Arranged by Dan Forrest. For SATB choir, piano 4-hands. Folk Songs of America. Folk, secular. Difficulty: medium advanced (Jr. High/High School), medium (adult). Octavo. 20 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 55 seconds. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.418078

Arranged by Tom Eggleston. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 185 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.418078).

UPC: 196288059585. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20.

Set toes to tapping with this bluegrass styled treatment of a beloved hymn tune set to new lyrics. A true celebration of faith, this piece dances with pure joy. Score and Parts (acgtr, bjo, stb, dm, vn) available as a digital download.

Mixed Choir (SATB AND ORGAN)

SKU: HL.1327607

SATB and Organ. Composed by Nico Muhly. Choral. Choral, Classical. Octavo. Duration 540 seconds. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #SRO100252. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.1327607).

UPC: 196288183396.

Nico Muhly's Southwark Service is his sixth setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis for Evensong. Subtitled 'Service in Fifths'Â’this was written for Ian Keatley and the Choir of Southwark Cathedral, marking the retirement of The Very Revd Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark. The commission was made possible by generous donation of The Friends of Southwark Cathedral. First performed on Saturday 1st July 2023 by the Choir of Southwark Cathedral directed by Ian Keatley. Setting the text in English, this is scored for mixed choir and organ.

SATB choir, flute, and piano - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-6126

Composed by Michael John Trotta. Epiphany, 21st Century, Dedication. Instrument parts. Duration 4 minutes, 30 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6126. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6126).

UPC: 688670561269. English. Micah 6:6-8; Matthew 6:33.

This is the kind of piece that might sound more difficult than it is. Michael Trotta employs an economy of choral writing: The SATB parts are sometimes unison, move often by steps, are repeated in the outer sections, and have only occasional divisi in the treble voices. The text is an innovative combination of Old and New Testament passages, put in a question-and-answer format with the question sung in a subdued matter and the answer intensifying in range, complexity, and volume. The piano and flute parts flow more quickly than the voices—save for a short, contrasting middle section—and provide an underlying momentum to this expressive work. Duration: 4:30.

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). Secular, 21st century. Choral score. Duration 7 minutes, 30 seconds. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #7946. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

SATB choir and piano, with optional violin and cello - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-5022

Composed by Karen Marrolli. Pentecost, 21st Century, Missions/Outreach, Prayer. Instrument parts. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-5022. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-5022).

UPC: 688670550225. English.

The ballad-like melody and sweeping text give this anthem a timeless quality, though both elements are brand new. The SATB writing occurs only in spots, the rest is unison and two-part writing. Suitable for Pentecost or general use, there are optional parts for violin and cello.

SATB choir and organ, with optional congregation, 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.50-5908

Composed by Jayne Southwick Cool. Thanksgiving, 21st Century, Praise/Thanksgiving. Instrumental part. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-5908. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-5908).

UPC: 688670559082. English. Psalms 100.

With an original stately tune and new text by the composer based on Psalm 100, this is in a classic hymn/anthem style. Three stanzas, the first in unison, the second SATB (with the trumpet playing the tune OLD HUNDREDTH above), a short interlude, and the final stanza in unison with descant.  A reproducible page is included for optional congregational participation on the third stanza. Duration: 3:30.

Composed by Michael Haydn (1737-1806). Edited by Martin Banner. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 21 seconds. Carl Fischer #CM09463. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.CM9463).

Choral SSATB Chorus

SKU: CF.CM9569

For jilted lovers everywhere. Composed by English Ballad. Arranged by Ian Loeppky. Mjts. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 37 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9569. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9569).

ISBN 9781491153680. UPC: 680160911189. 6.75 x 10.5 inches. Key: Gb minor. English. English Ballad.

An old English ballad, Scarborough Fair relates the tale of a jilted maiden who instructs her listener to tell her former lover that she will have him back after he performs a series of impossible tasks: making a shirt without a seam, washing it .
An old English ballad, Scarborough Fair relates the tale of a jilted maiden who instructs her listener to tell her former lover that she will have him back after he performs a series of impossible tasks: making a shirt without a seam, washing it in a dry well, to name a few. A modern equivalent might be when pigs fly. Keep it light and bring out the differing accents in the meters, especially the dotted quarter notes. While there is no percussion part written in the score, we had a djembe player play along to bring out the various accents. Feel free to add your own as well. Have fun!.
An old English ballad, Scarborough Fair relates the tale of a jilted maiden who instructs her listener to tell her former lover that she will have him back after he performs a series of impossible tasks: making a shirt without a seam, washing it in a dry well, to name a few. A modern equivalent might be when pigs fly.Keep it light and bring out the differing accents in the meters, especially the dotted quarter notes. While there is no percussion part written in the score,  we had a djembe player play along to bring out the various accents.  Feel free to add your own as well. Have fun!

