SKU: CA.982105

ISBN 9790007160692. Language: English. Text: Betzner-Brandt, Michael. Text: Michael Betzner-Brandt.

The modern a cappella series offers new, challenging a cappella music with a jazzpop sound. The editions are orientated towards the needs of the developing jazz-pop choral scene. a special choral sound, groove, improvisation and choreography play central roles - individual singers can come to the fore as soloists. In short, modern a cappella is a new category of choral music; there are no covered pop songs and also no serious new music, rather grooving, contemporary vocal music with unconventional texts and choral presence. The series is geared towards highly motivated youth choirs as well as ambitious ensembles from all genres. Score available separately - see item CA.982100.

SKU: GI.G-4954

This collection is second to none: masterfully crafted compositions resplendent with interesting harmonies married to texts selected from the works of the finest hymn writers of our time. Lovers of serious choral music are going to be thrilled with this new offering. Musical styles are varied, from gospel to a distinctly classical sound, sprinkled with a wide variety of instruments. Selected works include All Glory Is Yours-rich and melodic, with a memorable and singable refrain, Build Your City on the Hill-rousing, with an early American flavor, Christ Is the Day-mysterious, for Advent, Cleanse the Thoughts of Our Hearts-choral music at its finest, Before the Song Was Done-majestic and lilting, for Christmas, This Our Joy and This Our Feast-Joyful, for Easter, with trumpets and alleluia! Just consider this roster of text writers: Brian Wren, Delores Dufner, OSB, Sylvia Dunstan, Richard Leach, and Timothy Dudley-Smith. In addition, traditional texts include The Prayer of St. Patrick, a selection from Piae Cantiones, and one from The Book of Common Prayer. There are also a selection from ICEL and adaptations by Bob Moore. Includes one each of the following octavos: I COME WITH JOY (G-4933) • ALL GLORY IS YOURS (G-4934) • SLOWLY TURNING, EVER TURNING (G-4935) • BUILD YOUR CITY ON THE HILL (G-4936) • SWEET REFRESHMENT (G-4937) • CHRIST IS THE DAY (G-4938) • CHILD OF MARY (G-4939) • CLEANSE THE THOUGHTS OF OUR HEARTS (G-4940) • HOW HOLY THIS FEAST (G-4941) • CHRIST THE WAY OF LIFE (G-4942) • WE BRING,  YOU TAKE (G-4943) • WE BLONG TO CHRIST (G-3874) • BEFORE THE SONG WAS DONE (G-4944) • THIS OUR JOY AND THIS OUR FEAST (G-4945) • CHRIST BE WITH ME (G-3855) The instrumental meditation “Air” is found in G-4289, Five Liturgical Meditations.

SKU: GI.G-006282

UPC: 641151062822.

A quietly passionate setting of Psalm 130. This compelling yet practicable piece features a gorgeous descant on the each refrain as well as the final verse. Your soloists will enjoy the challenges presented in the expressive verses, with the result definitely well worth the effort.

SKU: WD.080689451232

UPC: 080689451232.

There is an endless battle between guilt and grace in all of us. Sometimes the battle is difficult and we may feel like we are losing; but rejoice! Through Jesus’ victory on the cross, we can rest in the truth that grace wins.. every time! This unique, upbeat arrangement by Daniel Semsen, from Matthew West’s popular single, combines electronic elements with classic orchestra and choir to remind us all of this redeeming truth…grace wins!

SKU: WD.080689422232

UPC: 080689422232.

This driving arrangement by Joshua Spacht brings Bethel Music’s “You Make Me Brave” to life for choirs everywhere. Fear – we all encounter it; we all experience it - some for moments, some for lifetimes. But when we realize the One Who created us has always been there, when we reach a deeper revelation of Who God is, we can embrace what we’re afraid of. He will not forsake us; He remains faithful…forever. In confidence, be brave!

SKU: WD.080689421235

UPC: 080689421235.

This moving, compelling arrangement by David Wise combines three of today’s modern worship classics, spotlighting our desire for His presence…our deep need for communion with Him…welcoming and inviting the Holy Spirit into our midst. There is no greater unifier, no greater or more precious moments of pure worship.

SKU: HP.9056

UPC: 763628190569.

A Christmas celebration for SATB choirs This gospel-flavored musical reflects on the promise of peace delivered by the angels on the night of Jesus' birth. The iconic ballad, Let There Be Peace on Earth is used as musical bookends: its theme is briefly stated in the second movement and then returns in full-blown gospel style at the end to provide an emotion-filled climax. In between, the Christmas story is told through scriptural narration and six beloved carols set in a variety of styles ranging from jazz, to gospel, to calypso. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, full orchestra, or a smaller set of rhythm parts, arranged by Ed Hogan. Performance time is 35 minutes.

SKU: GI.G-4615

GIA is delighted to present its first collection by established composer Scott Soper. In this collection of music for Lent, Triduum, and Eastertime, Scott shows off his compositional skills: a gift for melody, refined harmonies, evocative interpretations of psalms and canticles, and arrangements of traditional tunes. Whether the style is gospel, blues, contemporary Christian, or traditional, Scott's songs are musical pictures that your choir and assembly will sing with ease. CONTENTS: SPIRIT WIND (G-4624) • ON THAT DAY (G-4622) • WHO WILL STAND UP (G-4626) • YOU LIFE UP MY LIFE (G-4627) • GLORY IN THE CROSS/LITANY OF THE SAINTS (G-4617) • HOSANNA (G-4619) • NO TURNING BACK (G-4621) • HAVE MERCY ON US (G-4618) • WERE YOU THERE (G-4625) • SONG OF MOSES (G-4623) • MY LIFE IS IN YOUR HANDS (G-4620) • CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT (G-4616) .

SKU: BR.SON-442

ISBN 9790004803509. 10 x 12.5 inches.

This volume contains three reworkings and orchestrations of religious works by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy which were originally set for smaller ensembles (solo voices, four-part chorus and organ). They were composed at different times and for different occasions, two of them as commissions. The anthem ,,Why, o Lord, delay forever MWV A 19 was originally the sacred vocal piece MWV B 33, published in England in 1841 with the additional title ,,[…] The Thirteenth Psalm, and in Germany in the same year as ,,Lass, o Herr, mich Hilfe finden with the title ,,Drei geistliche Lieder which was composed at the suggestion of the English literature and music lover Charles B. Broadley who also provided the paraphrase of the psalm text. After Mendelssohn had refused an initial request by Broadley to furnish the anthem post festum with an organ prelude, the composer did not want to turn down a second request to orchestrate the work and he even expanded the existing material with a lengthy closing fugue involving additional trumpets and timpani. The ,,Ave Maria MWV B 19 was written in connection with Mendelssohn's appointment as municipal music director, a position which at the same time included the responsibility for the musical organization of church services. The instrumentation of the work with an accompaniment of two clarinets and two bassoons as well as low strings was due to the fact that the organ in Dusseldorf's principal church St. Lambertus was out of order for an extended period of time, and Mendelssohn considered this solution explicitly only as a surrogate for the organ should there be none. A further psalm paraphrase in English, this time by William Bartholomew, of the hymn ,,Hear my prayer MWV B 49 was set to music in early 1844; the orchestration of the organ part commissioned by the distinguished Dublin musician Joseph Robinson was not completed until 1847 so that the premiere finally only took place after Mendelssohn's death. In the further course of the century ,,Hear my prayer would, particularly in the version with organ accompaniment, come to enjoy great popularity in Great Britain and Ireland.