Meditation for Communion

This is a reflective and beautiful meditation which is perfect for use during communion. Arranged for SATB voices a cappella.

Following the success of Hymn Miniatures 1 Rebecca Groom te Velde presents a second collection of twenty-eight practical arrangements for organ. These short pieces each based on a well-known hymn tune are ideal for use as service interludes hymn introductions communion meditations and short preludes offertories and postludes. Suitable for use throughout the year te Velde's accessible arrangements will prove invaluable to the church musician looking for fresh repertoire to enhance services.Austrian Hymn - TrioAbbot's Leigh - IntradaAsh Grove - DeclamationBesançon - DanceCarlisle - DeclamationCrucifer -FanfareDarwall's 148th - MeditationDivinum mysterium - MeditationEbenezer - TrioEngelberg - FanfareGelobt sei Gott - IntradaFoundation - MeditationGrande Isle - MusetteHanover - MeditationIn Babilone - PastoraleIn dulci jubilo - MusetteLaudate Dominum - MeditationLlangloffan - MeditationLyons - TrioMonkland - DuoMorning Hymn - DuoPuer nobis nascitur - PastoraleSt. Columba - MeditationSt. Denio - MeditationSt. George>'s Windsor - MeditationSt. Peter - MeditationTruro - IntradaUnser Herrscher - Meditation

Hassler's time-honored chorale has been given an elegant lift with Fred Bock's arrangement. The organ part sets a somber mood followed by the a cappella choir. The O Sacred Head text is appropriate for Lent Holy Week or anycommunion service. Medium learning difficulty.

Instruments: OrganTwo useful collections of quiet meditative music by some of the finest organ composers of the last 150 years

Margaret Rizza has chosen 218 of the most beautiful hymns which are contemplative in nature and which invite us to enter more deeply into prayer. They are perfect for moments of prayer and meditation during churchservices. Choir leaders will find many are particularly fitting for use during the service of Holy Communion. Margaret Rizza has included some of the hymns for the music others for their words many for the simplicity andbeauty of both. 'But nearly all were chosen because I have heard them sung - people spontaneously expressing their love and dependence on God through music ' she explains. 'I pray that in singing these hymns you may bedrawn more deeply into prayer and to 'Be still and know that I am God' (Psalm 46:10). Joyce Huggett who has contributed the Foreword to Be Still and Know summarises its essential qualities: 'I feel certain thatcountless Christians who will use them in church services prayer and meditation groups and Christian communities will also be humming them in their hearts as they shop commute bath the baby prepare to pray or to worship - orsimply bask in God's love.'

Incorporating More Love to Thee-Uses: General Communion LentScripture: Ephesians 6:24This quiet song of worship and devotion enriches the spirit and musicianship of your group. This reflective composition is a beautiful choice fora prayer response or as a contemplative meditation. The rich harmonic language nurtures every voice part and shows them in their finest registers. Great craftsmanship and thoughtful theology! Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 4:21.

Tender and reverent; flowing accompaniment; easily learned – simple and lovely. This sung prayer from J. Paul Williams and Douglas Nolan is a promise to keep Christ always in our hearts and an expression of our hope that Hewill remain with us forever. Paul Williams's intimate text recalls the life and love of Jesus during His ministry through His resurrection and is especially appropriate for communion services. Douglas Nolan's delicate and movingmelody sets the mood for quiet meditation. Listen to this beautiful music close your eyes and “Remember.”

with Salvation Is Created and Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence-Uses: Advent Communion Scripture: Habakkuk 2:20; Luke 2:25-32 Now available for SSA ensembles this best-selling anthem couples the famous Tschesnokoff work Salvation Is Created with Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence creating a meditative pairingfor the Advent season. Bittersweet and tender this thoughtful choral is a touching choice for candlelight seasonal services or communion. Gorgeous! Score and Parts (perc vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

A Treasury of European Service Music for Organ is a generous collection of music by many of the fine organist-composers who flourished in the 18th 19th and early 20th centuries.The style is romantic and ideallysuited for Service use: the pieces are just the right length sight-readable and delightful to the ear.Richard Lloyd has edited them expertly for playing on modern instruments.Contents:Adagio by FrançoisVerhelstAdoro te by Pierre-François BoëlyAndante by Arthur de HovreAndantino by Louis AndlauerAntiphon by Georges Debat-PonsanAria by Albert H. OswaldAve Maris Stella by François BenoistBenedicamusDomino by Pierre-François BoëlyCantilène by Paul FauchetCantilène by Arthur de HovreChorale by Louis BottazzoCommunion by Louis BottazzoCommunion by Marc DelmasCommunion by Adolphe d'HulstCommunion byAlfred MarichelleCommunion by Edouard TorresCoro Religioso by Orlando A. MansfieldDeux Canons by Ludvig Mathias LindemanDeux Interludes by Eugène GigoutElégie by Domenico BellandoElégie by RobertoRemondtElégie by August WiltbergerElévation by Domenico BellandoElévation by Adolphe d'HulstElévation by Jean HuréElévation by Otto MallingElévation by Edouard TorresFughetta by Oscar DepuydtFuguein E minor by Guillaume LasceuxFugue in E minor by Jean-Nicolas MarriguesFugue in G minor by Jean-Jacques Beauvarlet-CharpentierImprovisation by Gustaf HäggImprovisation by Joseph NesveraImprovisation by AugustWiltbergerInterlude by Santiago TafallInterlude by Emile WambachInterlude in E by Amédée ReuchselInvocation by Alexandre Winkel Kyrie 'Orbis Factor' by François BenoistLarghetto by J. SurzynskiLe Carillonde Balleroy by A. ManciniMeditation by A. ManciniNoël by Alphonse MaillyNoël Lorrain by Guillaume LasceuxNorwegian Song by Peter LindemanOffertoire by Louis BottazzoOffertoire by Oscar DepuydtOffertoire

This is the hour is a beautiful and accessible motet for Holy Communion with a simple meditative organ accompaniment.

50 Short Works for Church Services-This collection of 50 short liturgical works by Alexandre Guilmant offers organists a practical resource of music ideally suited to church services and recitals. Organists will find here a large varied and colourful menu of music for sacred occasions including offertories preludes postludes marches meditations and music for communion services. Selected and edited by Samuel P.Warren.