Solo voices, choir, orchestra (Soprano Voice Solo, Tenor Voice Solo, BarSolo, Bass Voice Solo, SATB Choir, 2 Fl, 2 clarinet, 3Trp, 2 trombone, timpani, percussion, harp, piano, 2 Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

SKU: BA.BA10571-01

Composed by Bohuslav Martinu. Edited by Aleš Brezina. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. The Bohuslav Martinu Complete Edition VI/2/1. Complete edition, Score. H 351. Duration 31 minutes, 30 seconds. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA10571_01. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA10571-01).

ISBN 9790260107632. 33.5 x 26.5 cm inches. Text Language: English. Preface: Brezina, Aleš.

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- A reliable musical text based on all available sources
- A description of the sources
- Information on the genesis and history of the work
- Valuable notes on performance practice
- Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions

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- A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format
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Solo voices, choir, orchestra (2 Soprano Voice Solo, Alto Voice Solo, Tenor Voice Solo, 2 Bass Voice Solo, SATB Choir, 2 Ob, 3bassoon, 3Hn, Corn-dacc, 3Trp, Trp-Picc, timpani, Str, Continuo)

SKU: BA.BA05307

Frankfurt festive music for the birth of an imperial prince in 1716, Part 2, Serenata. Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann. Edited by Wolfgang Hirschmann. This edition: Edition of selected works, Urtext edition. Linen. Telemann Musical Works. Volume 17. Edition of selected works, Score. TWV 12. Duration 1 hour, 39 minutes, 59 seconds. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA05307_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA05307).

ISBN 9790006467068. 33.1 x 25.7 cm inches.

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MUSICOLOGICA LLY SOUND
- A reliable musical text based on all available sources
- A description of the sources
- Information on the genesis and history of the work
- Valuable notes on performance practice
- Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions

... AND PRACTICAL
- Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
- A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format
- Excellent print quality
- Superior paper and binding

Solo voices, choir, orchestra (Tenor Voice Solo, BarSolo, SATB Choir, Fl-Picc, 2 Fl, 2 Ob, EnglHn, 2 clarinet, 2 clarinet-a, clarinet-B-b, 2 bassoon, bassoon-Co, 4Hn, 2 Trp, 3trombone, Tb, timpani, 2 percussion, harp, v-solo, Va-Solo, vc-solo, Str)

SKU: BA.BA06851

Kantáta pro sóla, Smíseny sbor a orchestr - Kantate für Soli, gemischten Chor und Orchester (1897). Composed by Leos Janacek. Edited by Leoš Faltus, Marie Kucerová, and Miloš Štedron. This edition: complete edition, urtext edition. Linen. Complete Critical Edition of the Works of Leos Janacek B/1. Complete edition, Score. Composed 1897. Duration 28 minutes, 4 seconds. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA06851_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA06851).

ISBN 9790006496723. 34.3 x 27.3 cm inches.

Over the years Janácek’s uvre has increasingly received the recognition it so richly merits and performances of his works are becoming more and more frequent. This development is, however, offset by a manuscript tradition so disorderly that some of Janácek’s works continue, as before, to be played in versions which are heavily adapted, corrupt or otherwise contrary to the composer’s intentions. Thus, a critical edition of Janácek’s music is indispensable for scholars and performers alike.

This edition presents an authentic printed text based on all available sources for each work. In addition to the musical text, each volume also contains a critical report (Czech/German), a rendition of deleted or rejected versions, and a comprehensive appendix of facsimiles.

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- A reliable musical text based on all available sources
- A description of the sources
- Information on the genesis and history of the work
- Valuable notes on performance practice
- Includes an introduction with critical commentary explaining source discrepancies and editorial decisions

... AND PRACTICAL
- Page-turns, fold-out pages, and cues where you need them
- A well-presented layout and a user-friendly format
- Excellent print quality
- Superior paper and binding

Choral SATB choir, piano accompaniment

SKU: CF.CM9607

Composed by Z. Randall Stroope. Sws. Performance Score. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 3 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9607. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9607).

