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Aaronic Blessing—Yannick Wittmann.
Sensitively composed, this setting of the beloved
passage from Numbers 6:24-26 is a reverent
closing blessing for sacred concerts and church
services. Chorale- and motet-style writing creates
textural contrast, while chromatic passages and
shimmering dissonances beautifully express the
benediction prayer. A great option for community,
collegiate, and church choirs with experience
singing a cappella.
11516362 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Blessing—Katie Moran Bart. Your congregation
will immediately recognize the familiar old Irish
verse in this setting that is appropriate as a
benediction or when saying farewell to a beloved
member. "...And until we meet again, May God
hold you in the palm of His hand." Now choirs
from adult to children may enjoy this delicate and
expressive work, and you might think of combining
choirs for a particularly effective musical offering.
3287588 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1610617 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3287612 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1537968 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
The Blessing Is You—Mark Burrows.
This anthem speaks beautiful words of assurance
and blessing to all who hear it. The graceful
melody combined with a meaningful lyric that
includes the treasured Numbers 6 blessing will
make this an inspired choice for retirement,
graduation, or confirmation Sundays.
11415858 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
A Choral Amen—Marianne Forman. This short
but soaring "Amen" can be sung a cappella or
accompanied with the simple piano part included.
Try it as a benediction, a choral reflection, or as a
short farewell to close a service or concert.
11416633 SATB divisi, or SSATB . . . . . . . 2.25
A Choral Blessing—John Leavitt. Bring your
worship service to a graceful conclusion with
this flexible benediction that may be performed a
cappella or accompanied, with one or both verses.
The text is adapted from Martin Luther, and the
original music is strophic, concluding with a nicely
shaped "amen" section.
11513912 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Come and Worship (Choral Introits and
Benedictions)—Karen Marrolli. This collection
of seven short pieces represents a mixture of
choral introits and choral benedictions. They have
great texts and lovely harmonies and are written for
a cappella or with piano accompaniment. Included
in this collection: Come and Worship (introit);
Come, Unto Us (introit); Come, Holy Spirit (call to
worship); Song of Praise - (Psalm 23); Let Us Walk
Forth (benediction); and Amen (benediction).
11538012 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11341295 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Deep Peace—Daniel Lynch. This lyrical setting
of a favorite Irish blessing is very accessible
for mixed-voice ensembles. It works well as a
benediction or for graduations.
11416010 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11416011 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11416012 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Desiring God (A Seeker's Blessing)—
Robert Sterling. Nuanced and gentle, the text of
this piece is steeped in worship and affirms the
journey of faith. At just under two minutes, this is
easy to learn, singable, and provides a prayerful
and memorable moment for your congregation.
11537828 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11537855E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . 72.50
Divine Encounter: III. The Blessing—
Craig Courtney. The third movement of the trilogy
Divine Encounter is a 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
11416618 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11416619 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11375957 P/A CD SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
11425070 P/A CD SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
11425071 P/A CD TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
11375958 Instrumental Parts
Brass Sextet - SATB. . . . . . . . .30.00
11375959 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet - SATB. . . . . . . .25.00
11375960 Orchestration SATB . . . . . . . . .80.00
11375961 Instrumental Parts alternate
piano accompaniment - SATB . . 5.95
11425072 Instrumental Parts
Brass Sextet - SSAA . . . . . . . .30.00
11425073 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet - SSAA . . . . . . .25.00
11425074 Orchestration SSAA . . . . . . . . .80.00
11425075 Instrumental Parts alternate
piano accompaniment - SSAA . . 5.95
11425076 Instrumental Parts
Brass Sextet - TTBB. . . . . . . . .30.00
11425077 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet - TTBB. . . . . . . .25.00
11425078 Orchestration TTBB . . . . . . . . .80.00
11425079 Instrumental Parts alternate
piano accompaniment - TTBB . . 5.95
Do Not Leave Your Cares at the Door—
Elizabeth Alexander. Welcome and acceptance
are at the heart of this warm choral offering,
served up in a feast of old-time gospel with an
embracing "Amen." A powerful concert opener,
call to worship, or building dedication song.
10038100 SATB with Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11397805 TBB with Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Doxology—arr. Sean Paul. With a joyful flourish,
this fanfare on the traditional
OLD HUNDREDTH
employs colorful sequencing harmonies and
optional orchestration to add majesty to this brief,
powerful offering. Chorusing amens rise to a
thrilling conclusion.
11513914 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11524439E Orchestration ePrint. . . . . . . . . 86.20
Festival Alleluia—James Chepponis.
Seven different verses from the lectionary are
included in the octavo, each focusing on some
aspect of the word of God. In its simplest form,
it can be performed with assembly, cantor and
keyboard. There are also parts for handbells,
brass, flute, timpani and percussion.
3212362 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
5744149 Instrumental Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
3295351 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
God Be in My Head—Barbara Bridge.
Useful as an anthem or short communion
meditation, this setting of the familiar text offers
several performance options. Sung alone,
the anthem is less than a minute in length.
The addition of organ, piano and/or guitar as
introduction or interlude offers the option to extend
the length to fit the occasion.
11511496 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
1693951 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11381521 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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
God Be with You 'Til We Meet Again—
Kyle Pederson. This simple yet heartfelt melody for
this traditional Irish blessing will resonate with your
choir as well as your audience. Additional text by
the composer adds depth to the already lovely text:
"May you know grace and mercy; may you serve
as you've been served; may you forgive as you've
been forgiven, may you love as you've been loved."
An optional guitar or harp/synth part provides
atmosphere and a wistful, enchanting quality.
11514055 SATB w/opt. guitar. . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Irish Blessing—Bob Chilcott. This moving,
traditional Irish blessing is set to music of
great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly
captures the warmth and sincerity of the text and
weaves a memorable melody which he clothes
in rich harmony. Flowing and beautiful, use for
benediction, to close a concert, or an encore.
3179561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11536279 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
3295101 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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 in a cappella
and accompanied versions, the lovely choral
texture utilizes straightforward rhythms and close
harmonies. Whether chosen for its moving text,
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
Keep Your Children—Marianne Forman.
"God our Father, good and holy, keep your
children safe from harm; send your guardian
angels to them, shield them by your mighty arm."
This prayer for God's protection can be sung by
SATB choir with children's choir or with adult solo.
It is applicable both to children literally and to all
of us as God's children. The optional violin part is
included in the octavo.
11539978 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Light of Grace—Andy Beck. Here's a warm
and heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and
English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic
piano figure supports flowing vocal lines in this
memorable closer or send-off song for young
and developing singers, with the opportunity to
showcase a soloist.
11503249 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11503250 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11503251 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Long Fare You Well—
arr. Undine Smith Moore/ed. Marques
L. A. Garrett. This arrangement of the lesser-
known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the
expressive melody by incorporating fragments
of the tune throughout the choral writing and
culminates in a glorious final stanza. A fitting
benediction to any service or concert and
especially appropriate when wishing Godspeed to
departing members.
11416582 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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