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

An Easter Celebration of Grace-From the composer of The Mercy Testament comes a new work that shines the light of joy and hope throughout your Easter and post-Easter worship celebrations. Incorporating jubilant contemporary Christian songs and newlyarranged classic hymns this work is a splendid choice for congregations exploring a blended approach to their music ministries. The brief performance time makes this a flexible yet effective choice for Easter worship gatherings.Well-planned moments of congregational participation are a highly desirable feature. With memorable tunes and well-crafted narrations this work leaps from the page and into the hearts of your singers.Titlesinclude: Christ is Risen (Matt Maher) Beautiful One (Tim Hughes) In Christ Alone (Keith Getty/Stuart Townend) He Is Exalted (Twila Paris) Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Traditional).Availableseparately: SATB Split/StudioTrax CD Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD) 10-Pack CDs RehearsalTrax CDs Orchestration CD-ROM (Score and parts for Trumpets 1-3 Horn 1&2 Trombones 1-3 Tuba Chimes Glockenspiel Percussion Timpani Rhythm Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 16:00.