A Mighty Fortress Is Our God SATB

Following the great success of his Christmas Gospel Hymns Jochen Rieger now presents his second collection of popular gospel hymns. These established hymns are suitable for choirs of any standard in sacred or secular performances.Includes well-known gospel hymns such as Nobody Knows The Trouble I Have Seen, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee or Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child, and many more.These arrangements can either be performed a cappella or with piano accompaniment. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

This anthem will feel immediately familiar to many listeners! Wilberg has adapted the words of a traditional hymn and set them to the melody of O little town of Bethlehem. With a lively accompaniment and spirited counter-melody the result is a sparkling and jubilant work that will suit both concerts and services of thanksgiving throughout the year.Mack WilbergMack Wilberg is the Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He was appointed Music Director in March 2008 having served as Associate Music Director since May 1999. He is a former professor of music at Brigham Young University where he received his bachelor's degree; his master'sand doctoral degrees are from the University of Southern California. In addition to his conducting responsibilities he is active as a pianist choral clinician composer arranger and guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. In addition to the many compositions he has written for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir his works have been performed by artists such as Renée Fleming Frederica von Stade Bryn Terfel The King's Singers and narrators Walter Cronkite and Claire Bloom. Wilberg's arrangements and compositions are performed and recorded all over the world. With their grandeur energy and craftsmanship they inspire performers and audiences everywhere.

From the “Seasons of Praise” Series comes an anthem appropriate for our time “Heal Our Land.” First introduced as a new “praise chorus” by Walt Harrah Bob Burroughs has joined it with Luther's“A Mighty Fortress.” The combination is both contemporary and steeped in the heritage of our faith – a current prayer placed atop the foundation and confidence of God's everlasting care.

Uses: General Reformation Festival Church HeritageScripture: Psalm 46One of the great hymns of the faith is visited with an exciting setting of power and majesty. Each verse is treated withthoughtful originality using the words as a springboard for colorful and artful musical moments. Festive brass percussion and a rousing piano accompaniment complete the package making this one of the definitive arrangements of atrue classic hymn. Available separately: SATB TTBB Brass Orchestration. Duration: ca. 4:10.

Hold on to your hats and tie down the pews! This driving gospel offering from Paul Williams and Michael Barrett will definitely shake the rafters. Borrowing from the beloved hymn “The Everlasting Arms ” and expoundingon the concepts of God as “a mighty tower ” “a fortress ” “Rock of Ages ” and “Shepherd ” this high voltage song of assurance is unforgettable! “Lord I Will Lean on You”will become a fast favorite of choir and congregation young and young-at-heart.

Uses: Call to Worship General Hymn Arrangement Reformation Scripture: II Samuel 22:2 Psalm 18: 2 Daniel 4:3 This adaptation is especially designed as a congregational anthem. Part of a series of publications conceived to invigorate hymn singing this powerful arrangement is the ideal opener. The much beloved text and tune are presented with respect. Classic adornments such as a verse of free harmonization and a final verse that includes a soaring descant along with choral intros and final tags complete the package. Festive!

Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute Oboe Trumpet 1 2 Horn 1 2 (sub. Trumpet/Trombone) Trombone Bass Trombone Timpani and Percussion. ChoirTrax CD also available. Duration: ca. 4:25

with Canon in D. This hymn and its message of confidence is the soundtrack of faith for millions of worshippers, and this arrangement is a majestic musical monument following the spirit of the words through a series of variations. The hymn tune is placed on the glorious framework of the famed Pachelbel Canon. This unlikely pairing is a delight, filled with wonderful colors and contours that truly convey the glory of the words. Unique and powerful! Score and Parts (pic tpt, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.