ISBN 9781491154298. UPC: 680160912797. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: Db major. English. Lord George Gordon Byron (1788-1824).

Lord George Gordon Byron, described as mad, bad and dangerous to know, is one of the greatest British poets. He was known for his brilliant use of the English language, as well as his flamboyant lifestyle and romantic escapades. Scholars believe that Byron wrote She Walks in Beauty in 1814 when he met his cousin, Mrs. John Wilmont. It is an innocent poem, with seemingly only admiration of the subjects outer physical beauty and inner peace. Byron feels that the persons beauty is a perfect union of dark and light. The cloudless night is filled with soft starlight. She exudes a captivating purity, almost an expression of the divine. This is arguably Lord Byrons best known poem.  .
Lord George Gordon Byron, described as amad, bad and dangerous to know,a is one of the greatest British poets. He was known for his brilliant use of the English language, as well as his flamboyant lifestyle and romantic escapades. Scholars believe that Byron wrote She Walks in Beauty in 1814 when he met his cousin, Mrs. John Wilmont. It is an innocent poem, with seemingly only admiration of the subjectas outer physical beauty and inner peace. Byron feels that the personas beauty is a perfect union of dark and light. The cloudless night is filled with soft starlight. She exudes a captivating purity, almost an expression of the divine. This is arguably Lord Byronas best known poem.  .
Lord George Gordon Byron, described as mad, bad and dangerous to know, is one of the greatest British poets. He was known for his brilliant use of the English language, as well as his flamboyant lifestyle and romantic escapades. Scholars believe that Byron wrote She Walks in Beauty in 1814 when he met his cousin, Mrs. John Wilmont. It is an innocent poem, with seemingly only admiration of the subject's outer physical beauty and inner peace. Byron feels that the person's beauty is a perfect union of dark and light. The cloudless night is filled with soft starlight. She exudes a captivating purity, almost an expression of the divine. This is arguably Lord Byron's best known poem.  .
Lord George Gordon Byron, described as mad, bad and dangerous to know, is one of the greatest British poets. He was known for his brilliant use of the English language, as well as his flamboyant lifestyle and romantic escapades. Scholars believe that Byron wrote She Walks in Beauty in 1814 when he met his cousin, Mrs. John Wilmont. It is an innocent poem, with seemingly only admiration of the subject's outer physical beauty and inner peace. Byron feels that the person's beauty is a perfect union of dark and light. The cloudless night is filled with soft starlight. She exudes a captivating purity, almost an expression of the divine. This is arguably Lord Byron's best known poem.  .
Lord George Gordon Byron, described as “mad, bad and dangerous to know,” is one of the greatest British poets. He was known for his brilliant use of the English language, as well as his flamboyant lifestyle and romantic escapades.Scholars believe that Byron wrote She Walks in Beauty in 1814 when he met his cousin, Mrs. John Wilmont. It is an innocent poem, with seemingly only admiration of the subject’s outer physical beauty and inner peace. Byron feels that the person’s beauty is a perfect union of dark and light. The cloudless night is filled with soft starlight. She exudes a captivating purity, almost an expression of the divine. This is arguably Lord Byron’s best known poem. .

SATB choir

SKU: LP.834175754

Composed by Gary Schmidt. Arranged by Ed Hogan. Anthems. Traditional and Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 13 seconds. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (LP.834175754).

ISBN 9780834175754.

A tender look at the wonder of God's grace and mercy, with thought-provoking lyrics underscored by a provocative melody.
Lillenas is pleased to offer a Rhythm Out Mix on this and other selected anthem titles. These specially mixed accompaniment tra.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.380308

Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Shawnee Sacred. Easter, Holy Week. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 305 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.380308).

UPC: 196288018902. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches. Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 53:3-6, Mark 14:17-19, Romans 5:8.

Many texts have been set to the well-known folk tune O WALY WALY, but it seems at home in this moving testimony of Calvary's love. A tasteful piano part moves in and out of the choral textures with sensitive understanding. The vocal ranges explore lower tessituras and thus grant a deep richness to the anthem's timbre. This octavo immerses the listener in the story and looks without flinching at the cross and its ministry of grace. Breathtaking! Score and Parts (vn, vc) available as a digital download.

