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L Behold, It Is Finished—Lee Dengler.
For Good Friday, this dramatic offering begins
with a mysterious aura. A chorale-like section
gives way to a beloved Lenten text presented with
appropriate reverence. The plaintive, mournful text
and tune are stunningly beautiful. The optional
chamber orchestration is easily performed, yet rich
and compelling.
11166119 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11166120 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . 50.00
Calvary—Mrs. Walter G. Taylor, Reuben Morgan
& Jonas Myrin/arr. Daniel Semsen. From the Easter
musical Road to Calvary, here is an overwhelming
testimony of just how far Christ's sacrifice goes for
all of us. Beginning contemplatively but building
with drama and energy, this anthem will remind your
congregation that His death covered our debts, cast
out all sin and shame, and ransomed our souls...
"Calvary covers it all!"
11167472 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
11167473 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
11167475 Stem Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
11167474 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
l The Crown, the Cross, the Grave—
Jeff Bumgardner & Cliff Duren/arr. Cliff Duren.
Suitable for use anytime during Holy Week, this
tender anthem features a soloist throughout with
repeated sections of choral harmonies that are both
accessible and effective. "A crown of thorns to mock
Him as a king, a sinner's cross will be his agony. A
lowly grave demands a debt be paid. Our only hope:
the crown, the cross, the grave."
11317993 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
11317994 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11317995 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . 69.99
Father, Forgive Them—Pepper Choplin.
"Father, forgive them, they know not what they do."
These penetrating words uttered by Jesus at the
point of death signify in language the enormity of
Jesus' sacrifice for all of humanity. Using just these
nine words, Pepper Choplin has crafted a gripping,
dramatic musical glimpse into the pathos of the
suffering Christ. Heartrending.
10489722 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Forsaken—Dan Forrest. No one could presume to
know Christ's thoughts as he awaited the suffering
just hours before he was crucified. This anthem
combines scriptures from the Psalms and the New
Testament into a first-person account of what
Jesus' thoughts might have been. With masterfully
composed music, instrumental textures and an
aura of deep sadness, the resulting anthem is a
penetrating look at the Good Shepherd during his
moments of deepest agony.
10489739 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10489740 Instrumental Parts Violin/Cello . . 17.50
H God So Loved the World (from "The
Crucifixion")—John Stainer. Stainer's enduring
work is possibly the most sublime musical expression
of a beloved text from the Gospel of John. It is a
stellar anthem that deserves a place in every church's
choral library. An excellent choice throughout the year
and particularly for Good Friday services.
400051 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11308793F SATB Part-Dominant MP3s . . 49.99
HL Lamb of God—Twila Paris/arr. Lloyd Larson.
This important song from Twila Paris will be very
effective throughout Lent and especially appropriate
on Good Friday. "Your gift of love they crucified,
they laughed and scorned him as he died, the
humble King they named a fraud, and sacrificed the
Lamb of God."
8037590 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8065736 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10003098 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8037608 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10003226 3-5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . . . 5.25
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
L Mercy's Promise—Patti Drennan.
More than just a meditation for Good Friday, Rose
Aspinall's impassioned text about the sacrifice
of Christ on the cross is a call to "Look up!" and
receive the gift of salvation. Set in a minor key in
12/8 meter with an optional oboe or C instrument
part, this stirring anthem is powerful and expressive.
11165815 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11165816 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
O Sacred, Wondrous Love—
arr. Heather Sorenson. Now available for SAB
and SSA choirs, this anthem creatively combines
two beloved hymns and represents a touching
tribute to the Savior's redeeming work on the
cross. The scene is set with the haunting sounds
of What Wondrous Love is This, while the vocal
lines concentrate on the Passion Chorale. Truly an
extraordinary offering for Holy Week!
10058685 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10553325 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10553326 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10553327E Cello Part ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l So Rich a Crown—Lowell Alexander, Randy Cox
& Don Koch/arr. Cody Howard McVey.
This worship ballad stirs the heart to worship as the
deep lyrics impart the depth of love, mercy, grace,
and forgiveness that Christ offers to all of us from
the cross of Calvary. In the style of a modern hymn,
it is eminently singable and easy to learn for the
choir, with simple harmonies on the choruses and
unison on the verses. A beautiful contribution to your
Holy Week services.
11317984 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
11317985 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11317986 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . . . 69.99
Surely He Has Borne Our Sorrows—Heather
Sorenson. One of the most poignant of all scriptures
is interpreted for today, set to music of scope and
power. The score reflects great musical contrast,
from the sweeping melody that opens the piece to
the quick articulation and energy of the B section.
The work comes to a peaceful conclusion with the
phrase, "by His stripes we all are healed." Stunning!
10804164 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10804165 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10804166E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . . . 69.95
L '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
A Tree Once Stood—Joseph M. Martin.
Presenting the crucifixion narrative, this story-
telling anthem is written from the perspective of
the tree that became the cross. The harp-like piano
accompaniment brings a delicate simplicity to the
piece and stands in deep contrast to the sadness
of the text and the minor mode. A good balance of
unison and four-part writing makes the note learning
easy, freeing the director to cultivate an expressive
interpretation of the piece.
10953983 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10953985 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10953984E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . . . 69.95
L 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
When Hope Fell Silent—Rose Aspinall &
Mary McDonald. This solemn selection captures
the pain, anguish, and hopelessness surrounding
the moment of Christ's death. Rose Aspinal's
powerful lyrics challenge the listener to contemplate
the feelings of uncertainty and loss that were
experienced as Jesus breathed his final breath.
Perfect for Good Friday and Holy Week worship.
10962409 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
H When I Survey the Wondrous Cross—
arr. Gilbert Martin. Effective, simple part-writing
and exceptional use of dynamics have made this
piece an icon of sacred choral literature. There is just
no better way to express the meaning of the cross,
particularly during Lent or Good Friday services.
984633 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11313573F SATB Part-Dominant MP3s . . 49.99
L 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
4L 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
10425611 Vocal Solo Medium Voice . . . . . . 5.95
L Who Is This?—Victor C. Johnson.
"Who is this, despised, rejected, mocked, insulted,
beaten, bound?" This eloquent anthem is a dramatic
yet simple reflection on Christ's crucifixion, featuring
haunting yet lovely choral writing and an elegant
piano accompaniment. Focusing on the immense
sacrifice at Calvary, it is an excellent choice for a
contemplative moment in a Holy Week or Good
Friday service. Very moving!
11165849 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
L 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
4L 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
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The Wounded Rose—Douglas Nolan.
"O wounded rose, Your fragrance is grace. The
garden sighs for You and waits for Your embrace."
The Passion of Christ is sensitively conveyed with
a melancholy melody and expressive harmonies.
Scored for SAB voices, this anthem includes an
optional spoken litany.
11166014 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
GOOD FRIDAY ANTHEMS
