Litany is the first chorus from Edward Elgar’s ‘The Dream of Gerontius’ scored for SATB Voices and Organ or Piano accompaniment in this Novello edition.The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 is a work for Voices and orchestra in two parts composed by Edward Elgar in 1900 to text from the poem by John Henry Newman. It relates the journey of a pious man's soul from his deathbed to his judgment before God and settling into Purgatory. Litany is sung by the chorus (‘Assistants’) after Gerontius’ deathbed prayer. Elgar disapproved of the use of theterm 'oratorio' for the work though his wishes are not always followed. The piece is widely regarded as Elgar's finest choral work and some consider it his masterpiece.Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations the Pomp and Circumstance Marches concertos for Violin and Cello and two symphonies. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.

(Psalm 130)-Mozart’s De Profundis (Psalm 130) K.93 for SATB Choir with Organ or Piano accompaniment edited by Don Smithers. Composed in Salzburg in the summer of 1771 to the words of Psalm 130 a Penitential Psalm used in liturgical prayers for the faithful departed in Western liturgical tradition. Instruction in English Psalm in Latin. For intermediate (Grade 4-6) level.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. Born in Salzburg Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. Already competent on Keyboard and Violin hecomposed from the age of five and performed before European royalty. During his life he composed over 600 works many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic concertante chamber operatic and choral music. He is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers and his influence on subsequent Western art music is profound.

Written when Mozart was only 18 years of age this Mass is a miracle of brevity and of childlike simplicity of spirit. Written for four solo voices four-part chorus of mixed voices two violins and organ continuo.This Schirmer-edition vocal score edited by Arthur Mendel includes a piano reduction of the original accompaniment - two violins and continuo.

Uses: General Lent Ash Wednesday Holy WeekScripture: I John 1:9; Psalm 51:10-12; Hebrews 8:12From the pages of concert music repertoire comes an adaptation that incorporates the power of theoriginal masterwork with the impact of a new sacred text. Contemplative in nature the cry for forgiveness and mercy rises like a prayer from the luxurious textures of the choral sonority. Linear voice leading gives thisthrough-composed anthem an organic quality flowing with emotion and religious devotion. A noble orchestration crowns the whole with dignity and nobility. Available separately: SATB Orchestration StudioTrax CD. (Orchestrationinstrumentation: Score & parts for flute 1&2 oboe clarinet 1&2 bassoon horn 1&2 trumpets 1-3 trombone 1-3 tuba timpani percussion 1&2 harp piano violin 1&2 viola cello double bass). Duration: ca. 4:47.

Buryl Red arranged this Gustav Holst for for mixed voices (SATB). Obligato parts I and II are optional. Part I may be played on flute violin harp celesta piano harpsichord or synthesizer. Part II may be played on violoncello pedal organ or synthesizer.

At the moment in 1777 when Mozart wrote this disarmingly simple offertory motet both he and his father had been dismissed from their employment in Salzburg by the Archbishop and Mozart was on the point of leaving his home to seek employment elsewhere. It has been suggested that it was written in supplication to the Virgin for safe travel at the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary but what is certain is that this delightful piece remains a vibrant work in the repertoire.Sancta Maria was originally written for Violins Viola Cello and Organ and is here presented with a Piano reduction.