Unison with descant, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, violin, guitar - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-10227

Take Up Your Cross / When I Behold the Wondrous Cross. Composed by Peter M. Kolar. Palm Sunday, Good Friday. Choral. Tune Name: Segundo. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #10227. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10227).

UPC: 785147022718. English. Text Source: Text I: Charles William Everest, 1814-1877, alt., Text II: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Text by Charles C. Everest.

The tune SEGUNDO is intended specifically for hymn texts in long meter (LM, or 88 88) that can benefit from a sense of gravitas. In performance, the entire hymn may be sung by unison choir, or if desired, the beginning stanzas may be sung by one or more soloists or sections allowing the piece to build over its four stanzas, so that the last stanza, with its soaring descant, pours forth rife with emotion.

Unison voices, SATB choir, assembly, organ accompaniment, percussion - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-5329

Composed by John Eggert. Arranged by John Eggert. Eastertide, Easter Sunday. Choral. Tune name: Angoni War Song. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #5329. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-5329).

UPC: 785147532903. English. Text Source: Based on an African Chewa hymn; Translation: Tom S. Colvin.

This is a hidden gem! An African resurrection hymn artfully arranged for choir and assembly. The accompaniment includes organ (somewhat unusually scored), xylophone, drum, and axatse (a large hollow gourd with beads tied around the outside). The tunes remains unharmonized, but has some choral countermelodies. The refrain after each of the four verses is a series of alleluias. SATB or Unison. Percussion: Xylophone, Drum (African, Conga), Axatse.  

Based on African Chewa hymn.

By Sydney Carter. Arranged by John Rutter. For Choir. (Unison). American Folk Tune, Life of Christ, Redemption and Sacred. Print Music Single (Unison w/opt. Descant). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

By Vicki Hancock Wright. For Unison choir, piano, Organ and Congregation (with optional 3 octave handbells (3 octave handchimes)). Hymns of Faith. Sacred. Sacred Anthem

Unison voices, 2-part equal voices, 2-part mixed voices, organ accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9672

Composed by Calvin Hampton. Christ the King. Simple Gifts. Tune Name: Macdougall. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9672. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9672).

UPC: 785147967200. English. Text by George Herbert.

Hampton produced a small, but significant body of hymn tunes that expanded the notion of what a hymn tune and its accompaniment could be. Melodic sequences and an accompaniment cast in trio sonata form were common compositional devices he employed, both are found in the tune MacDOUGALL. is set for two mixed voices (or equal voices, if desired) is taken from e Calvin Hampton Hymnary, G-2339. In the composer’s notes from that collection, Hampton suggests a tempo of quarter note = 76, saying: “the accompaniment can be played by hands alone, omitting the vocal line [found in the keyboard treble clef]. The accompaniment figure could be played on the guitar, piano, or harpsichord.” Listen to the recording and follow along with the score in this preview video:  .

By Mark Burrows. For unison/2-part choir and piano (with optional percussion). We Sing the World Round Series. Sacred Anthem, General, Multicultural. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild

By David M. Cherwien. For unison voices (with optional C instrument). Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild

Arranged by Jacob B. Weber. Sacred anthem. Easter. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (LO.CGA1392).

Unison voices, congregation, handbells, and organ - Beginning

SKU: MN.50-0079

Composed by Michael Burkhardt. Advent, Christmas, Advent Candlelighting, Lessons and Carols. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-0079. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-0079).

UPC: 688670500794. English.

A simple but transcendent setting of the chant tune CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM, this movement from Kneeling in Bethlehem begins with men in unison against a handbell ostinato. The second stanza is women in unison with organ. The third stanza is full choir in unison, with organ and bell chords punctuating occasionally. The remaining two stanzas are also in unison, with the final one set against full organ and random ringing. Requires 11 bells out of the four octave range.

(Music, Movement and More! The Music Magazine for Grades K-6). By Jeanette Morgan. For unison choir, Orff Instrument. General, Patriotic. Games and CD. Published by Heritage Music Press

Arranged by Hal H. Hopson. For Choir. (Unison). Print Music Single (Unison or Two-Part). Published by Hope Publishing Company. (CF148) 6-PACK includes six original copies of this piece.

Lyrics by Lynn Wendelbo, music by Mary K. Sallee. Vocal score for 2-part chorus (or unison) and piano accompaniment. Published by Carl Fischer.

Unison with descant or 2-part choir, organ accompaniment, C instrument optional - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-4028

Composed by Randall Sensmeier. Christmastide, Holy Family. Christmas. Tune Name: Glory Fades. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #4028. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-4028).

Text by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.

A Hymn for the Days after Christmas is a simple setting of a thoughtful text reflecting on the quiet aftermath of Christmas. It is designed to accomodate a variety of forces. It may be sung with unison voices throughout with optional additions of a soloist, C instrument and descant. It may be sung with two voices. Verse 2 has an optional harmony in the treble voice that may be sung or played by a C instrument or both. Verse 3 presents a countermelody that may be sung as solo or with the melody.

Unison voices, 2-part equal voices, 3-part equal voices, voice solo, piano accompaniment, glockenspiel, handbells, handchimes - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-7186

Composed by African American Spiritual. Arranged by John Eggert. Children. Singing Our Faith. Tune name: African American Spiritual. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #7186. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7186).

UPC: 785147718604. English. Text Source: African American spiritual.

Glockens piel or handbells or handchimes.

Unison with descant, voice solo, keyboard accompaniment, flute, violin, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10373

Take Up Your Cross / When I Behold the Wondrous Cross. Composed by Peter M. Kolar. Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Exaltation of the Cross, OT 12 C, OT 13 A, OT 22 A, OT 24 B, OT 29 B, Ash Wednesday. Celebration Series. Tune Name: Segundo. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #10373. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10373).

