SKU: GI.G-005833

Kathleen Demny has crafted a sure-to-please choral piece that boasts a compelling syncopated melody in the refrain with a convincing metrical change to express the words Maranatha, Lord Jesus, come to us. The equally energetic cantor's voices verses in the relative minor conclude with an SATB call: Veni, Emmanuel that leads us back to the refrain. Adding a strummed guitar with the keyboard part would nicely complement this delightful Advent song.

SKU: GI.G-10335

UPC: 785147033516. English. Text Source: Psalm 63:2-9, alt. Scripture: Psalm 63:1–8.

Here Psalm 63 is set as a choral piece with solo voice or schola taking the lead during the verses while the congregation can be invited to respond with support from the choir in the refrain. The simple steady accompaniment reflects well the longing and love expressed in words of the Psalm.

SKU: GI.G-10060

UPC: 785147006015. English, Spanish. Text Source: English vv: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6, The Abbey Psalms and Canticles, English ref., Lectionary for Mass, Spanish words: Salmo 22:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6, Leccionario Edición Hispanoamericana Scripture: Psalm 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5, 6.

SKU: GI.G-8214FS

UPC: 785147821496. English, German, Latin. Text Source: Words from Mass for the Dead, except as indicated.

Organ accompaniment printed in the full score.

SKU: GI.G-7392

UPC: 785147739203. English. Text Source: Psalm 91:1-2, NIV Scripture: Psalm 91:1–2.

The chant-like treatment of the Psalm verses, in addition to creating a simply lovely setting, can also be a great exercise in sensitively conveying the meaning of the words through proper textual stress—a skill that can be applied to less lyrical pieces in the choral repertoire. The voice parts are minimal in scope (each roughly an octave), but the fluctuating accidentals will require some attention for tuning.

SKU: GI.G-9370

UPC: 785147937036. English.

Timely and evocative, Pilgrims and Companions is filled with music that can accompany us on our personal journey of faith and on our common journey as community. It is a powerful collection of liturgical music suitable for Sundays, seasons, and special celebrations throughout the year. Each song has the potential to fill our mouths with “words that have the power to shape our faith and the faith of those who sing with us.” The inclusion of any one of these titles in your worship will help to break open God’s word and inscribe it on the hearts of those gathered.

SKU: GI.G-RC0609

Plainsong Mass with words in Latin. This is an interesting choral setting.

SKU: GI.G-9648

UPC: 785147964803. Latin. Text Source: Ascr. Innocent VI, d. 1362.

This contemporary setting of the classic Latin eucharistic text finds a charming introduction and conclusion in brief quotes of Felix Mendelssohn’s familiar Songs without Words, op. 30, no. 3. Accessible phrasing and voice leading in the SAB choral parts seamlessly follow multiple modulations with adept support from the piano accompaniment, while the endearing recurrence of the opening melodic motive further unifies the piece.

SKU: GI.G-6828

UPC: 785147682806. English. Text Source: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1940, Bohemian, ca. 1650; Translation: John Bajus.

The notes on this piece state, “‘Lo, Judah’s Lion’ should take on the character of a wild victory dance.” Indeed, the hymn text (with roots in early-17th century Bohemia) takes on a whole new exuberance through the constant 3+3+2 rhythmic pattern. The words compare Jesus’ victory over death with the conquests of David and Samson, each verse ending with an Alleluia and an invitation to praise the Lord.