SKU: BP.BP2289
6.875 x 10.5 inches.
This short but soaring Amen can be sung a cappella or accompanied with the included simple piano part. Try it as a benediction, a choral reflection, or as a short farewell to close a sacred concert.Church.
SKU: HL.48025282
UPC: 196288161431.
Let us build a house is the closing hymn of Kim André Arnesen’s large-scale work, The Stranger. Instead of a typical majestic endingto a large work, Arnesen went for a quiet one with only an unaccompanied choir. As the composer comments, 'sometimes a message feelsstronger like that and makes us listen more carefully'. The text is from the hymn by Marty Haugen, which concludes 'Let us bring an end to fear and danger: All are welcome in this place.' A stillness and serenity pervades this short piece, suitable for intermediate choirs.
SKU: MN.50-6417
UPC: 688670564178. English.
A rousing rendition of the well-known spiritual. There are two versions of this piece, one with piano, SATB choir and no divisi, and one with divisi choir and is a cappella. The piece begins slowly and crescendos into a jubilant exhortation to let your light shine.
SKU: HL.48025344
UPC: 196288176428.
A setting of verses 7 and 8 of Psalm 57 ('My heart, O God, is steadfast. I will sing and make music. Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn.') this work celebrates music's importance in the worship of God. A short motet, particularly suitable as an introit, My heart, O God portraits the captivating allure of music and singing, skilfully weaving luscious harmonies and intricate divisi passages within the vocal parts. Suitable for advanced or intermediate choirs looking for a very rewarding challenge.
SKU: HL.48025158
UPC: 196288101741.
A reflective setting of the one of the Marian antiphons (Hail, Queen of Heaven) by emerging composer Kerensa Briggs. A continuous,largely homophonic choral texture underpins the work, with rich harmonies and gentle dissonance, and clever seamless joining of phrases. A solo plainchant melody is incorporated over sustain chords, providing contrast in this beautiful setting of the well-known Latin text. A highly effective short motet, suitable for intermediate choirs looking to expand the horizons of their repertoire.
SKU: MN.50-8014
UPC: 688670580147. English. Revelation 14:13.
This piece is a manageable work that a choir could sing at a funeral on short notice, either with accompaniment or a cappella. The text is a paraphrase of Revelation 14:13 and is also useful for All Saints/All Souls days. The choral writing is expressive and approachable.
SKU: HL.48024808
UPC: 888680978914.
Commissioned by the Anglo-Chinese Junior College Alumni Choir, Singapore, and first performed in December 2018, The Isaiah Carol uses text from the book of Isaiah which tells of the of the profound changes in the world that come with the arrival of the Messiah at Christmas (The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat...). The peaceful character of the music reflects the hope and concord of the text, and incorporates Arnesens characteristic warm harmonies and beautiful melodic craftmanship. Each verse is interspersed with alleluias which build to celebratory climaxes and harmonic twists which will delight both performer and audience. Suitable for intermediate choirs, this carol is sure to become a favourite for both Christmas concerts and Services.
SKU: GI.G-009047
UPC: 641151090474. Text Source: The New England Psalm Singer , 1770.
Kyle Johnson has taken the traditional canon “When Jesus Wept†and creatively deconstructed it. We never hear more than two parts in canon with each other at the same time. Then he introduces a new counter-melody in the other parts and fills out the harmonies in other ways. While the words can be lost in the traditional four-part canon, the overall effect of Johnson’s approach is to create a moving meditation on the text. Easily accessible and highly recommended for small SATB choirs, but any size group will appreciate the artistry of this piece.
SKU: MN.50-3151
UPC: 688670531514. English. Isaiah 53.
Constructed almost as a choral recitative and aria, the first section But He Was Pierced is unaccompanied. All We Like Sheep follows, with its jaunty changing meters and a keyboard accompaniment that could be done on piano or organ. These two short pieces were originally written to follow the composer's Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs (50-3105).
SKU: GI.G-009074
UPC: 641151090740. English. Text by Alcuin of York.
SKU: HL.1428496
UPC: 196288202622.
Scored for SATB chorus, this work has one instance of soprano divisi at its climax. While approachable for singers, and while its piano part is harmonically supportive, it would be most appropriate for choirs at an upper-intermediate level.
SKU: GI.G-009080
UPC: 641151090801. English.
SKU: GI.G-7204
Latin. Text source: From the Eucharistic Liturgy of the Roman Rite. Scripture: Isaiah 6:3, Psalm 118:26, Matthew 21:9, Revelation 4:8.
An a cappella polyphonic setting based on the Sanctus chant of Mass XVIII. Though not particularly complex, the extensive divisi requires fairly sizeable forces, and the harmonic texture requires careful attention to intonation. The end result creates a powerfully rich sonority.
SKU: MN.56-0047
UPC: 688670220500. English.
SKU: MN.56-0001
UPC: 688670220005. English.
Three Irish Ballads masterfully arranged for accompanied SATB by Howard Goodall.Contents:Danny BoyRoisin DubhCarrickfergus .
SKU: MN.56-0048
UPC: 688670220517. English.
SKU: MN.56-0046
UPC: 688670220494. English.
SKU: GI.G-9539
UPC: 785147953906. English. Text by Sylvia Dunstan.
Long a favorite of churches everywhere, “All Who Hunger†is here expanded by the original composer, Bob Moore. This anthem for SATB choir contains a newly composed a cappella introduction, lush harmonies, and vocally rich counterpoint. A delightful hymn that is also a great ministry tool!
SKU: GI.G-9039
UPC: 785147903901. English. Text Source: 1. Isaiah 55:6, alt., 2. Song of Songs 8:6, alt. Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Song of Songs 8:6.
As the composer suggests, these pieces require one or two rehearsals and are general enough to be used for a variety of occasions. “Seek the Lord†and “Set Me Like a Seal†are skillfully set a cappella compositions. Excellent for Communion or a short second anthem.
SKU: GI.G-7344
UPC: 785147734406. English, Latin. Text Source: Latin, 9th c., tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, adapt.; Translation: John Mason Neale. Text by John Mason Neale.
An a cappella setting of this famous text and tune that incorporates choral improvisation—well, at least the simultaneous random singing of a given part by each singer of the choir—Latin and English texts, with the former sung to an original melody, and the latter set to a 2-voice 4/4 scoring of the chant tune. There's a lot here, and we hope, if this commentary arouses some interest, you'll give it a look.
SKU: GI.G-8574
UPC: 785147857402. English. Text source: Spiritual.
Choirs of all shapes and sizes will love singing this a cappella spiritual. The modulation into the third verse creates a surge of excitement into the final declaration, “Christians will be shoutin’ on that great day!†This rousing arrangement is sure to inspire your congregation and bring them to their feet.  .
SKU: GI.G-8751
UPC: 785147875109. English. Text by Rory Cooney.
While the tune is based on a traditional Czech carol, this is one of Rory Cooney’s most powerful original texts. The piece would make a stunning Communion meditation, evoking images of joy at the infant Savior’s birth, while foreshadowing his sacrifice so that we might eat of the Living Bread. The piano provides support for the choral parts, but the piece may be sung a cappella, or, if circumstances allow, the use of the optional string quartet will add to the warmth expressed in the words and harmony of the singers. String Quartet or Keyboard accompaniment.
