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GENERAL ANTHEMS / LITURGICAL ANTHEMS
Word of God, Come Down on Earth—
Edward Eicker. James Quinn's text is a
meditation on the Word of God made flesh. It
speaks to us about God's love for us through
his Crucifixion. Each verse is scored slightly
differently to allow for the piece to build towards
the end. Parts for guitar and solo instrument in
C 1 and 2 are included.
11569295 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
The Word Was God—Rosephanye Powell.
What an impact this august anthem will have
on both choir and listeners! Its rhythmic
structure develops from the superb interplay
between the voices, and the layering of sound
upon sound creates a musical tapestry. Written
in an almost spiritual style, but definitely not a
spiritual, this will make a stunning choice for
larger church choirs!
3030707 SSAATTBB original
a cappella version. . . . . . . . . 2.95
8068120 SATB opt.
accompanied version . . . . . . 2.95
10055030 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
8064800 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Worthy Is the Lamb—Tracey Craig
McKibben. Starting gently with a flowing
piano accompaniment, this anthem
eventually modulates from F to A-flat major
and concludes with a powerful affirmation
of Worthy is the Lamb! Captivating
choral textures and an accessible piano
accompaniment provide the perfect cushion
for this well-crafted vocal writing.
11538405 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Worthy of Your Name—Pepper Choplin.
This anthem expresses the heartfelt desire
to live for Christ every day of our lives. The
catchy melody, anchored by a rhythmic piano
accompaniment, is married to a text inspired by
Philippians 1:9-11.
11565547 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Yes, My Jesus Loves Me—Mary McDonald.
Inspired by Anna Warner's beloved children's
hymn, Yes Jesus Loves Me, here is a
compelling new melody that is highlighted
by the dramatic sweep of a magnificent
accompaniment. Evocative of both the simple
faith and the innocent fears of a child, this
piece captures the charm of Warner's text and
raises it to new heights in a timeless anthem of
devotion. Now available in an SSAA voicing.
10058513 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10295096 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10554127 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
You Are My Alleluia—Joseph M. Martin &
Michael E. Showalter. Celebrating the mystery
of the Trinity with beauty and grace, this gentle
3/4 anthem features lovely harmonies and a
memorable melody, punctuated by alleluias.
Piano accompaniment and a gorgeous cello
obbligato further distinguish the piece.
11514137 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
You Do Not Walk Alone—Elaine Hagenberg.
"May you always remember when the shadows
fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal
setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored
in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes
of Celtic styling within the melody weaves
throughout the vocal texture. Gradually building
in intensity, it transitions into the final stanza
with a burst of light, aided by a key change,
then slowly draws to a quiet close.
11166201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11210446 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11314797 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
You Made Us One—Richard A. Nichols.
Through His sacrifice, Christ unified all
believers, regardless of race or creed, into one
body. The sensitivity of the part writing shows
care for the text. This anthem is appropriate for
any service where the Trinity is a focus. The
truth of unity in Christ is beautifully represented
in this arrangement with orchestration.
11533132 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11533134 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
11533133 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
You Shine—Patricia Mock/arr. Brian Buda.
Engaging music and a meaningful original
text pair in this charming, well-crafted choral
arrangement that is great for general worship or
Transfiguration Sunday. "We are the light of the
world reflecting in the glory of the one true Light."
The memorable theme carries these important
words straight to the hearts of the congregation.
11569251 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Zion's Walls—Aaron Copland/arr. Glenn
Koponen. The memorable melody from
Copland's "Promise of Living" will be
recognized by all in this revivalist song. This
arrangement takes the masterwork and makes
it attainable by any size and caliber choir. It
has very little divisi, great vocal ranges and a
supportive piano accompaniment. Impressive
in concert or festival settings. Don't miss it!
1478338 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
3274644 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
1478346 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1478353 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
General Liturgical
Anthems
All Creatures of Our God and King—arr.
Tim Sarsany. Originally conceived with full
orchestra accompaniment, this glorious setting
of
LASST UNS ERFREUEN also works well with
organ accompaniment. The choral texture
varies by stanza and includes some choral
divisi, canonic and a cappella passages,
and congregational singing. Great for festal
celebrations and Trinity Sunday.
11512136 SATB divisi w/Organ. . . . . . . 3.15
11512137 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
Alleluia, Song of Gladness—David
McCarthy. Send off alleluias before Lent
with this lively and easy anthem for two-part
mixed choir. The meter goes back and forth
between 6/8 and 4/4, which seems to suggest
the tension between joyful alleluias and the
coming solemn time of Lent. An interesting
piano accompaniment has fleeting modulations
in the interludes.
11569872 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
Antiphonal Kyrie—Susan Thrift. Here is the
perfect way to introduce a cappella singing
to your young choir! The chant-like melody
is stated in echo style, then all voices join in
harmony. The excellent performance notes
include a pronunciation guide for the simple
Kyrie text. At just over one minute in duration,
this is a little gem!
10352309 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10086489 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11501644 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Ave Generosa—Ola Gjeilo. This setting of
Hildegard of Bingen's Ave Generosa text
uses a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying
homage to the mysterious story of Mary. A
beautiful middle section is surrounded by
contrasting modal beginning and ending
sections. The juxtaposition of sustained
and moving moments holds true to the
composer's style, while the harmonic
structure and vocal construction offer very
fresh textures.
10842213 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
10746480 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
10994173 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Ave Maria—arr. Robert G. Farrell. This
setting enhances the original chant, adding
rich harmonies and polyphonic textures. The
skillful voice leading makes this accessible
to moderately experienced choirs. The
supportive organ accompanies the choir, and
for rehearsal, an organ reduction is provided.
11569263 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
The Beatitudes—Craig DeAlmeida. This
expansive and reflective setting of the
Beatitudes is influenced by Eastern Orthodox
choral traditions. The use of a sonorous tone
brings out the voices as they move through
the homophonic texture. The inspirational
message of Jesus' teaching is woven into the
tapestry of the a cappella vocal harmony.
11566269 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Caritas (from "Illuminare")—Elaine
Hagenberg. Hildegard of Bingen's text on
the virtues of love shimmers in this serene
setting that serves as the second movement
from "Illuminare." Opening with a section of
treble divisi, the lower voices enter as the
harmonic texture expands, framed beautifully
here with piano accompaniment and optional
solo violin. Stunning!
11539414 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Christ Has No Body But Yours—Karen Black.
Karen Black writes an expressive new anthem
with rich harmonic movement in the Lutheran
choral tradition for a cappella SATB divisi choir.
The text calls the people of God to be Christ in
the world, spreading compassion and caring
for humanity. Perfect for worship focused on
vocation, service, and justice.
11568015 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Christ, Who Was Before the World Began—
Brenda Portman. An original hymn tune,
BRUTON PARISH, is paired with an Angier
Brock text in this anthem. The poetry highlights
the omnipresence of God in Christ throughout
history and our need to be faithful stewards of
God's promises. Written for adult unison choir,
the anthem features a flexible mixed meter.
11539772 Unison with Organ . . . . . . . . 2.50
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies—arr.
Kyle Johnson. The Charles Wesley hymn
is given a fresh treatment with this upbeat
arrangement of the RATISBON tune. Verses
one and three are treated to a variety of metric
shifts, with a central verse in a slower 4/4 meter
that provides contrast.
11500912 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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
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