By Passion. For Piano/Vocal/Guitar. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Softcover. 258 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: GI.G-7172

Composed by Chris De Silva. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #7172. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7172).

UPC: 785147717232. English.

Yes, it’s liturgical. Songs like Come, Taste and See, “Hold Us, Jesus,” and “Go Out to the World” will have your cantors, choirs, and assemblies raising their voices. Is this collection good for listening? You bet! “In Your Presence” is inspirational, “Can You See God” is convincing. Some might say there’s a good deal of originality with a slight touch of cleverness in de Silva’s text writing. The verses for “Make a Joyful Noise,” for example, are taken from the Beatitudes, while the refrain draws its inspiration from Psalm 100—a skillful combination. The music is solid, yet fresh, with a contemporary sound. The melodies are memorable, you’ll come away humming the tunes. We’re certain this new release will cross generational lines as well. Both the young and the not-so-young love the fine work Chris is doing at his parish, St. Brendan’s, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We have a feeling your whole parish family will love Chris’s compositions as well. These new songs definitely deserve a listen, and for a very good reason. There’s a lot of “contemporary” music available these days that makes for great listening. But with de Silva there’s a difference—with de Silva, folks just can’t help but sing along. This is Chris’s first collection with GIA, and we warmly welcome him to the GIA family. Contents: Can You See God, We Are One, In Your Presence, Welcome, All Generations Will Praise Your Name, I Will Give Thanks, Among All, Hold Us, Jesus, Listen to My Cry, Come, Taste and See, Make a Joyful Noise, Go Out to the World, God of All.

(BONUSTRAX CD). Daybreak Choral Series. Sacred. CD only. Size 5x5 inches. Published by Daybreak Music.

E-Z Play Today (Easy big-note right-hand-only arrangements for piano, organ, and electronic keyboard). Size 9x12 inches. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

With online audio of piano accompaniments. Composed by Various. Vocal Collection. Children, Christian. Softcover Audio Online. 96 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Kosnik. For organ. General, sacred. Published by Concordia Publishing House.
Level: Moderately Easy.

Woodwinds (solo: pno - 2.2.2.2 - 4.2.0.0 - timp - str)

SKU: BR.OB-3210-30

Urtext based on the Brahms Complete Edition of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Vienna. Composed by Johannes Brahms. Orchestra; Folder. Orchester-Bibliothek (Orchestral Library). EB 6043 is printed in score form; two copies are needed for performance. Have a look into study score PB 3654. Solo concerto; Romantic. Set of parts. 90 pages. Duration 43'. Breitkopf and Haertel #OB 3210-30. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.OB-3210-30).

ISBN 9790004300749. 10 x 12.5 inches.

Johannes Brahms' first Piano Concerto was the fruit of a complex, protracted, and extremely trying creative process. Its origin goes back to a sonata in D minor for two pianos conceived in spring 1854. The impulse for the creation of the main subject was however a shocking event: According to Joseqph Joachim, the theme originated after hearing about Schumanns suicide attempt. A few months earlier, Schumann had revealed Brahms to the musical world in his essay New Paths. In this article, Brahms is extolled as the musician who is called to give expression to the feeling of his times in an ideal fashion. The unusually rapid genesis of the D-minor sonata and its prevailingly dark, monumental mood can be interpreted as an impassioned compositional response to Schumann's suicide attempt. However, the year-long struggle to arrive at the final form of the work should perhaps also be seen in the context of the resounding praise of Schumann's prophetic article. Brahms undoubtly felt a growing inner pressure to live up to the expectations aroused therein.Together with Clara Schumann, Brahms played the three so far existing movements of the sonata, but he was very self-critical. He felt that he had not been able to realize the monumentality he had envisioned, and which Clara Schumann felt, by merely doubling the piano sound. He soon decided to transform the sonata into a symphony (his first orchestral project). However, this idea did not seem to fit his vision either. Only in spring 1855 did he strike upon the definitive solution: a piano concerto. With Brahms as soloist, this concerto premiered in 1859, though he initially had little success. He wrote to Joachim about one of the first performances that the concerto was a brilliant and unmistakable - failure. This hardly surprised Brahms, for he was undoubtedly aware of the newness of the work, which surpassed the expectations of the audience. The work's complex structure and symphonic dimensions, the solo part's rejection of showy, elegant brilliance, and the uniquely Brahmsian orchestral density it maintains throughout; all of these qualities inevitably exasperated audiences at first - until they raised this work to the ranks of the most celebrated concertos of all time.

SKU: WD.080689544231

Composed by Tim Paul. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Eastertide. Octavo. Word Music #080689544231. Published by Word Music (WD.080689544231).

UPC: 080689544231.

Ephesians 1:7 says, “In Him, we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that lavished on us.” This melodic offering of praise and worship brings to light the truth and foundation of the gospel; we are saved, not by anything we have done, but by the blood of Jesus shed for us on the cross. Perfect for Easter or any time of the year, your church will love singing Tim Paul’s arrangement of Nothing but the Blood.

Keyboard - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8569

Composed by Liam Lawton. Arranged by Chris De Silva. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #8569. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8569).

UPC: 785147856931. English.

This collection is definitive Lawton: expressive texts, soaring melodies, and deep emotions all imbued with the power of God's comforting embrace. Inspired by life and his experiences in the world around him Lawton captures these holy moments, gives them a song, and preserves them for all eternity. Beautifully scored and orchestrated by Chris de Silva song-after song inspires a swell of love for God and the gifts bestowed upon us day-by-day. CONTENTS: Holy Ground • Into the Quiet • In God We Live • Eternal Is Your Love • To You Glory and Praise • The Lord Is My Shelter • Christ Has No Body Now but Yours • Ave Maria • Bethlehem Sky • Holy Is God's Name • How Good Is God • Breastplate.