Aejlies which means ?Holy? was originally composed as part of a commissioned work for the Sámi church festival in Norway in 2013. The theme for the festival was ?Holy Ground! Holy World? referring to the understanding among our Sámi ancestors as well as other indigenous groups that the land we are living on - Mother Earth - is Holy and should be treated with respect and honour. The theme is also inspired by the biblical words ?Take your sandals off your fee for the place where you are standing is holy ground!? (Exodus 3 5) which resonates with how indigenous traditions relate to nature.Only one word is sung in this work which takes inspiration from the Sámiyoik tradition where one often only uses very few words in combination with so called yoik syllables. These syllables have no linguistic meaning but are an important part of this ancient vocal tradition allowing the human voice to describe something without the limitations words and language sometimes have.

Now available for SSA choirs! Patti Drennan's fresh approach to the arranging of this haunting American folk hymn has made her setting a bestseller. This portrait of redemption is beloved by congregations everywhere and its presentation will be a special moment during Lenten or Holy Week worship services. A plaintive violin obbligato lilts over updated rhythms and harmonies giving us an anthem of rich beauty.

(New Edition)-One of our most treasured octavos this definitive arrangement has been a best-seller since its release in 1985. Now a new edition appears with updates by the composer and for the first time a superb orchestration. The Chopin-esque accompaniment is beloved by all who have played it and with the voicing options this true classic is a permanent part of the Holy Week repertoire. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-3 tba glock perc timp hp pno vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

This exciting new arrangement of the Adam classic is for treble voices and uses no accompaniment a unique and original approach