From Five Mystical Songs, Williams' setting of five poems by George Herbert finishes with this rousing celebratory anthem. This arrangement includes several optional divisi in the Part I vocal line which allow the piece to be sung comfortably without going above the treble clef fourth-space E. Optional MIDI file available separately on MIDI disk LMF-1005. Duration 3:24

Composer: Robert Vaughan Williams

Mendelssohn's setting of Psalm 42 - like much of the rest of his music - has been described as controlled, refined, comfortable, melodious, and unique. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)

Duration 4:49

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

Handel composed the spirited chorus for his oragorio Samson, in 1742, just after he finished writing Messiah. Optional Trumjpet part included in the score. Duration 2:30

Composer: George Frideric Handel

From Stabat Mater, which was well received by both the public and the critics when it was published in 1883. Its simple and brooding melodic lines complement the pity, sympathy, and sorrow of the text. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)

Duration 5:43

Composer: Antonin Dvorak

This venerable carol with its quotes from Adeste Fidelis, has been set as a effective unison chorus/solo, any voices arrangement and is a traditional choice for the Christmas season. The arrangement includes an optional divisi in the vocal line which allows the piece to be sung comfortably without going above the treble clef fourth-space E. Duration 4:15

Composer: Robert Van Howten

From Saul. Handel composed this chorus from the Oratorio "Saul" to celebrate David's victory over Goliath. The work has been restored as a versatile two-part, any voices arrangement that will work well for a host of occasions when a celebratory anthem is required. This arrangement includes several optional divisi in the Part I vocal line which allow the piece to be sung comfortably without going above the treble clef fourth-space E. Optional Trumpet part included with the score.

Duration 2:15

Composer: George Frideric Handel

From the German Requiem. The Requiem of 1868, was written in memory of his mother, and established Brahm's reputation as a composer. The text for this chorus, Psalm 84, is thought to be one of the Pilgrim Songs which were sung on the journeys to the temple for the annual feasts. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)

Duration 5:06

Composer: Johannes Brahms

One of the most beautiful Christmas pieces ever written, O Holy Night has been set as an effective, easy-to-read unison/solo any voice arrangement.

Duration 5:15

Composer: Adolphe Adam

From Messiah. This uplifting aria which declares thy light has come is echoed and expanded in the Joyful chorus which follows. The work has been cast as a charming two-part, any voices arrangement that is a traditional choice for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Duration 3:20

Composer: George Frideric Handel

From Requiem, Opus 48. From its quiet harp arpeggios to the elongated choral lines with solo violin and climaxed with a triumphant brass statement, the Sanctus offers the composer's vision of an encounter with the divine. Harp, Violin, Trumpet, Horn/Keyboard parts included. Optional MIDI file available separately on MIDI disk LMF-1005. Duration 3:00

Composer: Gabriel Faure

This triumphal chorus from the oratorio, The Creation, received its first public performance in Vienna in 1779. Texts are taken from Genesis and from Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost. This was the first piece published with both German and English as original texts. Original English text was translated into German for Haydn to set (he felt uncomfortable with setting English) to music. The English text was subsequently added and thus was first released with both texts underlaid. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)

Duration 2:04

Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn

With its use of abundant dynamic and metrical changes, this well-known chorus is a good example of music composed during the early Romantic period. The text is based on a paraphrase of Psalm 19 by Christian Gellert (1715-1769) which describes heaven and earth singing the glories of the Creator.

Duration 2:34

Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

From The Childhood of Christ, Op.25. This quiet chorus from the oratorio, L'enfance du Christ, written in 1854 when Berlioz was 51, is found in Part II, The Flight into Egypt. Perhaps it was his intent to convey the spiritual transformation of the shepherds following their encounter with the Christ child. Optional MIDI file available separately (on MIDI disk LMF-1001)

Duration 3:24

Composer: Hector Berlioz