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A Celtic Blessing—Patricia Thompson/
arr. Joseph M. Martin. This Celtic-style anthem
is easy to sing and very accessible to most
choirs. Vocal ranges are reasonable, and the
piano part is very supportive. What a perfect
way to end your worship service.
10999228 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10982823E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
The Chorister's Prayer (Bless, O Lord)—
Jacob Dishman. This anthem speaks to the
heart of our calling as church musicians. The
familiar prayer "that what we sing with our
lips we may believe in our hearts, and what
we believe in our hearts we may show forth
in our lives" is set to music equally deep and
meaningful, lush and lovely. This anthem of
prayer will become a classic for choirs and
musicians for years to come.
11317119 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Christ Be With You (A Parting Blessing for
Choir and Congregation)—Philip Hayden.
Simple and yet so perfect for the closing of
a worship gathering, this "small but mighty"
blessing will enfold your church in the arms of
assurance and grace. Accessible, yet rich in
meaning, this benediction is a great addition to
your weekly worship.
11373453 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Deep Peace—Elaine Hagenberg.
Beautifully capturing the essence of a traditional
Gaelic blessing, this original setting evokes the
natural tranquility of a "gentle night" where the
"moon and stars pour their healing light on you."
The flowing piano accompaniment supports the
soaring legato vocal lines to create a mature
and artistic texture while remaining accessible
to choirs in school, church, or community
settings. The optional string quartet parts add
additional serenity and depth.
11341294 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11341295 String Quartet Parts. . . . . . . 35.00
Divine Encounter: III. The Blessing—
Craig Courtney. The third movement of the
trilogy Divine Encounter is a newly composed
benediction based on the traditional text from
Numbers 6:24-26. As Jesus blessed and
multiplied the fish and bread, so God blesses
the offering we bring to Him. The melody, which
is one huge arc, is stated twice, creating a
simple, sincere message of peace and rest.
11375956 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11375957 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
11375958 Brass Sextet Parts. . . . . . . . 30.00
11375959 String Quartet Parts. . . . . . . 25.00
11375960 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
11375961 Alternate
Piano Accompaniment . . . . . 5.95
A Gaelic Blessing—John Rutter.
This extraordinary setting of the traditional
Gaelic text has been a perennial standard ever
since its original publication in 1978. It's a
strong choice for more experienced choirs.
1307933 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
1950997 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
1951003 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
4799441 Instrumental Parts
for SATB version . . . . . . . . . 43.00
10650736 Full Score
for SATB version . . . . . . . . . 25.75
God Be in My Head—Robert A. Hobby.
An a cappella setting of this lovely text first
appeared in the Book of Hours (1541.) This
setting features lovely flowing vocal lines,
independent yet blending, that culminate in a
rich, homophonic treatment of the last portion
of the text. A moving benediction.
11346673 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
God Be in My Head—John Rutter.
A gorgeous setting of the well-known English
prayer text. Available in a variety of voicings,
this blessing is a wonderful way to conclude a
service or performance.
1420025 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
1693951 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11381521 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
God Be in My Head—Daniel Schwandt.
This setting of the well-known blessing
attributed to St. Patrick is ideal for small choirs.
After a unison treble opening, the men's
voices join in a simple yet expressive choral
prayer befitting the text. Organ, piano, or other
keyboard accompaniment may be used.
11395288 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Let Our Praises Rise (An Introit for All
Seasons)—Philip Hayden. A multi-use text will
make this anthem a valuable addition to your
choral library. A grand fanfare-like introduction
with optional handbells and snare drum
establishes a festive spirit. The brief contrasting
middle section brings a moment of hope for
peace on earth before returning to the opening
processional material. Useful for Christmas,
Easter, or any festive occasion.
11317451 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Lord Bless You and Keep You—
Peter Lutkin. Excellent as a benediction or
closing number, this is a piece you're sure to
pick up often. May be done with or without
accompaniment.
368100 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Lord Bless You and Keep You—
John Rutter. A tender prayer, sensitively set to
music, the gentle accompaniment and simple,
lyrical voice parts combine to create one of the
sweetest anthems your choir will ever sing. A
chamber ensemble includes full score and a set
of parts for piccolo, oboe, harp and organ.
1422054 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10087537 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
1790880 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
4807194 Instrumental Parts
for SATB Version . . . . . . . . . 43.00
11315689 Full Score for SATB Version -
Piccolo, Oboe,
Harp & Organ. . . . . . . . . . . . 37.95
10644991 Full Score
for SATB Version . . . . . . . . . 21.50
May the Mind of Christ, My Savior—
Jonathan Reid. Lovely and refreshing, this
original setting of a classic hymn text progresses
from delicate to dramatic before closing with
a hushed unison. The accompaniment is by
turns ethereal and powerful, complementing a
nuanced vocal texture that has some vocal divisi
and clustered harmonies.
11393964 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
May the Peace of Christ -with- Dona Nobis
Pacem—arr. Mary McDonald. This flowing
multigenerational anthem of peace begins
with the well-known Dona Nobis Pacem with
optional treble and youth choirs. The SATB choir
explores text which provides a sense of blessing
and mission as we share Christ's peace and
love. The two groups blend Latin and English in
an interplay that can include the congregation
before concluding with a soft "Amen" and
"pacem." An optional violin part is included
providing another layer to this beautiful blessing.
11397202 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
May the Peace of God Dwell in You—
Lloyd Larson. This prayerful selection asking
for God's blessing incorporates original
music, text based on Philippians 4:7, and
the traditional hymn tune
VILLE DU HAVRE. An
option is given to use this as a shorter piece for
a benediction, while the full anthem will work
well to honor an individual. An elegant piano
accompaniment supports legato vocal lines in
this beautifully written work.
11165813 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
May the Road Rise to Meet You—
Victor C. Johnson. Don't miss this elegant
setting of the traditional Irish Blessing -
which is beautifully melodic and singable.
With lyrical vocal lines and a gently flowing
accompaniment, it is the ideal closer for any
performance, and the optional oboe obbligato
adds warmth.
11393862 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
May You Abound in Hope—
Anne Krentz Organ. This moving choral
benediction based on Romans 15:13 was
commissioned by the Duke University Chapel
Choir. The text is both affirming and comforting:
"May the God of hope bring you joy. May the
God of hope bring you peace."
11373297 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Prayer of St. Patrick—Michael John Trotta.
This beautiful historic Irish blessing is a prayer
that is well known and loved the world over.
Set with a peaceful rhythmic simplicity, this
expressive a cappella setting allows the text to
shine through, bringing comfort and hope to all
who hear. The optional descant soars above
and is an ideal way to add additional shimmer
with solo voice or obbligato instrument. A lovely
way to close a service or concert.
11372333 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
A Psalm of Benediction (Psalm 67)—
Patricia Mock/arr. Faye Lopez. Based on
Psalm 67, this is an ideal blessing for any
worship gathering. A quickly learned prayer
of hope, it is rich with meaning. A tasteful
accompaniment adds a sentimental spirit to the
memorable melody and message.
11165990 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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