Composed by Charles S. Thatcher. Advent, Easter, Triduum/Three Days. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-0074. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-005334

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Sacred. 48 pages. GIA Publications #005334. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-005334).

Text Source: Graduale Simplex

This collection combines three popular Communion chant collections by Charles Thatcher: for the Advent and Christmas seasons, for Lent, Triduum, and Easter seasons, and for Ordinary Time. Charles has translated the Communion antiphon texts from the Graduale Simplex and composed noble and inspiring music for this practical collection. The modal melodies can be sung easy by assemblies of all sizes, with abundant or limited musical resources, from SATB choir to single cantor. In addition, these chants may be sung with organ or keyboard accompaniment or a cappella. .

SATB choir, Descant, assembly, organ accompaniment, brass quartet

SKU: GI.G-008816

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Advent. Tune Name: Salve, Regina Caelitum. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #008816. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008816).

UPC: 641151088167. Text by Herman Contractus.

TTBB a cappella

SKU: GI.G-009410

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Triduum. Tune Name: Ubi Caritas. Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. GIA Publications #009410. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-009410).

UPC: 641151094106.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10314

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Advent, Christmastide, Lent, Eastertide, Ordinary Time. Sacred. 64 pages. GIA Publications #10314. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10314).

ISBN 7851471031413. English, Latin. Text Source: Antiphons tr. Charles Thatcher, verses, The Grail, 1963.

Entrance Antiphons for the Church Year contains thirty antiphon texts from the Graduale Simplex, translated from Latin and set to newly composed music. The psalm verses appointed for these antiphons are taken from the Grail translation (1963). As with the Responsorial Psalm of the Mass, the assembly sings the antiphon after its intonation by the cantor/choir, repeating it after each verse of the psalm. The number of psalm verses which are sung may vary according to need. The singing of the doxology, Glory to the Father, while recommended, is optional. In several cases (e.g., Christmas and Easter), the assembly sings a refrain—a simple acclamation in Latin—and the actual antiphon text is sung by the cantor/choir. The antiphon functions as a first and final verse. It is thought that liturgical singing in the early Church consisted in part of such short acclamatory phrases. Many of the antiphons in this collection are proper to a specific Sunday, solemnity, or feast. The rest are seasonal in nature and, like the common Responsorial Psalms of the Lectionary, may be chosen according to what seems best for the occasion. The antiphons of Christmas Day and Easter Sunday could be used at daily Masses during their octaves. Notations in the scores of some antiphons suggest alternate occasions when they are appropriate. Regarding performance, these compositions were conceived with flexibility in mind. Assembly participation and instrumental accompaniment are assumed. SATB choral singing is effective, but not necessary. Discrete use of descants where provided can lend an air of festivity. Psalm verses might be sung by an entire choir, by a small group or cantor, or a combination of both.

SATB choir, Descant, assembly, organ accompaniment, optional brass quartet

SKU: GI.G-008812

Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Trinity Sunday Year A, OT 31 Year C, OT 26 Year A. Tune Name: Grosser Gott. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #008812. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008812).

UPC: 641151088129. English. Text Source: Te Deum; Translation: Clarence Walworth. Text by Ignaz Franz.

Here is a truly grand setting of this treasured hymn in an accessible arrangement by Florida-based composer and arranger Charles Thatcher. The festive brass writing heightens this stirring work, however, in the absence of these instruments, cue notes are provided in the organ part to allow a full performance realization. The final verse concludes just as you would wish—with full forces of choir, assembly, and a soaring descant that incorporates the Latin Te Deum text. Everyone will appreciate this one! Uses: Praise, Worship, Eternal Life, Trinity, All Saints, Trinity Sunday, OT 26 A, OT 31 C.

SATB choir a cappella and solo voices - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.80-335

Composed by Charles S. Thatcher and Tomas Luis de Victoria. Triduum/Three Days, 21st Century. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #80-335. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.80-335).

UPC: 688670803352. English. John 18:1-19:42.

This setting of the St. John Passion for Good Friday pairs the traditional chants for soloists with the Victoria choruses for choir. All parts are included in the full edition, and the choruses with lead-ins are in a separate choral edition. Charles Thatcher has skillfully adapted all to fit the Lectionary translation, including the choruses. Singing the Passion on Good Friday adds great solemnity to this Triduum liturgy. An alternate version is available as a digital download that replaces the chorus parts with a single-line part that may be sung by another soloist.

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, tuba, timpani

SKU: GI.G-10682INST

Concertato on MENDELSSOHN. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Christmas. Christmas. Tune name: MENDELSSOHN. Sacred. Full score and parts. GIA Publications #10682INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10682INST).

Text Source: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Text by Charles Wesley.

The brass quintet and timpani parts are optional.

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, tuba, timpani - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10682

Concertato on MENDELSSOHN. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Dawn, Christmas Day. Christmas. Tune name: MENDELSSOHN. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #10682. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10682).

English. Text Source: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt. Text by Charles Wesley.

The brass quintet and timpani parts are optional.

Assembly,a cappella,cantor,SATB choir

SKU: GI.G-005600

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Lent. Sacred. Octavo. GIA Publications #005600. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-005600).

(O How Joyfully). By Charles Thatcher. For SATB choir and piano/organ with optional string quartet. Christmas. String parts. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Unison Choir, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-002020

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Sacred. With guitar chord names. GIA Publications #002020. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-002020).

