SKU: ST.MB57
ISBN 9790220218293.
11 anthems by this vigorous reformer of Victorian church music show Romantic harmony and Bachian counterpoint combined with imaginative structures. These works brought new life to a uniquely English genre that had fallen into neglect at the time of their composition. CONTENTS Blessed be the God and Father (S solo SATB and Organ) Glory to God on high (SATB and Organ) Let us lift up our heart (B solo SATB and Organ) Man that is born of woman (SATB and Organ) O give thanks unto the Lord (S solo SATB and Organ) O God, whose nature and property (original version) (SATB and Organ) O God, whose nature and property (revised version) (SATB and Organ) O Lord, thou art my God (B solo SATB and Organ) Tho' round thy radiant throne on high (SS and Organ) To my request and earnest cry (B solo SSATB and Organ) Trust ye in the Lord (S solo SATB and Organ) Wash me throughly (S solo SATB and Organ) Ye who the widdow's griefs have cheer'd (SS and Organ).
SKU: HP.C5539C
UPC: 763628955397. By Brian Doerksen. Psalms 29:2, Psalms 95:6,9, Psalms 100:2, Isaiah 55:1, Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13.
Popular praise and worship song by Brian Doerksen Utilizing handbells, SATB choir and praise band, Arnold Sherman brings both traditional and contemporary elements together in this dynamic new setting of Brian Doerksen's popular praise and worship song. The combination of these forces in this ring & sing arrangement is the perfect opportunity to bring all of your church musicians together for a powerful worship presentation. The 3-5 octave handbell accompaniment and rhythm parts are optional. The bell setting can be performed alone or with the guitar, bass, drums and alto sax, which are included in the separate Rhythm Parts. The Rehearsal/Performance CD includes two tracks, one of bells and rhythm and the other of just the rhythm that can be used to accompany a bell choir.
SKU: HP.C5539R
UPC: 763628255398. By Brian Doerksen. Psalms 29:2, Psalms 95:6,9, Psalms 100:2, Isaiah 55:1, Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13.
SKU: ST.MB63
ISBN 9790220218309.
This volume contains The Wilderness and Ascribe unto the Lord in versions for chorus and organ and chorus and orchestra. They form an unequalled testament to Wesley's genius as a choral composer who excelled in extending the limits of the multi-movement anthem. CONTENTS Ascribe unto the Lord (SATB and Organ) Ascribe unto the Lord (SATB and Orchestra) The Wilderness (SATB solos SSATTB and Organ) The Wilderness (SATB solos SSATTB and Orchestra)Individual titles from this volume are available as licensed PDF files... Performing material is available for rental.
SKU: ST.CN26P
ISBN 9790220225390.
Richard Bullen's 'dark lullaby' The Oxen was commissioned by Choir & Organ magazine for the choir of St Paul's Cathedral, and it was featured in the September 2016 issue as part of the New Music series showcasing choral works by young composers. Although lilting rhythms evoke a mood of naivety and innocence, of children gathered in hushed excitement around the fireside on Christmas Eve as pictured in the first verse of Hardy's well-known poem, there is also an edge to the music that reflects its nostalgic, even bitter content. First published in The Times on 24 December 1915, this seasonal lyric can also be read as a lament for loss of innocence and of the simple urge to faith. We might also find in its reflection on the distance between the ideals of civilisation and its reality, a tragic separation that continues to this day. Part of the subtle resonance of the poem is its conversational manner. Each voice should therefore be phrased flexibly and feelingly in its contribution to the discourse, while the tempi should be judiciously chosen to enhance this overall effect according to the prevailing acoustic.
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
SKU: ST.CN12P
ISBN 9790220224690.
Among the UK's most noted choral composers and conductors, Ronald Corp does not hesitate to bring his own musical vision to a much-loved poem by the sixteenth-century lutenist songwriter and 'Doctor of Physick' Thomas Campion, following the example not only of Campion himself but also of Charles Wood and Hubert Parry. Eschewing the manner of Parry's resonant polyphony for a simple harmonised setting in a flexible verbal rhythm reflecting the measure of the words, this is a heartfelt plea for spiritual release uttered in a quietly elegiac tone, in which the serenity of the entreaty rather than its pathos is to the fore.
SKU: LO.10-5355L
ISBN 9780787767211.
Lloyd Larson blends two buoyant melodies—“Masters in This Hall†and “Ding Dong! Merrily on Highâ€â€”to create a joyous anthem for Christmas concerts or worship services. The bell-like piano accompaniment supports the readily learned vocal parts, and the optional handbell part further enhances this inspiring anthem.
SKU: ST.W229
ISBN 9790220223891.
Peter Davis's arangement of Harold Darke's forgotten masterpiece As the Leaves Fall brings this moving elegy for the fallen of 1914-18 within the scope of choral societies and church and cathedral choirs in search of fresh and effective repertoire to mark the centenary of the Great War or the annual commemorations of Remembrance Sunday. Singers and audiences will be delighted to discover the work of little-known soldier-poet Lieutenant Joseph Courtney RAMC, whose verse drew from the composer a 14-minute setting in which Elgarian melancholy and passionate denunciation are transformed into a message of hope. This score is the complete choral performing material for soprano solo and SATB choir, either in performances with organ or, as vocal score, if given with the original accompaniment for small orchestra which is available for rental.
SKU: ST.B840
ISBN 9780852498408.
This is the first collection of the work by an author whose tough, realistic view of our world today is tempered by his search for poetry and spiritual truth. Several of the texts have already found their way into anthologies and collections, including Pratt's controversial contributions to the under 7s songbook, Big Blue Planet. Topics selected at random from the book's Index of Themes includes AIDS/HIV, computer disks, deception, genocide, nurture and perfection.
