Make a Joyful Sound

SKU: GI.G-CD-492

Known for his wonderfully accessible writing for choral ensembles, Father O'Brien produces another excellent collection with Maker of Heaven and Earth. From the joyfulness of weddings to the solemn reflection of Good Friday, this inspired new collection is filled with liturgically sound pieces for cantor, choir, and assembly. Faith, Hope, and Love puts a lovely melody to the I Corinthians Scripture and can be performed by choir or as a solo. For Holy Week, Tree of Life and Glory and This Is My Example are ideal for the Mass of the Lord's Supper, while O'Brien's setting of Psalm 22, My God, My God and Hosanna are perfect for Passion (Palm) Sunday and Good Friday.

SKU: CL.012-3380-75

Bound together by great compositional writing, memorable themes and interesting percussion parts, this joyous creation is the perfect selection for contest and festival use. As always, the overall sound of your ensemble will be enhanced by the attention to detail that is a trademark of Swearingen's unique ability to score for band. An emotional and stirring middle section provides a wonderful opportunity for solo trumpet and the celebratory ending will leave your audience breathless and wanting for more. Absolutely stunning!

About C.L. Barnhouse Spotlight Series

The Barnhouse Spotlight series includes publications for solo instruments with concert band accompaniment. These publications are designed to feature outstanding members of your band as soloist, and to provide unique and entertaining programming options. Solo parts are graded more difficult than the band accompaniments

SKU: GI.G-7172

UPC: 785147717232. English.

Yes, it’s liturgical. Songs like Come, Taste and See, “Hold Us, Jesus,” and “Go Out to the World” will have your cantors, choirs, and assemblies raising their voices. Is this collection good for listening? You bet! “In Your Presence” is inspirational, “Can You See God” is convincing. Some might say there’s a good deal of originality with a slight touch of cleverness in de Silva’s text writing. The verses for “Make a Joyful Noise,” for example, are taken from the Beatitudes, while the refrain draws its inspiration from Psalm 100—a skillful combination. The music is solid, yet fresh, with a contemporary sound. The melodies are memorable, you’ll come away humming the tunes. We’re certain this new release will cross generational lines as well. Both the young and the not-so-young love the fine work Chris is doing at his parish, St. Brendan’s, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We have a feeling your whole parish family will love Chris’s compositions as well. These new songs definitely deserve a listen, and for a very good reason. There’s a lot of “contemporary” music available these days that makes for great listening. But with de Silva there’s a difference—with de Silva, folks just can’t help but sing along. This is Chris’s first collection with GIA, and we warmly welcome him to the GIA family. Contents: Can You See God, We Are One, In Your Presence, Welcome, All Generations Will Praise Your Name, I Will Give Thanks, Among All, Hold Us, Jesus, Listen to My Cry, Come, Taste and See, Make a Joyful Noise, Go Out to the World, God of All.