SATB choir, voice solo, piano accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10552

Arranged by Christin Kieckhafer. Good Friday. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10552. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10552).

English. Text Source: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt., At the Cross, Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

“At the Cross” contains the very rich texts of Isaac Watts and Ralph Hudson. My desire is to treat each verse with utmost respect by highlighting—through music—the suffering, shame, hope, beauty, and glory of the cross. The cross embodies all of these attributes. You will notice there is a somberness that begins at m. 84, mirroring the darkness that ensued while Christ hung on the cross (Mark 15:33). A “darker” sound from the altos is encouraged. This is the turning point in the song, preparing the singers for the response to such a sacrifice. Although the text speaks of grief and debt (starting at m. 93), one can see the hope that builds, with the realization that complete surrender is the only response to such a sacrifice. Much thought and energy (under control) should be expended to aid this verse in building to the climactic point of the song, when hope is found in the cross and the burden has been lifted.

SATB choir, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, trumpet 3 in B-flat, trumpet 3 in C, trombone 1, trombone 2, bass trombone, tuba - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10277

Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by Brandon Waddles. African American Church Music Series. Tune Name: Marching To Zion. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10277. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10277).

UPC: 785147027713. English. Text Source: Come, ye that love the Lord, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt., We're marching to Zion, Robert Lowry, 1826-1899, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9190

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Richard Proulx. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Proulx Legacy Series. Tune Name: Antioch. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #9190. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9190).

UPC: 785145919003. English. Text Source: Issac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

This setting of “Joy to the World” has a “Handelian” feel, complete with a sly quotation from the “Hallelujah” chorus at the end. Stanzas 2 and 3 are combined and set in fugal fashion. Fun to sing, it will become a favorite of the choir and the congregation! The string bass part is optional.

SATB choir, organ accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-3472

Composed by John Hatton. Arranged by John Ferguson. Choral. Choral. Tune name: Duke Street. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #3472. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-3472).

Text by Isaac Watts.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9516

Arranged by Robert J. Powell. Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Exaltation of the Cross. Choral. Tune Name: Rockingham. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9516. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9516).

UPC: 785147951605. English. Text by Isaac Watts.

Written for organ, choir and assembly, this setting of ROCKINGHAM begins at a moderate pace in four parts. The a cappella writing for the third stanza slows down and moves to the relative minor, effectively portraying the gravity of the text. The piece returns to the original key and tempo for the final stanza by unison voices with descant. Hear a preview of this song and follow along with this score in this video:.

SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9334

Composed by Franklin Ashdown. Christmastide. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9334. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9334).

UPC: 785147933403. English. Text by Isaac Watts.