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General Liturgical Anthems
Exsultate Justi in Domino—Noah Reese.
Grandiose and exciting, this concert or
festival opener has rhythmic energy in
the vocal lines coupled with an active
yet supportive piano accompaniment.
With a variety of accessible voicings, this
piece with a traditional Latin text is fitting
for developing choirs of all ages and
ability levels in schools, churches, and
communities alike.
11673919 SAB or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . 2.30
11559626 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11559624 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11559625 TBB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
For the Blessings of Each Day—Alan
Wiseman. To a simple Celtic prayer of
blessing, the composer has added a
portion of the text from the Sanctus, taken
from Isaiah 6:3, using it as a refrain. The
combination of the two texts gives a
powerful expression of appreciation for
God's presence and His holiness.
11642159 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
God Be in My Head—arr. Howard Helvey.
This a cappella setting of a familiar sacred
text provides a beautiful moment for personal
reflection. With careful attention to detail and
voice leading, this piece may be sung with
or without a soloist or keyboard. Multiple
length options are provided. With expressive
phrasing, it may be sung as a benediction.
11568356 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
God Be in My Head—Jackson Berkey.
A profoundly moving meditation on the
Sarum Primer, 1545, this a cappella anthem
has lush harmonies that rise and fall to
illuminate the plea for God to infuse every
part of our being with his essence. The
quiet chant-like opening arrives at a gently
flowing tempo that ebbs at the final phrase,
"God be at mine end." An exquisite piece for
general services.
11684659 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
God, Sing in Me a Song of Love—Casey
McKinley. The themes of Christian life,
discipleship, love for others, and trust are
enriched by this compelling, prayerful
melodic setting. The keyboard provides
ample support for the choir, while the solo
instrument in C adds a countermelody
that soars above. Also appealing to the
assembly and an easy and versatile choice.
11640491 SATB w/ Guitar Accomp., opt.
Solo Instrument in C . . . . 3.25
How Good the Name of Jesus Sounds—
David Ledgerwood. John Newton's text
is set to a provocative original tune using
harmonic variation and counterpoint to paint
each verse. This is a beautiful choral motet
speaking to themes of comfort, the name of
God, and praise.
11642162 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
I Arise Today—Alan Wiseman. This Celtic
affirmation of faith echoes passages from the
Song of Solomon. It is set in the Mixolydian
mode, which lends a haunting quality to this
passionate plea to answer the voice of Christ,
calling the believer to follow him.
11617206 SATB w/ Piano & Cello. . 2.80
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Infinite Beauty—David M. Cherwien.
Susan Palo Cherwien's evocative poetry is
set in a choral arrangement that celebrates
the themes of beauty, wonder in creation,
and the relationships that bind all things
together. Scored for full choir, organ, and
flute, the anthem is expressive and uplifting.
It is an inspired choice for creation-centered
worship or concert performance.
11680525 SATB w/ Organ. . . . . . . . 2.75
Jubilate Deo—Michael John Trotta.
Designed to be flexible for either SAB or
SATB choirs with optional tenor notes,
this exquisite setting of a Latin translation
of Psalm 100 utilizes close harmonies
and cluster cadences to effectively portray
the text. Carefully chosen harmonies
and modulations will help your choir sing
expressively and beautifully.
11593209 SATB or SAB,
A Cappella. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
11638156 SATB or SAB,
w/ Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
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 simply, the harmonies
build in accessible counterpoint before a
contrasting homophonic middle section.
Lyrical and expressive, this piece is suitable
for concerts, festivals, and services.
11593212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
11415267 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Let Nothing Ever Grieve You (Geistliches
Lied, Op. 30)—Johannes Brahms/arr.
Robert Mann. A fresh edition of Brahms'
Geistliches Lied presents this revered
choral masterwork with a singable
English translation. Faithful to the beauty
and depth of the original, this edition
allows choirs to experience Brahms' rich
harmonies and spiritual intensity while
communicating the text directly to today's
worshiping congregations.
11682230 SATB w/ Organ. . . . . . . . 3.00
Let the Peoples Praise You, O God—
Bruce Neswick. A lively and uplifting setting
of Psalm 67, this anthem has joyful energy
and confident praise. Spirited rhythms and
engaging melodic writing bring the text to
life, celebrating God's blessing and abiding
presence among all people. This versatile
setting works beautifully throughout the
church year for festival Sundays and
services of praise.
11682231 SATB w/ Organ. . . . . . . . 3.00
Let Us Be People of Hope—Steven C.
Warner. Anthemic and topically rich, this
stirring call to action and hope urges that
our deeds be anchored in love and rooted
in faith. Ideal as a gathering or sending-forth
song, its speech-like syncopations shape a
strong refrain and five verses. Scored for
two-part choir with keyboard and guitar, it
also includes parts for flute and trumpet to
enhance the instrumental color.
11675515 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder—
Andrew Bruhn. The beautiful text of this
piece is by John Newton, who wrote the
text for the more famous Amazing Grace.
Conceived to be flexible, the strong tune
can be sung as a choral anthem or a
congregational hymn. The voicing is
accessible to smaller choirs.
11642167 Two-Part w/ Organ . . . . . 2.80
Light Dawns on a Weary World—William
P. Rowan/arr. Beth Kenreich. A graceful
arrangement of this well-loved hymn is set
for full choir with piano accompaniment.
In classic hymn-anthem style, it opens
in unison and moves to a homophonic
a cappella middle stanza, followed by a
final stanza with a gentle descant over
the voices. Beautiful and accessible, this
anthem is especially useful in Advent and
throughout the year, highlighting themes of
peace and justice.
11680526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
The Lord Bless You and Keep You—
Edwin Taylor. This a cappella setting of the
familiar blessing from the book of Numbers
is rich in lyricism and harmonic texture. Its
structure and brevity make it perfect for
instances of commissioning, blessing, and
sending forth.
11642174 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song—Carl
Heine. This inviting and beautiful setting
of the well-loved hymn is an approachable
arrangement enhanced with cello and
piano accompaniment. The writing reflects
the ebb and flow of our faith journey with a
middle stanza that subtly shifts to a minor
mood. The assembly may be invited to join
on the closing stanza.
11642700 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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Liturgical Anthems
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A New Jerusalem Arise—
Kyle Pederson/ed. Dan Forrest.
11395414 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11594020 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Do Not Be Afraid—Philip W.J. Stopford.
10514475 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God—
arr. Kyle Pederson.
10998324 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
All We Are Belongs to You—
Ephrem Feeley.
11617893 SAB w/ opt. Oboe . . . . . . . . . 3.25
When Memory Fades—arr. Eric Nelson.
10735114 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
It Is Well with My Soul—
Philip P. Bliss/arr. Brent Wells.
11596483 SATB divisi or SSAATTBB. . . 2.95
11613851 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Sanctus—Kyle Pederson.
11618278 SATB w/ Piano & Organ . . . 3.20
Look at the Birds (from "Trinity")—
Marianne Forman.
11594032 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Love, Come Down—Ralph Vaughan
Williams, Karen Marrolli.
11512112 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11593419 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
I Will Sing with All My Soul—
Tom Trenney.
11594027 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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