For SATB choir, piano (with optional 2 violins, horn, viola, cello, flute, bass, congregation, oboe). Sacred Anthem, Christ the King, General, Holy Week, Lent. Octavo. Lorenz Publishing Company #10/4699L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Keith Getty / Stuart Townend. Edited by Michael Perry. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For SATB choir. Sacred. Choral octavo. 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Composed by Howard Goodall (1958-). Multi-Movement/Large Choral Work. Lent, Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae, 21st Century, Heaven, Lament/Grief/Sorrow. Vocal/choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0002. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

(Choral Selections from the Movie). By Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean-Marc Natel, John Caird, and Trevor Nunn. Arranged by Mac Huff. For Choral (SATB). Choral. 60 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Jay Rouse. Choral. Sacred Anthem, General, Good Friday, Holy Week. Octavo. Medallion Music #10/5418MD. Published by Medallion Music

By Pearce. For Mixed Choir and Organ. X461. Published by Oxford University Press.

SATB choir divisi and organ - Late Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0076

Composed by Howard Goodall. 21st Century. Instrument parts. Duration 7 minutes, 33 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0076. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0076).

UPC: 688670220791. Latin.

This mass setting was commissioned by the Friends of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford and first performed on Ascension Sunday, 1994. Suitable for both church and concert use, the music is both lyrical and dramatic. The “Benedictus� �¢â‚¬Â is for SATB divisi and begins with a short 6/8 declamation, then moves into a section where the rhythmic idea is set in a sort of off-the-beat fashion, with all parts divisi playing against each other. A unison section with the off-the-beat motif follows. A majestic “Hosannaâ € follows. The “Agnus Dei” is set in a rubato triple meter in a homophonic style with close chords (also divisi.) At the “miserere,à ¢â‚¬Â the choir 1/choir 2 call and response motif from the “Gloriaâ� �‚¬Â returns. That same motif continues into the “dona nobis pacem,” as the movement (and the entire Mass) ends with a long decrescendo into a quiet call, “Pacem.â� �‚¬Â Duration 7:33.

(SSATB with Solos a cappella). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSATB). BH Large Choral. 48 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481666. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

Choral SATB Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9740

Composed by Mark Burrows. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9740. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9740).

ISBN 9781491161203. UPC: 680160919789. Key: Bb major. English. Siegfried Sasson.

Everyone suddenly burst out singing; And I was filled with such delight As prisoned birds must find in freedom... These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the Great War finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he was feeling dull-minded and depressed. Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent. One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to.   The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality. The appearance of suddenly in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush. There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet's bold choices of action words - burst, winging, and shaken. Then there's alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance. Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11) Find/freedom (measure 21-22) Winging/wildly (measure 23) Setting/sun (measures 47-49) Was/wordless (measures 65-75) Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text.   And just as O is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting - in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder - ...O, but Everyone Was a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing will Never be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about. May the singing never be done.
Everyone suddenly burst out singingAnd I was filled with such delightAs prisoned birds must find in freedom…These opening lines to Everyone Sang by the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon feel as relevant today as they did when the poem was first published in 1919. It was after the end of World War I and these words capture so much of the collective exhilaration, relief, and pure joy about the “Great War” finally coming to an end. And yet Sassoon himself felt none of that when he wrote this poem. In his own words, he “was feeling dull-minded and depressed.” Perhaps his time in the trenches was still too recent.One of the reasons the creative arts are so powerful is that a poet like Sassoon (or a painter like Van Gogh or a composer like Mahler) can take their own feelings of deep sadness or pain and transform them into something beautiful, even uplifting. Everyone Sang is a celebration of the promise that things can get better, that there are things worth looking forward to. The poem itself has so much rhythm and musicality.The appearance of “suddenly” in the first line of each verse gives those verses a rush of energy. Attention to the crescendo in measure 7, and again in measure 37, from mf to f will help the listener experience that rush.There are expressive opportunities with so many of the poet’s bold choices of action words – burst, winging, and shaken.Then there’s alliteration - a poetic device that can be overdone, but Sassoon strikes a wonderful balance.Suddenly/singing (measures 6-7 and 10-11)Find/freedom (measure 21-22)Winging/wildly (measure 23)Setting/sun (measures 47-49)Was/wordless (measures 65-75)Give these alliterations just a hint of emphasis (without overdoing) to bring out the natural rhythm of the text. And just as “O” is set apart in the poem by punctuation, I wanted the musical setting – in measure 57 - to honor that feeling of wonder –…O, but EveryoneWas a bird; and the song was wordless; the singing willNever be done. Friends, there is so much good ahead, so much to be excited about.May the singing never be done.

