Catalogue: Choral
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#80101129
-- The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want (SATB choir and
2-part accompaniment)
This anthem is a neo-Baroque setting of this classic
hymn tune with a special focus on the individual phrases of the
words. The accompaniment can be played on keyboard or any bass and
treble instruments.
#80101104
-- With Christ Whose Loving Rule Abides (2-part choir and organ)
This work is a setting of a stirring new text by
Calvin Seerveld about the call that all Christians have to ministry.
It begins in a quiet and somber mood and gradually becomes more
joyous, leading to an ebullient conclusion. With a substantial organ part.
#80101165
-- O Perfect Life of Love (SATB choir, opt. S solo, and organ)
This anthem is an original setting of the familiar
Lenten text by Henry W. Baker. The mood is meditative and spare
throughout, inspired by the mood of the Lenten season.
#80101270
-- Festival Sanctus (SATB choir and piano)
This joyous setting of the Sanctus combines both the
English and Latin texts. A mysterious setting of the Benedictus is
framed by the driving outer sections.
#80101324 -- The Evening Choir (SATB choir, SATB
soloists, and organ)
This work sets a vivid, extended poem by Jones Very
(1813–1880), a mystical figure associated with the American
Transcendentalism movement. It is set as a 11 minute cantata for
choir, with four solos (SATB), and a prominent organ part. The work
conceptually resembles Benjamin Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb and is
thus likewise useful in either concert or service settings.
#80101330 -- Three Psalm Monodies (soloist(s), choir,
and/or congregation)
These three brief pieces were inspired by the Shakers,
whose many thousands of songs were sung unaccompanied. For the first
hundred years of their society, Shaker songs were always monophonic.
Though the music of these monodies is not in a Shaker style, they are
meant to be sung by soloists, choirs, and/or congregations without accompaniment.
#80101108
-- In Hope We Sing: Alleluia! (SATB choir and organ)
This work is a setting of a triumphant Easter text by
Brian Wren ("When all is ended."). A significant organ part
runs throughout. The piece builds to a large climax before ending in
quiet peace and joy. Highly suitable for Easter or general celebrations.
#80101269 -- Verses on the Birth of Christ (SATB choir,
tubular chimes, and organ)
This jubilant Christmas anthem (for choir, organ, and
tubular chimes) was commissioned by the Harvard University Choir for
the 98th Annual Christmas Carol Services in 2007. A text attributed
to Andrew of Jerusalem (translated by John Anthony McGuckin) is set
with driving energy.
#80101280 -- Last Verse: A Cycle of New England Epitaphs
(SATB choir and piano)
A multi-movement choral work setting a series of
epitaphs and gravestone inscriptions. Several early American hymn
tunes are quoted throughout.
#80101111
-- Water, River, Spirit, Grace (SATB choir)
This anthem is a setting of a beautiful text by Thomas
Troeger, focusing on the Baptism of Jesus and connecting it to the
baptism of all believers. Lush choral sonorities abound.
#80101121
-- Canticle of Heaven (SATB choir, S solo, and organ)
This work is a setting of texts from Revelation
(focusing on the New Jerusalem) and Psalm 84. A flowing organ
accompaniment supports the choir throughout. In the middle section,
the work quotes the well-known hymn tune Brother James' Air.
There is also a brief soprano solo in the middle of the work.
#80101127
-- Psalm 14 (SAB choir and organ)
This anthem is an energetic and accessible setting of
a translation from "The Grail Psalter." The organ part is
independent, yet supportive throughout.
#80101143
-- Song to the Redeemer (SATB choir and organ)
This introspective anthem features a combination of
texts by St. Paul and Hildegard von Bingen. It focuses on the
"human nature" of Christ and is highly appropriate for
Corpus Christi, Christ the King, Transfiguration, or general times.
#80101144
-- O Love, I Give Myself to Thee (SATB choir and organ)
This work is a "hymn-anthem" based on an
original tune by the composer. Lush and moody harmonies throughout
amplify the text by Catherine Winkworth.
#80101145
-- Psalm 150 (SATB choir, organ, and trumpet)
This setting of Psalm 150 features a dramatic trumpet
part. Mixed meter is used to exciting effect throughout. A
particularly good choice for music celebrations. Download
PDF of trumpet in C part.
#80101146
-- Epiphany Processional (Unison choir and organ)
This stately piece was originally written for an
Epiphany pageant although it can be used as an anthem during that
season. The congregation can join with the choir in the refrain. The
excellent text, by Timothy Dudley-Smith, is rich in Epiphany imagery.
