Angel Alleluias

Uses: General Pentecost Evangelism Reformation Music AppreciationScripture: Isaiah 43:10-11; Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 150:6; Revelation 4:8An evocative piano pattern in minor establishes a dramaticunderpinning for this choral about the music of our faith. With the challenge to “live our song” through service music becomes a metaphor for a strong sermon in song for the church as a whole. A celebrated hymn tunecarries the message and the final crescendo is an effective punctuation mark to our divine purpose as people of praise. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Festive and buoyant Ring Out the Bells of Christmas dances across the page with a joyful lilt. The good news is announced with music and praise just as the angels first proclaimed it. Sparkling with light and alleluias thisaccessible anthem is a must to herald the birth of the King.

From the meek and lowly manger to the glorious alleluias of the angels this setting of the traditional carol positively sparkles with joy! Perform it with piano or with the colorful chamber orchestra and celebrate the Nativity in school community and worship performances!

Lyrical and lovely, this anthem from Jean Anne Shafferman is easily prepared but will make any choir sound full. Its formal structure is that of a chaconne, an historical form that was a favorite of early Baroque composers. The anthem's voicing is flexible, performable as SATB or SAB. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)