Composed by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) and James Chepponis. Arranged by James Chepponis. Easter, Christ the King, Building Dedication, Church Anniversary, Ordination/Installation, 21st Century, Praise/Thanksgiving. Choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-4710. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

(Volume 2 of 3) Composed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), edited by Kurt Soldan. For SATB voices (see songlist for voicings) and one piano four-hands. Format: piano/vocal score (parts not included). With choral notation and piano duet accompaniment. Romantic period. Text language German. 90 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by C.F. Peters.

Congregation, soprano descant, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet and timpani (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, Timpani, Organ) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.60-5021

Composed by Robert A. Hobby. Pentecost, All Saints/All Souls, Ordination/Installation, 21st Century, Healing. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-5021. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-5021).

UPC: 688670650215. English.

A festive concertato for All Saints, Pentecost, and general use, this begins with a lengthy introduction (options for a shorter intro are specified). Using the tune WIE SCHON LEUCHTET, the composer has fashioned an upbeat setting of this hymn for congregation, soprano descant, SATB choir, and organ. The use of brass quartet and timpani is optional. Stanza one is in unison, stanza two is a choral variation for SATB choir, accompanied. There is an interlude which draws from the introduction, and stanza four is unison with descant.

Congregation, soprano descant, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet or quintet and timpani (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, Timpani) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.60-0004

Composed by Hal H. Hopson and Michael Burkhardt. Advent, Hanging of the Green, Lessons and Carols, 21st Century. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-0004. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-0004).

UPC: 688670600043. English.

This setting pairs Kathleen R. Moore's 2010 text with MERLE'S TUNE, a Hal Hopson hymn tune found in over 30 hymnals. First used for the 2019 Presbyterian Association of Musicians conference at Montreat, this hymn concertato has optional brass quintet and timpani parts. Stanza 1 is in unison, Stanza 2 could be for solo voices, quartet, or SATB, Stanza 3 is for sopranos accompanied by the rest of the choir humming (using Hopson's original harmonization) and Stanza 4 is unison with descant concluding with Amens.

Composed by Michael D. Costello. Ordination/Installation, 21st Century, Communion. Choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-7026. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Composed by Donald Mccullough. Easter, 21st Century. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-4070. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, tuba, timpani - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7508

Composed by Carlton R. Young. Eastertide. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7508. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7508).

UPC: 785147750802. English. Text Source: Inspired by a speech of Martin Luther King Jr., about the Montgomery march. Text by Shirley Erena Murray.

If this text, inspired by Martin Luther King's speech about the Montgomery march, doesn't sufficiently summon one's attention, then combining it with this musical setting will quite certainly accomplish that goal. “Truth pressed to the earth . . . Justice trampled down . . . Love nailed to a Cross . . . through these resurrections we have hope.” A piece with much gravitas. Brass quartet or quintet and timpani part is optional Tuba part is optional Horn in F can be substituted for Trombone I.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, guitar, timpani, percussion, 2 or 3 octaves handbells - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-6896

Composed by James Chepponis. Pentecost, Pentecost A, Pentecost B, Pentecost C. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #6896. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6896).

UPC: 785147689607. English. Text by James Chepponis.

This composition may be performed with the scored forces (including brass quartet, percussion and handbells, to name a few), or it may be simplified by using only soloist, congregation, and piano/guitar accompaniment. The text emphasizes the kingdom of God and the gifts of the Spirit. Appropriate for Pentecost, confirmation, and celebrations of ministry. Guitar, C instrument, brass quartet, percussion (suspended cymbal and timpani) and handbell parts are optional Horn in F can be substituted for Trombone I.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone 1, trombone 2, timpani - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8281

Composed by Jan Michael Joncas. Trinity Sunday. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #8281. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8281).

UPC: 785147821809. English. Text by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.

The setting by Michael Joncas is a stately and stirring presentation on an original tune in 5/4 for a text in praise of the Holy Trinity by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. When sung as a congregational hymn, it may be good to have a soloist introduce the tune on the first verse, keeping a steady tempo throughout. This will foster greater comfort for the assembly’s participation. Brass Quartet and Timpani parts are optional. .

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, horn in f, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, guitar - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8206

Composed by Tony Alonso S.J. Arranged by Chris De Silva. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #8206. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8206).

UPC: 785147820604. English. Text Source: Based on Confessions of St. Augustine. Text by Tony Alonso.

