb-and-flow, give-and- take feeling, very much like the spiritual relationship described in the text. "When I Was A Child" - Larry Nickel takes texts from both the Old and New Testaments and touches them with his creative magic to produce a lush tapestry of choral color and sound. This challenging octavo gives thoughtful directors ample opportunity for expressive performance moments. A multi-use choral, it is well suited for use as an introit, benediction or theme anthem. "Grace Be With You" - Joel Phillips takes the words of John 2:3 and touches it with a cappella beauty in this fresh new anthem. Suitable as a benediction or as a general use anthem, this choral uses a lush tonal vocabulary that brings to the text warmth and expressiveness that are very compelling. "They Shall Soar On Wings Like Eagles" - The celebrated words of Isaiah 40:28-31 take wing in this Tim Rumsey choral setting. There are many beautiful moments in this work and larger ensembles will revel in the thick divided harmonies. The expressive palette of choral colors and textures build the work to an impressive climax. This inspiring affirmation of God’s strength and care is appropriate for programming any time of year. There is a joyful spirit to this a cappella choral from this new Mark Foster composer with a gentle “islands” feel, making it the perfect sorbet for your menu of music this year. Use the optional percussion for an authentic festive touch.
| 8090 SONGBOOK $9.95 |
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I'm Going Home - Pepper Choplin |
A collection of songs suitable for funerals or memorial services. The hearty folk hymn "I'm Going Home" has a strength and vitality so typical of the songs of the Sacred Harp. "I’m Going Home" was featured in the oscar-nominated film, Cold Mountain, and Pepper Choplin’s accessible a cappella arrangement is destined to be just as successful. Simple, but not simplistic, this sturdy chorus will stir the soul. "Depart in Peace" is a wonderful closing for any service. Your congregation will leave with this blessing in song echoing long after. Everyone needs good benedictions and parting blessings and no one does them better than Don Besig. He features a new version of the classic "God Be with You Till We Meet Again" as well as several other original blessings to round out this useful grouping. The writing is well-suited to choirs of every level of achievement. Essential! The anthem "We Are Not Alone" touches the heart with its reassuring message of God’s faithfulness and power. The choir supplies rhythmic energy with its repetitive phrase, We Are Not Alone, while the soloist glides above in smooth sustained lines. The piece will leave the congregation singing this simple but profound truth long after the service has ended.
| 8089 SHEET MUSIC $8.95 |
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Farewell - Michael Berkeley |
The heart-felt setting of "Farewell" was originally included in the popular 'A Garland for Linda', a celebration of the life of the late Linda McCartney. Combining a poignant text adapted from Milton, Shakespeare, and Elizabeth Speller with emotive harmonies, this is an attractive piece by one of Britain's foremost contemporary composers. "Even Such Is Time" is a peaceful and uplifting meditation on death and the afterlife, with softly overlapping upper voices that weave a hypnotic texture over a gentle melody in the tenors and basses to magical effect. The popular text "Go before us, O Lord", with a straight-forward, sensitive music setting is suitable for all sorts of liturgical occasions, not least both weddings and funerals.
| 8052 SHEET MUSIC $9.95 |
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Life a Right Shadow Is |
One of most popular of 20th century British composers, in concert and on disc , Gerald Finzi's works are lyrical, subtly understated, often elegiac in tone, mingling human pain and natural beauty. These beautiful pieces are suitable for funerals and memorials.
| 9308 SONGBOOK $6.95 |
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Noah's Prayer |
Beautiful settings of music from the perspective of the inhabitants of Noah's Ark from the book by Carmen Bernos de Gasztold. This six movement sacred work is perfect for a young, advanced choir.
| 9332 SHEET MUSIC $12.95 |
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Amor, Io Sento L’Alma |
This collection of Lauridensen's aural artisanship contains hits such as "O Nata Lux," a serene a cappella motet celebrating the Redeemer, "Ubi Caritas Et Amor," a motet composed "in celebration and gratitude for the glorious and enduring service to God," as well as a setting of "Ave Maria" specially composed as a seventieth birthday gift to Maestro Salamunovich.
