Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)-Christina Rossetti's iconic poem has been set to a haunting tune by David von Kampen. Uncomplicated in its construction but rich and moving in its sound this will be an especially good fit for church choirs. From the Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Never To Forget. Never To Forget is a powerfully emotive choral work written in honour of the NHS health and care workers in the UK who died caring for others during the COVID-19 pandemic. The text comprises their names, each sung separately in turn, in a poignant and moving homage. The piece is designed as a living tribute, to memorialise their dedication and sacrifice through each performance. This is a work of remembrance, respect and gratitude for these courageous workers, never to be forgotten. The work is scored for SATB choir and chamber ensemble, with this vocal score including a piano reduction. Instrumental parts are available to hire from hire@fabermusic.com.

Par GOODALL HOWARD. Never To Forget is a powerfully emotive choral work written in honour of the NHS health and care workers in the UK who died caring for others during the COVID-19 pandemic. The text comprises their names, each sung separately in turn, in a poignant and moving homage. The piece is designed as a living tribute, to memorialise their dedication and sacrifice through each performance. This is a work of remembrance, respect and gratitude for these courageous workers, never to be forgotten. The work is scored for SATB choir and chamber ensemble, with this vocal score including a piano reduction. Instrumental parts are available to hire from hire@fabermusic.com./ Répertoire / Voix Mixtes et Piano

Peace-Choral directors nationwide have been clamoring for quite some time for this moving epic poignantly co-penned by the legendary Bonia Shur and his wife Fanchon with additional text by Reb Nachman. This piece is worth performing for its lyrics alone but its powerful setting gives chills as well. The piece alternates between English and Hebrew. For SATB choir with keyboard accompaniment.

A truly compelling setting of a moving text. The sustained vocal lines offer wonderful opportunities for expressive singing as the choir communicates this moving passage from Psalm 46. Ruth is at her best with this sensitivetreatment which crescendos to a strong and satisfying conclusion. Available: SATB.

Using actual texts of letters written in the 1700s and 1800s Mark Brymer has woven together this moving suite of Celtic music. Featuring multiple opportunities for solos or ensembles this will long be remembered by your audience. May be performed as separate sections or as an entire suite. Includes: Planxty Irwin Road to Lisdoonvarna Skibbereen The Rocky Road to Dublin Blackberry Blossom The Cliffs of Doneen Fisher's Hornpipe Lanigan's Ball Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels) Muirsheen Durkin and more. Available for SATB and SSA. Instrumental Pak includes parts for Pennywhistle/Flute Fiddle Uilleann Pipe Acoustic Guitar Bass Bodhran Drum/Bass Drum Harp Button Accordion and Scottish D Pipes. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time (if performed as entire suite): Approx. 30 minutes.

The dramatic text from Isaiah “Surely He Hath Borne our Griefs ” is vividly conveyed in the interplay between the two solo voices and powerful choral support. For Holy Week or Good Friday use the moving chamberorchestration for pageants or concerts. A tender offering for this most reverent time in the church year.

Goin' home goin' home. I'm a-goin' home. Quiet-like some still day I'm just goin' home are the poignant lyrics famously set in a song based on the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak's famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) Op. 95. This choral work is simple yet rich with vocal harmonies moving piano accompaniment and optional cello creating an emotional performance selection filled with musical opportunities.

Commissioned by the Shiloh Bible Church in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania to honor Pastor Larry Hummel and his wife for more than 33 years of service Joseph Martin has written a loving and sensitive text of gratitude for those who haveguided our faith journeys over the years. This moving choral is an appropriate choice for services of appreciation for so many people whose ministries and examples have profoundly affected our lives – teachers ministers church staff musicians childcare workers ... the list goes on. For Those Who Serve is a beautifully poetic description of those who model Christ's example and a wonderful opportunity to glorify God for those dedicatedpeople in your faith community.