With a text based on Confessions of St. Augustine, this song of comfort extols the surety of God’s love for us. Appropriate for times of reflection or meditation, this moving work sings of the peace found when we allow our restless hearts to find a home in God. While effective with piano and choir alone, the addition of string quartet, flute, and horn in F adds depth and enhances the legato line of the melody. For cantor or soloist. Instrument parts are optional.

By James Chepponis. For assembly, cantor and organ with optional SATB choir, handbells, flute, brass quartet/quintet, timpani and suspended cymbal. Parts included: handbells, flute, trumpets I and II in B-flat and C, trombones I and II, tuba, suspended cymbal/timpani, optional F horn (sub. for trombone I). Easter. Moderately easy. Octavo. 11 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir, cantors, voice solos, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in C, trombone 1, trombone 2, horn in f, timpani - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7140

Composed by Jan Michael Joncas. Body and Blood of Christ. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #7140. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7140).

UPC: 785147714002. English, Latin. Text Source: Ref.: Latin, vv.: Alan J. Hommerding; Translation: Alan J. Hommerding. Text by Thomas Aquinas.

Alan J. Hommerding translated this text from Thomas Aquinas’ original Latin (the refrain retains the Latin text). Michael Joncas scored the piece to include an optional brass quintet with timpani. Ideal for alternating male and female soloists on the verses. The full score contains extensive performance and text notes, as well as reprintable material for congregational use. For cantor or soloists Brass quartet and timpani parts are optional.

SATB choir and Piano (E-flat Soprano saxophone, 2 Horns in F, Piano, Organ (or digital keyboard), Double String Quartet, Double Bass) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0107

Composed by Howard Goodall. Lent, Holy Week, Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae, 21st Century. Score and instrument parts. Duration 3 minutes, 32 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0107. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0107).

UPC: 688670221248. English, Latin.

Invictus: A Passion addresses one of the world’s most powerful stories through the lens of the modern world. The texts, written or inspired by women, describe not only human suffering and persecution but also the human capacity for love and humility in the face of tyranny. Composer Howard Goodall is uniquely suited to bring these texts to life with music of emotional clarity and sweeping force. This excerpt is scored for SATB (divisi) choir and piano. A text by Æmelia Lanyer (née Bassano) (“Why should unlawful actions use the Light?”) is set as a homophonic chorale with a supportive accompaniment. Duration 3:32.

Composed by John F. Wade. Arranged by James Chepponis. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9194).

SATB choir and organ, with optional congregation and brass quartet - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.60-6350

Composed by David M. Cherwien. 21st Century, Praise/Thanksgiving, Stewardship. Choral score. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-6350. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-6350).

UPC: 688670663505. English.

Unexpected progressions and various textures provide ever-present interest in this anthem of praise. The descant allows the tenors to ascend along with the sopranos. The optional brass and congregation parts give the work added density and loftiness. Reproducible part for optional Congregation included. Reproducible instrumental parts include: Two Trumpets in Bb or C, Two Trombones, Horn in F [substitute for Trombone I].

SATB choir (optional congregation) and organ, with optional soprano descant, brass quartet, and handbells (3 octaves) (Instrumental parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, Handbells (3 octaves)) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-6194

Composed by Michael Burkhardt. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6194. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6194).

UPC: 688670561948. English.

Burkhardt' s settings always have a sense of fun and are certainly not boring for the organist! This version of the hymn tune MARION is no exception. Seven full stanzas, two choral stanzas, a verse for men's voices, a verse for women's voices. Final verse unison with descant. Effective with organ alone, there are optional brass and handbell parts.

Congregation, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet or quintet and timpani (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, opt. Tuba, Timpani) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.60-4019

Composed by Robert J. Powell. Easter, Easter Season. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-4019. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-4019).

UPC: 688670640193. English.

A bright concertato setting of this powerful Easter hymn. The piece begins with dialog between the brass and the choir, then immediately involves the congregation. The congregation sings in unison while the choir augments the singing with parts. A choral stanza, then a final stanza with congregation and descant serve as the conclusion to this very useful setting.

By Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Dolores Hruby. For Voices: SATB. Instruments: String quartet (2 violins, viola, cello) (instruments required). Organ. Christmas Sacred. Published by GIA Publications.

SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in f, trombone, timpani - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8844

Composed by Marty Haugen. Pentecost Vigil, Pentecost. Choral. Tune Name: Lone Oak. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8844. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8844).

UPC: 785147884408. English. Text by Adam M. L. Tice.

