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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty—arr. Dan
Forrest. Pull out all the stops! This festival setting
of
LOBE DEN HERREN involves choir, piano, organ,
brass sextet, and percussion in a joyful explosion
of sound. Using 9/8 meter, the hymn tune is
supported by a triplet figure in the accompaniment,
which propels the arrangement forward from start
to finish. A magnificent and inspiring arrangement!
11348369 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11349358 Instrumental Parts
Organ, Brass & Percussion. . . 30.00
11349359 Full Orchestration. . . . . . . . . . 80.00
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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty—arr. John A.
Behnke. This joyful hymn concertato of the tune
LOBE DEN HERREN is set for choir, congregation,
organ, and optionally 3-5 octave handbells, brass,
timpani, and tambourine. Verses 2 and 4 use a
contrasting melody for choir only. Useful for festivals
or anytime during the church year, musicians will
find this setting exciting to sing and play.
11348379 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11348380 Full Score Brass, Handbells,
Timpani and Tambourine . . . . 58.00
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Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven—
R. Christopher Teichler. This exciting anthem for
Christ the King Sunday is a stunner from start to
finish! The familiar hymn text moves to a lilting
new tune in 10/8 which bursts with joyful praise.
A driving, rhythmic accompaniment underscores
the vocals, which alternate between strong unison
singing and full harmonic cadences. An impressive
piece for any festival day!
11347634 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Lt Prayer for a New Day—Jonathan Reid. Modern
cluster harmonies within an a cappella texture,
this setting of Christian Robert Shockley's text
is inspired by the writings and sayings of Mr.
Fred Rogers. The SATB texture features some
divisi and is crowned by a high solo. A poignant
reflection with broad application, it is beautiful in
its subtle urgency.
11202774 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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D A Prayer for Healing—Joseph M. Martin. Written
during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this
song of spiritual and physical wellness speaks to
many moments of need. Opening with the first few
chords of O God, Our Help in Ages Past, the anthem
is framed as a petition for God's healing mercy. The
unison melody gently rises and falls before all join
in on the prayerful refrain: "In the silence help us
hear words of hope and promise clear. Teach us
not to live in fear. Lord of all, we pray to you." A true
anthem of hope!
11317456 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11347835 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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D A Prayer for Peace—Joseph M. Martin & Robert
Sterling. A bittersweet theme in minor mode lifts an
emotive prayer for peace in this expressive anthem.
Beginning with the familiar Latin phrase "Dona
nobis pacem," which is placed musically in dialogue
with treble and lower voices, the piece segues to
an eloquent four-part middle section that cries out
for wellness and rest in a troubled world. "Peace
is like the gentle snow ... covering ev'ry scar with
hope to let the healing start." The piece then ends
as it began, with a quiet, earnest prayer: "Grant us
peace."
11317764 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
L A Prayer for Peace—Timothy P. Cooper.
This heartfelt selection sets a classic text with
a beautiful, refreshing melody in a flowing 12/8.
The subject matter is timely: asking God to restrain
evil in the world and bring lasting peace. The well-
written choral parts are complemented by a lovely
piano accompaniment in this graceful offering.
11165740 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11165807 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
L Prayer of Mother Teresa—Craig Courtney.
This setting, so rich, so deep, and so compelling,
perfectly matches the depth of the prayer as an
ever-increasing musical intensity draws us closer
to full surrender. Triplet figures in the piano provide
a strong and flowing accompaniment for the SATB
divisi voices that are lush with occasional cluster
harmonies. Intended for a capable choir, it is
suitable for general worship.
11101031 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Prepare—Diane Hannibal & Douglas Nolan.
Thoughtfully scored for two-part mixed voices, this
lilting anthem references well-known Advent texts
from Isaiah. With a rolling piano accompaniment, it
is easily taught and approachable yet dynamic!
11199236 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
D Press Toward the Mark—Heather Sorenson.