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.49763

Composed by Mark Burrows. MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Peace/Brotherhood; Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-49763. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49763).

UPC: 038081568508. English.

When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? A candle and a song. Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate melody and sweet sonorities float effortlessly over a flowing piano accompaniment. With readable rhythms, easy to learn notes, and sensible vocal ranges, it's intentionally uncomplicated so that the message of the text will clearly speak. Hushed and heartfelt, a memorable moment. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

(50 Christmas Favorites for Church, School, and Community) Arranged by Janet Day. SATB songbook for SATB or mixed choir. With choral notation, lyrics and performance suggestions. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, organ accompaniment, flute, oboe, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, bass - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10453

Composed by Chaz Bowers. Pentecost. Ritual Prayer. Tune Name: Veni Creator Spiritus. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #10453. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10453).

UPC: 785147045311. English. Text Source: Psalm 104:1ab and 24ac, 29bc-30, 31 and 34, The Abbey Psalms and Canticles, ref., Lectionary for Mass Scripture: Psalm 104.

“Lord, Send Out Your Spirit” is based on Veni Creator Spiritus, one of the most familiar Gregorian chants. The chant is sung at Pentecost Vespers, the dedication of a church, and for the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Orders. It is also heard at consistories when the cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope. The psalm verses in this setting are appointed for Pentecost Sunday Mass during the Day, as well as being an option for a common responsorial psalm for Pentecost.

By Brian Fisher, Andy Beck. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Martin J. Wimmer. For SATB choir and Piano. Octavo. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Published by Imagine Music

(For SATB Voices with Keyboard Accompaniment and Optional Brass). By Thomas Fettke. SATB chorus. For SATB, Keyboard, Brass. Choral. Piano/Vocal Score. Standard notation. 8 pages

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). Catholic Year A Easter Sunday; Catholic Year A Easter2; Year A Easter; Year A Easter2. Easter. Octavo. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8039).

By F Jackson. For Choral Collection: Mixed Choir. Published by Oxford University Press.

By J. Paul Williams. For SATB Choir. Choral, Bass/Percussion, Tracks, General Use, All Saints Day, Homecomings, Missions, Youth Choirs and Sacred. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

SATB a cappella, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-009047

Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Kyle Johnson. Holy Week, Lent 5 A, Palm Sunday, Good Friday. Tune Name: When Jesus Wept. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #009047. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-009047).

UPC: 641151090474. Text Source: The New England Psalm Singer , 1770.

Kyle Johnson has taken the traditional canon “When Jesus Wept” and creatively deconstructed it. We never hear more than two parts in canon with each other at the same time. Then he introduces a new counter-melody in the other parts and fills out the harmonies in other ways. While the words can be lost in the traditional four-part canon, the overall effect of Johnson’s approach is to create a moving meditation on the text. Easily accessible and highly recommended for small SATB choirs, but any size group will appreciate the artistry of this piece.

By Keith Getty; Stuart Townend. For SATB choir and piano. Eastertide, Sacred. Sacred Anthem. Published by Monarch Music. (10/3635M)

By Sarah Moore. Arranged by Mary Mcdonald. For SATB Choir, Solo, Unison, Piano. Sacred Anthem: Baptism, General, Pentecost. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Choir Secular (SATB choir)

SKU: AP.47615

Composed by Gwyn Williams. Arranged by Charles McCartha. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Alfred Music #00-47615. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47615).

UPC: 038081543086. English.

The optional lilting flute and rhythmic hand drum parts lend a festive air to this song that celebrates the end of winter. Robust choral singing throughout beckons a change of season, and a soaring descant at the end signals the triumphant return of spring. A fully developed piece for winter and spring programs.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

(The Journey from Darkness to Light). By Lloyd Larson; Mary McDonald. For SATB choir, performance CD. Advent, Sacred. Cantata

((1932) SATB and Piano, Complete Edition). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SATB). BH Secular Choral. 24 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481941. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

(The Collected Hymn Tunes of David Hurd). By David Hurd (1944-). For assembly, some SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment. Hymn Tune Collection. Sacred. Easy. Text language: English. 186 pages. Published by GIA Publications