Vocal soli, SATB choir, orchestra (solos: TTB - choir: SST(A)TBB - 2.0.0.0. - 0.0.0.0. - vl.2va.vc/db)

SKU: BR.EOS-8047-15

Requiem. Composed by Andre Campra. Edited by Jean-Paul Montagnier. Choir; Softcover. Eulenburg Orchestral Series. Mass; Requiem; Baroque. Part. 24 pages. Duration 55'. Breitkopf and Haertel #EOS 8047-15. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EOS-8047-15).

ISBN 9790004789735. 8.5 x 11.5 inches.

Among Campra's Latin works, the ,Messe de mort' is perhaps one of the more successful and today it is one of the more frequently performed. It is also the most enigmatic score of his entire output. Despite extensive researches, no evidence of any sort has yet been brought to light to document its origin, purpose, date of composition, first performance or reception. A stylistic analysis indubitably supports the contention that the ,Messe de mort' is a late work, composed perhaps between 1722 and 1729.
The present edition is based on the manuscript from the Bibliotheque Nationale de France (Paris). It it the oldest known source of the work. The very few errors have been corrected.
(Jean-Paul Montagnier) Vokalensemble Stuttgart und den Kammerchor des Kopernikus-Gymnasiums Wasseralfingen. Fur diese beiden ganz unterschiedlichen Chorformationen hat Martin Smolka 2012 auch gezielt seine Partitur angelegt. Biografisch ist das Agnus Dei eine Art kleines Requiem fur seinen kurz zuvor verstorbenen Vater. Das liturgische Agnus Dei rahmt den deutschen Text Eh das Madchen entschlief ... der bei Auffuhrungen in anderen Landern durch eine Ubersetzung ersetzt werden soll.

Der SWR-Redakteur Hans-Peter Jahn schreibt dazu im Programmheft: Die fur Smolka typischen minimalistischen Taktzellen schaffen eine archaische Sinnlichkeit. Eine einfache und zugleich streng gebaute Vokalmusik mit Tiefenwirkung.

Nac h der Urauffuhrung war die Esslinger Zeitung hellauf begeistert: Smolka ist ein Meister der Stimmbehandlung und der chorischen Klanggestaltung. Im Zentrum des Stucks gerat die Musik zum Stillstand: im leisen gleichmassigen Summen uber dem plotzlich fortissimo ein tschechisches Kinderlied erklingt eines das der Vater seinen Kindern haufig vorgesungen hat. Das alles war sehr beruhrend. Und eigentlich noch mehr als das. My father PhDr. Jaroslav Smolka (1933-2011) was a leading Czech musicologist author of books Czech Cantata and Oratorium Fuga in Czech Music Smetana's Orchestra Music Smetana's Vocal Music monography of Jan Dismas Zelenka and many others. He was a legendary teacher of Music History at Prague Music Academy critic recording producer composer; for almost 50 years he was an important and highly respected personality of Prague musical life.
My father devoted a lot of time and energy to musical education and activities of my sister and me using often quite original methods such as teaching of intervals and counterpoint through Bartok's Microcosmos ear training filling all imaginable moments of everyday life or lessons of harmony analysis starting with Overture to Tristan and Musorgsky's Catacombs. The Martinu song Wondering Maiden was his solo number in our home vocal productions which he used to sing with amazing devotion while his huge voice was audible in several neighboring streets.
My Agnus Dei is closely bound to all this history e.g. by using canon and preferring beauty of dissonant seconds like Bartok or quoting Martinu and his refined neoclassical harmony. Father would be probably a bit critical about the minimalistic monotony of the main body of the piece. Nevertheless firstly he would improvise a short lecture of history of Agnus Dei in Requiem in Czech Music naming by heart many dates and all examples of changes of order of the traditional text by composers. Examples would be sung probably.
(Martin Smolka).

SATB divisi Choral; Double Bass Part; Drum; Piano Accompaniment (SATB)

SKU: HL.48024803

SATB divisi with Piano. Composed by Will Todd. BH Secular Choral. Classical, Jazz. Octavo. 56 pages. Duration 1440 seconds. Boosey & Hawkes #M060129742. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48024803).

ISBN 9781784540654. UPC: 888680978297. 7.25x10.25x0.144 inches.

Written in memory of the composer's mother, Will Todd's Songs of Peace is a six-movement work about love and loss. Two of the movements are scored for upper voices. Although it is not a conventional Requiem, it might be appropriate in a memorial context, butshould by no means be confined to it: in many ways it is a very 'life-affirming' work, characterised by ToddÂ’s recognisable jazz-infused harmonic language, memorable melodies, and powerful and personal texts. Songs of Peace is designed as a work which may be performed complete, as separate movements (two of which are scored for upper voices) or as a selection. It can be accompanied by piano alone (as written, embellished or extemporised - chord symbols are supplied where appropriate) or jazz trio (piano, bass and drums - parts available separately at www.boosey.com/SongsOfPea ce).

