Choral (Listening CD)

SKU: HL.35031854

A Celebration of Faith. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Cantata, Collection, General Worship. CD. Duration 1800 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35031854).

UPC: 888680713218. 5.0x5.0x0.093 inches. Charles Wesley/Joseph M. Martin.

Originally commissioned for the 300th anniversary of Charles Wesley's birth, Testament of Praise contains arrangements of his most treasured hymns, along with original settings of some of his most inspiring lyrics. There are narrations and litanies that provide continuity of purpose as the work unfolds and celebrates the gifts of worship and praise in the life of the church. Each anthem stands on its own, allowing the book to function as a collection of favorites. Presented with full orchestrations by Brant Adams, you can use this choral menagerie anytime! Songs include: Voices of Praise; Love Divine, All Loves Excelling; Thankful for Our Every Blessing; A Call to Service; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; And Can It Be? Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, btbn/tba, timp, perc 1-2, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

By Charles Wesley; Joseph M. Martin. Arranged by Brant Adams. For SATB choir and orchestra. (instrumental pack). Score and set of parts. Published by Shawnee Press.

((from Testament of Praise)). By Joseph M. Martin. For SATB choir (SATB). Shawnee Press. Sacred. 16 pages

Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. For SATB choir and piano. Weddings, Valentine's Sunday, Advent, general use. StudioTrax CD. Published by Music Sales.

Choral (Orchestra Accompaniment)

SKU: HL.35011553

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Arranged by Brant Adams. Shawnee Press. General Worship, Hymn, Sacred. Softcover. Shawnee Press #LB5976. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35011553).

UPC: 747510189206. 8.5x11 inches. Charles Wesley/Joseph M. Martin.

The classic Wesley text is set to new music by Joseph Martin. An excellent choice for any time of year, and especially meaningful during the Lenten season.

(Orchestration). By Stuart K. Hine (1899-1989). Arranged by Mark Hayes. For SATB choir and orchestra (instrumental pack). Shawnee Press. For use with MS.A8762. Shawnee Press #LB5955. Published by Shawnee Press

By Dale Wood. For SATB choir, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, handbells 3-octaves. Sacred. Level: Medium. Sacred Anthem. Published by Sacred Music Press. (10/2620S)

By Joseph M. Martin; Charles Wesley. For SATB choir. Choral. StudioTrax CD. Published by Shawnee Press.

From Testament of Praise. By Charles Wesley. Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. For SATB choir and piano/orchestra accompaniment. General, Lent, Easter. StudioTrax CD. Published by Shawnee Press.

Arranged by Joseph M. Martin. For SATB choir and piano accompaniment (optional orchestration). IPrint Orchestration CD. Published by Music Sales.

By Randall Thompson. Choral. For SATB choir, Piano (or Brass Choir) and Harp. General. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing.

Soli SATB, Coro SATB, 2 Ob, 2 Blfl f1, 2 Vl, Va, Bc - Level 3

SKU: CA.3912249

Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Klaus Hofmann. Arranged by Klaus Hofmann. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Telemann-Archiv. Organ. Sacred vocal music, Magnificats, Advent, Christmas, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Daily hours. Single Part, Organ. TVWV 9:18. 24 pages. Duration 20 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 39.122/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3912249).

ISBN 9790007245092. Key: G major. Language: German/English.

As one of the three canticles from the New Testament, the Magnificat - the Canticle of Mary - has at all times held a prominent position in church music. Telemann's setting of Luther's German translation of the text bears eloquent witness both to the composer's rich imagination and to his ability to mold a variety of musical shapes into a coherent formal Baroque architecture. Four solo movements with colorfully contrasting instrumentation are juxtaposed with four emphatically homogeneous choral movements; all of the latter are in 6/8 meter and in motet setting with instruments doubling colla parte. Particularly the choral movements are characterized by lively text portrayal and a wealth of at times dramatic imagery. A work of exceptional magnetism for both listeners and choir singers! Score and part available separately - see item CA.3912200.

Mixed choir

SKU: ST.B934

Composed by Brian Wren. Hymns & Relgious Drama. Hymns & Psalms 2009-2012. . If ordering from USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand please contact. Collection. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #B934. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.B934).

ISBN 9780852499344.

This, the ninth of a series of books begun in 1983, contains Brian Wren's 36 most recent hymns (2009 to 2012). It is nicely presented and laid out in a user-friendly way. The hymns are divided into five thematic sections: Jesus from Cradle to Cross; Easter Hymns; Church and Mission; Praise; and Metrical Psalms. This last section, rooted in (though not bound by) the Old Testament, is often influenced by Isaac Watts and will be of more use to some than others; it concludes with a tremendous rendering of Psalm 8; a paean of praise which all will love, set to a stirring tune.

Each section is prefaced with a single page introduction listing the contents and, in some instances, giving an interesting insight into Brian Wren's theology and thinking which provides food for contemplation. Each hymn is printed in words format with all the necessary information for inclusion in an order of worship. Every hymn is also printed with full score music for accompaniment interlined with the words. The book is slightly larger than A5, and there are various useful indexes.

The tunes range from ancient to modern, some very familiar, including Candler (better known as Ye Banks and Braes). A number are of a metre where alternative tunes are available. Those tunes which are new vary in ease of use; some will be readily picked up, others would prove challenging for occasional use in a small congregation but could be used as music group items.

These are hymns which need to be read as a whole and require thought. The words are chosen with care and notable as much for those not used as those included e.g.: 'Christ, untameably alive,/ breathe your life upon us - / Compass, Governor and Guide, / with us and beyond us,/ Sky and Sunlight, / spreading Vine./ Spring of Living Water,/ Truth and Wisdom, Way and Word,/ here, and then hereafter.' These hymns will be useful in worship as either sung or read pieces, and will also prove an invaluable resource for private devotion.

Robert Canham, Reform