| 9231 SHEET MUSIC $9.95 |
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Woke up This Mornin' |
Here is the ultimate a cappella collection for church choirs everywhere. Between these covers you will find bestsellers for almost every occasion. Some of the greatest names in sacred music are represented here: Roy Ringwald, Gordon Young, Don Besig, Patsy Ford Simms, Joseph Martin, Pepper Choplin, and many others. There are exciting gospels and expressive ballads, delightful seasonal offerings and useful service music selections to enhance your worship planning. Bring the glory of the human voice into your music program with this amazing compilation.
| 9591 SONGBOOK $16.95 |
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A Christ Mas Carol A Lenten Walk A New Magnificat A Rose Touched By The Sun's Rays A Song Of Thanksgiving Ah Holy Jesus Amazing Grace Arise My Love My Fair One Beautiful Saviour Before The Marvel Of This Night By The Babylonian Rivers Children Of Heavenly Father Christ Sends The Spirit Come Away To The Skies Come Risen Lord Comfort Comfort Deep Were His Wounds Easter Morning Peace Be Unto You For Glory Dawns Upon You Give Me Jesus God's Son Has Made Me Free And many mire.. |
Representing a long and glorious tradition of choral publishing, The Augsburg Choirbook brings together in a single volume some of the gems of twentieth-century music. The book is a collection of 67 well-crafted, singable anthems, newly and beautifully engraved. With music appropriate for the various seasons and festivals of the church year. The collection encompases a wide range of styles, voicings, and texts. Topical and scriputral indexes suggest liturgical, scriptural, and thematic uses. This invaluable performance collection also serves as a reference volume.
| 9510 SONGBOOK $29.95 |
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The Epiphany |
A definitive collection of 100 anthems from Tudor times to the present, this book includes favorites as well as lesser-known pieces. The anthems were selected for their practical usefulness for church choirs today, bearing in mind the needs of smaller choirs: the anthems are mostly for SATB with or without keyboard accompaniments.
| 9471 SONGBOOK $16.95 |
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A Gaelic Blessing - Rutter A Palm Sunday Antiphon - Morgan Above All Praise - Mendelssohn Adoramus Te Christe - Palestrina Almighty And Everlasting God - Gibbons Almighty God Which Hast Me Brought - Ford Antiphon - Moore Ave Verum Corpus - Byrd Ave Verum Corpus - Elgar Ave Verum Corpus - Mozart Awake Thou Wintry Earth - Bach Behold The Tabernacle - Harris Blessed Be The God And Father - Wesley Blessed Is He That Considereth - Wise Call To Remberance - Farrant Cantate Domino - Pitoni Come Down O Love Divine - Harris Blest Are The Pure Heart - Davies Blessed Be The God And Father - Wesley Blessed Is That Considerth - Wise Call To Remberence - Farrant Come Holy Ghost - Attwood Come Ye Faithful - Thatcher Comfort O Lord The Soul Of My Servant - Crotch Crux Fidelis - John IV And many, many more.. |
A definitive collection of 100 anthems from Tudor times to the present, this book includes favorites as well as lesser-known pieces. The anthems were selected for their practical usefulness for church choirs today, bearing in mind the needs of smaller choirs: the anthems are mostly for SATB with or without keyboard accompaniments.
| 9141 SONGBOOK $19.95 |
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Advent |
These fifty anthems have been chosen with average parish church choirs in mind, but it is hoped that the collection will prove useful to cathedrals, collegiate churchs and those churchs supporting cathedral-like choirs. Anthems suitable for unaccompanied singing and those needing organ accompaniement are about equal in number: most are for four voices without divisi parts. This collection covers all the main seasons and festivals of the Church's Year, and also includes 21 anthems for general use.
