SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, woodwinds, timpani, brass quartet, guitar

SKU: GI.G-018040

Composed by Steven R. Janco. Sacred. Full score. With guitar chord names. GIA Publications #018040. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-018040).

What has made this Mass rise to the top in popularity in parishes across the English-speaking world? Its adaptability. From parishes with keyboard and/or guitar and cantor to cathedrals with a large SATB choir and multiple instruments (organ, brass quartet, timpani, handbells), Mass of Wisdom has proven itself as a “Mass for the masses.” Its step-wise melodic patterns make it easy to learn without sounding musically trite in any way. Music directors agree that the through-composed Gloria is one of the most finely crafted of all the new musical settings of the prayer. That fine crafting extends to all components of this Mass, especially the acclamations sung during the Eucharistic Prayer. The multi-layered Hosannas in the Sanctus will delight the members of the choir as well as the singing assembly. This is a Mass setting that simply soars. It is a perfect setting for Ordinary Time, but music directors tell us that the Christmas and Easter seasons are made more glorious and joyful when this setting is sung, especially when the additional instrumentation is added. Dioceses and parishes that employed Mass of Wisdom as the first setting during the implementation of the new translation have found themselves returning to it time and time again. It truly has become part of the “Catholic musical DNA” across the United States and beyond.

(Rejoice, Rejoice, O Christian). By Kenneth Dake. For violin, organ (SATB choir). Choral. Lessons and Carols, Advent. Medium. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9062

Composed by Ephrem Feeley. Advent, Advent 1, Advent 2, Advent 3, Advent 4, Advent 1 A, Advent 1 B. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9062. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9062).

UPC: 785147906209. English. Text Source: The Roman Missal 2010; Translation: ICEL.

Highly useful during the Sundays in Advent, these short Communion antiphons for SATB choir may also be sung as choral preludes, reflective pieces before or after the Eucharist, or as part of a service of lessons and carols. They could also be presented as a set for choral concerts. Contents: The Lord Will Bestow His Bounty, Jerusalem , Arise, Our God Will Come and A Virgin Shall Conceive..

SATB choir, a cappella - Easy/Medium

SKU: PL.9516

Composed by Brian Fairbanks. Parish. Choral, Christmas. Octavo. Paraclete Press #9516. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.9516).

The pacing of this traditional spiritual brings forth a sense of awe and majesty heard from this angelic proclamation. All voice parts are set within middle registers with occasional divisi in the alto and bass lines. The march-like atmosphere is enhanced with 16th note fanfare figurations. This spiritual would be appropriate for a service of lessons and carols or could be used as an introit during the Christmas season.

SATB choir, cantor, priest, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, 2 C instruments, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trombone 1, trombone 2

SKU: GI.G-10698

Composed by Paul Hillebrand. This edition: Choral / Accompaniment edition. Advent. Mass. Tune Name: Veni Emmanuel. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 24 pages. GIA Publications #10698. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10698).

English. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010, Lectionary for Mass

Come, Emmanuel Mass, based on the familiar hymn tune VENI EMMANUEL, is a setting to return to year after year during both the Advent and Christmas seasons. Written in triple meters, this seasonal Mass setting is easily singable by choir and assembly and works beautifully whether using simple keyboard accompaniment or using full instrumentation. A wonderful addition to your seasonal repertoire!