By David Schwoebel. For Unison/2-part Choir, Organ and congregation (with optional trumpet). Hymns of Faith Series. Sacred Anthem: Christmas. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild

Guitar, keyboard

SKU: GI.G-7400

This edition: Pew edition. Hymnal. Oramos cantando series. Sacred. Book. GIA Publications #7400. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7400).

ISBN 9781579999698.

Inte nded especially for the growing number of multicultural, bilingual (Latino/Anglo) parishes and communities in the United States, Oramos Cantando / We Pray in Song is a hymnal and service book that is comprehensive enough to satisfy the liturgical needs of such communities, when they are worshipping in Spanish, in English, or bilingually. Bilingual from the first page to the last. Organized to reflect the liturgical life of the Church: morning, evening and night prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, the sacramental rites of Christian initiation of adults, baptism of children, holy communion outside Mass, eucharistic exposition and benediction, reconciliation of penitents, anointing of the sick, marriage, and funerals, the Order of Mass, service music, hymns and songs, lectionary responsorial psalms. All ritual texts are from the English- and Spanish-language liturgical books approved for use in the dioceses of the United States of America Seventy settings of psalms and biblical canticles in a variety of styles, for use in the Liturgy of the Hours, at Mass, and in other liturgical rites. Many employ Gelineau, Guimont, or Conception Abbey tones. Standards from the “Celebration-style� �€ repertoire by Haugen, Joncas, Haas, and others. All with Spanish and English texts ICEL chants for the Order of Mass, accompanied by the complementary plainsong chants in Spanish. Five bilingual settings of the ordinary of the Mass, along with one Latin and two English-only Mass settings, plus a number of additional service music items to serve the liturgical needs of Anglo/Latino parishes for many years to come A broad and stylistically diverse collection of nearly 550 hymns, psalms, and inspired songs, containing the best and most beloved traditional and contemporary music of Latino and Anglo communities, with more than 300 items newly translated according to guidelines for preserving meaning, rhyme, and meter Music from around the world, encompassing plainsong chants, classical hymnody, contemporary scripture-based songs, Taizé chants, and world music from Asia and Africa. Settings originally with Spanish texts are from the United States, Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean Lectionary psalms with USCCB-approved refrains in both English and Spanish and verses from The Revised Grail Psalms and the salterio of Spain’s Conferencia Episcopal Española (CEE). These bilingual lectionary psalms have been included in the Sacred Song missalette program of The Liturgical Press since 2005 Eleven indexes: liturgical, topical, psalms and canticles, service music, scripture references in hymns, hymn tunes, tune meters, musical settings using languages other than Spanish and English, psalm refrains set to music, common titles and first lines, and hymnal contributors (composers, authors, translators, sources) A hymnal which not only addresses the liturgical experience of today, but also opens the door to new possibilities in the future. Fulfilling the statement of the American bishops: Liturgical music today must reflect the multicultural diversity and intercultural relationships of the members of the gathered liturgical assembly. The varied use of musical forms such as ostinato refrains, call and response, song translations, and bilingual or multilingual repertoire can assist in weaving the diverse languages and ethnicities of the liturgical assembly into a tapestry of sung praise. Sing to the Lord, 60 Destinado especialmente para el creciente número de parroquias y comunidades multiculturales, bilingües (Latinas/Anglas) en los Estados Unidos, Oramos Cantando / We