#80101179
-- Deus Converte Nos (SATB choir, organ, and viola [or violin/cello])
This work is a setting of Psalm 80 ("Restore Us,
O God") as paraphrased in 1673 by John Milton. The text is used
frequently in the season of Advent (on the First Sunday), or would
also be appropriate for Good Shepherd Sunday in the Season of Easter.
The majestic work was commissioned for performance on a day when new
tapestries and paraments were dedicated for use in a parish and the
music is knit together with a commanding viola part (with alternates
for violin or cello). Download
PDF of the viola part. / Download
PDF of the cello part. / Download
PDF of the violin part.
#80101122
-- My Song Forever Shall Record (SATB choir, oboe, and keyboard)
This anthem is a setting of the hymn tune St. Petersburg
by Dimitri Bortniansky. The oboe provides extra color and harmony
throughout. Download
PDF of oboe part.
#80101123
-- O Lamb of God Most Holy (SATB choir and keyboard)
This anthem is a setting of a Lenten text by Isaac
Watts. The hymn tune Rockingham ("When
I Survey The Wondrous Cross") is quoted in the middle section.
#80101147
-- Let Angels Sing and Church Bells Ring (SATB choir,
keyboard, and opt. handbells)
This anthem features an original carol tune, written
in a lively 6/8 meter. The text is a joyful Christmas one by Rae E.
Whitney. (The handbells required are 2-4 octaves, from G5 to G7.)
Highly suitable for the Christmas season and easy to learn. Download
PDF of the handbell part.
#80101148
-- 'Round the Manger See Them Gather (SATB choir,
keyboard, and opt. flute/percussion)
With a text by Richard Leach, this Christmas anthem
has the spirit of a muzette with its lively character and ostinatos.
Highly suitable for the Christmas season and easy to learn.
(Excerpted from Gay's Christmas cantata Tidings of Great Joy). Download
PDF of the flute part. / Download
PDF of the percussion part.
#80101188
-- Jesus, Shepherd of Our Souls (SATB choir, organ, and flute)
This anthem, with a text by John Thornburg, is based
on John 10 and the metaphor of the Good Shepherd. Suitable for Good
Shepherd Sunday or many other times through the church year. It is
taken from the chamber opera See the Promised Dawn Arise. Download
PDF of the flute part.
#80101189
-- We Declare to You (SATB choir, organ, and two trumpets)
This anthem, with a text by John Thornburg, is based
on I John 1:1-2 and most suitable for Eastertide. The well-known tune Easter
Hymn is quoted at the end. It is also taken from the
chamber opera See the Promised Dawn Arise. Download
PDF of the trumpet 1 in Bb part. / Download
PDF of the trumpet 2 in Bb part.
#80101193
-- It Was a Star (SATB choir, keyboard, and opt. handbells)
#80101194
-- It Was a Star (SAB choir, keyboard, and opt. handbells)
A memorable and lyrical Christmas anthem to a text by
Mary Jackson Cathey. (Originally published by Chorister's Guild.)
#80101260 -- The Bitterroot Motets (SA voices)
#80101261 -- The Bitterroot Motets (TB voices)
These three brief motets are composed for 2-part
voices with no divisi (available either for treble/upper voices or
men's voices and are very useful for circumstances where only small
choral forces are available. They may also be performed as vocal
duets. The texts are drawn from the Bible: Psalm 46:4, 7; Jeremiah
17:10, 7, 8; and Psalm 105:1-3.
#80101262
-- Prayer of St. Ignatius (SATB choir)
This work is an unaccompanied setting of a beautiful
prayer attributed to St. Ignatius Loyola, useful for many occasions.
"Take and receive all my liberty, O Lord, my memory, my
understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and call my own.
You have given all to me, to you, Lord, I return it. Everything is
yours, do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your
grace. That is enough for me. Amen."
#80101299 -- They That Put Their Trust (SSATB choir and
opt. organ)
An anthem based upon Psalm 125. The organ part is optional.
#80101300 -- How Excellent Thy Name (SATB choir)
A majestic motet based on verses from Psalm 8.
#80101301 -- O Sing a New Song (SSATB choir)
An setting of Psalm 98 with varied moods.
#80101302 -- Orpheus with His Lute (SSATB choir)
A madrigal-style setting of the familiar secular text
by John Fletcher.
