Allan Robert Petker: Come To Me O My Love: SSA: Vocal Score

Composed by Allan Robert Petker 'Kyrie Eleison' provides pleasant flowing vocal lines with delicate accompaniment. The 2-part setting is designed for treble voices but flourishes with any combination of parts. This piece is arranged for SATB. Allan Robert Petker is a very accomplished composer and arranger with over 250 published works through numerous publishing houses. His works have become staples in school curriculum.

Here is a rebel piece of music that combines traditional sacred music with praise music. Beginning with the organ and a stately choir the text from II Chronicles 7:15-16 honors when God is with us in our sacred space. A praiseband feel takes over and introduces a simple song (sung by children or praise singers). Next thing you know the choir and organ bring in two traditional hymns (Come Thou Fount and Joyful Joyful) that all fit together. God istruly in this house for all people of all musical styles.

Although the words come from the 19th century there is no question the music is of today. The opening tonal clusters from the choir accompanied by a rolling line and steady harmony in the piano create a mood of mystery. Praise rings forth exuberantly in salute of God's command of life and death however the music stays well-grounded in reality and the newness is engaging. An excellent church anthem general song of praise All Saints day or concert. Medium difficulty.

From Psalm 27 comes a message of faith and hope. The musical writing is a bit challenging but well worth the effort. The flute adds a tremendous dimension not typical of obbligatos. A classical fugal-type middle section isrhythmic and festive. The concluding lines of praise are dynamically fulfilling. Available: SATB Flute Part.

A light playful love song - easy to work up - has a magical quality that stays with singers and audience alike. SAB voicing.Also available in SATB - HMC997 2 part - HMC1764 and TBB - HMC1853.

Light playful love song - easy to learn - has a magical quality that stays with both singer and audience written for SATBAlso available in SAB (HMC1047) 2-part (HMC1764) and TBB (HMC176)