Pray in Song es un himnario y ceremonial lo suficientemente completo para satisfacer las necesidades litúrgicas de tales comunidades, cuando oran en español, en inglés, o de una manera bilingüe. Bilingüe desde la primera página hasta la última. Organizado para reflejar la vida litúrgica de la Iglesia: oración matutina, vespertina y nocturna tomada de la Liturgia de las Horas, los ritos sacramentales de la iniciación cristiana de adultos, del bautismo de niños, para la sagrada comunión fuera de la Misa, para la exposición y bendición eucarística, para la reconciliación de varios penitentes, para la unción de los enfermos, el matrimonio, y las exequias, el Ordinario de la Misa, música para las ceremonias, himnos y cantos, salmos responsoriales del leccionario. Todos los textos de los ritos están tomados de los libros litúrgicos en inglés y en español aprobados para su uso en las diócesis de los Estados Unidos de América. Setenta arreglos de salmos y cánticos en una variedad de estilos, para usarlos en la Liturgia de las Horas, en la Misa, y en otros ritos litúrgicos. Muchos emplean los tonos de Gelineau, Guimont, o Conception Abbey. Normas del repertorio del “estilo-de-celebrac ión” por Haugen, Joncas, Haas, y otros. Todos con el texto en español y en inglés. Cantos de ICEL para el Ordinario de la Misa, acompañados por los cantos llanos complementarios en español. Cinco arreglos bilingües para el ordinario de la Misa, junto con uno en latín y dos arreglos para la Misa sólo en inglés, además de un número de cantos adicionales para responder a las necesidades litúrgicas de las parroquias anglas/latinas por muchos años en el futuro Una colección amplia y de diversos estilos de casi 550 himnos, salmos y cantos inspirados, que contienen lo mejor y lo más apreciado de la música tradicional y contemporánea de las comunidades latinas y anglas, con más de 300 composiciones recientemente traducidas según las normas para la preservación del significado, del ritmo, y del metro Música de todo el mundo, incluyendo cantos llanos, himnos clásicos, cantos contemporáneos basados en la biblia, cantos de Taizé, y música mundial de Asia y África. Arreglos originales con textos en español que vienen de los Estados Unidos, de España, de México, de Centro y Sud América, y del Caribe. Salmos del Leccionario con estribillos aprobados por la Conferencia Episcopal de Estados Unidos (USCCB) tanto en inglés como en español y versos del salterio: The Revised Grail Psalms y del salterio de la Conferencia Episcopal Española (CEE) de España. Estos salmos bilingües del leccionario se han incluido en el programa del misalito Sacred Song de la editorial: The Liturgical Press desde 2005 Once índices: litúrgico, temático, salmos y cánticos, música para celebraciones, referencias bíblicas en himnos, tonadas de himnos, metros de himnos, arreglos con idiomas además de español e inglés, antífonas musicalizadas para los salmos, títulos comunes y primeras frases, y contribuyentes al himnario (compositores, autores, traductores, fuentes) Un himnario que no sólo responde a la experiencia litúrgica de hoy, sino también abre la puerta a nuevas posibilidades en el futuro. Cumple la declaración de los obispos americanos: “La música litúrgica de hoy debe reflejar la diversidad multicultural y las relaciones interculturales de los miembros de la asamblea litúrgica reunida. El uso variado de formas musicales como estribillos en ostinato, llamado y respuesta, traducción de cantos, y el repertorio bilingüe o multilingüe puede ayudar a entretejer los diferentes idiomas y etnias de la asamblea litúrgica en un tapiz de alabanza cantada.” Cantemos al Señor, 60 There is no doubt that the goal of singing each other's liturgical music as an expression of the catholicity of our faith embodied in this volume, does in fact allow bilingual and multicultural parishes through the United States—and beyond—to respond to the liturgical needs of today while opening the door to new possibilities. — Becca Whitla The Hymn Society Journal. Volume 66, No. 4.

