Composed by Peter Latona. Cathedral Series. Catholic Year C All Saints Day; Catholic Year C All Souls Day; Catholic Year C Easter6; Catholic Year C Ordinary14; Catholic Year C Ordinary22;. Confirmation, Martin Luther King Day, 21st Century, Commitment/Discipleship, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns, Prayer. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-9126).

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). For baritone voice solo, piano. 21st century, prayer. Moderately Easy. Collection. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing

SAB choir and piano - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-5999

Composed by Mark Shepperd. 21st Century, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns. Instrumental part. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-5999. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-5999).

UPC: 688670559990. English.

Although through-composed (as the nature of the text might dictate), this is an easy piece to learn. A soprano soloist is optional at the beginning. There are many places where the texture is two-part mixed. Choirs of any size will enjoy singing this sweet and tuneful anthem. Duration: 3:30.

SATB choir and organ - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-7084

Composed by Alfred V. Fedak. Christ the King, 21st Century. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-7084. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-7084).

UPC: 688670570841. English.

The text of this anthem comes from an unlikely pairing of poets: George Herbert and Gerard Manley Hopkins. The composer has brought them together in an anthem that is at times jolly and expansive. Perfect for Christ the King or any festive, commemorative service. The SATB writing is approachable and the organ part adds sparkle and gravitas.

Composed by James Biery. Church Anniversary, 21st Century, Community/Fellowship, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6123. Published by MorningStar Music Publisher

(Music, Movement and More! The Music Magazine for Grades K-6). Composed by Kris Kropff. For unison choir, Orff Instrument. Games and CD. Published by Heritage Music Press

Composed by Carlos Colon. For SATB choir, opt. congregation, piano, opt. clarinet or C instrument, opt. guitar, opt. string quartet or string quintet. All Saints/All Souls, Heaven, Hope/Assurance, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns, Lament/Grief/Sorrow, Prayer, Trust/Guidance, 21st Century. Easy. Octavo. Scripture: Romans 12:21; Text Language: English, Spanish. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

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.

Solo, SS choir divisi, cello, organ, and handbells - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0030

Composed by Howard Goodall. 21st Century. Instrument parts. Duration 5 minutes, 58 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0030. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0030).

UPC: 688670220357. Latin. Matthew 5:3-11.

Written for the Enchanted Voices CD, this is one of many settings of texts either from the Beatitudes (or springing from them) available from this composer. For soloist, SS chorus (divisi), organ, cello, and handbells, the music has a light, ethereal feeling. A unison chant-line begins the piece unaccompanied. The organ enters with a drone as the chant continues. At the text “vocabuntur (called)” the voices split into three parts in a beautiful moment of radiance. There is a cello solo (13 measures) which restates the chant melody. The voice enter wordlessly as the cello continues. Finally, the chant melody reappears in the voices, in canon, as the music ends. Duration 5:58

Composed by Howard Goodall (1958-). Multi-Movement/Large Choral Work. Holy Week, Lent, Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae, 21st Century. Vocal/choral score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Cantor, congregation, flute, and keyboard - Beginning to Intermediate

SKU: MN.80-777

Composed by Lynn Trapp. Funeral, 21st Century. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #80-777. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.80-777).

UPC: 688670807770. Scripture: Luke 2:29-32.

Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32) with refrain for congregation,Now let your servant go in peace... Verses sung by Cantor or Unison Choir. Obbligato C instrument quotes Salve Regina Marian antiphon for Office of Compline according to Liturgy of the Hours.

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Flute/C Instrument/Recorder/Oboe/ Violin plays from score.

Concert band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe 1/2, Bassoon 1/2, Eb Clarinet, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone 1/2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, 1st Bb Cornet, 2nd/3rd Bb Cornet, 1) - grade 5

SKU: CN.S11158

Composed by Gordon Jacob. Band Music. Score only. Duration 15:30. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11158).

A powerful work. An opening fanfare leads directly to an Allegro risoluto, which exudes determination and forthrightness. The second movement follows without a break and is a continuous plaint in which the melody seems forever seeking resolution like a troubled soul searching for respite. Only in the closing bars does peace seem to take over. The final movement, marked Allegro non troppo, starts with a cheering fanfare that leads to a bright and breezy romp, with a rustic feel about it. When the fanfare reappears we are suddenly immersed in exaltations of joy that really give a feeling of optimism as we proceed to the end of the piece via a short Coda.

