(French Choral Masters Series). Composed by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963). For Choral (TBB). Choral. Octavo. 4 pages. Published by Editions Salabert

By Sir Arthur Drummond Bliss. For SSAA Choir. Religious. Sheet Music. 4 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

6-part Trombone ensemble - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2991

Composed by Francis Poulenc. Arranged by Robert Kalwas. 20th Century Liturgical. Score and Parts. 26 pages. Cherry Classics #2991. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2991).

ISBN 9790530058107.

Four Short Prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi were introduced to Poulenc by his nephew Jerome, a Franciscan monk, who asked the composer to set them to music. Poulenc found these prayers very inspirational, as he was deeply moved spiritually and at the same time intimidated by the Saint's humility.
Robert Kalwas has done a marvelous job arranging these four short works (timing is about 7-8 minutes) for a sextet or 6-part ensemble of Trombones. All parts are in bass clef. This arrangement will work nicely for moderately advanced.

By Jean Anne Shafferman. For SATB/SAB choir and piano. Sacred Anthem: All Saints Day, General. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

Saint Francis of Assisi is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is part of the edition that includes the books with the full Orchestra scores, as well as the explanations, analysis and comments of each tableau. It is focused on the ?Act 1, Tableau 2. Les laudes? which tells of the moment when Saint Francis his requests to God to meet a leper and to be able to love him. This tableau depicts Saint Francis and the ?Mineurs Brothers? singing the morning service until the bells ring, leaving Saint Francis alone to pray. It includes Saint Francis? prayers, some parts of Cantique des creatures on Brother Wind, Sister Water, Brother Fire and Mother Earth and the Sanctus. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, this opera is set in Italy and is composed as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lepreux Act II 4. L?ange voyageur 5. L?ange musicien 6. Le preche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was first played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music, he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity, its diatonic aspect, its harmony with limited transposition, its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong, including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm, colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

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).

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10564

Composed by Mary Frances Reza. Arranged by Peter M. Kolar. Tu Pueblo Canta. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10564. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10564).

English, Spanish. Text Source: Attr. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226, tr. al esp. y esp. anon. / Span. and Eng. tr. anon.; Translation: Anonymous. Text by St. Francis of Assisi.

SATB choir, reduction, none accompaniment - Late intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9690

Composed by C. Alexander Peloquin. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9690. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9690).

UPC: 785147969006. English. Text Source: Attr. Francis of Assisi, 1181–1226, Tr. Unknown, alt. Text by St. Francis of Assisi.

Guitar

SKU: GI.G-10564G

Composed by Mary Frances Reza. Arranged by Peter M. Kolar. This edition: Guitar edition. Sacred. Guitar part. With guitar chord names. 6 pages. GIA Publications #10564G. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10564G).

UPC: 785147056478. Text Source: Attr. Francis of Assisi, 1181–1226, tr. al esp. y esp. anon. / Span. and Eng. tr. anon.; Translation: Anonymous. Text by St. Francis of Assisi.

SKU: GI.G-5958

Session Guides for Small Faith Communities. Composed by Denise La Giglia and Rosemary Bleuher. Sacred. Book. 96 pages. GIA Publications #5958. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-5958).

ISBN 9781579992095. Text by Gilbert Ostdiek.

Focusing on the lives of saints and other holy people, Journey of the Sacred is a series of books and music created to guide members of small faith communities on their own sacred journeys. Unlike many other guides of this kind, Journey of the Sacred incorporates music into each session with a pre-recorded CD for singing along to chosen hymns and songs. Each journey offers six sessions consisting of prayer, Scripture, writings by the particular saint or holy person, reflection, silence, sharing, and an experience by a modern-day person that ties into the session's theme. Each session also allows for a going forth in action for the group or individual. One book is needed for each member of the small faith community. One CD is needed for the entire group. Although created for small group sessions, this series also may be used for individual meditation. Journeys may be used in any order. Rosemary Bleuher is Associate Director for Adult Formation for the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois and is known nationally for her work in small faith communities. Denise La Giglia is a spiritual director, musician, and recording artist from the Chicago area. Rev. Dennis Paul is a priest of the diocese of Joliet and ministers at St. Mary Nativity. Robert Piercy is the Catechetical Coordinator for GIA Publications, Inc. .

SKU: GI.G-CD-545

St. Francis of Assisi. Composed by Denise La Giglia and Stephen Petrunak. Sacred. CD. GIA Publications #545. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CD-545).

Focusing on the lives of saints and other holy people, Journey of the Sacred is a series of books and music created to guide members of small faith communities on their own sacred journeys. Unlike many other guides of this kind, Journey of the Sacred incorporates music into each session with a pre-recorded CD for singing along to chosen hymns and songs. Each journey offers six sessions consisting of prayer, Scripture, writings by the particular saint or holy person, reflection, silence, sharing, and an experience by a modern-day person that ties into the session's theme. Each session also allows for a going forth in actionÓ for the group or individual. One book is needed for each member of the small faith community. One CD is needed for the entire group. Although created for small group sessions, this series also may be used for individual meditation. Journeys may be used in any order.

Choir and various instruments

SKU: MN.50-9126A

Composed by Peter Latona. Full score. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-9126A. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-9126A).

UPC: 688670005985.

A beautiful version of the text Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace by Saint Francis of Assisi. Included in the Papal mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on the 2015 visit of Pope Francis.

Organ

SKU: SU.80101453

For Organ. Composed by Carson Cooman. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101453. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101453).

Three Sound-Poems after Paintings by Andreas Willscher (2017) are dedicated to organist Philip Hartmann and the art-loving community of the Pauluskirche in Ulm, Germany. The music is inspired by three paintings by German composer (and artist) Andreas Willscher (b. 1955). The pieces take their musical shapes and colors from the specific details of the paintings. The three paintings represent different styles: a landscape, a religious theme, and an abstract. The first movement, Sonnenfeld (Sun Field), is inspired by a bright painting of the sun illuminating the green field behind the composer's small house in Sainte-Radegonde (Dordogne/Perigord, France). A resplendent and majestic section of full sun harmonies surrounds a middle section with more motion. The second movement, Gebet des Hl. Franziskus (Prayer of St. Francis), is inspired by a painting showing St. Francis of Assisi in prayer. Francis has been a frequent theme in Willscher's music since his appointment at a young age as organist of St. Francis Church in Hamburg. The third movement, Laetare (Rejoice), is inspired by an vibrant abstract painting comprised of bold colors. The alternation of the blocks of rich color are mirrored in the block harmonic shifts in the movement, which is a moto perpetuo, building towards the organ's fullest sounds. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 11' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.

Piano, Violin, Violoncello

SKU: FG.55011-527-9

Composed by Kai Nieminen. Score and parts. Fennica Gehrman #55011-527-9. Published by Fennica Gehrman (FG.55011-527-9).

ISBN 9790550115279.

Ital y, Rome particularly, has been unfathomed source of inspiration for several compositions by Kai Nieminen (1953-), starting from his neo-impressionistic orchestral piece Vicoli in ombra (1995). Some twenty years later, in 2016 he wrote Frammenti dal buio... (inspirazioni Caravaggesche) for Trio la Rue. Basically, the work is combination of sacred and profane. Caravaggio, short story by Antonio Tabucchi and three paintings, Saint Francis in Prayer (1610), Saint Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy (1595), and Medusa (1597), all by Caravaggio, church bells, and a puppet theater near Villa Lante in Rome gave inspiration to the composer during the composition process. Trio la Rue gave the first performance on 26th October, 2016 at Villa Lante.