Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series. A beautiful and energetic arrangement that is appropriate for both worship and concert use. The piece is written in a unique way that incorporates vocal accompaniments that are shared between men's and women's voices. Includes soaring descants throughout.

Arranger: David Cherwien

These settings are intended to be a part of a congregations expression of a hymn in a dialogical fashion. They may well serve as the choirs' anthem for the day, although they are not intended to be used apart from the entire hymn sung by the congregation.

Includes:
Jesus, Still Lead On (SEELENBRAUTIGAM)
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (WIE SCHON LEUCHTET)
Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (AZMON)
Shall We Gather at the River (HANSON PLACE)
The Church's One Foundation (AURELIA)

Composer: David Cherwien

The second in a series of publications designed to give choirs creative material to aid congregational singing. Based on GROSSER GOTT (MARIA THERESA), the stanzas may be inserted into hymn singing to provide variety and to give added meaning to the text.

Stanzas include:
NEW BRITAIN (AMAZING GRACE)
For All the Saints
God of Grace and God of Glory
Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Rock of Ages

Composer: David Cherwien

The beautiful and mysterious chant tune and text, In Paradisum is set with a continuous mist of sustained harmonies sung by a four-part choir (divisi) or soft string stops on the organ. The small choir may be sung by a soloist, two soloists, a section or separate choir of any age. Written for Small Choir and SATB a cappella or Unison Choir and Organ.

Composer: David Cherwien

The innocence yet complexity of this wonderful poem by William Blake is set very simply in four part texture (with some divisi), vacillating between major and minor chords as the narrative fluctuates between query and statement. A fairly wide range of dynamics and vocal ranges are employed, yet the piece is accessible for just about any size choir.
Recorded by National Lutheran Choir

Composer: David Cherwien

A beautiful Paul Gerhardt text that can be used as either a benediction or an evening hymn. Set on the tune O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN (INNSBRUCK). A peaceful, reflective piece.

Composer: David Cherwien

The African-American spiritual Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child is used as a longing introduction to O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. The combination of these two powerful pieces gives additional understanding to both texts. The piece may be performed in unique ways by using creative spacing of the choir and soloist. A very effective Advent piece.

Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series/NLC Series.

Composer: David Cherwien

A motet from the late 1500's by the German composer Johannes Eccard. Eccard was noted for his work with the Lutheran chorale and for creating a unique five-part texture, which is reflected in this piece. The edition by Susan Cherwien has several performance options and includes an English translation. National Lutheran Choir Series.

Arranger: Eccard, Johannes | Composer: David Cherwien

This is a revision of the well-known setting of Psalm 43:3, 6 by M. A. Balakireff. The text has been updated to that of the Book of Common Prayer. It is wonderfully accessible and a tremendously effective example of the great choral music tradition in Russia around the turn of the 20th century.

Arranger: Balakireff, M. A. | Composer: David Cherwien

Simple, yet not simplistic describes this stark but effective setting of this beloved song. Set on tune THOMPSON. The soloist could be any voice or a small group.

Composer: David Cherwien

In remembering those who have passed away, this anthem reminds us that"they are at peace." Using two choirs, the first choir sings a moving text found on the gravestone of Mark Twain's daughter, which instructs nature to show kindness and gentleness to the one who has passed. The second choir sings the angelic message that"the souls of the righteous are in the hands of God" from the Wisdom of Solomon 3. Appropriate for memorial services, funerals, Lent, All Saints, General and Fall Festivals. Two Choirs.

Composer: David Cherwien