In celebration of Charles Wesley's 300th birthday Joseph Martin gives us this lofty medley of some of Wesley's finest. Gathered into a potpourri of praise this montage will lift the roofs with festive joy. Extracted from hisbest-selling cantata Testament of Praise this encouraging tapestry of sacred songs is a must-do for congregations everywhere. Includes such favorites as “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above ” “Rejoice theLord Is King ” and “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing.”

3 Octaves of Handbells-Based on Ps. 9: 1-2 as paraphrased by Charles Wesley this anthem is for SATB voices with organ accompaniment. Handbells join forces at the end with several measures of random ringing. Use during Lent or as a general offering.

Opening with a warm choral setting of Charles Wesley's “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” this selection quickly builds to a triumphant and rhythmic Easter anthem. The contrasting chorale reappears giving way again tothe exciting “Sing alleluia He is risen today!” for a stunning climax. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak.

Joseph Martin has created a new setting for this well-known Charles Wesley text. Martin's compositional skills bring a fresh spirit to the theme of God's amazing love. An optional soprano descant decorates the music that almostsings itself. The new anthem is a wonderful addition to any music program.

This setting of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis is large in scale and features compelling melodies and harmonies moments of high drama and at the same time sensitive handling of the words. This is Wesley at his most masterful.Composer and Organist Samuel Sebastian Wesley is the grandson of Charles Wesley founder of Methodism and son of composer Samuel Wesley. He composed music almost entirely for the Anglican church and his works are frequently performed there.By most accounts Wesley was a difficult man who in his determination to improve the quality of country cathedral music often won enemies and lost support. After two unhappy appointments as cathedralOrganist Wesley accepted a position at the Leeds Parish Church which had a new building a new Organ and a vicar determined to create a choir for full Choral services. It was in these congenial circumstances that Wesley first presented this significant and influential Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis.

Originally written for five Voices SATTB this arrangement of Thou Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace is simplied and arranged for Soprano and Alto Voice and Piano.Nineteenth century composer and Organist Samuel Sebastian Wesley is the grandson of Charles Wesley founder of Methodism and son of composer Samuel Wesley. He composed music almost entirely for the Anglican church and his works are frequently performed there. His goal throughout his working life was to raise the standard of country cathedral music in England.

These are charming uncomplicated settings of texts by the composer's father Charles Wesley.

from Testament of Praise-This anthem is a powerful statement from the poetry of Charles Wesley set to confident assertive music as a call to purpose for any people committed to their faith. A true sermon in song this message is needful for our time as wededicate our missions to the work of grace. A real jewel from Testament of Praise a cantata dedicated to the words of Charles Wesley. Also available: iPrint Orchestration and StudioTrax CD.

Love Divine All Loves Excelling-Lord With Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee (Love divine all loves excelling) by Howard Helvey for SATB and Organ.This is a flexible hymn for general worship with an original hymn tune ('Charleston') by Howard Helvey. Either Francis Scott Key's 'Lord with glowing heart I'd praise thee' or Charles Wesley's 'Love divine all loves excelling' may be sung and Helvey employs hymnody's most popular traits including a majestic Organ introduction an emphatic unison first verse and a soaring Soprano descant.

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Charles Wesley has given the church some of its most popular and eloquent hymns that have shown the ability to stand the test of time. ‘O for a Thousand Tongues Sing’ was written to celebrate what Wesley referred to as his ‘second birth’. Wesley marked this day as the day he responded to the love and grave of God. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Scripture becomes song in this Hebrews-based anthem that includes words from Charles Wesley. The melody begins simply rising as if reaching to a great truth. With the words Faith is being sure of what we hope for. Faith is the proof of things we do not see we begin the search. Unison is used for clarity of text thickening in the refrain which incorporates the Wesley hymn Let Us Live by Faith Alone. Because of the foundational theology presented and the final verse's affirmation of the church's mission and destiny this would be an excellent choice for church anniversaries.

This musical re-boot of the classic Wesleyan Advent text is very different from other versions. Primal in its energetic approach the piano announces instantly the robust qualities of this theme in minor mode. The slower chant-like middle section offers supreme contrast with layers of unctuous sonority. The brawny opening returns for the final exclamatory ending but not before the decisive tune is heard in canon. Original! Score and Parts (ob solo vn solo vc tamb ratchet) available as a digital download.

The energetic music of Nancy Hill Cobb brings to life this classic text by Charles Wesley. This is a great addition to your summer music program.