SKU: HP.C5661R

UPC: 763628256616. By Robert Lowry. 2 Timothy 2:5, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 11:9, Isaiah 61:10, Psalms 46:4, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 22:1, Revelation 4:6, Revelation 6:11, Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Joshua 1:2.

African-American Spritiual by Robert Lowry In this spiritual the river symbolizes life and crossing over into campground symbolizes a yearning for deliverance, salvation and freedom in God's Promised Land. Lloyd Larson captures the significance of this rich text in his setting for SATB choir with piano and rhythm accompaniment. The addition of Robert Lowry's folk hymn, Shall We Gather at the River, provides an even greater connection to the crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God. This setting comes from Lloyd's musical celebration of the African American spirtual, Singin' in the Spirit. The Rhythm packet contains parts for: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Synth.

SKU: GI.G-10745

English, Filipino, Italian, Latin, Spanish. Text Source: Verses based on the Pentecost Sequence and Laudato Sí

Peter Kolar’s “Veni, Sancte Spiritus” is an exhilarating processional anthem for Pentecost or confirmation liturgies. It features driving orchestral percussion, an exuberant shout chorus, and a recurring woodwind theme inspired by the soundtrack to The Mission. In the spirit of Pentecost, the piece is multilingual and multi-stylistic, with lyrics in English, Spanish, Filipino and Latin. The piece even offers an optional call-and-response refrain for assembles to learn its multilingual text. “Veni, Sancte Spiritus” was composed for and premiered at the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) 2022 National Convention. Hearts will surely be enflamed with the Spirit upon experiencing this powerful work! .

SKU: MN.56-0119

UPC: 688670221477. English.

Unconditional Love is Howard Goodall’s heartfelt cantata of gratitude and remembrance, a poignant reflection upon the COVID-19 crisis. It seeks both to give thanks to those who sacrificed their lives in the aid of others and to offer solace to the grieving. Yet unifying each of its seven movements is a call to hope and to moving forward in a world rebuilt. The cantata commemorates the selflessness and togetherness felt by communities across the world during the pandemic, communities that offer their thanksgiving in many different ways. It is hoped that Unconditional Love’s universal messages will resonate with choirs of all kinds and in all places, for many years to come.

SKU: JK.01734

Psalm 92:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

Thanksgiving medley for mixed chorus (SATB) and piano, including text and melodies from Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Come Ye Thankful People, All That Dwell below the Skies and finishing with Prayer of Thanksgiving.
Composer: Louis Bourgeois, George J. Elvey, John Hatton
Arranger: Brent Jorgensen
Lyricist: Thomas Kern, Henry Alford, Isaac Watts, Jan Pinborough
Difficulty: medium
Performance time: 5:25
Reference: Psalm 92:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

SKU: FG.55011-455-5

ISBN 9790550114555.

This cycle of carols, to the poetry of Christina Rossetti, was assembled piecemeal over a number of years, gradually acquiring a larger dramatic and harmonic arch shape as new settings were added. I was particularly attracted to Rossetti's conflation of the dark, fallow winter landscape with that of the soul waiting for salvation. The cycle traces the long nights of watchfulness before Christmas, with the great event constantly deferred, only glimpsed periodically in different visions before the music turns inward again to contemplation. The opening carol embodies this spirit, with passages of diffuse, roving harmony interspersed with meditative, lyrical pedals, calling out the night watch and dreaming of a far-off summer of the spirit. Earth Grown Old is a kind of double carol, setting two complete poems, their lines at first presented separately as a still, expectant chorale and a jubilant dance, then progressively interwoven toward a fervent climax before once again receding into quiet. In the bleak mid-winter, which sets a highly compressed version of Rossetti's original poem, presents an enfeebled landscape frozen in time, in dire need of deliverance. A gentle melody weaves its way through static drones, broken by an angels' chorus announcing the joy to come. Love Came Down at Christmas ends the waiting, with its gently falling, overlapping lines building to a final revelation, the mystery of Christmas at last made real.

SKU: GI.G-7320

UPC: 785147732006. English. Text Source: Luke 1:46–55, adapt. Scripture: Luke 1:46–55.

Michel Guimont has given us an attractive setting of the Magnificat set in refrain and verse format. The piece is a welcome setting for those who pray evening prayer in the parish and is a fine addition to Marian repertoire for congregations and choirs. There are two separate accompaniments in this edition. One for organ and one for piano.

SKU: GI.G-5253

English. Text by Luke Connaughton.

Connaughton’s hymn has an unusual meter of 4444 54 7 with a refrain of 10 10 10 10. Krisman’s setting perfectly mirrors this plan, creating a contrast between the brief phrases of the verse and lyrical expanse of the refrain. Lest the pattern become tiresome through seven stanzas, the last two explode a half-step higher with a truly remarkable piano accompaniment. .