SKU: GI.G-9804

UPC: 785147980407. English. Text Source: Based on Psalm 145:1–7. Scripture: Psalm 145:1–7.

The orchestra parts and the two keyboard parts may be used as alternate accompaniments.

SKU: GI.G-10322

UPC: 785147032212. English. Text Source: Vss: Timothy Rees, 1874-1939, ref.: Fanny Crosby, 1820-1915, under the pseudonym Martha J. Lankton. Text by Timothy Rees.

SKU: GI.G-8272

UPC: 785147827207. English. Text Source: Psalm 103, alt., Psalter, 1912. Scripture: Psalm 103.

Based on Psalm 103, this concertato can be used throughout the liturgical year. The addition of brass quartet (2 trumpets, 2 trombones) and timpani, along with the regal, double-dotted organ accompaniment, gives stately dignity to this versatile song of praise.

SKU: FG.55011-613-9

ISBN 9790550116139.

The music of Finnish composer Kai Nieminen (b. 1953) does not conform to any isms. He remarks: I feel like I am a painter in music, who having seen or experienced something attempts to give that something a shape in music. The flute concerto Palomar was written for Patrick Gallois and premiered 2001 in Milan, Italy. The idea for his Flute Concerto came to Nieminen at the Villa Lante in Rome when he was kept awake by persistent birdsong in the heat of the night. The title alludes to the last novel, Palomar, by Italo Calvino. Though Nieminen finds inspiration in literature, the visual arts and nature, he has no desire to confine the listener to any programme. The aim of the extra-musical stimuli is at most to fire his listeners' imagination and to make them savour musical visions with a mind as open as that of Calvino's Mr Palomar examining the little wonders of the world around him. The orchestral score is available for sale (ISMN 9790550096370) and the performance material for hire from Fennica Gehrman.

SKU: GI.G-6359

English. Text Source: Based on 2 Corinthians 4:5–7, 16–18. Text by Peter Elliot. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5–7, 16–18, Jeremiah 18:1–4.

The accompaniment is for keyboard or harp. The handbell used is E6.

SKU: GI.G-9506

UPC: 785147950608. English. Text by Mary Louise Bringle.

SKU: GI.G-DVD-919

UPC: 785147839194.

With the ever-increasing Asian presence within American Christian communities, church musicians who serve these communities will do well to explore the musical roots of the diverse cultures represented therein. To date there has been no tool to assist in this musical study that approaches the accessibility, diversity, comprehensiveness and appeal of this DVD recording of the great teacher, I-to Loh, at work. Experience the beauty of indigenous hymnody from China, Taiwan, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines and other Asian cultures, each with their unique scales,  melodic structure, ornamentation and accompaniment styles. Though sung primarily in English, some pieces incorporate easily sung phrases in original languages, printed phonetically. The scores for all of the music taught and performed on this DVD are included in a set of downloadable PDF files. These may be reproduced without further permission for study purposes. To reproduce multiple copies for performance, go to OneLicense.net,  or contact the publisher.   “First came Sound the Bamboo—music on paper from the pioneering work of I-to Loh across Asia.  Then came its hymnal companion, giving us more of his thinking, with wisdom, stories, and passion.   And now, the next best step: a DVD with songs come to life in sight and sound with teaching by I-to Loh.  The testimonies also will inspire those who seek the unity of the church by honoring these treasures from the East that will bless churches everywhere.” Emily R. Brink Senior Research Fellow Calvin Institute of Christian Worship  .

SKU: GI.G-6427

English. Text source: Based on Romans 8. Text by Paul Hoffman. Scripture: Romans 8.

The assembly part is optional.

SKU: GI.G-7429

UPC: 785147742906. English. Text Source: Isaiah 40:1-8, Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684, tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, alt.; Translation: Catherine Winkworth. Text by Johannes Gottfried Olearius. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1–8.

The Genevan Psalter tune, geneva 42, is given a new treatment with a few extra measures of accompaniment material interrupting the tune in two places. The middle stanza is given entirely new musical treatment, presumably composed by the arranger, and the final stanza returns to the Psalter tune.