SKU: SU.80300175

Can it be that, even in heaven, women work a second shift? Joan Szymko’s setting turns the sense of Byron’s poem on its head. She imagines a heaven where frazzled angels never rest: the lurching rhythms and goofy chromatics of the heavenly choir showcase a soprano soloist who spins out of control... SSAA with soprano solo, a cappella; duration: 3’20; range: f-a (soloist to b); difficulty: medium-difficult. SSAA, a cappella Published by: Treble Clef Music Minimum order quantity: 8 copies.

SKU: GI.G-CD-730

At long last, GIA proudly releases Michael Joncas’s first collection in over eight years. Containing themes of divine providence, rescue, and sustenance, this recording comes from the heart of Joncas’s own suffering due to a bout with Guillain-Barré syndrome. After his recovery, Joncas experienced a new surge of musical creativity that gave birth to In the Sight of the Angels. The lush sounds of choral singing and the elaborate instrumentation of brass, harp, flute, organ, and other instruments makes In the Sight of the Angels a beautiful recording replete with psalm settings, including “Drink in the Richness of God,” “In the Sight of the Angels,” and “Till the End of My Days.” Also present are settings of the three New Testament Lukan infancy canticles—the “Canticle of Zechariah,” the “Canticle of Mary,” and the “Canticle of Simeon.” But, perhaps most appropriate in light of Joncas’s recent experiences are the songs delineating the work of the Holy Spirit, God’s breath (ruach): “All Who Are Led by the Spirit,” “Lord, Send Out Your Spirit,” and “Veni, Sancte Spiritus.” This tranquil recording has a pastoral feel. It is tender and depicts a merciful God who gives us hope in light of suffering. Joncas’s newfound wisdom resonates through this music. It is his sincere wish that those who sing it, play it, and/or hear it will grow closer to God.

SKU: LO.10-5621L

ISBN 9780787775315.

Creatively pairing two Christmas carol texts (Hark! the Herald Angels Sing and Angels We Have Heard on High) with a new melody and original chorus, this bright anthem is perfect to sing throughout the Christmas season and is excellent to program alongside congregational singing of the familiar carol melodies.

SKU: WD.080689713231

UPC: 080689713231.

This new anthem, Song of Joy with Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, introduced in Song of Joy from arranger and orchestrator Marty Hamby, is exciting, upbeat, and will get your congregation singing out one of their favorite Christmas carols.