By Herbert Howells. For Soprano, Tenor, SATB Choir and Piano. Choral, Sacred, 20th Century. Sheet Music. 100 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

SATB choir a cappella - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1233

Composed by Michel Guimont. Christmas, Transfiguration. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1233. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1233).

UPC: 688670512339. Latin.

This brief, deeply moving setting of a traditional Latin hymn is appropriate for worship or concert use.

Composed by Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904). Arranged by Karel Solc. Stapled. The Complete Works of Antonin Dvorak, Volume II/6. Czech title: Te Deum op. 103. Classical, Sacred. Piano reduction. With Publication language: Latin. Opus 103. Published by Editio Baerenreiter Praha (PA.H4523-90).

Choral TB chorus with Piano and optional Solos

SKU: CF.CM9725

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Noah Reese. 12 pages. Duration 2:40. Carl Fischer Music #CM9725. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9725).

ISBN 9781491161043. UPC: 680160919642. Key: G minor. English. Traditional Carol.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel is a hymn for Advent and Christmas whose words and music developed separately over time. The Latin text was first documented in 1710 and the tune's origins date back to the 15th century. In the 18th century, John Mason Neal discovered the hymn and translated the text into English. The melody was first linked with the hymn in 1851, when Thomas Helmore paired it with Neale's translation of the text. This original version of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel was included in Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1861, which was the official hymnal of the Church of England. The song's influence spread over time and it remains one of the most popular and enduring Christmas hymns. In this arrangement of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, the piano accompaniment is written in 12/8 meter. The vocal lines, however, can be easily taught in 4/4 time. This will allow developing students to experience the feeling of a new meter while being able to apply skills they already know.  .
O Come, O Come Emmanuel is a hymn for Advent and Christmas whose words and music developed separately over time. The Latin text was first documented in 1710 and the tune's origins date back to the 15th century. In the 18th century, John Mason Neal discovered the hymn and translated the text into English. The melody was first linked with the hymn in 1851, when Thomas Helmore paired it with Neale's translation of the text. This original version of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel was included in Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1861, which was the official hymnal of the Church of England. The song's influence spread over time and it remains one of the most popular and enduring Christmas hymns.In this arrangement of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, the piano accompaniment is written in 12/8 meter. The vocal lines, however, can be easily taught in 4/4 time. This will allow developing students to experience the feeling of a new meter while being able to apply skills they already know. .

Choral Cello, Contrabass voice, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, SATB chorus

SKU: CF.CM9734

Composed by Basque Carol. Arranged by Christopher Thomas. 12 pages. Duration 2 minutes, 37 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9734. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9734).

ISBN 9781491161142. UPC: 680160919734. Key: A minor. English. Basque Carol.

A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel's Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .. Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song's lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol's continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame. I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I've added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino. I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you're a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!.
A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel’s Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales:  “Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .”.Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song’s lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol’s continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as “his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame.”I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I’ve added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino.I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you’re a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!

Handbells 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional 3 octave handchimes & percussion - Level 3

SKU: HP.2841

Arranged by Tammy Waldrop. Thanksgiving, Sacred. Handbell score. 8 pages. Hope Publishing Company #2841. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.2841).

UPC: 763628128418.

Tradi tional Thanksgiving tune
Here is a buoyant setting of the traditional Thanksgiving hymn which incorporates the Welsh melody associated with the Fred Pratt Green text, For the Fruit of All Creation. The syncopated melody, colorful accompaniment, and optional Latin percussion all combine to depict joyful gratitude to God for all his blessings.

Handbell; percussion - Level 3

SKU: HP.2841D

Arranged by Tammy Waldrop. General Worship, Sacred. Conductor's score & percussion parts. 14 pages. Hope Publishing Company #2841D. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.2841D).

UPC: 763628228415.

Tradi tional Thanksgiving tune
Here is a buoyant setting of the traditional Thanksgiving hymn which incorporates the Welsh melody associated with the Fred Pratt Green text, For the Fruit of All Creation. The syncopated melody, colorful accompaniment, and optional Latin percussion all combine to depict joyful gratitude to God for all his blessings.

Mitternachtsmesse zu Weihnachten. Composed by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1645-1704). Edited by Hans Ryschawy. This edition: urtext, paperback. French Sacred Music. Sacred vocal music, Masses, Latin, Christmas. Vocal score. H 9. 48 pages. Duration 25 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 21.029/03. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2102903).

SATB and Organ. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 12 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Composed by Traditional Carol. Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Sing! Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild (CG.CGE189).

By Mark Hayes. For SATB choir and piano. Sacred. Octavo. Published by Monarch Music. (10/3434M)

By Mark Hayes. For TTBB choir and piano. Sacred. Octavo. Published by Monarch Music. (10/3435M)

Composed by Heather Sorenson. Sacred Choral. Softcover. 96 pages. Duration 2100 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral SAB choir

SKU: XC.SAB2002

Composed by C. 12th Century LATIN. Arranged by Jamey Ray. Christmas and Holiday. Octavo. Excelcia Music Publishing #SAB2002. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.SAB2002).

UPC: 812598034820. 6.8 x 10.5 inches.

Voctave's arranger Jamey Ray has created a hauntingly beautiful setting of this traditional Christmas hymn in an arrangement that is accessible for any choir. The piano motive and chromatic accompaniment surround this well-known melody with lush harmonies and choral lines to create an elegantly simple selection that will speak to the hearts of your singers and audience in the Christmas season.

