Format : Sheet music
This short benediction set to familiar words from Corinthians Thessalonians and the first book of Peter is an enduring favourite. Informally known as the Navy blessing or the Scottish blessing the words are sensitivelyenhanced by Shaw’s tune and harmonies and can create an inspiring meditative finale.Composer conductor and producer Martin Shaw was of the Holst and Vaughan Williams generation of composers that was key in reviving publicinterest in the work of Purcell and was also a co-founder of the Royal School of Church Music. He once toured Europe as conductor to dancer Isadora Duncan and was briefly engaged to the daughter of theatrical star Ellen Terry.His works number more than three hundred published pieces.
SKU: HL.35032360
UPC: 888680783372. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Truly a song that needs no introduction! This national treasure is arranged for success with power and respect for the original song. Quoting “America the Beautiful,” the arrangement begins with a flourish before settling into the opening, lesser-performed verse of the Irving Berlin standard. Gradually building to a massive finale, this anthem will have the audience singing along and cheering even before the final notes are sounded. Score and Parts for Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-3, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and Brass/Percussion (hn, tpt 1-2, tbn, tba, perc 1-2) are both available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.35031548
UPC: 888680673819. 5.0x5.0x0.139 inches. 1 Peter 1:9, Matthew 4:16, Psalm 119:130.
This brief benediction glows with gentle joy and hope. Easily learned, the winsome melody rises like a prayer before settling into a richly rewarding amen. Either as a service closer or a meaningful tag to a holiday concert, this expressive offering is a message worth singing. Evocative! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
SKU: HL.1285764
UPC: 196288167471. 6.75x10.5 inches. Colossians 3:15, II Thessalonians 3:16.
A special blessing for worship services, this piece combines an attractive melody with a nurturing message. Its brief performance time and easy-to-learn music make it an excellent choice for a benediction or parting blessing.
