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LITURGICAL ANTHEMS
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
An Evening Prayer—Bethany Zeckzer.
Adapting the words of the evening hymn
Before the Ending of the Day, this rich a
cappella anthem wraps the singer and listener
in the warmth of God's love with a confident
plea for His grace, peace, and protection. It is
a gorgeous addition to any evening service, for
prayers of hope and comfort.
11569873 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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
Grant Us Wisdom, Grant Us Courage—
Eric Nelson. The stirring and popular text by
Harry Emerson Fosdick has been given an
original melody that asks for God's strength
and inspiration. The organ accompaniment
supports the voices as they soar through the
uplifting melody and heartfelt message. This
general anthem will inspire your congregation
throughout the year.
11566229 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Great Is Thy Faithfulness—Michael John
Trotta. Pairing the original hymn text with a new
melody, this setting opens with an introductory
fanfare featuring first organ and then choir.
The appearance of 7/8 meter announces the
primary theme, with some mixed meter. It recurs
throughout the piece in rondo fashion with the
fanfare theme, except for a brief contrasting
section in 4/4. The organ is used both as an
accompaniment and in brilliant interludes.
11566760 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Hail, Holy Light—arr. Howard Helvey. The
ST CLEMENT tune, often associated with an
evening hymn, is paired with a fresh morning
hymn of praise: "Hail, holy light! The world
rejoices as morning breaks and shadows fly."
The choral and piano writing shine exquisitely
in this anthem.
11539976 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
How Beautiful the Messenger—Wayne L.
Wold. The original text is set to a tuneful melody
that floats between the upper and lower voices in
this gentle anthem. The organ accompaniment
lends support to the singers, and the optional
handbell part adds richness to the texture. It
is particularly appropriate when celebrating
service, ministry, and other life passages.
11539774 SATB with Organ . . . . . . . . . 2.75
How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place—Marty
Wheeler Burnett. This flowing and uplifting
setting uses Carl Daw's beautiful paraphrase
of Psalm 84. The organ accompaniment nicely
supports the lilting melodic construction. This
well-crafted anthem will have broad appeal.
11538023 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Hymn of St. Francis (Canticle of the Sun)—
Gerald Near. This beautiful anthem is inspired
by the words of the beloved saint. St. Francis
invites us to love nature and all living things and
to praise God's handiwork. With a message of
blessings without measure, this uplifting setting
celebrates God's presence in the world.
11566231 SAB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
I Am the Alpha and the Omega—Michael D.
Costello. Drawing from the book of Revelation,
this anthem proclaims God's reign from the
beginning to the end of time. The text inspires
awe and reverence and will fill your choir and
congregation with a sense of God's enduring
presence. Orchestral parts are available.
11566232 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11566233 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .50.00
11566234 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
I Will Lift My Eyes—Michael John Trotta.
The resounding harmonies in this a cappella
setting are carefully crafted with optional tenor
notes for flexible SATB or SAB choirs. With
an uplifting message based on Psalm 121,
the straightforward setting allows your choir to
sing expressively. Equally useful for concerts
or services, this beautiful original work utilizes
closer harmonies and cluster cadences to
effectively portray the text.
11538288 SAB or SATB, opt. Tenor . . . 2.95
If Ye Love Me—Ryan J. Tibbetts. This
a cappella setting of John 14:15-17 encourages
us to live our faith with love and devotion.
The piece begins with a canonic statement
of the text from each voice part. It features a
combination of strophic chords interspersed
with the reappearance of the canonic motif.
11566237 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
If Ye Love Me—Mack Wilberg. This tender,
meditative setting of the well-known text "If
ye love me, keep my commandments" (John
14:15) weaves together melting legato vocal
lines supported by pulsing chords from the
organ and warmed by gentle dynamic swells.
11536277 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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
The Lord Bless You and Keep You (A
Benediction)—Larry Visser. A lush and lyrical
setting of the Aaronic blessing from Numbers
6:24-26 is set in the style of the Anglican
choral music tradition with piano. An organ
accompaniment is also available. It is suitable
for church choirs in a variety of religious
contexts as well as commencement events.
11540977 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11564993 Instrumental Parts
Organ Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Make a Joyful Noise (The Coronation Anthem)
—Andrew Lloyd Webber. Commissioned
for the coronation of King Charles III and
Queen Camilla in 2023, this anthem was first
performed by a massed choir including the
Westminster Abbey Choir with the Coronation
Orchestra. Using text from Psalm 98, this
fanfare is glorious yet accessible. Editions
are available for mixed chorus accompanied
by piano or organ or for unison voices
accompanied by piano.
11520735 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
11520794E SATB divisi,
with Organ ePrint . . . . . . . . . 6.10
11520795E Unison ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.10
May Jesus Christ Be Praised (Antiphon)—
Claude L. Bass. This joyful and original setting
of the great hymn of praise is accompanied
by keyboard and optional brass quartet or
orchestra. An antiphonal response of "May
Jesus Christ be praised" is used throughout.
The familiar hymn tune for this text,
LAUDES
DOMINI,
comes in at the final verse, giving the
feeling of union with the original.
11538030 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11538031 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .15.00
11538032 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .30.00
11566186 Full Score Orchestra. . . . . .25.00
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
Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth—arr.
Kenneth Lowenberg. This well-loved hymn
features a text based on writings from Julian of
Norwich and the tune
NORWICH. The melody
floats from voice to voice, creating an easily
learned and enjoyable anthem. The organ
supports the singers and provides interludes in
5/4 meter, adding rhythmic interest throughout.
11568022 SAB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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
10427513 Instrumental Parts Violin,
F-Horn, Percussion. . . . . . .55.00
O Blest Creator of the Light—Michael John
Trotta. "O blest Creator of the light, who makes
the day with radiance bright, and o'er the
forming world didst call the light from chaos
first of all." This ancient text is given an elegant
a cappella setting with suspensions and close
harmonies that will allow your choir to sing
expressively and meaningfully.
11538285 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
O Come, Let Us Sing (Psalm 95)—Walter L.
Pelz. This festive setting of Psalm 95 for choirs
of any size will create a big sound with its
skillful part-writing. The organ accompaniment
supports the singing and adds a festive
sparkle. The accessible anthem is perfect as
an introit or call to worship, particularly for Lent
(Year A) and Christ the King.
11539777 SAB with Organ . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
O Radiant Light (Hymn to the Trinity)—
Edward Eicker. The beauty of this arrangement
is in the two ancient texts included for vespers
or evening prayer and one to be sung as a
hymn to the Trinity. This anthem is doubly
useful for many occasions throughout the
church year. The piano accompaniment with C
instrument is lovely, and the choral harmonies
are contemplative.
11538247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
O Sacrum Convivium—Robert G. Farrell.
This beautiful setting of the text by St. Thomas
Aquinas is scored for organ and choir, although
they never sound together. The organ acts as
a framing element in an otherwise a cappella
setting. It is brief, not too difficult, and sounds
harder than it actually is. It should come
together with little rehearsal time.
11569285 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
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
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