Composed by Kevin Siegfried. Choral score. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #8854. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

SATB choir, voice solo, piano accompaniment, 3 C instruments, B-flat instrument - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8087

Composed by Daniel Kean. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Epiphany. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8087. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8087).

UPC: 785147808701. English. Text Source: 'O Holy Light of Jesus' from Swift Currents and Still Waters Text by John A. Dalles.

This beautiful text by John Dalles paints our own pilgrimage to the cradle by star and candlelight. The graceful four-part writing complements the text while the gentle rocking motion of 6/8 time creates a fitting lullaby feel. Further information on instrument parts: C Instrument I (treble clef), C Instrument II (alto clef), C Instrument III (bass clef), B-flat Instrument (Instrument II part, treble clef) .

Composed by Leos Janacek (1854-1928). Edited by Bohumir Stedron. Czech title: Ot enaa. Classical. Singing score, Performance score. With Publication language: Czech/German. Editio Baerenreiter Praha #H03712. Published by Editio Baerenreiter Praha

Orchestra ATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 oboes, 3 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo - Grade 3

SKU: CA.3113749

Cantata for the 12th Sunday after Trinity. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Edited by Uwe Wolf. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Bach vocal. German title: Lobe den Herren, den machtigen. Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Whitsun. Single Part, Organ. Composed 1725. BWV 137. 16 pages. Duration 18 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 31.137/49. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.3113749).

ISBN 9790007049096. Key: C major. Language: German/English. Text: Neander, Joachim. Text: Joachim Neander.

Bach's chorale cantata Lobe den Herren, den machtigen Konig der Ehren BWV 137, has long been, thanks to its popular chorale text, one of the most frequently-performed works by the Kantor of St. Thomas's. Unlike the cantatas in the cycle of chorale cantatas, the text of the hymn is not only used in the opening and final chorales, but Bach uses it in all the movements. The new edition reflects the current state of research and presents this work in Carus's clear-to-read music setting. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3113700.

By Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash & Jesse Reeves. Arranged by Jack Schrader. (SATB). Creation, General Worship, Praise, Praise & Worship, Contemporary, Hymntune and Sacred. Print Music Single (SATB). 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

SATB choir, organ - Beginning

SKU: MN.CH-1340

Composed by Dale Jergenson. 21st Century. Octavo. Laurendale Associates #CH-1340. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1340).

The Cherubic Hymn is the primary cherubikon, or song of the angels, sung during every Divine Liturgy of the year except those of Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday. It occurs after the Gospel reading and is interrupted by the Great Entrance. During the period of the fourth to sixth centuries, the shape of the Eastern Divine Liturgy reached its fi nal form under the gidance of liturgists such as St. John Chrysostom. In this same period the major formative changes occurred, most of which resulted in liturgical components that corresponded to the Church's developing theological understanding. Among them were the hymn Only-Begotten Son and the addition of the Nicean-Constantinopolitan Creed (countering heresies), and The Trisagion Hymn refl ecting the Trinitarian theology being currently defi ned. In this period and on through the ninth century, hymns were composed and added to the Divine Liturgy, such as the Cherubic Hymn, sung while the priest recited the prayer that is now called The Prayer of the Cherubic Hymn.

By Walt Harrah, Bob Burroughs. (SATB). Fred Bock Publications. Sacred. Size 7x10.5 inches. 12 pages. Published by Fred Bock Music Company.

Choral (SATB choir a cappella)

SKU: HL.8748585

Composed by John Dowland. Edited by William Belan. Gentry Publications. Secular. Octavo. 12 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2382. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.8748585).

UPC: 884088237127. 6.75x10.5 inches.

The unique Renaissance editions of William Belan continue with this well-known John Dowland (1563-1626) madrigal. The poem is one of the loveliest and most famous from its period, and Dowland's sensitive setting epitomizes the style of the time. This edition includes copious notes for performance, as well as original part notation along with current score engraving.