Composed by Mary McDonald. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Advent, Christmas. Octavo. Medallion Music #10/5585MD. Published by Medallion Music

Choral (Score & Parts)

SKU: HL.8754611

Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Fred Bock Publications. Anthem, Children's Choir, General Worship, Hymn, Sacred. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2569B. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.8754611).

UPC: 884088647056. 5.5x5 inches.

The “Hymnz4Kidz” series burst forth last year with considerable fanfare, led by one of the brightest new names in sacred music, Heather Sorenson. Now comes the latest release: This Is My Father's World. Traditional hymns dressed in fresh and snazzy outfits that captivate young singers and teach them our legacy of hymnody is grabbing everyone's attention. The series offers a host of correlating products: Accompaniment Tracks, Orchestral Score and Parts, and a downloadable Digital Toolkit (including a short skit, director's resources, activity sheet, and much more). Teaching old hymns has never been so much fun!

Choral (Accompaniment CD)

SKU: HL.8754607

Composed by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Accompaniment CD. Fred Bock Publications. Anthem, Children's Choir, General Worship, Hymn, Sacred. Fred Bock Music Company #BGTD2567. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.8754607).

UPC: 884088646967. 5.5x5 inches.

The “Hymnz4Kidz” series burst forth last year with considerable fanfare, led by one of the brightest new names in sacred music, Heather Sorenson. Now comes the latest release: Holy, Holy, Holy. Traditional hymns dressed in fresh and snazzy outfits that captivate young singers and teach them our legacy of hymnody is grabbing everyone's attention. The series offers a host of correlating products: Accompaniment Tracks, Orchestral Score and Parts, and a downloadable Digital Toolkit (including a short skit, director's resources, activity sheet, and much more). Teaching old hymns has never been so much fun!

Choral (Score & Parts)

SKU: HL.8754606

Composed by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Fred Bock Publications. Anthem, Children's Choir, General Worship, Hymn, Sacred. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2567B. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.8754606).

UPC: 884088646936. 5.5x5 inches.

The “Hymnz4Kidz” series burst forth last year with considerable fanfare, led by one of the brightest new names in sacred music, Heather Sorenson. Now comes the latest release: Holy, Holy, Holy. Traditional hymns dressed in fresh and snazzy outfits that captivate young singers and teach them our legacy of hymnody is grabbing everyone's attention. The series offers a host of correlating products: Accompaniment Tracks, Orchestral Score and Parts, and a downloadable Digital Toolkit (including a short skit, director's resources, activity sheet, and much more). Teaching old hymns has never been so much fun!

Coro SMsATBarB - Grade 4

SKU: CA.744800

Arranged for Pop-Up. Composed by Manuel Grunden. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #744800. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.744800).

ISBN 9790007300043. Latin.

Over its long history, the Advent song Veni, veni, Emmanuel has been adapted time and again to create many different versions with their own unique melodies and textual variants. The melody from the German Protestant hymnal to the text O komm, o komm, du Morgenstern probably dates from the 15th century. Manuel Grunden’s arrangement of this version now places the hymn in a new light. While respecting the sacred majesty of the original, Grunden has created a simple six-part arrangement in which the melody wanders through the different voices, encircled by long, dynamically shaped sustained notes. As the piece progresses, the joyful anticipation of the Savior’s anticipated arrival is expressed in impressive and dramatic climaxes. At the same time, jazz/pop harmonies bring fresh color to the simple melody. Offering a modern take on this very traditional song, Manuel Grunden’s piece can be easily integrated into any Advent concert program.

Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare Band/Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-0840020-216

Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen alle gleich. Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Jacob De Haan. Christmas Collection. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 1984. De Haske Publications #DHP 0840020-216. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0840020-216).

The Latin word Introitus means â??entryâ??. Originally, this was a psalm sung to accompany the entrance of a bishop, priest or celebrant into the church. Later it was incorporated into the mass with alternating sung and spoken text, reflecting the mood of the liturgy. Jacob de Haanâ??s Introitus, in which he has arranged the hymns Puer natus est nobis and Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen alle gleich, is a wonderful introduction to the Christmas season and can be performed with any instrumental combination with mixed choir and organ ad libitum.

