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LITURGICAL ANTHEMS
Lt Even When He Is Silent—Kim Andre Arnesen.
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in
Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent
masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text -
hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with
rich harmonic texture, this is a stunning work for
better a cappella choirs! "I believe in the sun even
when it is not shining..."
10543959 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10499591 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10882573 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10882573L TTBB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.75
L For Everyone Born—Brian Mann/arr. Tom
Trenney. A stirring text by Shirley Erena Murray
speaks to God's inclusive spirit and our need to be
creators of justice. The music is equally effective and
includes a flowing cello part that is downloadable.
10606167 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
10606167L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.70
lL Forth in Thy Name, O Lord, I Go—Paul Ritchie.
Ritchie gives Wesley's hymn of devotion to the work
of God a strong, singable melody for assembly,
supported by a fresh harmonization. Easily learned
by the choir with an a cappella verse. A dramatic
presentation of the importance of sending forth
disciples to labor for God's kingdom.
10882956 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10882956L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.15
lL Four Sacred Choruses: 1. Ave Verum Corpus
—Henry Mollicone. Scored for soprano solo, SATB
chorus, and chamber orchestra or piano, this work
is the first movement of Mollicone's "Four Sacred
Choruses." This movement features mostly choral
homophonic singing on the sacred traditional Latin
text. Throughout one will find lovely vocal lines
in an adagio tempo in 3/4 time, with a harmonic
language that is modern and free, and with nice
tonal sections arriving at cadence points.
10804791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10804791L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Give Us the Wings of Faith to Rise—Howard
Helvey. Richly melodic and profound in its
message, this original based on words of Isaac
Watts incorporates the composer's original hymn
tune
BETHPAGE. Appropriate for All Saints Day, it will
inspire your choir and congregation. "They marked
the footsteps that he trod, his zeal inspired their
quest; and following their incarnate God, possess
the promised rest."
10607035 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Gloria—Michael John Trotta. For the emerging
choir, this energetic choral work offers an
introduction to the traditional Latin text with
compound meter and accessible choral parts.
Whether chosen for its educational features, its
lyric melody or its energetic accompaniment, it is
a wonderful way to open any concert.
10735245 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Gloria Patri—Franz Schubert/arr. Patrick M.
Liebergen. Beginning with joyous acclamations,
this exuberant piece features a polyphonic middle
section followed by a lyrical presentation of the
"amens" and the return of the homophonic style
in the closing declamatory statements. This
arrangement provides high school choirs with a
solid introduction to a classical style of singing.
Highly recommended!
10737603 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l God Alone Be Praised—arr. Zebulon Highben.
A lyrical and accessible hymn anthem useful for
Reformation Day, Christ the King, or other church
celebrations. The text is an adaptation of Psalm 46
by Susan Briehl. This commissioned piece is set by
the composer for violin and assembly.
10912222 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10912223 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l God Created Life for Living—Wayne L. Wold. God
created life and all its variety, but we are called to use
our hands, hearts, and minds in service to creation
and to one another. Wayne Wold's original text and
tune calls us to delight in creation and use our gifts
to serve and bless the world in which we live.
10912225 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lL God, Creation's Great Designer (Alleluia!
Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven)—arr. Jeremy J.
Bankson. This commissioned concertato includes
two texts. It proceeds with a brief introduction, two
verses, an interlude, verse three for choir only,
an interlude with key change, and a fourth verse
with descant. Scored for SATB, two trumpets and
organ, with optional timpani. Two reproducible
congregational parts are provided, one for each
text. Inspiring!
10805169 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10805169L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10805170 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 15.00
lL The God of Love—John S. Dixon. This tender
setting of George Herbert's beautiful paraphrase
of Psalm 23 blends both old and contemporary
elements. The lyrical melody returns across several
verses, establishing a feeling of familiarity and
comfort. Stunning!
10810219 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10810219L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
lL God's Dwelling Place—James J. Chepponis.
James Chepponis set Alan Hommerding's text
for a church dedication in a refrain-verse style,
ensuring ease of participation for the congregation.