SATB and Organ

SKU: C4.9790902257121

Composed by Daniel Riley. Classical. Score. Crescendo Music Publications #9790902257121. Published by Crescendo Music Publications (C4.9790902257121).

ISBN 9790902257121. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Nativitie (2016) was composed for the Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne for inclusion in their 2016 carols services on December 2 and 3. The premiere performances were conducted by Acting Director of Music Sam Allchurch, with Gillian McNaughton accompanying. It has since been recorded for CD (Beneath the Incense Tree, APL17427) as part of the College's centenary celebrations for the consecration of the Horsfall Chapel in 2017, with current Director of Music Chris Watson conducting. The text is taken from John Donne's sonnet cycle on the gospel narrative of Christ, for which Nativitie is the third in sequence.

Composed by Mark Cabaniss, Pat Luboff, and Pete Luboff. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Graduation; Secular. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by David Barton. Text: 15th century texts. Medieval-flavor motet. Christmas. Octavo. Published by CanticaNOVA Publications (C5.5054).

SATB choir, piano - Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1184

Composed by Stan Hovatter. Octavo. Duration 2 minutes, 12 seconds. Laurendale Associates #CH-1184. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1184).

Scripture: Jeremiah 12.

Phrases from Jeremiah 12 were selected for this choral setting because of the emphatically joyful celebration and expectation contained therein. Robert Shaw, shortly before his death, was quoted in The Choral Journal as saying that if he were to continue to compose, he would use more of the characteristics of the Jazz/swing genre. The composer states: This was right down my alley. While I am not captured by much of the current folk and rock type music being played in churches, I nevertheless like the themes of joy which are often found in it. Theological stances in lyrics are not meaningful to me. I am drawn by the human, emotional reaction to the sense of the Divine Being's presence in the writer's life. Sing for Joy! is an attempt to capture that reaction. Duration 2:12.

SATB choir and Organ

SKU: C4.9790902257169

Composed by Daniel Riley. Classical. Score. Crescendo Music Publications #9790902257169. Published by Crescendo Music Publications (C4.9790902257169).

ISBN 9790902257169. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Coventry Carol was arranged for the Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne as part of their 2015 carols services on December 4, 5 and 6. It has since been recorded for CD (Beneath the Incense Tree, APL17427) as part of the College's centenary celebrations for the consecration of the Horsfall Chapel in 2017, with current Director of Music Chris Watson conducting.

The well-known text is sourced from mystery plays celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi, for which the traditional melody and harmonisation can be found in a 1591 edition published by Thomas Mawdycke. Here, the source material becomes increasingly unstable as the Massacre of the Innocents approaches, resulting in an apocalyptic climax. A barren and desolate epilogue follows, as foretold by Jeremiah 31:15. (She refuses to be comforted, for they are no more.).

SATB choir divisi (a cappella) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-0965

Composed by Michael Burkhardt. Lent, Advent, 21st Century, Healing, Hope/Assurance, Lament/Grief/Sorrow. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-0965. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-0965).

UPC: 688670509650. English.

This a cappella four verse setting of the hymn tune BANGOR increases in complexity on each verse, beginning with a solo voice and ending in SSAATTBB harmony. The tune, by English hymn writer William Tans'ur, is a precursor to the sturdy, stark early American tunes which followed it. The text contrasts our current state with the hope of God's comfort and care.

SATB choir, assembly, piano accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-9369

Composed by William Rowan. Arranged by Bradley Ellingboe. Choral. Tune Name: Temple Of Peace. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #9369. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9369).

UPC: 785147936909. English. Text Source: Ref. para. of Isaiah 55. Text by Mary Louise Bringle. Scripture: Isaiah 55.

Despite the current state of the world, reading through this text, one can’t help but feel that light, love and hope are certainly in the days ahead, as promised. Using the tune TEMPLE OF PEACE, this will quickly become a favorite. Meaningful!

SATB choir, organ - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-7049

Composed by William P. Rowan. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-7049. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-7049).

UPC: 688670570490.

