SKU: HL.1103653

ISBN 9781705176665. UPC: 196288101628. 6.75x10.5x0.036 inches. Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 3:12-16.

There is nuanced pacing in the poetry of this devotional offering of dedication. Words move in unhurried purpose, allowing time for reflection, and the piano gives the whole work a classic tone poem impact. Score and Parts (vn, vc) available as a digital download.

SKU: HL.345808

UPC: 840126920741. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. I John 4:8, John 15:9, Titus 3:4-7.

It is love at first listen with this stunning new setting of a beloved hymn of hope. Unison singing delivers the theme and first verse. The second stanza adds a vocal orchestration that creates a lovely sonic ambience. The anthem continues to grow in choral texture with enchanting moments of word painting and lush vocal adornments. After a final key change and a soaring obbligato, the piece recedes to a whispered ending and a final spiritual affirmation.

SKU: CA.5293905

ISBN 9790007300289. German.

Max Reger’s setting of Psalm 100 is one of the “grand style” choral-symphonic works of the classical modern repertoire. Contrapuntal skill in the tradition of Bach combines with overwhelmingly powerful expressiveness, rich in contrasts. The full harmonic and stylistic breadth of the early 20th century sings out, not only in frenetic song, but also in the search for awareness in quieter passages. Reger’s opulence, tonal and contrapuntal almost throughout, finally culminates in a double fugue with an off-stage orchestra similar to the trumpets of Jericho over “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott”. The composer’s declared aim was: “The psalm must go so brilliantly, that all will be simply ’bowled over‘.”.

SKU: HL.368505

UPC: 840126968668. 6.75x10.5x0.043 inches.

With a joyful and serene text by Bengali poet, writer, composer, philosopher and painter Rabrindranath Tagore, here is a skillfully crafted song for mixed choir and piano with an optional string quintet.

SKU: AP.46959

UPC: 038081536088. English.

Originally popularized by Chuck Berry in 1958, some say this was the very first rock 'n' roll Christmas song. Since then, it's been covered by everybody from Bryan Adams and Billy Idol to Kelly Clarkson, Conan O'Brien, and The Muppets! Kirby Shaw kicks off his arrangement with that characteristic guitar lick and builds from there. The optional SoundPax allows you to assemble your own rock band, or use the live-instrument SoundTrax CD.