Commissioned by the Hickory NC Choral Society for their 35th anniversary season Dan Forrest's Requiem For The Living is scored for mixed choir with solos for boy soprano and/or mezzo-soprano soprano & tenor. The instrumentation is available for large orchestra or chamber ensemble. Combining both liturgical and non-liturgical texts in some cases the traditional texts are slightly re-arranged for contextual emphasis. This powerful five movement work projects a wide range of meaningful expression from a biting essay on the vanity and pain of existence to a plea for mercy and a celebration of eternal light. The work standsalone - but would be especially moving for all saints Good Friday or even Palm Sunday. Movements: Introit - Kyrie Vanitas Vanitatum Agnus Dei Sanctus Lux Aeterna 3. Instrumentations available on rental only: 1. Full orch. (HMB265a): 2 flutes 2 oboes 2 bb clarinets 2 bassoons 2 horns (or 1-4: if performing with a large choir horn lines may be doubled by a second player on each part) 2 bb trumpets 2 trombones bass trombone or trombone 3 tuba percussion (1 player: suspended cymbal crash cymbal bass drum triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (opt.)(or other low drum) timpani (3) (one player) harp strings (min. Suggested count 4.4.2.2.1) full score. 2. Chamber version (HMB265b) - flute oboe horn in f (optional) combined percussion (one player: timpani suspended cymbal crash cymbal triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (optional) (or other low drum) harp violin cello organ full score. 3. Expanded chamber version (HMB265c) - flute oboe horn in f(opt.) percussion from full orchestra version (1 player: suspended cymbal crash cymbal bass drum triangle glockenspiel crotales (bowed) snare drum low tom-tom (opt. or other low drum) timpani (3) from full orchestra version (1 player) harp strings from full orchestra version

Uses: General Wedding ConcertScripture: Song of Solomon 8:6; Isaiah 49:16Consider this exquisite choral tone poem to a paraphrase of the celebrated text from the “Wisdom of Solomon.”Reveling in sumptuous harmonies this artful anthem gives directors many intimate moments to explore. The text well-known for its usage in weddings is also a moving selection during Holy Week displaying Christ's sacrificial loveand foreshadowing the imagery of Christ the Bridegroom dying for his beloved church. Rich writing and enriching poetry! Duration: ca. 4:07.

Edmund Jolliffe's setting of the communion antiphon for the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass may be sung to equally powerful effect either liturgically or as the focus of a collective expression of remembrance or as a moving addition to any choral concert programme. From the opening revelation of eternal light the music moves steadily through hushed litanies and invocations to a resounding climax. A contemporary tonality of richly annotated chords illuminates these traditional words with a modern sound and sense. This is a piece that singers will enjoy for its discipline of sustained lines and beautifully balanced sonorities no less than for its eloquent statement of aneternal hope.

This is one of the most famous Christmas spirituals and Phil Kern has skillfully written a unique and exciting arrangement! This powerful fast-moving piece infuses stylized and rhythmic vocals with gospel and world musicpercussion parts that are included within the choral. It is outstanding on all levels!

True impact is felt in this lushly written choral prayer. The hope for intimacy with God is expressed in moving tones and the piano part offers a supportive yet rhapsodic decoration for this message of love and grace. A quote ofthe hymn Near to the Heart of God acts as a delicate punctuation mark to the central theme and embraces the congregation with arms of assurance and comfort. Supports: Isaiah 40:11 Psalm 46:10

Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 28:7; Psalm 69:30; Jonah 2:9This breathtaking Thanksgiving piece is a moving tribute to the many blessings of God in our lives. Poignant text reveals themagnitude of God's grace and the beauty found in seemingly little things: the sound of rain a baby's cry. Easy to sing but full of profoundly meaningful images this anthem is sure to have an impact on your choir andcongregation. We Thank You Lord is a song of deep gratitude for Thanksgiving or any time of the year. Guitar chords are provided in the choral.