SKU: CF.CM9770

ISBN 9781491164419. UPC: 680160923311. Key: G major. English.

There is a Balm in Gilead is a well-known, traditional African-American spiritual. The “balm in Gilead” is a reference from the Old Testament, but the lyrics of this spiritual refer to the New Testament concept of salvation. The balm of Gilead is interpreted as a spiritual medicine that is able to heal Israel (and sinners in general). In the Old Testament, the balm of Gilead is taken most directly from Jeremiah chapter 8 v. 22: Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wounds of my [God's] people?This a cappella arrangement stays close to the simple, emotional source material. The words and the music embody weariness, resignation and hope, as the realities of slavery are met with the hope of salvation. There is a Balm in Gilead was originally part of a larger work, entitled, Mpaka simba watapo, for treble chorus, African drums and piano.  .

SKU: CF.CM9524

ISBN 9781491150566. UPC: 680160908066. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

From the opening solo and duet passage to the a cappella three-part refrain, Lee Kesselman uses many textures in his transparent arrangement of this beloved African-American spiritual. Sure to touch the heart, inspire, give hope, and challenge, There is a Balm in Gilead is perfect for concerts and festivals.

SKU: GI.G-10517

UPC: 785147051718. English, Spanish. Text Source: English ref.: 1 Cor 10:16, Lectionary for Mass, English vss.: Psalm 116, The Abbey Psalms and Canticles, Spanish: Salmo 116(115) (R/. 1 Cor. 10), Leccionario Edición Hispanoamericana Scripture: Psalm 116, 1 Corinthians 10.

SKU: GI.G-007452

UPC: 641151074528.

** GIA no longer publishes nor sponsors the work of Paul A. Tate. Pieces for which Tate served as an arranger remain on our website as the original work of the composer.

SKU: AP.50252

UPC: 038081574226. English.

Broadway veteran and comedian Ana Gasteyer's holiday album is filled with clever gems like this nifty novelty number. Can you think of a rhyme for the word Christmas? It's nearly impossible. After several failed attempts, grins, chuckles, and one-liners throughout the jazzy tune, the lyrics conclude that we don't need a rhyme for Christmas, only you!

SKU: HL.367597

UPC: 840126966091. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.

You may have seen or heard a performance of this record-breaking single by The Weeknd on either the 2021 Superbowl halftime show or the entire last calendar year as this '80s-tinged earworm spent one entire year (a record) in the top 10 of the Billboard(r) Top 100!

SKU: GI.G-8802

UPC: 785147880202. Latin. Text Source: From the Latin Mass.

Agnus Dei is a standard Latin text from the Mass, and is part of the Ordinary (the five or six sections of the Mass that remain the same from day to day). With the repetition of the first line of text, the heartfelt prayer of petition and yearning is in three parts. This setting follows the tradition of using similar music for the first two statements, with some contrast in the music for the concluding dona nobis pacem..

SKU: BT.WHMS23A051

SKU: HL.50601596