SKU: MN.56-0041

UPC: 688670220463. English. Psalms 150.

May of 2012 saw celebrations for the refurbishment of Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, Scotland, including the first performance of this piece performed by the National Youth Choir of Scotland. Set for SATB choir, organ, and harp, the text is Psalm 150 from The Scottish Psalter of 1650. Full of exuberant syncopations, the music reflects the jubilance of the Psalm.

SKU: MN.60-5010

UPC: 688670650109. English.

This hymn concertato on Holst's noble tune THAXTED provides two texts: one by Delores Dufner, OSB, for Pentecost/Confirmation, and Michael Perry's more familiar general text. The opening fanfare and interlude for brass, timpani, and handbells facilitate festive processions, but the piece may be adapted for use with only organ accompaniment. An elegant SATB harmonization of the middle stanza may be sung by choir alone.

SKU: MN.50-4305

UPC: 688670543050. English.

The popular tune SHADES MOUNTAIN by K. Lee Scott (1976) has been fashioned into a celebratory hymn-anthem by composer Michael Burkhardt. Written for a new pipe organ at the Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, Green Valley, Arizona, the organ part is understandably in the foreground. There is a congregational part as well as a verse for SATB choir. Optional brass quartet parts are also available. The text is by Carl Daw (1990) and speaks of creation, blessing, redemption, and service.

SKU: MN.50-6089

UPC: 688670560897. English.

Written for the ELCA's 25th Anniversary, the composer himself describes this as a one-rehearsal wonder. Essentially it's a brand new hymn tune and text arranged for SATB and piano, with optional trumpet and soprano descant. The tune is sweeping and majestic, the choral writing easy and effective. The tag line God's work, Our hands has been at the heart of the ELCA church since its inception, and the text reinforces that message. Duration 3:30.

SKU: MN.50-1159

UPC: 688670511592. English.

This anthem from the original service of Lessons and Carols, incorporates a fresh new approach. This piece works equally well with organ alone or with an instrumental ensemble for added strength.

SKU: MN.50-5204

UPC: 688670552045.

Set in an English style reminiscent of Ralph Vaughan Williams and Herbert Howells, David CherwienÕs music merges with an original text by Susan Palo Cherwien to evoke images of the music now made in heaven: the ÒEternal Praise.Ó Commissioned in memory of a violinist, mystical winds of Òhymning choirÓ move in and out of a string of sound in the violin. Part of the St. Luke United Methodist Series.

SKU: MN.50-8102

UPC: 688670581021. English.

Joyful setting of German chorale tune ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG with traditional text. Dance-like character of flute ritornelli and descants compliment choral writing. Basically Unison and Two-Part with two similar SATB sections. All Saints Day, funeral, patronal feast or general use.

SKU: MN.50-7083

UPC: 688670570834. English.

Austere and noble, the hymn tune THE MORNING TRUMPET is from The Sacred Harp, 1844. The composer has crafted an unusual setting for SATB and Brass Quintet. The voice parts are very accessible for any size choir and always take center stage (for example, the piece begins with unison men a cappella, not the usual choice in a piece with brass quintet). The text looks forward to the time when we transcend death to be with Jesus. Your choir will have fun singing the recurring refrain O shout glory, glory!