#80101134
-- Silent Night (SATB choir, flute, and handbells)
The familiar Christmas carol by Franz Gruber is given
an innovative and imaginative setting in this work. Using
contemporary techniques (such as surprise modulations and aleatoric
ringing), the work casts the familiar carol in a new light. (The
handbells required are from A4 through B6. Number of ringers is variable.)
#80101135
-- Through a Glass Darkly (SATB choir and piano)
This anthem takes as its text the well-known verses
from I Corinthians 13. The setting maintains a mysterious and
haunting flavor throughout. Mostly in unison, with divisi near the end.
#80101223
-- Come to the Table (SATB choir and piano)
This anthem is a warm, flowing setting of Mary Nelson
Keithahn's text welcoming all to the table "who believe and
follow Christ's call". Highly suitable for World Communion
Sunday or any occasion when communion is featured.
#80101224
-- God of Every Generation (SATB choir and piano)
A festive and rhythmic anthem on a text by Mary Nelson
Keithahn. It is especially useful for occasions where multiple
generations may be involved in a choral service.
#80101196
-- We Gather Now the Harvest (SATB choir and organ)
A festive thanksgiving anthem on an original text by
Rev. Harold V. Lloyd, Jr. Useful for the Thanksgiving season or any
harvest celebration. Download a complete
MP3 file of this piece.
#80101210
-- Make a Joyful Noise (SATB choir and organ)
An upbeat and vibrant setting of Psalm 100. The anthem
was originally composed in celebration of the release of the hostages
in Iran in 1981. IT is suitable for any celebratory service or
whenever Psalm 100 is appointed. Download a complete
MP3 file of this piece.
#80101281 -- And Now, O Father (SATB choir and organ)
A setting of the familiar text by William Bright.
Useful as a communion anthem or during Lent.
#80101282 -- Arise, Shine for Your Light Has Come (SATB
choir and organ)
A largely contemplative setting of this familiar text
from Isaiah 60.
#80101283 -- O God, the King of Glory (SATB choir)
A superb, stirring motet setting the collect for the
Seventh Sunday of Easter. Useful for any occasion.
#80101284 -- Let Earth and Heaven Combine (SATB choir
and organ)
A song of praise to a text by Charles Wesley.
#80101285 -- To Us a Child of Royal Birth (SATB choir
and organ)
A Christmas anthem on a text by Charles Wesley.
#80101286 -- Lo! What a Cloud of Witnesses (SATB choir
and organ)
A setting of a paraphrase of Hebrews 12:1-3. Useful
for any occasion.
#80101287 -- All Hail, Fair Tree (SATB choir and organ)
|A Lenten anthem to a text of Richard Crashaw.
#80101293 -- Because He is Bound to Me in Love (SATB
choir and organ)
A lyrical setting of Psalm 91:14.
#80101294 -- Bless the Lord, O My Soul (SATB choir and organ)
A very expressive setting of Psalm 103.
#80101295 -- Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord (SATB
choir and organ)
A very expressive setting of Psalm 103.
#80101296 -- Ave verum corpus (SATB choir)
A setting of the familiar Latin communion text.
#80101297 -- O crux ave spes unica (SATB choir)
A setting of a Lenten text in Latin.
#80101298 -- O God, Who on the Holy Mount (SATB choir
and organ)
A motet setting of the collect for the Feast of the Transfiguration.
#80101304 -- Now the Word of the Lord (SATB choir and organ)
A mysterious setting of Jeremiah 1:4-9.
#80101130
-- At the Name of Jesus (SATB choir, piano, and opt. trumpet)
This anthem is a setting of the familiar text by
Caroline Maria Noel (1890) with a lovely new tune cast in a
contemporary jazz-influenced harmonic language. Download
PDF of trumpet in C part.
#80101131
-- Let Us Give Thanks to the Lord (SATB choir, soprano
solo, and organ)
The work is an exciting and spirited setting of a few
verses from Psalm 107. A useful anthem for celebratory or festival occasions.
#80101132
-- The Lord's Prayer (Congregation/unison choir and keyboard)
This work is a highly singable setting of the Lord's
Prayer, written with a slightly "jazz-tinged" harmonic
vocabulary. Download
PDF of congregation part.
#80101226
-- I Will Give Thanks to the Lord (SATB choir and organ)
This short, zestful anthem sets the first two verses
from Psalm 9.
