Uses: General Missions Servanthood Social Justice Scripture: John 13:34-35 II Corinthians 5:14 Galatians 2:20 Here is a profoundly moving commissioned anthem that speaks to the heart of ministry and servanthood. With an emphasis on the power of divine love the lyric challenges us to make grace-based responses to contemporary situations. The thrilling music moves us through these thoughts with soaring lines and engaging harmonies while respecting the importance of clarity in its delivery of the message. The piano part is symphonic in itself filling the sanctuary with a multi-colored tapestry of sound and Brant Adams' orchestral treatment adds an even more epicquality to this very timely sermon in song. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 btbn tba timp perc 1-2 hp pno vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

Uses: Holy Week Good FridayScripture: Luke 2:34-35; John 19:26-27The sorrow of the cross pours from the page in this deeply captivating piece that pays homage to a mother's love. Based on an ancientsacred text (Stabat Mater Dolorosa) we experience the loss and deep sadness of the crucifixion and confront the awful price of redemption. The music is a tone painting filled with passion and expressive harmonies. Theconversational qualities of the opening theme clarify the text and allow the director to really work on phrasing and enunciation. Duration: ca. 3:43.

The message of peace unity mercy and love are perfectly captured in this text that calls each of us to ?put Christ into each other?s hands.? Original music sets these words in an emotionally packed anthem with piano andoptional flute accompaniment. Ideal for communion services and any worship emphasizing care for each other. (Exodus 14:19-31 Psalms 34:14 Proverbs 15:1 Zechariah 8:19 Matthew 26:26 Mark 9:50 Mark 14:22 Luke 1:79 Luke 2:14 Luke 22:19 John 14:27 John 16:33 Romans 2:10 Romans 12:18 Romans 14:19 1 Corinthians 7:15 1 Corinthians 10:16 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 1 Corinthians 11:33-34 2 Corinthians 10:1 2 Corinthians 13:11 Galatians 5:23 Ephesians 4:2 Philippians 4:5 Colossians 3:12 Colossians 3:15 1 Thessalonians 5:13 1 Timothy 2:2 1 Timothy 3:3 1 Timothy 6:11 Hebrews 12:14 1 Peter 3:4 1 Peter 3:11 1 Peter 3:15)

Uses: General Worship Stewardship Thanksgiving Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 Luke 12:34 From the opening quote of Take My Life and Let It Be the message is evident that we are blessed to be a blessing. A simple yet expressive theme along with crafty vocal writing deliver this sermon in song with Úlan and tasteful restraint bringing the truth of this splendid text into crystal clarity. This could be a very different teachable moment for Thanksgiving or for stewardship Sunday.

Par CHILCOTT BOB. Après le succès de Salisbury Vêpres, Bob Chilcott explore plus le genre de grande envergure liturgique solennelle encore avec son édifiante Requiem Cadre mots de la Missa pro defunctis et le Book of Common Prayer, le travail donne une nouvelle orientation aux textes mis en place: un cadre magnifique de 'Tu sais, Seigneur', se trouve à côté du puissant 'Offertorio, la conduite'Sanctus ', et enchanteur' Pie Jesu '. Digne d'une place parmi le canon des paramètres précédents, le Requiem de Chilcott est une élégie à l'époque moderne. La réduction pour piano dans la partition vocale peut être adapté pour des performances à l'orgue. Durée: 35 minutes Difficulté: facile à moyennement difficile '' C'est, tout simplement, un beau morceau - par rapport à de nombreux requiem, elle est douce, réfléchie et contemplative, avec une écriture riche mélodique, la texturation intéressant et en constante dynamique changeante qui, pour moi, a suggéré le mouvement légèrement ondulé de la mer , dont les deux voix solistes rose, la lumière et éthérée. . . '/ Répertoire / Chant et Orgue

I hide myself With a lily Go lovely Rose-Written early in Whitacre's career whilst at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Arranged for SATB choir includes a Piano line for rehearsal purposes.I Hide MyselfJust a simple song really. All of the musical suggestions come from a careful study of the poem a quiet passionate soul occasionally speaking a little bolder than the age will allow. She loves almost to the point of distraction and this mood mustprevail in the performance: shy and sullen her passion surging to the surface only to sink back into the silence that is herself.Go Lovely RoseThe piece is structured around the cyclical lifeof a rose and is connection throughout by the opening 'rose motif' a seed that begins on the tonic and grows in all directions before it blossoms dies and grows again. Each season is represented: spring begins the piece summerappears at bar 13 autumn at bar 26 winter at bar 39 with spring returning at bar 49. The form is based on the Fibonacci sequence (the pattern found in plant and animal cell divisions) - its fifty five bars are a perfectFibonacci number. The Golden Mean appears at bar 34 as all parts are reunited to complete the flower before its final blossom and inevitable cycle of death and rebirth.Each performance should be approachedwith a child-like innocence and naivety that allows us to marvel at the return of the rose each spring. The szforzandos throughout must be light and gentle.With A Lily In Your HandWater and Fire. If the performance of this piece connects these contrasting elemental ideas its success is guaranteed. Water: At bar 30 this ostinato should be fluid and gentle only interrupted at bar 32 asthe butterflies momentarily spring out of the texture; bars 35-38 the water should slowly transform back to fire. Bar 44 should be tiny bell-tones motivating the next nine bars another patient sensuous transformation back to

'Pull out all the stops' with this incredible top-selling medley by Mark Hayes! Fast paced and fun it features 'Old Time Religion ' 'Standin' in the Need of Prayer ' 'Down by the Riverside' and 'Do Lord.' Mark's colorful harmonic writing has tremendous impact yet is balanced by plenty of unison and 2-part writing. The swinging accompaniment is equally suited to performance by piano alone or with instrumental ensemble. For All Saints' Ascension Baptism and general occasions church and school choirs. Suggested scriptures: Deuteronomy 34: 1-12 Psalm 35: 1-14 Matthew 22: 1-14 Philippians 4: 1-9.

Bach's Christmas Oratorio was composed and compiled for the Christmas season as celebrated in Leipzig in 1734 and early 1735. There are a total of six parts which were intended to be performed on the six major feast days over that 13-day period from December 25 through January 6: the First Day of Christmas Second Day of Christmas Third Day of Christmas Feast of the Circumcision First Sunday of the New Year and the Feast of the Epiphany. This edition is Part One of the oratorio scored for SATB Chorus and Piano.

The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers. for SATB accompanied (piano or organ) and unaccompanied The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers is a landmark collection of non-idiomatic compositions from the sixteenth century to the present day, providing a comprehensive introduction to an area of choral music that has been historically under-represented.