SKU: HL.49019642

ISBN 9790001192842. German - Latin.

This work with its calmly pleading character lives on the contrast between the freely metric, virtually Gregorian passages and the strict time-beating sections. It is especially in the 'Da pacem' call written in triplets that pressing, accelerating crescendos arise which can also be led into the forte excessively. The concluding Latin 'Da pacem' should then be sung in a deliberately introverted manner.

SKU: BP.1327

A bouyant, rhythmic opening theme helps set the mood for this SATB anthem appropriate. The B-section features a beautiful SATB chorale before returning to the compound metric closing. Appropriate for Christ the King Sunday, Christmas, or Palm Sunday.

SKU: BP.1001

Adapted from Psalm 104, John Ness Beck's piece for SATB choir features metric complexities that add great variety and interest to your worship service. Appropriate for any general use.

SKU: GI.G-RA221

English. Text Source: a metrical version of Chapter II of the Actes of the Apostles, 1552. Text by John Austin.

Text Source: a metrical version of Chapter II of the Acts of the Apostles, 1552.

SKU: OU.9780193504905

ISBN 9780193504905. 10 x 7 inches.

For SATB (with divisions) and organ John Rutter's setting of this well-known medieval Pentecost poem is characterized by metrical fluidity, imaginative harmonic language, contrasting homophonic and imitative passages, and a supportive organ part.

SKU: GI.G-005833

Kathleen Demny has crafted a sure-to-please choral piece that boasts a compelling syncopated melody in the refrain with a convincing metrical change to express the words Maranatha, Lord Jesus, come to us. The equally energetic cantor's voices verses in the relative minor conclude with an SATB call: Veni, Emmanuel that leads us back to the refrain. Adding a strummed guitar with the keyboard part would nicely complement this delightful Advent song.

SKU: GI.G-007335

English.

A rich resource of often-used responsorial psalms for the parish, complemented by four-part refrains and parts for brass, strings, woodwinds, acoustic guitar, keyboard, and percussion. Some of the settings have chanted verses, some are set metrically, but all have compelling melodies and are inherently singable.

SKU: ST.B934

ISBN 9780852499344.

This, the ninth of a series of books begun in 1983, contains Brian Wren's 36 most recent hymns (2009 to 2012). It is nicely presented and laid out in a user-friendly way. The hymns are divided into five thematic sections: Jesus from Cradle to Cross; Easter Hymns; Church and Mission; Praise; and Metrical Psalms. This last section, rooted in (though not bound by) the Old Testament, is often influenced by Isaac Watts and will be of more use to some than others; it concludes with a tremendous rendering of Psalm 8; a paean of praise which all will love, set to a stirring tune.

Each section is prefaced with a single page introduction listing the contents and, in some instances, giving an interesting insight into Brian Wren's theology and thinking which provides food for contemplation. Each hymn is printed in words format with all the necessary information for inclusion in an order of worship. Every hymn is also printed with full score music for accompaniment interlined with the words. The book is slightly larger than A5, and there are various useful indexes.

The tunes range from ancient to modern, some very familiar, including Candler (better known as Ye Banks and Braes). A number are of a metre where alternative tunes are available. Those tunes which are new vary in ease of use; some will be readily picked up, others would prove challenging for occasional use in a small congregation but could be used as music group items.

These are hymns which need to be read as a whole and require thought. The words are chosen with care and notable as much for those not used as those included e.g.: 'Christ, untameably alive,/ breathe your life upon us - / Compass, Governor and Guide, / with us and beyond us,/ Sky and Sunlight, / spreading Vine./ Spring of Living Water,/ Truth and Wisdom, Way and Word,/ here, and then hereafter.' These hymns will be useful in worship as either sung or read pieces, and will also prove an invaluable resource for private devotion.

Robert Canham, Reform