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LITURGICAL ANTHEMS
Do Not Be Afraid—Philip W.J. Stopford. This
anthem of comfort and assurance is built around
the words "do not be afraid." The repetition
of these words evokes a sense of calm that
permeates the piece. Beautifully crafted.
10514475 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
10499591 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
10882573 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Exsultate! Jubilate!—Kyle Pederson. This
unique setting pairs the iconic Latin text with
a new, original English text which responds
to the question: Why do we rejoice and shout
our praises to God? The music captures the
energy, rhythm, and exuberance inherent in the
phrases "exsultate Deo" and "jubilate Deo," but
also reflects the quiet joys found in gratitude
for the daily gifts of breath and light. The piano
accompaniment is rhythmic and lively.
11197399 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11208080 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11373263 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
From Generation to Generation—Tom
Trenney. This large-scale anthem creatively
adapts the text O God, Our Help in Ages
Past and pairs it with exciting original music
that incorporates fragments of the tune
ST.
ANNE.
A soaring melodic refrain provides the
foundation of the anthem that speaks of God's
constancy in our lives. Scored for both piano
accompaniment and separately for oboe, flute,
string quartet, and organ.
11396625 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
God of Justice, Love and Mercy—Edwin
M. Willmington. This anthem is prayer for
God's justice to live out as a part of our lives,
both personally and throughout our culture.
With optional orchestration, this new hymn
setting will fit many places in a worship
service structure, from opening to closing.
The new tune can also be readily learned by
a congregation, or the text may be sung with
other tunes in compatible meter.
11418081 SATB w/Organ
or Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11418082 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
God With Me—Sarah Quartel. This anthem
is a beautiful and meditative setting of a
translated text from Carmina Gadelica, a
collection of Gaelic hymns, prayers, and other
texts. With gentle suspensions and exquisite
harmonies, this anthem is warm, refreshing,
and uplifting, perfectly demonstrating Quartel's
signature style.
11315622 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
I Sought the Lord—Karen Marrolli. Karen
Marrolli provides an original melody for a text
first published anonymously in London in 1878.
Set in four parts with a fair amount of unison
singing, the almost folk-like tune is singable
and satisfying. The text speaks of God's
unending love that reaches for us even as we
think we are the ones reaching out.
11164580 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Irish Blessing (Until We Meet Again)—
Michael John Trotta. "May the roads rise
up to meet you, may the winds be always at
your back... until we meet again." Available a
cappella and accompanied versions, the lovely
choral texture utilizes 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 A Cappella Version . . 2.90
11515245 SATB
Accompanied Version . . . . . 3.10
Justitiae Domini—Michael John Trotta.
Beautiful a cappella harmonies on a Latin
text from Psalm 19 are a wonderful way to
develop part independence and musical
sensitivity. Opening on a simple unison note,
the harmonies build in accessible counterpoint
before a contrasting homophonic middle
section. Lyrical and expressive, this piece is
suitable for concerts, festivals, and services.
11415267 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Let Us Love One Another—Mark Sirett.
Appropriate for any lectionary day about love,
Mark Sirett's setting of this well-known text
from John features beautiful, lyrical part-writing
and a flowing accompaniment. This anthem
connects God's love for us as the reason and
cause for our striving to love one another.
Beautiful and thought provoking.
11167003 SATB w/ Organ -
adaptable for Piano. . . . . . . . 2.75
Like the Colors of the Rainbow—Philip
W. J. Stopford. This anthem speaks to the
history and diversity of congregational life
as God's people join in worship. The organ-
accompanied voices enjoy occasional brief a
cappella moments, and recurring alleluias lift
the voices in praise: "Every moment spent in
praising has its source and end in You."
11394794 SATB divisi, w/organ . . . . . . 2.85
Listen to the Silence—David Lantz III. Loosely
based on I Kings 19:12, the text expands into
the broader idea that we all need to listen to
the silence for the still, small voice calling out to
us. If your choir is up for a bit of a challenge, try
this setting featuring very smooth voice-leading
and harmonies. Ideal for Lent or any time of
reflection or prayer.
