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Hymn ArrAngements
4 Coming Home—William J. Kirkpatrick &
Mary McDonald.
This original prayerful ballad by
Mary McDonald is paired with a beloved gospel
hymn text by William Kirkpatrick, expressing the
return to the Father like the story of the prodigal
son. It's an anthem of repentance and forgiveness
- a song for the lost soul, especially useful for a
memorial service.
10489033 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10489034 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Crystal River—Heather Sorenson.
Just beautiful! The Celtic lilt feels honest and
assuring in this setting of the traditional Welsh
melody. The lyrics wash listeners with compelling
imagery of God's cleansing waters of grace. Evokes
tender and peaceful images of the Redeemer's
healing and hope.
10367655 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10391403E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . 20.00
Do Not Be Afraid for You Are Mine—
Lloyd Larson.
"When you walk through the
storms, when you walk through the fire, do not
be afraid for you are mine." The still, gentle voice
of compassion is rendered in music with Lloyd
Larson's superb choral reminder of God's care for
his children in times of uncertainty. Moving to a full
verse of the beloved hymn God Will Take Care of
You, this exquisite work is a balm of healing for the
troubled soul and a warm embrace of those truths
that comfort the believer through difficult trials.
10366934 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Et in Terra Pax—Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
This stunning original setting of the traditional
Latin "And On Earth, Peace" features gorgeous
melodies and a stirring ending of quiet splendor.
A pronunciation and translation guide is included
in this composition that is equally appropriate for
school and church use.
10443055 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10006358 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047261 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10006360 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047262 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047799 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Give to the Winds Your Fears—
Joseph M. Martin.
With a breathtaking cello
obligato and a flowing piano accompaniment,
this beautiful anthem speaks of comfort and
reassurance. "To Him commit your griefs, your ways
put in His hands; to His sure truth and tender care,
who earth and heaven commands." This lovely
offering from Joseph Martin is not to be missed!
10454750 SATB with Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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God Is Our Refuge—Jay Althouse.
"God is our refuge in a storm when we need shelter
to keep us warm." This beautiful, accessible original
anthem is a heartfelt musical prayer that will serve
as a benediction or a memorial tribute. A sevenfold
"Amen" brings the work to a peaceful, reverent close.
10444081 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
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God Who Watches Over Me—
Robyn Lensch/arr. Mark Shepperd.
Drawing inspiration from Psalm 121, this lovely
anthem features a mid-range vocal soloist with
mixed choir, piano and optional flute or guitar.
It renders the prayer of the thankful heart as the
believer looks back on his passage through life
under the care of a loving Father.
10489970 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Good Night, Dear Heart—Dan Forrest.
This stunning piece is based on a simple poem by
Robert Richardson, inscribed on the headstone of the
daughter of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), who died
in her youth. Appropriate for any memorial occasion,
the work is brief and understated, yet powerful. It will
touch every listener deeply. Highly recommended!
10065541 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
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Hope—Greg Gilpin & Pamela Stewart.
This powerful and inspirational work sings of
"hope" described through the phases of life, such
as a newborn's cry, the laughter of children, the
ashes of the fire of love that has died, the quiet
comfort of a dream. Set to haunting and dynamic
music with piano or optional orchestration, the
gorgeous work comes to a moving conclusion:
"Hope is not lost; hope is not gone. It is not dead;
it still lives on. Hope will arise!"
10453793 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453795 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453797 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10453799 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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I Shall Know Him—Patricia Mock/
arr. Brian Buda.
A timeless text by Fanny J.
Crosby is presented with a breathtaking new tune
in this emotive sacred piece. Beautiful melodic
lines caress the poetry with gentle care, while the
impressionistic accompaniment and choral writing
weave a tapestry of sound. Your choir will find this
approach one that maximizes their ability to create
a pleasing timbre. This combination of elements will
make this a standard for years to come.
10487869 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
In Flanders Fields—arr. Roger Emerson.
This setting of the famous World War I-era poem
by John McCrae is remarkable in its simplicity
and emotional impact. An excellent choice for any
concert occasion, including Memorial Day and
veteran's ceremonies.
3115649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3115656 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10048688 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10048692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10048693E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . 25.00
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Inscription of Hope—Z. Randall Stroope.
A profoundly moving text, written on a cellar wall
during the rise of Nazi Germany, joins with original
music to create a deeply emotional expression of
hope for all mankind. With brief narration and the
echo of a Russian folk melody, this is an important
contribution to the concert repertoire for more
discerning choirs!
1910504 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3073038 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1910512 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307417 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307418 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10006345 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10011541 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Lullaby—Daniel Elder. This contemporary
concert/festival piece is truly inspired, in music and
text. "Away, where the sunlight is beaming through
a deep, cloudless blue, and the treetops are
gleaming with a fresh morning dew..." Appropriate
for any occasion, including memorials, it is a
stunning work!
10372681 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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Music I Heard—Vicki Tucker Courtney.
This song of remembrance celebrates a profound
relationship and mourns its end. While the piece
is not difficult to sing, groups that fully express
the mature text and master the musical lines will
achieve excellence.
10453369 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453370 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . 44.99
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My Hope Is in the Lord—Joseph M. Martin.
With an optional oboe obligato, this tender and
moving original ballad is suitable for ensembles of
any size. Both unison and two part sections offer a
unique opportunity for even a small group to excel.
"When shadows fall around me and when silence
steals my song; when I bend beneath my burden,
God's love will keep me strong."
10454792 SATB with Oboe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Nearer, My God, to Thee—Lowell Mason/
arr. Dan Forrest.
The Christian life is one that
looks ahead to the eternal, and this hymn setting
successfully lifts the listener's gaze heavenward to
glimpse the glories that await. Gently alternating
between verses in duple and triple meter, it depicts
the believer's longing to spend eternity with the God
whose love knows no boundary. Soaring voices,
piano and cello obbligato come together in a single
moment to utter this exquisite choral prayer.
10424946 SATB with Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Nearer My God to Thee—Lowell Mason/
arr. Heather Sorenson.
Heather Sorenson's
contemporary look at this Lowell Mason hymn is fresh
and relevant. The traditional melody is enhanced
with a newly-composed chorus, contemporary
instrumentals, and a theme of forgiveness that brings
the listener to a moment of gratitude and awe. Perfect
for those times when your choir and praise band
collaborate in morning worship.
10488073 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10488075 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10491089E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . 25.00
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O Vos Omnes—David C. Dickau. Written in
respose to the shooting tragedy in Sandyhook,
Connecticut, which took the lives of twenty young
children and six adults, O Vos Omnes honors the
incomparable sorrow of those victims and their
loved ones. Various aspects of grief and mourning
are portrayed as the composer expresses the
compelling Latin text through music. A deeply
moving work for a cappella mixed voices.
10445644 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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Omnia Sol (Let Your Heart Be Staid)—
Z. Randall Stroope.
This composition by
Z. Randall Stroope is simply too good not to consider
for your mixed or treble choir. The composer's English
text speaks to the human need to anchor words of
love and commitment in the hearts of those who have
been pillars along life's way. Omnia sol temperat, "the
sun warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin
found in "Carmina Burana." An important contribution
to the choral literature!
10006501 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10006502 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10068270 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . . . . . 29.95
Music for Memorials & Tributes