The instrumentation provided is flexible and
optional, making this an ideal entrance piece for
more ordinary occasions as well. The triple meter
of the verses for choir and/or soloist contrast with
the robust duple meter of the refrain, whose words
remind us that a church is more than a place
of prayer- it is "a doorway open to the world."
Instrumental Parts include: 2 C Instruments, Brass
Quartet (2 Trumpets in C or Bb, 2 Trombones [Horn
in F substitute for Trombone I], Timpani.
10805171 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10805171L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10805172 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
10805173 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Good Shepherd—Gwyneth Walker. This anthem
is based on the traditional hymn, The King of Love
My Shepherd Is, with music and lyrics adapted by
the composer. Interspersed with the preexisting
material are short phrases, musical settings of lines
from the Saint Patrick Breastplate: "God before me.
God beside me. God behind me. God above me."
Your choir will enjoy singing the traditional tune in
4/4 meter, although it is best known in 3/4.
10552549 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10552550 SAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10552551 Two-Part
Treble or Male . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
lL Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal—Daniel McDavitt.
t While having a folk-like feel that suits this familiar
text, the musical material is entirely original but with
suggestions towards the traditional hymn tune. A bit
more stoic than some of the more lively settings of
this text, but filled with some unusual yet exciting
harmonic moments. SATB a cappella with divisi in
all parts except for the alto.
10804802 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10804802L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
lL Hear My Prayer—Richard Ewer. This anthem
combines words from Psalms 102 and 38 in
both English and Latin. It begins beseechingly
and maintains a penitent atmosphere throughout,
calling on God for his saving grace. Stunning!
10810220 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10810220L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4L Holy, Holy, Holy—arr. Nancy Hill Cobb. The
familiar Trinitarian hymn text is set to original music
by Nancy Hill Cobb. Energetic mixed-meter music
animates the outer sections, with a contrasting
quieter middle. Inspiring!
10882416 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10882416L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Lt Hosanna—Henry Mollicone. Henry Mollicone
offers us a lively and upbeat setting of traditional
Latin words and phrases: "Hosanna in excelsis,"
"Gloria in excelsis Deo," "Hallelluiah," and "Amen."
It uses syncopated rhythms with traditional
harmonies to evoke a joyful and celebratory feeling
of praise.
10663237 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10663237L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4L How Dear to Me is Your Dwelling—David P.
Dahl. David P. Dahl combined verses from Psalm
84 with the hymn text Praise to the Lord, the
Almighty in this moving anthem. Scored for SATB
voices and organ, this thoughtful setting alternates
a cappella sections with accompanied sections and
unison writing with four part writing.
10882417 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10882417L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
lL A Hymn for Peace—Alistair Coleman. This work
t is set to the text O God of Love, O King of Peace by
English poet Henry Williams Baker. In this setting,
the timeless text is painted using rich harmonies
and a prayerful melody which is distributed among
the different voice parts. A soaring soprano descant
is added towards the climax, driving it toward a
satisfying resolution. This versatile work is perfect
for concerts by school and church choirs during any
liturgical season.
10804788 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10804788L SSATB Large Print . . . . . . . . 2.35
L I Will Sing Forever of Your Mercies, O
Lord—Normand Gouin. Taken from Psalm 89,
the refrain is set for congregation, with verses
1 and 2 in unison for cantor or choir and later
verses set chorally- verse 3 is SAATB, a cappella.
The musical style resembles plainchant; the
fluid melody sings naturally and serves the text
well. This Communion Antiphon for Chrismas
Mass is an award-winning composition with
the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral
Musicians. A solo instrument part may be played
by a C or B-flat instrument.
10662954 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10662954L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
lL If Then You Have Been Raised with Christ—
Michael D. Costello. This concertato on a new
hymn with text and tune by Michael Costello
is scored for SATB and organ with optional
congregation, oboe, trumpet, and strings. Three
stanzas, with full introduction and interlude
before the final stanza (unison with descant).
During the second stanza, for SATB choir
without congregation, the tune
LAUDA ANIMA is
interpolated between the hymn phrases. A part
for the congregation is included in choral score.
