SKU: GI.G-9610

UPC: 785147961000. Latin. Text Source: Attr. Ambrose of Milan, 340–397. Text by Ambrose of Milan.

Composer's Notes When I met Kelsey Rose in Oxford in St. Stephen’s House chapel over the summer of 2017, we had both just attended a very moving candlelit concert by Westminster Williamson Voices, featuring my setting of “Tenebrae lumini.” I was delighted to be asked to write a piece for compline in Princeton University Chapel, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Anglican/Episcopal chaplaincy at Princeton University. “Aurora” is the result of that meeting. Composing by commission often throws up some interesting challenges. The piece had to fit both as an accompanying piece to the plainchant of compline, whilst simultaneously being a celebratory anthem. I was instantly drawn back to the poetry and hymns of St. Ambrose of Milan, particularly “Aurora iam spargit polum.” Fragments of chant (both real and imagined) are used to create the powerful imagery of the descending golden light of dawn. The piece reaches its climax with the plea for the despair of night to “vanish,” which it then does, leaving the sopranos alone on a high G.

SKU: CA.982400

ISBN 9790007165178. Text language: German.

The German folk song Horch, was kommt von draussen rein never sounded as groovy and thrilling as in this new composition by Benedict Goebel (composer of Singfonie). Out of a German folk song he fashions a song of the Berlin of the present, beginning somewhere stylistically with Seeed and Peter Fox, with the choral writing always imaginative and singable.

SKU: HL.1197753

UPC: 196288134831. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

“Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms...” a text that dates back as far as 1818 speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life. This new setting by Richard Burchard provides your tenor-bass choir with an exciting and contemporary approach to this rich traditional hymn melody. In typical Burchard fashion, he has beautifully crafted phrases that combine the hymn text, touches of Latin, and a folk-style solo designed to draw attention to the rhythm, melody, and message of the hymn. Looking for that perfect piece with a special soulful appeal? Look no further; accompanied by cello and percussion, here's the ideal candidate, sure to become a choir and audience favorite.

SKU: SU.80400530

SSATBB Chorus & Piano Duration: 3:00Dedication: For the Maryland State Boy choir's 2007 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Frank T. Cimino, Artistic Director, Stephen A. Holmes, Music DirectorPremiered by: the Maryland State Boy choir's 2007 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Frank T. Cimino, Artistic Director, Stephen A. Holmes, Music DirectorCopyright 2007Text author: William Canton Published by: Paulus Publications (SP500) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.

SKU: SU.80400940

SSATBB Chorus & Organ Duration: 6:00 Commissioned by: the Westminster Sanctuary Choir and friendsDedication: in honor of the 150th anniversary of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, MIPremiered by: The Westminster Sanctuary Choir; Helen Hofmeister Hawley, conductorCopyright 2011Text author: Christina Rossetti Published by: Paulus Publications (SP565) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.