Let the Church Roll On: Mixed Choir: Vocal Score

Mr. Lee has created a modern-day madrigal as a lovely anthem for Advent. Set for a cappella voices the changing meters and tempos might seem a challenge. But these characteristics are logical and roll off with simplicity and grace adding musical interest and attention to the text. For church choirs. Easy-medium.

from Christus-From Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio Christus this masterwork adaptation tastefully presents a classical work for church and academic choirs. This chorus is from one of Mendelssohn's final works which was never completed. The rolling triplet accompaniment pushes the composition forward with wave-like arches supporting the choir in all of its sonorous glory. A smooth contrapuntal style contrasts with dramatic accents and powerful crescendos displaying the confident scripture-based text with appropriate excitement! John Leavitt has provided a new piano accompaniment as well as a new sparkling orchestration that supports the work while staying faithful to the Mendelssohnoriginal.

San Francisco organist and arranger Jerry Lindberg has produced a brilliant and energetic piece for Palm Sunday. The accompaniment is set more for piano than organ but either could work. The rhythm and drive of the piece is whatcaptures the spirit. The vocal parts roll off the tongue with ease. This is a great anthem for all church styles. Available: SATB.

This new choral publication for the smaller-sized church choir consists of five or six accessible anthems representing original works and arrangements of hymns and contemporary favorites. For each title special attention has beengiven to voice leading limited vocal ranges and carefully crafted piano accompaniments. Released three times a year: November (Easter/Spring) May (Summer/Fall) and August (Christmas/Winter). An enrollment option is alsoavailable separately: those who wish to receive every issue. Available separately: Choral Book ChoirTrax CD Kit (10 Choral Books 1 ChoirTrax CD 1 Preview CD) Choral Book 10-Pak Preview CD Preview CD 10-Pak Preview Pak (1Choral Book 1 Preview CD). Anthems in this issue: How Great Is Our God; All Glory Laud and Honor with He Is Exalted; Blessed Assurance; Resurrection Morning; You Are My God and King; How I Love You Lord.