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A Glad New Song

This text in the Sacred Harp tradition was first published in 1891, and is filled with enthusiasm for singing and the joy of faith. The musical setting is new, but hearkens back to early American shape-note singing. The harmonies are straightforward, and the rhythmic piano accompaniment serves to maintain the energy of the message. Duration:3:15

Carol of the Birds

Only four handbells are used to creat a mysterious and haunting accompaniment in this very effective setting of the Catalan carol EL CANT DES OCELLS. (A piano accompaniment is provided as an alternative option.) There are a few moments when the choir sings unaccompanied until the bells re-enter, but overall the music is approachable and not difficult. Duration 3:45 Only four handbells are used to creat a mysterious and haunting accompaniment in this very effective setting of the Catalan carol EL CANT DES OCELLS. (A piano accompaniment is provided as an alternative option.) There are a few moments when the choir sings unaccompanied until the bells re-enter, but overall the music is approachable and not difficult. Duration 3:45

Jesus Shall Reign

A big, bold hymn setting on the hymn DUKE STREET for congregation, SATB choir, descant, brass quintet, timpani, cymbals, and organ. (Instruments are not optional in this setting.) Stanza one is in unison, stanzas two and three in parts with organ only. The brass re-enters for stanza four. A brief interlude leads into stanza five which is unison with descant.

And I Saw a New Heaven

And I Saw a New Heaven

And I Saw a New Heaven

And I Saw a New Heaven

Ding Dong! Merrily on High

Here the traditional text is set to a new melody marked "Jolly and quick," and it certainly is. The dance-like organ accompaniment and fun refrains in parallel thirds make this an engaging new Christmas anthem for your choir.

Ah, Holy Jesus

Sometimes setting a very familiar text to a new tune causes the words to land on the ear with new meaning. Such is the case for this lyrical, flowing SATB setting by Michael Larkin. Four verses with a contrasting third verse. Duration: 3:00

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

Brand new music refreshes this timeless text. For SATB a cappella, the rising major 6th motif is lilting and lush. The men briefly divide into four parts and the sopranos divide for a descant on the final stanza. This composer's previous settings of well-known Christmas texts with brand new tunes have been very popular. Duration: 3:00 Brand new music refreshes this timeless text. For SATB a cappella, the rising major 6th motif is lilting and lush. The men briefly divide into four parts and the sopranos divide for a descant on the final stanza. This composer's previous settings of well-known Christmas texts with brand new tunes have been very popular. Duration: 3:00

Great Creator

With a text that is contemporary but reflects on Isaiah 65:17-25, this is a perfect anthem for any size choir by one of our best-selling composers. A few divisi spots, but also a fair amount of unison singing. The accompaniment, for piano, could easily be adapted for organ on the fly. The text has Advent themes (waiting, re-birth, wolf/lamb) but is also appropriate for other Sundays, such as Pentecost 23 (Proper 28) in year C.

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Set in G-flat major with lush, close harmonies, this divisi, a cappella setting brings a new perspective to this timeless hymn. Duration: 3:00 Set in G-flat major with lush, close harmonies, this divisi, a cappella setting brings a new perspective to this timeless hymn. Duration: 3:00

Glory to God from Saint Louis New Plainsong Mass

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Written in a sparkly, joyous 6/8, this is brand new music set to the beloved traditional text. He has specified piano for the accompaniment, but one can hear it being done on organ just as well. Alternatively there are parts for flute, oboe, cello, and harp. This composer's previous settings of well-known Christmas texts with brand new tunes have been very popular. Duration 3:30 Chamber Ensemble: Flute, Oboe, Cello, and Harp Written in a sparkly, joyous 6/8, this is brand new music set to the beloved traditional text. He has specified piano for the accompaniment, but one can hear it being done on organ just as well. Alternatively there are parts for flute, oboe, cello, and harp. This composer's previous settings of well-known Christmas texts with brand new tunes have been very popular. Duration 3:30 Chamber Ensemble: Flute, Oboe, Cello, and Harp

All Things Bright and Beautiful

A joyful and rhythmic setting of a favorite text. The original melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. This is a new voicing of the very popular SATB version that has been in our catalog since 2016. Duration 3:00 A joyful and rhythmic setting of a favorite text. The original melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. This is a new voicing of the very popular SATB version that has been in our catalog since 2016. Duration 3:00

All Things Bright and Beautiful

A joyful and rhythmic setting of a favorite text. The original melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. This is a new voicing of the very popular SATB version that has been in our catalog since 2016. Duration 3:00 A joyful and rhythmic setting of a favorite text. The original melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. This is a new voicing of the very popular SATB version that has been in our catalog since 2016. Duration 3:00

Like a Mighty Wind

The ballad-like melody and sweeping text give this anthem a timeless quality, though both elements are brand new. The SATB writing occurs only in spots, the rest is unison and two-part writing. Suitable for Pentecost or general use, there are optional parts for violin and cello. Duration: 3:30