#80101159
-- Once You Walked Upon the Waters (2-part choir and organ)
This anthem uses a text by Herman G. Stuempfle based
on Matthew’s account of Jesus’ walking on the water, and
the healthy mixture of faith and doubt the story recounts and
inspires. The musical setting features alternating meters which
suggest the turbulence of the sea and the tensions of doubt. Easy and effective.
#80101160
-- A Celtic Blessing (2-part choir and keyboard)
This brief work uses a text by Richard Leach, written
in "Celtic blessing style." The music captures the mood of
the text with a gentle lilt.
#80101178
-- Farewell, Advent! (2-part choir, keyboard, opt. percussion)
This enjoyable work for the Christmas season
(particularly suitable for the Sunday immediately following
Christmas) uses an old English carol text. The setting is in an
energetic 6/8 meter and is very easy to put together.
#80101329 -- Hallelujah! (SATB choir)
A cycle of three very easy motets: 1) Praise to the
Lord; 2) This Is the House of God; and 3) Hallelujah! They can be
performed individually or as a set.
#80101239 -- Missa Greensleeves (SATB choir)
#80101240 -- Missa L'homme armé (SATB choir)
#80101241 -- Missa In nomine (SATB choir)
#80101242 -- Three Masses (SATB choir) [all three in
one volume]
The choral masses of Arnold Rosner are "cantus
firmus" masses that blend the techniques of the Renaissance
masters with a contemporary harmonic language and rhythmic idiom.
They are exceptionally compelling works designed for strong choirs
and will make a stunning impact in performance.
#80101195
-- The Lord Is in His Holy Temple (SATB choir, opt. accompaniment)
The work is a short, lyrical anthem that is highly
suitable for a variety of worship settings. Concludes with ascending,
ecstatic "Amen" passages.
#80101181
-- This Is the Bread (SATB choir)
This setting of John 6:51 is suitable as a communion
anthem or on any Eucharistic occasion.
#80101182
-- Show Me Your Ways, O Lord (SATB choir and organ)
This anthem is a setting of Psalm 25:3-7, 9. A
suitable and accessible anthem for any time in the church year.
#80101185
-- Psalm 150 (SATB choir and keyboard)
This setting of the familiar psalm is both easy and
colorful. The accompaniment illustrates the text and supports the choir.
#80101234
-- Come, Follow the Star (SATB choir and keyboard)
This work is a joyous carol for Christmas and Epiphany
-- festive and rhythmic.
#80101235
-- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (SATB choir and keyboard)
The famous text is set in this anthem to a new melody,
reminiscent of the folk melodies of Applachian Mountains.
#80101152
-- Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (SATB choir and organ)
These unique and creative settings of the traditional
evening canticles were written for the Voluntary Choir of Manchester
Cathedral. The Magnificat is joyful, with a light, skipping
accompaniment. The Nunc Dimittis is introspective and
contrasts with the Magnificat. It makes use of the octatonic
mode to create an atmosphere of "slightly aching serenity."
#80101153
-- Sing a New Song to the Lord (SATB choir and organ)
This setting of Psalm 98 is taken from the composer's
oratorio The Manchester Magnificat, originally written for
Manchester Cathedral. In the context of the oratorio, this psalm
setting forms the climax, presenting an expression of optimism.
#80101171
-- Deep River (SATB choir and piano)
This creative setting of the familiar African-American
spiritual Deep River places a traditional, major melody within
a harmonically minor context. This approach allows two contrasting
ideas to be juxtaposed: the oppressiveness of slavery (depicted by
the ponderous piano accompaniment) and the hope of deliverance
(inherent in the melody itself). The result of this conflict directs
our thoughts to a personal longing for eternal peace.
#80101229
-- Proclaim the Reign of God! (SAB choir and keyboard)
Inspired by Psalm 98, the anthem uses an original text
by the composer that calls on all of nature to "proclaim the
reign of God." The music has a full sound but requires only SAB
voices and is moderately easy to sing and play. Suitable for festival
or general use.
#80101263 -- Our Father (SATB choir)
This work is a lyrical and expressive setting of the
Lord's Prayer.
#80101264 -- O virtus Sapientiae (SATB choir)
A familiar Latin text by Hildegard von Bingen is set
in this motet.
#80101277 -- Oculus non vidit (SATB choir)
This motet uses a text in Latin from I Corinthians
2:9. Beginning solemnly, it builds to a large climax before subsiding.