With this Symphony, Gordon Jacob proclaims his absolute mastery of idiom and instrumentation with a triumphant rejoicing. Written in 1978 as a commission from Arthur Doyle (hence the AD in the title, a typical piece of Jacob wit), it lay virtually unplayed save for the efforts of his Estate, Troy Peterson and Geoffrey Brand and CBDNA (College Band Directors Association, USA), who between them ensured that it was professionally recorded in 1994 and published in 1995. There is little point in indulging in semantics as to whether the piece is a Symphony. It is Jacob's approach to his tuneful, folk-based material which is symphonic: weighty in exposition and development, sonorous and expressive in the slow movement, with a scherzo-like last movement and a giocoso coda. After a brilliant opening fanfare, the quick triple-meter first theme (Allegro Risoluto) is introduced on clarinets, punctuated with brass. It is soon followed by a contrasting melody for saxophone. In all this material the interval of a 4th is prominent, and throughout the work the 4th and 7th are important. Perhaps it is the frequent use of the 7th which gives a feeling of restlessness without resolution which pervades this movement as the themes are dissected and developed. The second movement follows directly after a horn bridge. Still the melody outlines the 7th and the ear is not satisfied until the full band (with organ), comes to rest in Bb major. This point of repose and the magic pianissimo which follows shortly after when the slow theme is re-stated, are the apex of the Symphony's construction. Soon, however, we are transported, via a fanfare, into a helter-skelter 9/8 romp: rustic, English, and almost vulgar, this theme is thrown around the group before exploding into a boisterous 2/4 coda.

SAB choir and piano - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0085

Composed by Howard Goodall. Christmas, Sacred, 21st Century. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0085. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0085).

UPC: 688670220883. English.

Despite the subtitle “A song for Christmas,” this lyrical piece touches on the entire life of Christ that follows, and concludes with a message of love, hope, and peace. The piano accompaniment is of moderate difficulty, the choral parts are moderately easy. Available in SAB and SATB voicings.

SATB choir and Piano - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.56-0086

Composed by Howard Goodall. Christmas, Sacred, 21st Century. Instrument parts. MorningStar Music Publishers #56-0086. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.56-0086).

UPC: 688670220890. English.

Despite the subtitle “A song for Christmas,” this lyrical piece touches on the entire life of Christ that follows, and concludes with a message of love, hope, and peace. The piano accompaniment is of moderate difficulty, the choral parts are moderately easy. Available in SAB and SATB voicings.

You Raise Me Up, written by Secret Garden’s Rolf Løvland and Irish novelist Brendan Graham, achieved its unique success mainly through being recorded by so many artists around 150 of them todate.

Originally intended as an instrumental entitled ‘Silent Story’ Løvland’s melody only acquired lyrics after the Norwegian composer invited Graham — whose novels he knew — to turn it into a song for Secret Garden’s2002album Once In A Red Moon. It was sung on the album by Irish vocalist Brian Kennedy and although it enjoyed some success in both Ireland and Norway, the song’s eventual path to legendary status only began when JoshGrobantook it to the number one spot on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart in 2004. Groban performed the song at several high-profile events in the US (including Super Bowl XXXVIII, Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday celebration, andonThe Ellen DeGeneres Show where he was accompanied by the African Children's Choir).

Westlife raised the song’s profile further when they made it the debut single from their album, Face To Face. It was to becomeanall-purpose inspirational anthem featured at everything from the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize concert to series 4 of The X-Factor in the UK. Daniel O’Donnell, Aled Jones, Katherine Jenkins, Il Divo, Russell Watson and TheMormonTabernacle Choir have now all performed it, helping to turn Løvland and Graham’s uplifting song into a global phenomenon and a 21st century classic

2-part mixed choir (with descant) and organ - Beginning

SKU: MN.50-6199

Composed by David M. Cherwien. 21st Century, Community/Fellowship, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns, Love. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6199. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6199).

UPC: 688670561993. English.

The Scottish lament tune Flowers of the Forest is paired with a new text by Susan Palo Cherwien in this stately anthem for two part mixed choir and organ. The text echos a beatitudes motif, as the title indicates. The music's simplicity belies (or perhaps contributes to) the power of its timeless message of hope and comfort. Duration 3:00.

Unison voices, cello, and piano, with optional descant - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-6117

Composed by Brian Mann and Tom Trenney. World Communion Sunday, 21st Century, Justice/Peace/Social Concerns. Instrumental part. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-6117. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-6117).

UPC: 688670561177. English.

A stirring text by Shirley Erena Murray speaks to God's inclusive spirit and our need to be creators of justice. This unison setting is effective and includes a flowing piano accompaniment and cello part.