Comfort and Joy - SATB

Job (Vocal Score)-A substantial work for four soli SATB chorus and orchestra using text from the translation of Stephen Mitchell's The Book Of Job. Like Vaughan Williams in his Job: A Masque for Dancing Davies was inspired inpart by William Blake's 21 engravings for the Book of Job. His oratorio however is less dependent on find parallels for Blake's visual details given the direct poetry in David Lemon's adaptation of the Stephen Mitchelltranslation from the biblical original it is hardly surprising that the spotlight should be so much on Job's suffering litany. The baritone has the lion's share of the setting though the other soloists occasionally reinforce hisplea and chorale-like episodes universalize his predicament. Davies frames with work with two seminal plainsong-like passages; there is also plenty of dramatic contrast both within Job's monologues and in the vivid orchestralwriting for the smarmy Comforters the initially shrill God who finally appears out of a dazzling orchestral whirlwind and the animal life he uses to illustrate the wonders of creation to a humbled Job.Commissioned by theUniversity of British Colombia it was first performed in May 1997 by Valdine Anderson (soprano) Linda Maguire (mezzo soprano) Paul Moore (tenor) and Kevin McMillan (baritone) with the Vancouver Bach Choir and the CBC VancouverOrchestra conducted by the composer.Vocal score with piano reduction of the orchestral score. Duration c. 70mins.

Jon Washburn Choral Series-This beautiful Sara Teasdale poem presents initially a comforting vision of the natural beauty of a world returning to equilibrium until we realize that it can only happen after humans are removed from the ?natural?equation.?Written a century ago this timely text is set by Rob Teehan in a lush colorful style which will allow your choir to focus on the poignant text.

Schubert’s masterful Litanei a strophic artsong that marks the Feast of All Souls while somehow communicating both loss and comfort appears to be relatively simple. But the long melodic lines never rising above mezzoPiano make real demands on focus and breath as well as on the performers’ artistic expression.This arrangement for Voices SATB with Piano or Organ is sensitively done.

cis-Moll-Louis Vierne's Messe solennelle en ut dièse mineur (Op.16; cis-Moll) for SATB and Organ.The Messe solennelle op. 16 for mixed choir and two organs by Louis Vierne was composed in 1899. At its world premiere in St. Sulpice in December 1901 Charles-Marie Widor played the main organ and Vierne the choir organ. The work belongs to the highlights of the late Romantic organ masses and more-over is comfortable for the choir to sing.The present edition is based upon the first edition that was published in 1900 by Pérégally & Fils in Paris. Due to practical reasons a performance with two organs is often not possible therefore parallel to the original edition the publishers have also published an arrangement for choir and one organ by Zsigmond Szathmáry.

With both an English and a Swedish text, this simple tune and comforting text are perfect for general church services or the concert stage. The melody is passed around from one voice part to another but the part writing is deliberately simple, with no divisi except at the very end. / Choeur SATB A Cappella

Hey Jude is Paul McCartney's seven minute-plus hit from the summer of 1968. Originally intended as a song of comfort for John Lennon's son Julian, in the end it became one of the all-time great Beatles anthems and a big international hit.Here it has been arranged for SATB with piano accompaniment by Jeremy Birchall. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Thomas Hewitt Jones's Oculi Omnium is part of the new Boosey and Hawkes Contemporary Choral Series this is a peaceful setting of the plainchant gradual taken from the Book of Psalms Psalm 145 vv 14?15. This text is one of the College Graces of Brasenose College University of Oxford. The work?s expressive melodic line creates a resoundingly comforting atmosphere. It won the Brasenose College Oxford Platnauer Grace competition in 2010 receiving a premiere by internationally-acclaimed vocal group Voces8 in Brasenose College Chapel.

A simple song of comfort and a gentle admonition not to take for granted the life of grace given to us from God. “Treasure Each Moment” is appropriate for so many occasions happy and sad where assurance and comfortare needed. Easily learned with lots of two-part singing and accessible four-part vocals this prayerful octavo is well suited to choirs of any size.

A rhythmic upbeat anthem for Advent. This dynamic choral will energize the season of waiting for your congregation. Comfort Comfort Ye My People combines elements of a traditional carol and text with a jazzy new melody and driving accompaniment.

O Rejoice!-Uses: AdventScripture: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 40:1-5Echoing from the cathedrals of the 6th century comes music filled with joyful confidence. Thoughtfully presented in a new decorative form this earlymasterwork is replete with a festival spirit. The juxtaposition of the classic Advent carol Comfort Comfort Ye My People is an inspired moment. The “period” orchestration completes the package. Availableseparately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & parts recorder oboe cello percussion piano). Duration: ca. 2:58.

Uses: Advent Communion Scripture: Psalm 130 Lamentations 1 A bittersweet melody caresses this contemplative lament that offers comfort to the faithful who wait upon the Lord. The flowing piano accompaniment sets the mood as an evocative scene unfolds sharing the deep longing for redemption and spiritual freedom. The chorus offers hope moving to major at the statement of Blessed are the ones who wait for You... we lift our longing hearts to You. A thoughtful choice for seasonal communion moments or for vigils where prayers for comfort and healing are offered. Beautiful!