Composed by Linda Scholes. Arranged by Mary McDonald. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Sacred. Multicultural; Sacred. Choral Octavo. Jubilate Music Group #00-46857. Published by Jubilate Music Group (AP.46857).

By Deborah Govenor. For SATB choir and piano. Sacred. Octavo. Published by Exaltation Publications. (10/3310L)

Composed by Jay Althouse. Octavo for SAB choir and piano accompaniment. With optional Hand Drum and Tambourine. C Major. Series: Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral SAB Choir, Piano

SKU: CF.CM9703

Composed by Meredith Tompkins. Mjts. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9703. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9703).

ISBN 9781491160107. UPC: 680160918706. Key: D major. English. Traditional Scottish-Irish blessing.

Blessing of Light is an excerpt from a Scottish-Irish benediction of anonymous authorship, which may have originated from old Celtic traditions. The rich, poetic language encourages hospitality for both friends and strangers and a charge to cultivate the inner spirit as a beacon of light for others. This SAB-setting offers additional options for soprano or alto divisi and comfortable ranges for men. Drawing primarily from the soundscape of a gently sweeping Mixolydian mode, this piece is designed to remind the listener of the distant past and its connection to our present. Modes have been utilized in many cultures at least since the earliest days of recorded history. Ancient Greek musical modes were revived and explored during the Middle Ages, and are sometimes considered the fathers of the scales we use today in what is often labeled tonal music, or music rooted in Western European musical practices. Blessing of Light is an accessible introduction to modal harmony for mixed choirs. Modes are characterized by combinations of half or whole steps that form a unique scale. The Mixolydian scale in this piece, for example, is identical to the major scale with the exception of a lowered (or flatted) 7th scale degree. For ease of use in sight-reading, key signatures are indicated by the melodic tonal center with the chromatically altered lowered 7th. When introducing this piece, it may be beneficial for the conductor to begin with warm-ups or vocalizes utilizing the scales below.
Blessing of Light is an excerpt from a Scottish-Irish benediction of anonymous authorship, which may have originated from old Celtic traditions. The rich, poetic language encourages hospitality for both friends and strangers and a charge to cultivate the inner spirit as a beacon of light for others. This SAB-setting offers additional options for soprano or alto divisi and comfortable ranges for men.Drawing primarily from the soundscape of a gently sweeping Mixolydian mode, this piece is designed to remind the listener of the distant past and its connection to our present. Modes have been utilized in many cultures at least since the earliest days of recorded history. Ancient Greek musical modes were revived and explored during the Middle Ages, and are sometimes considered the fathers of the scales we use today in what is often labeled “tonal music,” or music rooted in Western European musical practices.Blessing of Light is an accessible introduction to modal harmony for mixed choirs. Modes are characterized by combinations of half or whole steps that form a unique scale. The Mixolydian scale in this piece, for example, is identical to the major scale with the exception of a lowered (or flatted) 7th scale degree. For ease of use in sight-reading, key signatures are indicated by the melodic tonal center with the chromatically altered lowered 7th. When introducing this piece, it may be beneficial for the conductor to begin with warm-ups or vocalizes utilizing the scales below.

SKU: LO.99-3018L

Composed by Brad Nix. Choral. Sacred Anthem. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3018L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3018L).

UPC: 000308132267.

Celtic Benediction offers a gentle, yet inspiring blessing with a subtle Celtic flare. This original Brad Nix anthem sends the community of faith into the world as ambassadors of peace. The opening treble-voice stanza may be performed as a solo, and the optional flute part lends a warm complement.

Musical Resource for Meditation and Worship. Arranged by Kiran Young Wimberly. Sacred. With guitar chord names. 48 pages. GIA Publications #9353. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9353).

Choir (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.50167

Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Lawson-Gould. Graduation; Peace/Brotherhood; Sacred; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-50167. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50167).

UPC: 038081573373. English. Words from a Traditional Celtic Blessing; music by Michael Larkin.

Here's an expressive, through-composed setting that evokes the awe of moon and stars through sweeping legato vocal lines, a rich harmonic landscape, and a gentle piano underscore. At just under three minutes in length, it makes a superb choice for a concert closer, benediction or signature send-off.

Composed by Cecilia McDowall. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 4'. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193386211).

SKU: GI.G-9614

Hymns, Psalms and Prayers to End the Day. Composed by Ian Callanan. Sacred. 140 pages. GIA Publications #9614. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9614).

UPC: 785147961420. English.

The service of Compline derives its name from the Latin word completorium meaning “completion.” It is a prayer of quietness and reflection, and is most effective following the completion of one’s daily work. Compline is perhaps the easiest prayer to add to your daily prayer life as it takes place right before bedtime. As Nighttime Falls is an attempt to bring the richness of Compline Prayer to a wider audience. This collection contains one complete compline service for each day of the week. Each prayer lasts about 15–20 minutes and includes an introduction, an examination of conscience, a hymn, psalmody, a scripture reading, a responsory, the Canticle of Simeon, a concluding prayer, and a blessing. Finally, each day concludes with the beautiful antiphon to the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Salve Regina.” As Nighttime Falls can be used to end youth retreats, Marriage Encounter weekends, parish missions, and other evening events. The companion 2-CD set contains seven complete compline services, one for each night of the week. You can pray in solitude just before going to sleep using the recording of As Nighttime Falls. It can also be used in communities when no pastoral musician is available. The enchanting Celtic charm of the hymn selections and psalms in this collection will engage you and draw you into this rich tradition of the church. At the end of each day let As Nighttime Falls offer you a way to give gratitude for the beauty and wonder of God.