From Marty’s versatile collection Sing for Peace, “An Open Hand, A Willing Heart,” serves as a bold, effective, and accessible festival piece when combined with the optional brass quartet and timpani. Together with Adam Tice’s uplifting and optimistic text, this piece will inspire and engage your choir and congregation!

By Cherwien, David M. For SATB choir and Organ, with opt. Handbells, Brass Quartet, and Congregation . Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers.

Assembly, SATB choir, and organ, with optional cantor, brass quartet, timpani, suspended cymbal, and handbells (3 octaves) (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F [Substitute for Trombone I], Trombones I and II, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani, Handbells (3 Octaves)) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-2699

Composed by James Chepponis. Ascension, Confirmation, Ordination/Installation. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-2699. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-2699).

UPC: 688670526992. English. Matthew 25:31-40; Luke 6:36.

A festive setting of a sending song that may be used for ordination, confirmation, or for any type of mission or commissioning service.

Congregation, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet and timpani (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II, Timpani) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.60-6114

Composed by James Biery. Reformation, Epiphany, 21st Century, Word of God. MorningStar Music Publishers #60-6114. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.60-6114).

UPC: 688670661143. English.

From the mysterious to the glorious, Biery perfectly captures the wide-ranging moods of this text, set to the enduring tune EBENEZER. This hymn concertato was written for the Schola Cantorum of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana in observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. So, it's no surprise that the setting has considerable sweep and gravitas, with some fresh harmonic twists. A beautiful choir-only section spans stanzas three and four in major tonalities that nicely complement the staid minor of the rest of the hymn. The sixth and final stanza is unison with descant and concludes with a choir Alleluia and Amen. Stirring and majestic. Duration 4:00.

Assembly, SATB choir, and organ, with optional brass quartet (Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I), Trombone I and II) - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.80-106

Composed by Matthew Koraus. Advent, Baptism of Our Lord, Christmas. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #80-106. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.80-106).

UPC: 688670801068. English.

This cheerful set of Eucharistic Acclamations, based on the Christmas melody Resonet in laudibus, was written for assembly, SATB, and organ with optional brass quartet. It is clear that Matthew Koraus knows what works for an assembly. The Holy, Holy and the Amen involve the congregation in a call-and-response fashion, which, combined with the use of a familiar melody, makes it very easy for them to participate. Each of the three memorial acclamations are included, as are two versions of the Amen, one simple and one more involved. For Christmas through the Baptism of the Lord; also appropriate for Advent in a pared down presentation.

By Marty Haugen. For Voices: SATB, assembly. Instruments: Brass quartet (trumpets 1, 2 in B or C; trombones 1, 2 or horn in F for 1), timpani (instruments optional). Organ. Choral Sacred. 7 pages. Published by GIA Publications.
Level: easy.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, guitar, 2 or 3 octaves handbells, C instrument, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in F, trombone 1, trombone 2, timpani, percussion

SKU: GI.G-6896INST

Composed by James Chepponis. Pentecost, Pentecost A, Pentecost B, Pentecost C. Sacred. Full score and parts. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #6896INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6896INST).

UPC: 785147689690. English. Text by James Chepponis.

The C instrument, brass quartet and percussion (suspended cymbal and timpani) parts are optional. Horn in F can be substituted for Trombone I.

By Eleanor Daley. For SATB choir and organ/brass quartet and timpani (2 trumpet, 2 trombone, horn in F (alto trombone 1), timpani). Mixed Voices. Oxford Music From Canada. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 2'. Published by Oxford University Press

Composed by Rory Cooney. Lent 3 A, Lent 4 A, Lent 5 A, Ordinary Time 13 C. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8956).

SATB choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, organ accompaniment, 3 or 4 octaves handbells, trumpet 1 in B-flat, trumpet 1 in C, trumpet 2 in B-flat, trumpet 2 in C, horn in F, bass trombone, timpani

SKU: GI.G-8527INST

Processional hymn for congregation, mixed choir, brass quartet, organ, and optional handbells. Composed by Robert LeBlanc. Sacred. Full score and parts. 7 pages. GIA Publications #8527INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8527INST).

English. Text by Delores Dufner.

By C. 1774 Katholisches Gesangbuch. Arranged by Brian Zuar. For Voices: SATB, assembly. Instruments: Brass quartet (2 trumpets in B or C, 2 trombones), timpani, 6 handbells (or orchestral chimes) (instruments required). Organ. Choral Sacred. Level: easy. 10 pages. Published by GIA Publications.