A Chamber Cantata for Holy Week or Easter. Par MARTIN JOSEPH M.. From ministry to humility and Calvary to victory, the story of Christ's redemptive grace is clearly presented in this meaningful offering. There is a pleasing blend of original material with familiar hymns, along with a scripture-based narration. This flexible chamber cantata includes two final songs: one for Holy Week, and the other for Easter. A smaller, yet effective orchestration provides instrumental or track options, while voice dominant tracks make learning convenient and approachable. A cantata of remembrance, reflection and resurrection! Songs include:A Quiet Gathering; Somewhere in the Silence; Prepare Your Hearts; I Heard the Voice of Jesus Calling; Just Beyond the Palms; In the Stillness of This Moment; Silent Was the Night: The Lamb Is Silent Now; The Silence Speaks; Set Free Your Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1, fl 2/ob, cl, tpt, tbn, vn 1-2, vc, db) available as a digital download. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Recueil / SATB

Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric ?Sanuit d'ete ? several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's ?Soneto de laNoche ? from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing directharmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous ?Sure on this Shining Night? is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke'spoignant ?Voici le soir? recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.--MortenLauridsen

“Nanita Lullaby” is a simply stunning arrangement by Earlene Rentz of the familiar Spanish carol where Nanita quietly sings as she rocks a baby to sleep. The slower tempo creates a quiet mood and allows the singers toachieve success with the Spanish language as well as with the harmonic and dynamic writing. Chord symbols are provided with the suggestion for a guitar accompaniment with or without the piano.

Morten Lauridsen's Nocturnes addresses aspects of the common theme of 'Night' in arrangements for accompanied SATB chorus.  His setting of Rilke's impassioned and atmosphereic Sa nuit d'ete is rich with dense colourful harmonies while Soneto de la noche is quiet serene and fold-like reflecting the eloquence with which the poet Pablo Neruda speaks of everlasting eternal love. Sure on the shining night is a lyrical beautiful setting of James Agee's well-loved poem. Rilke is the source of the epilogue  Voici le soir bringingthe Nocturnes to a quiet end as darkness arrives. The Choral Programme Series is a well-esatablished programming tool for many choirs as it offers a wealth of fresh material from many eras and in many styles. Also offering great value for money as each volume in the series provides up to forty minutes of music

An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Ubi caritas et amor is a simple, reflective anthem for mixed-voice choir and organ. Brian Easdale was educated at Westminster Abbey Choir School and attended the Royal College of Music, where he won the Foli Scholarship for composition. He wrote his first opera, Rapunzel , when only 17, and went on to composer many other dramatic and orchestral works, including the chamber opera The Sleeping Children. The Missa Coventriensis is one of his larger choral works, composed for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral in 1962. Easdale is perhaps most famous for his film music, including Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes, for which he won an Academy Award for best original music score in 1948. 'Ubi Caritas is the work of a craftsman steeped, naturally, in the musical culture of the inter-war years. It commends itself in its quiet yet muscular and expansive response to the text. With minimal divisi, it is within the capability of a good church choir.' - Howard Layfield, Mastersinger / Choeur SATB Et Orgue

Peter Sculthorpe's programme note reads as follows 'Lullaby is based upon one of the number of indigenous Australian melodies collected by Dr H.C. Lethbridge during the 1930s and is a lullaby for children victimised by war. It opens with several statements of indigenous melody the words lovingly entreating children to embrace sleep as night falls. This is followed by a short central section that questions the need for war its text taken from another song in the Lethbridge collection. The melody then returns leading to a quiet coda suggesting the calmness of sleep and for many children the beauteousness of Paradise.'The piece is set for unaccompanied mixedvoices.The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

for SATB unaccompanied The wonderful choral music of Howard Skempton has a unique voice that is instantly recognizable. Four by the Clock which sets words by Longfellow is a rich and brooding piece that although quiet and slow throughout fizzes with a barely contained energy and excitement for the 'dawn that is to be'.

Two Responses for Quiet Worship 1. A Gentle Alleluia 2. A Quiet Blessing of Peace-Uses: General service musicScripture: 1 Kings 19:12 Isaiah 6:1-3Truly something different in tone from writer Heather Sorenson is found in this help service music set. The style is harmonicallyfresh matching the evocative gestures of the text. Included are a call to worship and a quiescent benediction perfect for candlelight services or times of contemplation. Sensitive!

Opening in quiet reverence then moving into a more stately declaration of faith “Our Hearts Will Sing” ends triumphantly! The piece builds both textually and musically toward a majestic finale of endless praise.Every aspect of worship is here-quiet reverence celebration gratitude joy and praise faith and commitment. This anthem will serve your congregation well any Sunday of the year.

Greg Gilpin has taken this familiar English spring carol and spun an elegant choral of simple unisons lush harmonies and solo opportunities. The sweet piano accompaniment only tugs at the heart strings more. There is a short acappella section. Never pushing this lovely setting teaches the importance of quiet dynamics blending musical expression and vocal support. A Branch of May is a beautiful selection for a concert festival and/orgraduation. Available separately: SATB SAB.

Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-This work captures the quiet drama of the Nativity as viewed by a white barn owl a wild disinterested observer a night hunter that is both unaware of the event's significance and yet close to its mystery. The minor tonalityand sweeping 3/4 meter combine to create a mystical quality that will provide a fresh change of pace in your Christmas programming.

A lovely and touching contemporary setting of the familiar text from Isaiah. Poignant lines for solo vocal and cello joined and supported by choral sonorities rising to an emotional high point leading to a quiet and spirituallyuplifting ending. A striking way to celebrate the Christmas season. Available: SATB Accompaniment Cassette.

Uses: Christmas ConcertScripture: Luke 2A very intimate Christmas scene is on display in this exquisite tone poem. Close harmonies weave together a winsome tableau of swirling snow and quiet joy.Suitable for church or community performances this choral could be that special candle lighting moment for your holiday concert. Duration: ca. 3:12.