Vigorous and captivating, this exciting anthem
features original music that bookends a stanza of
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (CVM RHONDDA),
and a reference to DIADEMATA. The diverse choral
texture alternates between unison declarations and
thicker harmonic moments. The anthem closes with
exclamations of commitment to service. Optional
brass, percussion and organ parts are available.
11165988 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Psalm 139—Heather Sorenson. This new psalm
setting by Heather Sorenson is very melodic and
contains great spiritual balance in its dramatically
contrasted sections. The abundant melodic material
closely follows the spiritual context, reaching out
with the assurance of God's presence everywhere.
The remarkable orchestration impressively
underscores the message.
11201264 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11201265 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
L A Psalm of Hope—Becki Slagle Mayo. Inspired
by Psalm 23, this tender anthem prayerfully
acknowledges the rest that is found in God's
company and the hope and peace that it brings.
"Goodness and mercy all my days shall surely
follow me, and in God's house forevermore, my
dwelling place shall be." The optional flute or C
instrument accompaniment enhances the delicate
musical nature of this anthem.
11165820 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11165821 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Redeemed—A.L. Butler/arr. John Purifoy. This
classic hymn that beautifully captures the joy of
salvation is set in a lilting and accessible arrangement
for choirs of any size. Fresh and simple, the anthem
in 6/8 dances with sincerity to share the heart of
faith: "Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed by the blood
of the Lamb." Inspired and worshipful!
11317472 SATB with opt. Violin . . . . . . . . 2.15
L Rise Up, My Soul!—Lloyd Larson. This spirited
and joyful anthem is excellent to help set a festive
tone for worship. Its message will resonate with
singer and listener alike. With a percussive and
rhythmic accompaniment, this piece is useful year
round. Easy to sing, yet exciting and fresh.
11166116 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L The Rock on Whom We Stand—Cindy Berry.
This beautiful song praises the rock of our salvation,
Jesus Christ, and incorporates a bit of On Christ the
Solid Rock I Stand. A quiet, prayerful opening builds
throughout to a stirring final stanza, with a moving
middle section providing contrast. This sensitive
setting can be sung year-round but is especially
useful for Eastertide. Optional brass parts are
available. Really nice!
11165825 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11165826 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
11165827 Instrumental Parts
Brass Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
L
A Seal upon Thy Heart—Ruth Morris Gray.
Beautiful melodic lines, a flowing harmonic texture,
and a fluid accompaniment enhance the beauty
of this eloquent work. Scored for mixed or treble
choirs, this piece allows for attention to musical line
and phrasing while delivering lyrical choral lines that
will draw your attention to the text.
11202505 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202506 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11203151 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
D
Set a Bonfire on the Hilltop—Jim Riggs/arr.
Stewart Harris. Drawing from scripture and sacred
tradition, this Advent processional, underscored
by optional percussion, encourages the people
of faith to light the way for the coming Messiah.
Two distinct sections offer musical contrast,
and unison and two-part writing dominate the
choral texture.
11199239 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
D Set Me as a Seal—Michael John Trotta. Elegant
Lt simplicity is the hallmark of this shimmering setting
of a favorite text: "Set me as a seal upon your heart...
for love is as strong as death." Straightforward
rhythms, careful management of vocal ranges, and
a judicious use of close cluster harmonies put this
work well within the reach of many choirs. A perfect
choice for choirs looking to establish a more mature
sound and musical sensitivity.
11163997 SATB A Cappella . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11344326 SATB with
Piano Accompaniment . . . . . . . 2.75
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
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Shalom—Dan Forrest. This tender and comforting
work 'passes the peace' as its simple yet elegant
melody washes over the listener, gently unfolding
its text with increasing texture: "Peace I leave with
you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives;
do not be afraid." The Hebrew word "shalom" forms
the refrains, and whispers of the word "peace"
further paint the spirit and promise of the text. With
piano and optional violin, this piece is equally at
home in worship or concert settings.
11314187 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11314188 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11314189 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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