Choral SATB Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9298

Composed by Hans Leo Hassler. Edited by Mike Ware. Fold. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 38 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9298. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9298).

ISBN 9780825890888. UPC: 798408090883. 6.875 x 10.5 inches.

In his arrangement of Hans Leo Hassler’s choral masterpiece, Mike Ware offers the teacher/conductor a musical grouping of beats based on text stress, but without bar lines. Your choir will sound flawless as they learn and perform this early Renaissance choral while learning about performance practices of the musical time period. This marks the third such Renaissance classic in the Carl Fischer catalog edited by Mike Ware. Also available: Tu Pauperum Refugium, Palestrina (CM9254) and Adoramus Te , Palestrina (CM9223).

Choral SATB Choir and Piano

SKU: PR.352004920

1. Out of Night. Composed by Jerzy Sapieyevski. Six Choruses from Songs of the Rose. Score. With Standard notation. Duration 30 seconds. Theodore Presser Company #352-00492. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.352004920).

UPC: 680160057184. Key: A minor. Text: Algernon Charles Swinburne. Algernon Swinburne.

Choral SATB Choir and Piano

SKU: CF.CM9499

Composed by Michael John Trotta. SWS. Mjts. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes, 22 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9499. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9499).

ISBN 9781491146033. UPC: 680160903535. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: E major. Text: Fra Giovanni Giocondo. Giovanni Giocondo. Fra Giovanni Giocondo (1433-1515) with adaptations by MJT.

The text of this lush tune emphasizes the universal message - finding the sacred in the present moment - that is appropriate not just during a particular season, but every day of the year. Gorgeous with or without the optional oboe or orchestra.

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.428738

A Chamber Cantata for Christmas. Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Christmas. Softcover. Duration 2520 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.428738).

ISBN 9781705163269. UPC: 196288064268. 6.75x10.5x0.268 inches.

For such a time as this comes a work that will bring hope and light to your community of faith. Decorated with beloved carols and engaging original anthems, this “chamber cantata” is brimming with the joy of Christmas and arranges for success with well-crafted, impactful and accessible selections. The scripture based narration will affirm the Christmas message. Colorful orchestrations by Ed Hogan can be done by a minimal number of players, making this work not only beautiful, but practical. Score and Parts (fl 1, fl 2/ob, cl, tpt, hn, tbn, perc 1-3, pno, hp, vn 1-2, vc, db) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment, Split, and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. To purchase, click on the cart icon and add to the Shopping Cart. HL00428740: Accompaniment Tracks HL00428741: Split Tracks HL00428745: Part Dominant Tracks Songs include:Overture of Joy; A Weary World Rejoices; Redeem, Restore, Renew; Arise! Rejoice!; Come, Graceful Rose; Away in a Manger; Sing, O Heavens; Beautiful Star; Cantique de Nöel.

Choral SATB choir

SKU: CF.CM9572

Eternal Life. Composed by Joseph P. Webster. Edited by John Ratledge. Arranged by Aaron Humble. Sanford F. Bennett (1836-1898). Jbc. Performance Score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 50 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9572. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9572).

ISBN 9781491153666. UPC: 680160911165. 6.75 x 10.5 inches. Key: Gb major. English. Sanford F. Bennett (1836-1898).

Aaron Humble's arrangement of this beloved old favorite from American hymnody is appropriate for both school and church. With soaring obligato lines and shimmering harmony, when sung with a warm and gentle tone,?The Sweet By and By??is certain to paint a picture of a better time for us all to look forward. Also available for TTBB Voices (CM9571).
I have great memories of my family gathering around the piano to sing hymns. As my sisters and I learned more about music through lessons, band, and choir, we started adding harmony and really making music. The old American hymnody really holds a special place in my heart. Webster set Bennett's text in a time when American theology had taken a turn away from earlier ideas where God was a god of vengeance and anger. In this new era of optimism, God became more familiar, more loving, and more reassuring. With this in mind, this arrangement should be sung with a warm and gentle tone allowing the dissonances to shimmer, the sweetness of the harmonies to bloom, and the obbligato lines to soar.