UPC: 785147037316. English. Text Source: Text I: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000, Text II: Charles C. Everest, 1814-1877, alt., Text III: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt. Text by Fred Pratt Green.

Unison voices, Descant, keyboard, piano accompaniment, flute, violin

SKU: GI.G-008994

Composed by Peter M. Kolar. OT 4 Year a, OT 24 Year B, OT 12 Year C, OT 22 Year a, Lent 3 Year B. Tune Name: Segundo. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #008994. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008994).

UPC: 641151089942. Text by Fred Pratt Green.

Choir

SKU: GI.G-5691

Composed by James E. Moore Jr. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #5691. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-5691).

English.

It's been some time since we've heard from the composer of the beloved Taste and See, but Come to the Feast is certainly worth the wait. A resident of Vienna, Austria, James Moore has made a special return visit to the United States to produce this lively new collection. Known for simple refrains perfect for assembly singing, this collection offers Let Us Go Rejoicing, featuring a delightful refrain in canon, Love Endures, a wedding song with a simple congregation response, and Praise Ye the Lord, a wonderful new hymn. I Am Special was written for use with children's choirs and may also be used with a combined choir of adults and children. Alive! is a lively song written especially for youth, while Be Still is a meditative tune ideal for after Communion. Includes one of each of the following octavos: I Will Be with You - Touch Somebody’s Life - Do You Know Me - Let Us Go to the House of the Lord - An Irish Blessing - Taste and See - Hail Mary, Gentle Woman - Come to the Feast - Welcome In - Spirit of God - Be Still - Love Endures - Litany of Thanksgiving - I Am Special - Alive - Praise Ye the Lord - Sing to the Glory of God.

(A West African Folktale). By Don Dupont. Arranged by Brian Hiller. For unison choir, Orff instrument(s), piano. Tuneful Tales. Level 3-6. Book and performance/accompaniment CD. 43 pages. Published by Heritage Music Press

By John D. Horman. For unison voices. Sacred. Cantata. Published by Chorister's Guild.

Unison voices, cantor, assembly

SKU: GI.G-002315

Composed by Chrysogonus Waddell. Tune Name: Alleluia, Mode Vi. Sacred. Octavo. GIA Publications #002315. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-002315).

Unison with descant, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, trumpet in B-flat, trumpet in C, violin 1, violin 2, percussion, timpani, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10294

Composed by Joseph G. Diermeier. Arranged by Peter M. Kolar. Celebration Series. Tune Name: Marathon. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #10294. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10294).

UPC: 785147029410. English. Text by Joseph G. Diermeier.

Percussi on part is for glockenspiel or bells.

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

SKU: MN.80-407

Composed by Matthew Koraus. Easter, Christ the King, 21st Century. MorningStar Music Publishers #80-407. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.80-407).

UPC: 688670804076. English.

Matthew Koraus has crafted a sturdy and very singable set of acclamations for the Eucharistic Prayer based on the hymn tune Diademata, ideal for the long season of Easter as well as Christ the King and other festive times. His adaptation of Elvey's hymn tune includes unexpected touches such as passing tones, rhythmic variations, and inventive harmonies, enabling the acclamations to remain fresh over time. Holy, Holy, Holy, all 3 Memorial Acclamations, and Amen are arranged for Assembly, Choir (in unison or with Descant), and Organ, with optional Two Trumpets or Brass Quartet.

By John D. Horman. For unison voices. Sacred. Cantata. Published by Chorister's Guild.

Unison choir/voices, keyboard accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-6759

Composed by Carl F. Schalk. Arranged by Carl F. Schalk. Advent, Christmastide, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day, Epiphany, Presentation of the Lord. Christmas. Tune Name: Radke, Riess, Christmas Processional, Jesus' Name, Dawn, Light. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #6759. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-6759).

UPC: 785147675907. English. Text Source: 1. Henry L. Letterman, 1966, 2. Caspar Fuger, 1592, tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878, 3. Charles Coffin, 1676-1749, 4. William How, 1823-1897, alt., 5. Reginald Heber, 1783-1826, alt., 6. Herbert Brokering, b. 1926.

Schalk proves that unison singing is neither simplistic nor boring. Choirs of children and adults alike can enrich the repertoire of the entire Christmas season with these poignant texts set to such wonderfully appealing tunes. Selections for Advent (or Christmas octave), Christmas Day, the Circumcision and Naming of Christ, Epiphany, and the Presentation of the Lord.

Schalk proves that unison singing is neither simplistic nor boring.

Unison voices, 2-part equal voices, SA choir, cantor, voice solo, assembly, piano accompaniment, guitar - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8591

The Songs of Sally Ann Morris and Adam M. L. Tice. Composed by Sally Ann Morris. Mary, Mother of God, Holy Trinity B, 2) OT 4 C, OT 25 B, OT 27 B. Celebration Series. Tune Name: Mattie, Ezra D. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 12 pages. GIA Publications #8591. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8591).

UPC: 785147859109. English. Text by Adam M. L. Tice. Scripture: Romans 8:14–15, Galatians 4:4–7, 2. Matthew 18:1–5, Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14–16, Luke 18:16–17, 1 Corinthians 13:13.

This piece offers flexible vocal options to tailor to your circumstances. One format to consider: solo male on verse 1, male-female duet on verse 2, and mized choir on the refrain through the end of the piece. Feel free to adapt the format to what works for you. For cantor or soloist.