Compo sers delightful tune FERLAND wedded to a new text by contemporary hymn-writer Mary Louise Bringle. The text is a joyous expression of praise and adoration filled with colorful metaphors. The Baroque-like tune is developed for organ in the composers MorningStar publication, Ferlands March and Recessional (10-962). A successful collaboration between two creative individuals who are very involved in the current church music scene.

Composed by Deke Sharon, Ben Spalding, and Brody McDonald. Choir Secular. Book; Choral Method; Method/Instruction. 404 pages. Published by Alfred Music

SATB choir with organ accompaniment choir, organ (SATB choir) - Medium

SKU: PL.PPMO1963M

Composed by Michael Sitton. General. Paraclete Press #PPMO1963M. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.PPMO1963M).

It is fitting that this work, written in celebration of the 50th reunion of the 1964 graduating class of the Crane School of Music, SUNY, Potsdam, be composed by Crane's current Dean. With flowing and graceful melodic lines that vary in voicing between unison and four-part polyphony, the text of Psalm 84 is brought to life in this beautiful anthem.

Orchestra Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 2 Fg, 2 Cor, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Basso (Vc, Cb, Org)

SKU: CA.4068891

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Carus Choir Coach. 1 Ex., mp3, Practice-CD, soprano. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Compact Disc. Op. 86. Duration 50 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.688/91. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4068891).

Language: Latin.

With its tonal language of subjective avowal, the first of Beethoven's two masses opens up new worlds of expression for the liturgical texts of the Mass which are expressly modern and point towards the future. Not to be considered a preliminary work to the Missa solemnis, it is an entirely independent work which set standards for the further development of settings of the Mass in the 19th century. Its newness, of which the composer himself was fully aware (I do not speak gladly of my Mass, or of myself, but I do believe that I have treated the text in a manner in which only few have treated it.), paves a way to an hitherto unknown, contemporary avenue to faith which today is still current. Carus presents this important work of church music history in a new critical edition by the Beethoven expert Ernst Herttrich. Score available separately - see item CA.4068800.

Orchestra Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 2 Fg, 2 Cor, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Basso (Vc, Cb, Org)

SKU: CA.4068892

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Carus Choir Coach. 1 Ex., mp3, Practice-CD, alto. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Compact Disc. Op. 86. Duration 50 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.688/92. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4068892).

Language: Latin.

With its tonal language of subjective avowal, the first of Beethoven's two masses opens up new worlds of expression for the liturgical texts of the Mass which are expressly modern and point towards the future. Not to be considered a preliminary work to the Missa solemnis, it is an entirely independent work which set standards for the further development of settings of the Mass in the 19th century. Its newness, of which the composer himself was fully aware (I do not speak gladly of my Mass, or of myself, but I do believe that I have treated the text in a manner in which only few have treated it.), paves a way to an hitherto unknown, contemporary avenue to faith which today is still current. Carus presents this important work of church music history in a new critical edition by the Beethoven expert Ernst Herttrich. Score available separately - see item CA.4068800.

Orchestra Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 2 Fg, 2 Cor, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Basso (Vc, Cb, organ)

SKU: CA.4068804

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Edited by Ernst Herttrich. Carus sheet music series: Vocal scores XL. Messe In C Op. 86. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Vocal score. Op. 86. 80 pages. Duration 50 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.688/04. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4068804).

ISBN 9790007183547. Language: Latin.

With its tonal language of subjective avowal, the first of Beethoven's two masses opens up new worlds of expression for the liturgical texts of the Mass which are expressly modern and point towards the future. Not to be considered a preliminary work to the Missa solemnis, it is an entirely independent work which set standards for the further development of settings of the Mass in the 19th century. Its newness, of which the composer himself was fully aware (I do not speak gladly of my Mass, or of myself, but I do believe that I have treated the text in a manner in which only few have treated it.), paves a way to an hitherto unknown, contemporary avenue to faith which today is still current. Carus presents this important work of church music history in a new critical edition by the Beethoven expert Ernst Herttrich. Score available separately - see item CA.4068800.