Blessèd, How Blessèd

The Scottish lament tune "Flowers of the Forest" is paired with a new text by Susan Palo Cherwien in this stately anthem for two part mixed choir and organ. The text echos a "beatitudes" motif, as the title indicates. The music's simplicity belies (or perhaps contributes to) the power of its timeless message of hope and comfort. Duration 3:00 The Scottish lament tune "Flowers of the Forest" is paired with a new text by Susan Palo Cherwien in this stately anthem for two part mixed choir and organ. The text echos a "beatitudes" motif, as the title indicates. The music's simplicity belies (or perhaps contributes to) the power of its timeless message of hope and comfort. Duration 3:00

Still, Still, Still : SSAA

The familiar Austrian carol is presented here in a tender setting for SSAA voices with keyboard accompaniment. The text is new but vased on the Austrian carol. Close harmonies contrasted by unison sections create added appeal. Stanza two is arranged for 3-part voices with the melody in the soprano. This carol may be performed with the addition of optional strings, flute, and oboe. Duration 3:18 The familiar Austrian carol is presented here in a tender setting for SSAA voices with keyboard accompaniment. The text is new but vased on the Austrian carol. Close harmonies contrasted by unison sections create added appeal. Stanza two is arranged for 3-part voices with the melody in the soprano. This carol may be performed with the addition of optional strings, flute, and oboe. Duration 3:18

Still, Still, Still : TTBB

The familiar Austrian carol is presented here in a tender setting for TTBB voices with keyboard accompaniment. The text is new but vased on the Austrian carol. Close harmonies contrasted by unison sections create added appeal. Stanza two is arranged for 3-part voices with the baritones/basses carrying the melody. This carol may be performed with the addition of optional strings, flute, and oboe. Duration 3:18 The familiar Austrian carol is presented here in a tender setting for TTBB voices with keyboard accompaniment. The text is new but vased on the Austrian carol. Close harmonies contrasted by unison sections create added appeal. Stanza two is arranged for 3-part voices with the baritones/basses carrying the melody. This carol may be performed with the addition of optional strings, flute, and oboe. Duration 3:18

O Savior of Our Fallen Race

This text found in the 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship has been given a new tune by the composer until the fourth stanza when the tune PICARDY takes over for a majestic ending, using the text "King of Kings, yet born of Mary" from a different source. Accessible unison and SATB writing with a few brief places where men's voices and women's voices sing alone. Duration: 4:00 This text found in the 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship has been given a new tune by the composer until the fourth stanza when the tune PICARDY takes over for a majestic ending, using the text "King of Kings, yet born of Mary" from a different source. Accessible unison and SATB writing with a few brief places where men's voices and women's voices sing alone. Duration: 4:00

Have Thine Own Way, Lord

A brand new melody graces this beloved text. Four stanzas, the first two handled by the women and men, respectively. The third stanza is contrasting material, in parts. The original melody returns majestically for the fourth stanza. This sensitive setting with approachable choral writing and a gorgeous piano accompaniment is sure to be a hit with your choir and listeners. Duration: 4:00

Hark, Ten Thousand Harps and Voices

Part of our Presbyterian Association of Musicians Series, this hymn-anthem is based on a new tune of the composer's own devising. The 1806 text is given a lyrical treatment rather than the usual rollicking one, and the result is expressive and effective. The first stanza is in unison, the second split between TB and SA alternating. The third stanza is set for SATB voices. The fourth and final stanza has lower voices in unison and sopranos descanting. Duration: 4:10Part of our Presbyterian Association of Musicians Series, this hymn-anthem is based on a new tune of the composer's own devising. The 1806 text is given a lyrical treatment rather than the usual rollicking one, and the result is expressive and effective. The first stanza is in unison, the second split between TB and SA alternating. The third stanza is set for SATB voices. The fourth and final stanza has lower voices in unison and sopranos descanting. Duration: 4:10

Hands of God

Written for the ELCA's 25th Anniversary, the composer himself describes this as a "one-rehearsal wonder." Essentially it's a brand new hymn tune and text arranged for SATB and piano, with optional trumpet and soprano descant. The tune is sweeping and majestic, the choral writing easy and effective. The tag line "God's work. Our hands" has been at the heart of the ELCA church since its inception, and the text reinforces that message. Duration 3:30 Written for the ELCA's 25th Anniversary, the composer himself describes this as a "one-rehearsal wonder." Essentially it's a brand new hymn tune and text arranged for SATB and piano, with optional trumpet and soprano descant. The tune is sweeping and majestic, the choral writing easy and effective. The tag line "God's work. Our hands" has been at the heart of the ELCA church since its inception, and the text reinforces that message. Duration 3:30

Come with a Thankful Heart

With an original stately tune and new text by the composer based on Psalm 100, this is in a classic hymn/anthem style. Three stanzas, the first in unison, the second SATB (with the trumpet playing the tune OLD HUNDREDTH above), a short interlude, and the final stanza in unison with descant. A reproducible page is included for optional congregational participation on the third stanza. Duration: 3:30 Instrumental Parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, TimpaniWith an original stately tune and new text by the composer based on Psalm 100, this is in a classic hymn/anthem style. Three stanzas, the first in unison, the second SATB (with the trumpet playing the tune OLD HUNDREDTH above), a short interlude, and the final stanza in unison with descant. A reproducible page is included for optional congregational participation on the third stanza. Duration: 3:30 Instrumental Parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, Timpani