| 9468 SONGBOOK $14.95 |
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A Mighty Fortress All Hail The Power All People That On Earth Do Dwell Angels We Have Heard on High Bright Canaan Broad is the Road Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken His Voice as the Sound How Far is it to Bethlehem? I'm Goin' to Sing I Will Arise Now Thank We All Our God Now the Day is Over O Come O Come Emmanuel Pensive Dove Prayer of Thanksgiving Psalm 4 Ride On, King Jesus Rise Up, O Men of God When Jesus Wept Worthy the Lamb |
This invaluable collection contains 21 hymns, folk hymns, carols, and spirituals -- all set by the renowned talents of Alice Parker and Robert Shaw. The collection serves as a brief history of sacred song, beginning with early hymns of the church and culminating with spirituals from the New World. SATB a cappela
| 9207 SONGBOOK $11.95 |
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The Oxford Choral Classics gathers together over three hundred of the world's choral masterpieces into a unique series of seven volumes that span the whole of Western choral literature. Each volume contains all of the established classics of its genre under a single cover, in authoritative new editions and at a budget price. European Sacred Music is the second volume in the series and a fabulous value for money. From the Allegri Misereri to the Victora O vos omnes, John Rutter and co-editor Clifford Bartlett have researched the best available sources and provided excellent new English singing translations and sensible, practical keyboard reductions.
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As This Broken Bread - Wayne L. Wold |
A new must-have collection of sacred choral music that is easy and accessible to the smaller, less accomplished choir—yet substantial and interesting enough to challenge any choir. Included are well-known and newly-composed selections for all seasons by composers like Carl Schalk, K. Lee Scott, Bradley Ellingboe, and Linda Cable Shute. Full choirs will find this volume perfect for simple services, low Sundays, or off-seasons. Small choirs can feast on this repertoire throughout the year.
| 9638 SONGBOOK $11.95 |
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Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant Depart, Op. 69 No. 1 |
A collection of unaccompanied choral works for SATB choir with German text.
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A collection of unaccompanied choral works for SATB choir with German text.
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Effortlessly Love Flows |
Aaron Jay Kernis, awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1998, is one of the most sought after composers today. He has received commissions from many of the major orchestras in the United States, including the New York Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony. Ecstatic Meditations was composed in 1999 for Philip Brunelle and the Plymouth Music Series Ensemble Singers and Choir. Like all of Kernis' music, it "bears the unmistakable stamp of a wildly fertile musical imagination…with rich poetic imagery." The text is by Mechthild of Magdeburg, translated by Jane Hirshfield
| 6342 SHEET MUSIC $9.95 |
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Say ye to the righteous |
This communion service, though appropriate for any season of the Church year, was designed especially for use at Whitsuntide. It can also serve very effectively as concert repertoire, either in its entirety or excerpted. The movements are in English (except for the Kyrie).
| 9244 SONGBOOK $17.95 |
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Kyrie |
This major work by one of Britain's leading choral composers was commissioned by St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. The setting is terse and direct, in the manner of the Poulenc Mass, and the textures often unusually pared-down. By turns fiery and exuberant, and inward and numinous, the music includes a huge variety of textures and techniques, including flowing melismas, luminous key changes, and pure homophony. This is a work of great power that will appeal to committed concert and church choirs.
| 9474 SONGBOOK $7.95 |
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SSAATTBB a cappella |
Like the basic bread and wine elements of Mass, the fundamental musical materiel of "Brief Mass" are simple. Yet, like the profound and eternal meanings of Mass, the use and development of the musical materials strive for deeper musical dimensions. The pitch material of each movement is basic, very limited, and does not stray from its foundation pitches. Each individual movement serves as a vital link to the whole of the work. "Brief Mass" requires a minimum of eight singers for performance: SSAATTBB. It is suggested that the singers be divided into two separate SATB antiphonal choirs.
| 9268 SONGBOOK $14.95 |
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Kyrie |
Scottish composer James MacMillan (b. 1959) composed this liturgical setting in 1977, published here for the first time. Latin text: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei. An accessible addition to the repertoire for intermediate standard choirs, but one which professional groups will also find rewarding.
| 9619 SONGBOOK $17.95 |
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This practical performing edition is based on the single extant manuscript preserved at the Bodleian Library. The beautiful and well-written Missa Cantate (Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei) follows the well-established technique of drawing some material, usually the cantus firmus, from a pre-existing work.
| 9634 SONGBOOK $19.95 |
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