SKU: GI.G-7120

UPC: 785147712008. English.

The carefully constructed text is primarily a meditation on Psalm 72, its imagery surrounding the enthronement of the king of Israel applied to the leadership of church and state in our time. It is a song for use throughout Advent to Epiphany. Its theme is a longing for peace and justice.

A meditation on Psalm 72 for use throughout Advent to Epiphany.

SKU: GI.G-4954

This collection is second to none: masterfully crafted compositions resplendent with interesting harmonies married to texts selected from the works of the finest hymn writers of our time. Lovers of serious choral music are going to be thrilled with this new offering. Musical styles are varied, from gospel to a distinctly classical sound, sprinkled with a wide variety of instruments. Selected works include All Glory Is Yours-rich and melodic, with a memorable and singable refrain, Build Your City on the Hill-rousing, with an early American flavor, Christ Is the Day-mysterious, for Advent, Cleanse the Thoughts of Our Hearts-choral music at its finest, Before the Song Was Done-majestic and lilting, for Christmas, This Our Joy and This Our Feast-Joyful, for Easter, with trumpets and alleluia! Just consider this roster of text writers: Brian Wren, Delores Dufner, OSB, Sylvia Dunstan, Richard Leach, and Timothy Dudley-Smith. In addition, traditional texts include The Prayer of St. Patrick, a selection from Piae Cantiones, and one from The Book of Common Prayer. There are also a selection from ICEL and adaptations by Bob Moore. Includes one each of the following octavos: I COME WITH JOY (G-4933) • ALL GLORY IS YOURS (G-4934) • SLOWLY TURNING, EVER TURNING (G-4935) • BUILD YOUR CITY ON THE HILL (G-4936) • SWEET REFRESHMENT (G-4937) • CHRIST IS THE DAY (G-4938) • CHILD OF MARY (G-4939) • CLEANSE THE THOUGHTS OF OUR HEARTS (G-4940) • HOW HOLY THIS FEAST (G-4941) • CHRIST THE WAY OF LIFE (G-4942) • WE BRING,  YOU TAKE (G-4943) • WE BLONG TO CHRIST (G-3874) • BEFORE THE SONG WAS DONE (G-4944) • THIS OUR JOY AND THIS OUR FEAST (G-4945) • CHRIST BE WITH ME (G-3855) The instrumental meditation “Air” is found in G-4289, Five Liturgical Meditations.

SKU: MN.80-075

UPC: 688670800757.

Employs ancient alternatim (alternation) practice of interpolating organ variations between sung portions of chant. Each organ variation is meditation on text preceding it. Opportunity for variety of vocal textures.

SKU: PL.PPMO2040M

Brief works in different styles: a tuba tune based on two Advent melodies, a French Classic Gloria developed from a noel, a meditation on the First Nowell, and a chant-style arrangement of Divinum Mysterium, all of moderate difficulty.

SKU: LO.99-4053L

UPC: 000308154283.

Performance/accompaniment CD for 10/5345L This practical anthem features five distinct narrations on Advent themes, an optional cello part, and opportunities for congregational singing. Choirs and congregations will learn the singable melody easily. Encourage your church to focus and meditate on the hope of Christ’s coming with this excellent selection.

SKU: HP.9206

UPC: 763628192068. Mary McDonald.

Ten Christmas meditations for solo piano We are pleased to present our first solo collection for pianists from one of our most valued and trusted composers, Mary McDonald. Here are ten settings ingeniously crafted for the church musician who desires music that can be easily mastered with minimal practice. These quiet, meditative settings are ideal for worship as well as personal renewal. Each setting is designed for personal expression and will accommodate intermediate to advanced pianists. Contents: Away in a Manger; The Coventry Carol; Heavenly Peace; In the Bleak Midwinter; Jesus, Jesus, Rest your Head; o Come to My Heart; Once in Royal David's City; See, Amid the Winter's Snow; The Babe, the Son of Mary; The WEXFORD Good People All, This Christmas Time.

SKU: GI.G-CD-511

Perfect for quiet winter nights by the fire, the latest effort by the Irish vocal ensemble Solas offers a soothing, meditative listening experience with light voices and traditional Celtic instruments and styles. Sounds of the season abound from the prayerfulness of Advent to the joy of Christmas and the fulfillment of the Song of Simeon. Winter Solas is a perfect addition to your seasonal music collection!  .