10805178 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10805178L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10805179 Instrumental Parts
Oboe & Trumpet. . . . . . . . . 10.00
10805181 Instrumental Parts
Complete Set . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10805180 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
Lt If You Love Me—Philip M. Young. A reflective
a cappella setting of John 14. Thick choral chords,
rich in harmonic texture, create a soothing and
meditative experience. Lush, short and meaningful.
10755601 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10755601L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4L Illumina—Patrick Hawes. "Give light to my eyes,
t lest I sleep unto death." This simple, yet profound,
text has been translated into Latin and given an
exquisite a cappella setting by celebrated English
composer Patrick Hawes. There is significant
divisi in each part, but the simple quarter note
texture and pleasing harmonies make it easy to
sing while still sounding significant. Gorgeous
modern harmonies are highlighted by cluster
chords and extended phrases to create a
memorable choral experience.
10850201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10850201L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.60
lL Immaculate Mary—Paul M. French. In Paul
French's treatment of the French tune, LOURDES
HYMN, the brass quartet and organ interact with
choir and congregation with more lyricism than
fanfare. The third stanza is SATB a cappella,
followed by a dramatic interlude and key change
that set up a celebratory final stanza with high
voice descant.
10881401 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10881401L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10881403 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 30.00
10881404 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4L Irish Blessing (Until We Meet Again)—Michael
t John Trotta. "May the roads rise up to meet you,
may the winds be always at your back... until we
meet again." This is a lovely a cappella choral
texture with straightforward rhythms and close
harmonies. Whether chosen for its moving text, its
educational value, or soaring optional descant, this
piece is a wonderful choice for both worship and
concert settings.
10800151 SATB with opt. Solo . . . . . . . 2.25
10800151L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4t Jesus Christ, the Love That Gives Love—
Philip Stopford. This sublime a cappella anthem
is for SATB divisi choir with a soprano solo. The
text paints a relationship between humanity and
God. There are some utterly gorgeous harmonic
moments that follow the amazingly beautiful
melody. Not to be missed!
10912831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Jubilate Deo in C Major—Benjamin Britten. This
3-minute work is another of Britten's best-known
and most often performed short choral works.
With its lively and spirited organ accompaniment
and its simple and direct vocal phrases it positively
bubbles with the joyful mood of the words. Short
and to the point, it is also straightforward and well
within the reach of most choirs. It does need a
competent organist who can perform rhythmically,
and play scales!
10187598 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
l
King Jesus Hath a Garden—Patrick Hawes. A
spirited and original interpretation of the well-known
Dutch carol. Each verse provides variation and
contrast with the bright, playful organ underpinning
the soprano and alto textures.
10913523 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
4L King of Glory, King of Peace—Alfred V. Fedak.
The text of King of Glory, King of Peace reflects
the pairing of the great poets, George Herbert
and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Composer Alfred
Fedak has brought them together in an anthem
that, after a slow a cappella opening, is at times
jolly and expansive. Perfect for Christ the King
or any festive occasion, it offers approachable
SATB writing and an organ part that adds sparkle
and gravitas.
10881411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10881411L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Kyrie—Michael John Trotta. Here is a lovely
introduction to the ancient Latin text for developing
choirs. The optional flute part adds much to the
simple beauty of this endearing original. Lyrical
phrases and Latin vowels present the opportunity to
teach tone, blend and musicality. Flexible voicings
make this a great option for concert, festival or
worship settings.
10871909 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10509958 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
L Lacrimosa—W.A. Mozart/ed. Cameron LaBarr.
Mozart's Requiem in D minor is one of the most
well-loved choral-orchestral works from the
entire Classical canon. From the Requiem comes
the Lacrimosa, originally scored for choir and
orchestra. This edition provides a clean score
for the choir and keyboard with a few small
editorial markings, mainly to match the style of
the time period.
10636757 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10636757L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.30
lL Laudate Dominum—Ivo Antognini. A lovely
t a cappella work for mixed choir, featuring a
beautiful melody and gorgeous harmonizations
true to the composer's style. Written as a memorial
for a dear friend, it is flowing and forward-moving
melodically, but filled with delicacy and joy. This
uncomplicated work is a perfect addition for your
concert or worship service.
10849155 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10849155L SSATB Large Print . . . . . . . . 3.75