11414655 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Look with Eyes That See Forever—Jeffrey
Blersch. The text was inspired by the parable
of the dishonest manager (Luke 16:113) and
will help Christians wrestle with the concepts
of living in a broken world to make an eternal
difference. The music presents a warm melodic
setting of the text, and each choral part gets to
sing the melody.
11397337 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
The Lord Is a Mighty God—Felix Mendels-
sohn/arr. Michael Burkhardt. Appropriate for
Christ the King Sunday or general use, this
Mendelssohn classic has been arranged for
choirs with smaller voicings. Lush harmonies
in Romantic style, this anthem is based on
Psalm 95:3-4, with an alternate text based on
Jeremiah 23:4-6.
11416060 Two-Part Mixed w/organ . . . 2.25
Lux Aeterna Domine—Patti Drennan. Using
the traditional Latin text from the Requiem
Mass, this original setting of the symbolic
prayer for light is a beautiful journey for mixed
divisi choirs. The a cappella texture opens
with a hushed quality and layers of closer
harmonies before traveling through a more
adventurous section that builds in dynamics
and intensity.
11393044 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God—arr. Kyle
Pederson. This arrangement is a true
reimagining of Martin Luther's iconic hymn
melody. New harmonies and ambient electric
guitar accompaniment create an ancient/
modern feel, giving new life to this classic
hymn. A piano-only accompaniment part is
available should you want to program this with
just the piano accompaniment.
10998324 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
10998325 Instrumental Parts
Electric Guitar Part . . . . . . . . 8.00
10998326 Instrumental Parts
Piano Accompaniment . . . .10.00
The Music of Living—Dan Forrest. This
powerful and inspirational piece with a dynamic
piano accompaniment was composed for
a performance at the 2011 Texas Music
Educators Association Convention. This
exuberant work will challenge your choir, but
it will be worth the work in the end. Optional full
score with violin, horn, timpani, and percussion
is available and while it is scored for TTBB
voices, it can be used with the SATB version.
10304256 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10356635 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
My Song Is Love Unknown—arr. Paul
Monachino. This well-known text and tune for
Good Friday is artfully arranged. Alternating
between stanzas supported by organ
accompaniment and a cappella passages,
this piece is at once beautifully reflective and
powerfully moving.
11416740 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
O Be Joyful (Jubilate Deo)—John Leavitt.
This joyful a cappella setting opens and closes
with lively extended statements of the Latin
text, Jubilate Deo, Alleluia, set in close four-
part writing with occasional call-and-response.
The contrasting center section moves slightly
more slowly with English text adapted from
Psalm 100. It is a memorable choice for
concerts or worship.
11393426 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
O Breath of God—Michael John Trotta.
This majestic and lively anthem is a powerful
reminder of the animating force of the Breath
of God and is perfect for general use or for
Pentecost. Marked by accompaniment fanfare
and an unaccompanied middle section, this
piece has the option to feature keyboard or
orchestra as well as choir.
11515254 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright—arr.
Brenda Portman. This highly adaptable anthem
sets a familiar hymn text to the well-loved
TALLIS' CANON. The music begins in unison
with additional parts added in canon per
stanza, up to four parts optionally. The organ
accompaniment beautifully supports the canon
and adds depth to the anthem. An accessible
yet impressive anthem for choirs of any size
and useful throughout the year, particularly
during Epiphany.
11515565 Unison/Two-Part w/ Organ. . 2.50
BEST
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General Liturgical
Anthems
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Do Not Be Afraid—Philip W.J. Stopford.
10514475 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
What Does the Lord Require—Eric Nelson.
10881433 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life—
Thomas Keesecker.
11394778 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Divine Encounter: I. The Invitation—
Craig Courtney.
11375962 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Walk in Light—Karen Marrolli.
10606188 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