Orchestra Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 2 Fg, 2 Cor, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Basso (Vc, Cb, Org)

SKU: CA.4068893

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Carus Choir Coach. 1 Ex., mp3, Practice-CD, tenore. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Compact Disc. Op. 86. Duration 50 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.688/93. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4068893).

Language: Latin.

With its tonal language of subjective avowal, the first of Beethoven's two masses opens up new worlds of expression for the liturgical texts of the Mass which are expressly modern and point towards the future. Not to be considered a preliminary work to the Missa solemnis, it is an entirely independent work which set standards for the further development of settings of the Mass in the 19th century. Its newness, of which the composer himself was fully aware (I do not speak gladly of my Mass, or of myself, but I do believe that I have treated the text in a manner in which only few have treated it.), paves a way to an hitherto unknown, contemporary avenue to faith which today is still current. Carus presents this important work of church music history in a new critical edition by the Beethoven expert Ernst Herttrich. Score available separately - see item CA.4068800.

Orchestra Soli SATB, SATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Clt, 2 Fg, 2 Cor, 2 Tr, Timp, 2 Vl, Va, Basso (Vc, Cb, Org)

SKU: CA.4068894

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Carus Choir Coach. 1 Ex., mp3, Practice-CD, basso. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin. Compact Disc. Op. 86. Duration 50 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.688/94. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4068894).

Language: Latin.

With its tonal language of subjective avowal, the first of Beethoven's two masses opens up new worlds of expression for the liturgical texts of the Mass which are expressly modern and point towards the future. Not to be considered a preliminary work to the Missa solemnis, it is an entirely independent work which set standards for the further development of settings of the Mass in the 19th century. Its newness, of which the composer himself was fully aware (I do not speak gladly of my Mass, or of myself, but I do believe that I have treated the text in a manner in which only few have treated it.), paves a way to an hitherto unknown, contemporary avenue to faith which today is still current. Carus presents this important work of church music history in a new critical edition by the Beethoven expert Ernst Herttrich. Score available separately - see item CA.4068800.

Composed by Edwin M. Willmington, Timothy Sharp. Fred Bock Publications. Epiphany, A Cappella, Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1210. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.154362).

SATB Choir (Mixed choir (SATB)) - Level 3

SKU: BA.BA08521

Composed by Marten Jansson. Stapled. Choral score. 14 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA08521_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA08521).

ISBN 9790006563203. 27 x 19 cm inches. Key: E-flat minor. Text Language: Latin.

The “Missa brevis in E flat minor” for mixed choir a cappella has been composed in the tradition of the short Mass (without Credo) and can be easily managed by most choirs. Thanks to its conciseness, it is suitable for use in church services, while its delightful harmonic layout and consciously simple melodies (with clear allusions to folk music) also make it perfect for concert performance.

†œMy music is my own and I have never tried to be original. That has always been my motto and I have only tried to use music to express all the feelings which life has to offer. This has led people to describe my music as ‘so sad that it sounds like birds who have lost their wings’ but also as ‘the happiest classical music that we have ever heard‘.
My compositions are almost all sacred. They express not only my own faith but also my appreciation and respect for the timeless texts that have been used for centuries and centuries.“

Mårten Jansson (b. 1965), elected member of the Föreningen svenska tonsättare (the Society of Swedish Composers), graduated from the Royal College of Music, Stockholm (KHM) with an MFA degree in Music Education, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Voice. For more than ten years he was the music director and conductor of “Carmen”, one of the most prominent womens’ vocal ensembles in Sweden. He currently teaches choral conducting and music theory as well as giving vocal tuition at the Bolandgymnasiet and Musikskolan in his home town of Uppsala.

Please find a recording of the “Missa brevis” performed by the Ensemble Sonoro, Neil Ferris (Conductor) by clicking on Multimedia.

Composed by J. Rosamond Johnson. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Shawnee Sacred. Concert, General Worship, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 285 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press