Het Latijnse woord â??Introitusâ?? betekent binnentreden. Oorspronkelijk was de Introitus een gezongen psalm, die het binnentreden van een bisschop of priester in de kerk begeleidde. Later werd de Introitus een onderdeel van de mis, metafwisselend gezongen of gesproken tekst, passend bij de liturgie. Jacob de haan verwerkte in zijn Introitus de liederen Puer natus est nobis en Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen alle gleich. Introitus is uw ideale voorbereidingop het kerstfeest en kan in elke instrumentencombinatie met gemengd koor en orgel ad libitum worden uitgevoerd.

Das lateinische Wort Introitus bedeutet Einzug. Urspru?nglich war der Introitus ein gesungener Psalm, der den Einzug eines Bischofs, Priesters oder Zelebranten in die Kirche begleitete. Später wurde der Introitus Teil der Messe mit wechselndem gesungenen oder gesprochenen Text, der auf den Inhalt der Liturgie einstimmen sollte. Jacob de Haans Introitus, in dem er die Lieder und Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen alle gleich verarbeitete, ist eine wunderbare Einstimmung auf das Fest und kann in jeder Instrumentenkombination mit gemischtem Chor und Orgel ad libitum aufgefu?hrt werden.

Le mot latin Introitus signifie introduction. A lâ??origine, il sâ??agissait dâ??un psaume chanté, marquant lâ??entrée dans lâ??église dâ??un évêque, dâ??un prêtre ou du célébrant. Plus tard, lâ??introitus, chanté ou parlé, sâ??est adapté en fonction du contenu liturgique (Temps de Noël ou de lâ??Avent, Messe de P ques...). Jacob de Haan sâ??est inspiré de Puer natus est nobis et de Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen alle gleich pour son Introitus de Temps de Noël. Une merveilleuse introduction la fête de Noël, qui pourra être interprétée par toutes les formations instrumentales, avec choeur mixte (texte en néerlandais et orgue ad lib.

La parola latina introitus significa introduzione. Originariamente si trattava di un salmo cantato che coincideva con lâ??ingresso in chiesa di un vescovo o di un prete. In seguito, cantato o parlato, si è adattato al contenuto liturgico (Avvento o Natale, Messa di Pasqua, ecc.). Per il suo Introitus di Natale, Jacob de Haan si è ispirato a Puer natus est nobis e Lobt Gott, Ihr Christen alle gleich. Una meravigliosa introduzione alla Festa del Natale che può essere interpretata da ogni organico strumentale, con coro misto (testo in olandese) e organo opzionali.

Upper Voices a Cappella - Grade 3

SKU: BT.EMBZ14461

Composed by Miklos Kocsar. Hymns & Chorals. Book Only. Composed 2006. 36 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #EMBZ14461. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (BT.EMBZ14461).

Latin.

Hungary has a thousand-year-old tradition of reverence for the Virgin Mary. In the course of the centuries the Church has found more and more occasions for the celebration of Mary. The greatest is the celebration of Mary?s assumption into heaven, which coincides with the anniversary of the death of Saint Stephen, on August 15. The texts of these choral works originate from various supplicatory prayers from the office, vocal texts and hymns. The six choral works don?t form a cycle, since the texts are associated with different liturgies. The choruses: Regina caeli ? antiphon for Easter, Sub tuum praesidium ? antiphon, Maria Mater gratiae ? short hymn, Ave Regina caelorum ?antiphon for Lent, Ave maris stella ? Hymn to Mary, Virgo parens Christi benedicta ? responsorium, can be sung singly or in any combination.

Composed by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. For Choral (UNIS). Fred Bock Publications. Octavo. 8 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2567. Published by Fred Bock Music Company

Choral (SSATB)

SKU: HL.1197753

Gentry Publications. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 285 seconds. Gentry Publications #JG2662. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1197753).

UPC: 196288134831. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.

“Deat h, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms...” a text that dates back as far as 1818 speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life. This new setting by Richard Burchard provides your tenor-bass choir with an exciting and contemporary approach to this rich traditional hymn melody. In typical Burchard fashion, he has beautifully crafted phrases that combine the hymn text, touches of Latin, and a folk-style solo designed to draw attention to the rhythm, melody, and message of the hymn. Looking for that perfect piece with a special soulful appeal? Look no further; accompanied by cello and percussion, here's the ideal candidate, sure to become a choir and audience favorite.