SATB choir, Descant, assembly, organ accompaniment, flute, oboe, trumpet in B-flat

SKU: GI.G-008837

For the Healing of the Nations, Tantum Ergo Sacramentum, Humbly Let Us Voice Our Homage. Composed by John F. Wade. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. OT 16 Year B, OT 17 Year B, OT 18 Year B, OT 5 Year B, OT 20 Year B, OT 19 Year B, OT 25 Year B. Tune Name: St. Thomas. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #008837. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008837).

UPC: 641151088372. Translation: Melvin Farrell. Text by Fred Kaan.

Keyboard

SKU: GI.G-003427

Composed by Paul Nienaber. Sacred. GIA Publications #003427. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-003427).

Paul Nienaber, a Jesuit physicist and hymn-text author, offers these twenty-eight inspiring and beautifully-written texts that have been set to music by WLP composers across a variety of styles, from John Angotti to Charles Thatcher.  .

(O How Joyfully). By Charles Thatcher. For SATB choir and piano/organ with optional string quartet. Christmas. Full score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-005286

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Lent, Eastertide. Tune Name: Graduale Simplex. Sacred. Octavo. GIA Publications #005286. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-005286).

Text Source: Graduale Simplex

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Sacred. With guitar chord names. World Library Publications #002017. Published by World Library Publications

(O How Joyfully). By Charles Thatcher. For piano or organ, optional string quartet (SATB choir). Choral. Christmas. Moderately Easy. Octavo. 8 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment

SKU: GI.G-005302

Composed by Charles Thatcher. Ordinary Time, Solemnity of the Most Holy, Body and Blood of Christ, Trinity Sunday Year A. Sacred. Octavo. GIA Publications #005302. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-005302).

Text Source: Graduale Simplex

By Charles Thatcher. For SSATB choir, 2 trumpets, organ, optional congregation. St. Louis Cathedral. General. Level: Medium-Easy. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers.

SATB choir, soprano Descant, assembly, organ accompaniment, brass quartet, string quintet - Intermediate

SKU: GI.G-008847

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Advent 4 C, Advent 4 B. Tune Name: Thaxted. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #008847. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-008847).

UPC: 641151088471. Latin, English. Text by Alan J. Hommerding.

Flute

SKU: GI.G-10033INST

Arranged by Charles Thatcher. This edition: Instrument edition. Tune Name: Slane. Sacred. Instrumental part(s). 2 pages. GIA Publications #10033INST. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10033INST).

UPC: 785147003397.

The flute part is optional.

By Charles Thatcher. For Full Score: SSATB choir, 2 trumpets, organ, optional congregation. St. Louis Cathedral. General. Medium-Easy

SATB choir - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-005878

Popule Meus. Composed by Tomas Luis de Victoria. Arranged by Charles Thatcher. Good Friday. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #005878. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-005878).

UPC: 641151058788. English, Latin. Text Source: Reproaches I and II.

A dignified and practical setting for the veneration of the cross. De Victoria‚ evocative choral music for SATB voices is complemented by chants from the Graduale Romanum., skillfully adapted to the English text. The SATB antiphon is in Latin and Greek while the verses are in English. The writing is straightforward, unpretentious, and deeply touching.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-10556

Entrance Antiphon for the Sundays of Advent. Composed by Lucien Deiss & Charles Thatcher. Advent. Ritual Prayer. Sacred. Octavo. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10556. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10556).

English. Text Source: Ant.: 1 Cor. 16:22, vss. from The Roman Missal, Ps. 24:1-3, Is. 30:19, 30, 45:8, Phil. 4:4-5, vss. from The Grail, Ps. 19:2, 25:4, 80:2a, 3c, 85:2a, 5a. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:22, Psalm 24, Isaiah 30, Psalm 80, Philippians 4, Psalm 85, Isaiah 45.

SKU: GI.G-007186

Composed by Lee Gwozdz. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #007186. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-007186).

English.

Lee Gwozdz brings a lifetime of singing in choirs to his wildly successful choral programs at Corpus Christi Cathedral in Corpus Christi, Texas. Now Lee shares those winning techniques in a remarkable new choral training program. Singing FUNdamentals‚Ñ� �¢ combines concepts, techniques, and toys in a way that makes singing a joy. Lee's Singing FUNdamentals Toy Box and related videos and DVDs have received rave reviews from vocal experts and users alike: ‚I started a children's choir last fall and began right off using Lee Gwozdz's toy box. I was amazed at the result. Believe it or not, the punching dinosaur even worked with the adult choir. Thanks to WLP for that box of magic!‚ -- Charles Thatcher, composer and music director, Orlando, FL The Toy Box includes a dozen toys that provide visual imagery for good choral singing, making concepts like posture and phrasing concrete for young singers. Great for high school and adult choirs as well! The toys are packaged in a sturdy reusable toy box for easy storage and long-term use. The Toy Handbook, included in the Toybox, demonstrates how to use toys like the punching puppet or the Mr. Pooch‚ tennis ball effectively to illustrate choral concepts. Musical exercises are included. A treasure for professionals and amateurs alike — anyone who works with children‚ and adult choirs and wants to teach the basics of good choral sound.