from Legacy of Faith-Uses: General Ordination Baptism BaccalaureateScripture: Philippians 1:6From the successful cantata Legacy of Faith comes this driving acclamation of purpose and fulfilled promises.Adapting Scripture from the writings of Paul we are reminded by the writers to live a life worthy of the high calling of Christ. This exciting choral is ideal for ordinations graduations and commissioning services. Availableseparately: SATB TTBB StudioTrax CD Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1 & 2 Oboe Clarinet 1 & 2 Bassoon Horn 1 & 2 Trumpet 1 2 & 3 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:50.

Uses: General All Saints Day ConcertScripture: Revelation 21:2; Ezra 1:1-4Beginning with the languid strains of a stunning low voice solo and incorporating the traditional spiritual “CityCalled Heaven ” this compelling anthem is a mixture of styles. The stately opening surrenders to a jazzy theme that is contagious in its “vibe” using the words almost as a rhythm instrument. The solo returns withchoral backup and the anthem ends with soulful exclamations celebrating the hope of heaven. Now available in three voicing options! Available separately: SATB TTBB SSAA Rhythm Pack (Guitar Bass Drums) StudioTrax CD(Accompaniment Split-Trax Performance) Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpets 1-3 Trombone 1&2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Drum Set Piano Violin 1&2 Violin Cello Double Bass).Duration: ca. 3:14.

Though also available for mixed voices (HMC2321) here Dan Forrest sets this anonymous text for male voices TTBB with piano. Optional violin horn timpani and percussion (HMC2357a) are also possibilities. High school men or more mature voices would find success enjoyment with this piece.

With a poetic text written by a young poet this work perfectly captures the vulnerability of growing up with beautiful imagery of a roof as steady sheltering inclusive and warm - things all people need but especially the young. With rich harmonies arching phrases and violin obbligato this is a stunning work for concert and festival programming.

Within much of her work Judith Weir has tried to portray the sky stars and planets in her music and the Moon and Star follows the same path. This work based on poetry by Emily Dickinson uses the text to actas a philisophical motto to the music itself choral voices are used a source of textual richness and produce wide harmonic paragraphs.The orchestra is used to display musical height and distance with a mix of triple woodwind 4 trumpets and high violins. The composition is 15 minutes long. Work for SSAATTBB Choir and Orchestra. Commissioned by the BBC Promenade Concerts and premiered by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers in August 1995.