With Canon in D. Composed by Martin Luther (1483-1546) and Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706). Arranged by Lanny Allen. Shawnee Sacred. Hymn, Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Arranged by Douglas Nolan. Daybreak Choral Series. General Worship, Sacred, Thanksgiving. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Daybreak Music

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, organ accompaniment, brass quartet

SKU: GI.G-008828

Composed by Alan Hommerding. Advent, Advent 4 B, Advent 2 A, Annunciation, Immaculate Conception. Tune Name: Mundo Corde. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #008828. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008828).

UPC: 641151088280. English, Latin.

Alan's rich text speaks of Mary, the chosen one, faithful disciple, blessed among women, and pure in heart. Alan also composed this compelling musical setting for a recent commission. Thy lyrical melody is supported by organ and brass. In the absence of the brass instruments the accessible organ accompaniment in verse 1 may be used for the entire piece. Verse 2 works wonderfully well as the choir sings the Latin words Beati mundo corde. (Blessed are pure in heart) while the assembly and cantor continue singing the meoldy. Verses 3 and 4 feature brass quartet accompaniment as the melody is sung in unison. The final verse utilizes the choir singing the mantra-like phrase Ave Beata. (Hail, Blessed One) beneath the cantor and assembly melody. Assemblies will enjoy playing their essential role in the full version of By God Kept Pure.

Choral SATB Choir

SKU: CF.CM9698

Composed by Evan Ramos. 8 pages. Duration 0:01:35. Carl Fischer Music #CM9698. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9698).

ISBN 9781491159996. UPC: 680160918591. Key: Ab major. Latin. Traditional Latin.

O Magnum Mysterium is a setting of a Latin sacred text written for Christmas. The text depicts the extraordinary occurring among the ordinary: God coming to earth as a tiny baby, and animals in a lowly stable being the first to witness his arrival. Adding dynamic contrast (crescendo/decrescendo) on every phrase and singing legato (smoothly) with a gentle choral tone will reflect the wonder and awe the original text and this setting attempt to communicate. Original Latin Text: English Translation: O magnum mysterium, O great mystery, Et admirabile sacramentum, And wonderful sacrament, Ut animalia viderunt That animals should see Dominum natum the newborn Lord jacentem in praesepio. Lying in a manger. O magnum mysterium. Amen. O great mystery. Amen. General Latin Pronunciation Guidelines: 1. There are only five pure vowel sounds in Latin: A = AH E=EH I = EE O = AW U = OO 2. Strive to flip all R's as if singing in Italian. Latin Pronunciation (accented syllables are UPPER CASE): aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom,* eht ahd-mee-RAH-bee-leh sah-krah-MEHN-toom, oot ah-nee-MAH-lee-ah vee-DEHR-oont DAW-mee-noom NAH-toom, yah-CHEHN-tehm een preh-SEH-pee-aw. aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom. AH-mehn. *The word mysterium in this piece is a three-syllable rather than a four-syllable word. This can be accomplished by pronouncing the last syllable ium as yoom rather than ee-oom.
O Magnum Mysterium is a setting of a Latin sacred text written for Christmas. The text depicts the extraordinary occurring among the ordinary: God coming to earth as a tiny baby, and animals in a lowly stable being the first to witness his arrival. Adding dynamic contrast (crescendo/decrescendo) on every phrase and singing legato (smoothly) with a gentle choral tone will reflect the wonder and awe the original text and this setting attempt to communicate.Original Latin Text: English Translation:O magnum mysterium, O great mystery,Et admirabile sacramentum, And wonderful sacrament,Ut animalia viderunt That animals should seeDominum natum the newborn Lordjacentem in praesepio. Lying in a manger.O magnum mysterium. Amen. O great mystery. Amen.General Latin Pronunciation Guidelines:1. There are only five pure vowel sounds in Latin:A = AH E=EH I = EE O = AW U = OO2. Strive to flip all R’s as if singing in Italian.Latin Pronunciation (accented syllables are UPPER CASE):aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom,*eht ahd-mee-RAH-bee-leh sah-krah-MEHN-toom,oot ah-nee-MAH-lee-ah vee-DEHR-oontDAW-mee-noom NAH-toom,yah-CHEHN-tehm een preh-SEH-pee-aw.aw MAH-nyoom mee-STEHR-yoom. AH-mehn.*The word “mysterium” in this piece is a three-syllable rather than a four-syllable word. This can be accomplished by pronouncing the last syllable “ium” as “yoom” rather than “ee-oom”.

SATB (English Language Edition). Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Edited by Robert Shaw and Alice Parker. Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Masterworks; Performance Music Ensemble; Worship Resources. Lawson-Gould. Classical; Masterwork; Sacred. Book. 160 pages. Alfred Music #00-LG51595. Published by Alfred Music

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, 2 C instruments, guitar - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7222

Composed by Ian Callanan. Arranged by Paul Tate. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7222. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7222).

UPC: 785147722205. English. Text by Ian Callanan. Scripture: John 1:4, 5:26, 39, 6:53.

From Ian Callanan comes this wonderfully lilting piece, praising God as The Source of Life. The 12/8, e-minor setting, with words by the composer, is both an appeal to God to be with us, as well as a petition for mercy, peace and justice. Features 2 C instruments and optional soloist. For cantor or soloist.