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LENTEN ANTHEMS
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The Lamb's Lament
Brad Nix.
A piano introduction prepares the listener for a
powerful moment in the life of Christ. Tone painting
abounds as Jerusalem witnesses the progression of
sacrifice that brings Jesus to His destiny on Calvary.
Stunning melodic moments mingle with richly
fulfilling harmonies to create a dramatic tableau.
11165977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Lead Me to Calvary
arr. Lloyd Larson.
This delicate a cappella setting of the hymn tune
DUNCANNON is a reflection upon the significance of
Calvary. Careful four-part voice leading accentuates
the flowing vocal lines. A rich choral background
supports an expressive alto solo before the piece
returns to a homophonic texture and a soft, prayerful
ending. Simple and lovely!
11165809 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Must Jesus Bear the Cross
with Lonesome Valley
arr. Joseph M. Martin.
Opening with an optional a cappella section after a
brief piano introduction, this superb anthem pairs
two familiar melodies, MAITLAND and LONESOME
VALLEY, beautifully blended to create a stunning work
for Lent or Holy Week. Original lyrics are integrated
with familiar text in such a way that we are taken face
to face with Christ and the cross. Now available in an
SAB voicing. Truly exceptional! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10956099 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11165806 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
On a Hill Far Away
Joseph M. Martin.
This original setting in a contemplative minor tonality
gives a distinct character to the familiar text of
The Old Rugged Cross. With comfortable ranges,
accessible four-part writing, and an accompaniment
that doubles the voices while adding pianistic interest,
this selection is an excellent fit for smaller choirs or
those looking for a quickly learned piece for Holy
Week. Really lovely!
11165817 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
On the Mount Called Calvary
Lloyd Larson.
This anthem, featuring the tune
WONDROUS LOVE,
incorporates a scripture reading from Luke 23 in the
optional opening narration. This moving selection
is easy to prepare yet extremely effective for Good
Friday reflection. The optional cello part is subtle and
adds nicely to the texture. Absolutely beautiful!
11165818 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11165819 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Prepare a Room for Me
arr. Rob Glover.
For Holy Thursday, this setting of Herman
Stuempfle's text is haunting, with both voices and
accompaniment reminiscent of the time period of
the hymn tune
SOUTHWELL, circa 1579. Beginning
in unison, moving to two-part and then full SATB,
the anthem tells the story of the Last Supper and
ends with a verse of thanksgiving for the gift of
love. Optional C instrument and handbells add to
the beauty of this piece.
11318110 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
11318126 C Instrument Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11318127 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
11318257 Handbell Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Take Up Your Cross
R. Christopher Teichler.
Explore the essence of discipleship with this
evocative anthem built on a classic text. Lyrics
suitable for Lent or anytime the emphasis is on
following Christ are set with a haunting melody.
Effective use of mixed meter and beautiful harmonic
motion are complemented by an elegant and
expressive piano part. Lovely!
11165839 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11165840 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
This is My Body,
This is My Blood
Jason Cox & Marty Funderburk.
This Easter anthem from Daywind Music Publishing
has words and music by Jason Cox and Marty
Funderburk, and was arranged and orchestrated for
SATB choir by Cliff Duren.
11167165 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
11167166 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11167167 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . 69.99
'Tis Midnight
Timothy P. Cooper.
This setting of a traditional text paints a vivid picture
of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane through
rich, expressive harmonies and choral textures,
complemented by a creative and sophisticated piano
accompaniment. Thoughtful and well written, this
anthem effectively sets the mood for the meditative
atmosphere of the Lenten season. Meaningful!
11165850 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Were You There/When I
Survey the Wondrous Cross
arr. Michael Bret Rhoades.
Combining two of the most popular Lenten
melodies, Rhoades has created an expressive and
accessible anthem for mixed chorus and piano.
Easily achievable by adult or youth choirs, it will be
especially effective on Good Friday.
11166990 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Were You There?
Patrick Dupre Quigley.
Were You There? is a meditation for baritone and
chorus written for American baritone Charles Wesley
Evans. The piano accompaniment is a transcription of
an improvisation by Patrick Dupre Quigley. Stunning
in its sophisticated simplicity, this will work beautifully
for both church choirs and concerts.
10994182 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
What Wondrous Love Is This?
Tim Sharp & Wes Ramsay.
Tim Sharp and famed Nashville composer Wes
Ramsay join forces to create a new and powerful
anthem using the words from one of Southern
Harmony's best-loved texts. An optional solo
violin and string parts are available separately.
The piece is moving without the strings, but they
do add beautifully to the anthem. Appropriate for
Communion or Lent.
10811772 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
11167072 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
What Wondrous,
Marvelous Love
Mary Ann Cooper.
Gorgeous original material seamlessly mingles
with treasured hymns, including What Wondrous
Love Is This; Jesus, Lover of My Soul and I Stand
Amazed in the Presence. Unison and two-part
writing predominate this SAB setting, which is fully
supported by lovely flowing accompaniment. A
great selection for Lent or Holy Week.
11166012 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
When I Survey the
Wondrous Cross
arr. Hal Hopson.
While this beloved text by Isaac Watts most often
appears with the classic tune
ROCKINGHAM, its
paring in this edition with the the melody
WAYFARING STRANGER makes for an anthem
reminiscent of a spiritual or folk song. Consider
this piece for your Good Friday services.
11166791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
When You Prayed Beneath
the Trees
Christopher Idle & Lloyd Larson.
Especially meaningful during the days of Holy Week,
the text relates to our Lord praying in the garden of
Gethsemane, and weaves around the tree theme
found in many scriptures about the cross. The
original accompaniment is for piano, plus optional
flute, oboe, French horn and cello and perfectly
captures the somber mood. This top-seller is now
available in both unison and SSA.
8061841 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10003067 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10292756 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11165125 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11165126 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Why Have You
Abandoned Me?
Gary Daigle.
The sparse but insistent accompaniment, the
cantor's convincing delivery of the text, and the
accessible choral harmonies combine for a moving
rendering of this powerful psalm. The final verse
shifts to a major key to lift a song of praise to the
Lord, but eventually reverts to the minor, despite
the glory and adoration. A truly haunting setting of
Psalm 22.
11166797 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Wondrous Love
Emma Booth-Tucker & Wes Cameron.
Asking, "Why would the Son of God lay down
his life for me?" this Good Friday ballad exalts
the "wondrous love the Savior showed for me!"
Opening with a hint of the hymn What Wondrous
Love Is This, this Lenten anthem is sensitively
crafted, easily learned, and very effective.
11165098 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11165099 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Wondrous Love
Eric Nelson.
This is a poignant, sensitive setting of
WONDROUS
LOVE with a piano accompaniment reminiscent of
tolling bells. Well-crafted choral writing ensures
that your choir will enjoy learning and singing this
anthem, perfectly suited to the Lenten season.
11316646 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11316648 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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