Baritone and Piano. By Carol Barratt. (Baritone/Bass). Boosey and Hawkes Voice. Size 9x12 inches. 24 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

By John Rutter (1945-). For SATB choir and orchestra. Full score. Duration 40 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

Female choir (SSAA) and instruments (oboe, violin I, violin II, viola, cello, double bass) - level 4

SKU: M2.MOS-69449-60

Composed by Alfred Koerppen. Set of parts. Möseler Verlag #MOS 69449-60. Published by Möseler Verlag (M2.MOS-69449-60).

ISBN 9790203755692.

1955 erschien aus der Hand der franzosischen Nonne Carmen Bernos de Gaszold ein Gedichtband unter dem Titel Prieres dans l'Arche - Gebete aus der Arche. Diese Gebete werden den Tieren in den Mund gelegt, die mit Noah, in der drangvollen Enge der Arche vereint, das Ende der Sintflut erwarten. Die Dichterin folgt einer Tradition - man denkt an Asop, La Fontaine und Goethe - wenn sie im Wesen der Kreaturen Spiegelungen menschlicher Schwachen, Fehler und Tugenden erkennt. Denn die in der Wasserwuste gefangenen Tiere reden so fromm, furchtsam, selbstgerecht und banal, wie es menschlich ware. Und auch das Allzumenschliche - Hoffart, Leichtsinn, Neid - kommt zu Wort. Nur dass die Ichbefangenheit der betenden Tiere ihrer Unschuld keinen Abbruch tut. Ihre bedingte und bedrangte Natur findet Gedanken, die uns ein sympathisierendes Lacheln abgewinnt. Der Zyklus schien mir zur Vertonung geeignet, weil er ein religioses Thema unpratentios und originell vortragt und ein Stuck ermoglicht, das die ubliche Trennung zwischen weltlich und geistlich uberschreitet und Konzertsaal und Kirche in Anspruch nehmen kann. Zur Besetzung: Der Frauenchor muss aus den vier ublichen Stimmlagen 1. und 2. Sopran, 1. und 2. Alt bestehen, wobei auch noch Stimmteilungen vorkommen. In Nr. 9 Gebet der Taube wird noch ein (aus dem Chor zu bildendes) Soloquartett gebraucht. Der Instrumentalpart besteht aus einer Oboe und einem Streicherquintett (1. und 2. Violine, Viola, Violoncello und Kontrabass). Die Besetzung soll solistisch sein, kann aber bei den Streichern (und wenn die Klangbalance zum Chor dies wunschenswert macht) zu einem kleinen Kammerorchester erweitert werden. Der Charakter der Instrumente, ihre Techniken und Farben, erlauben mir realistische Klangmetaphern und physiognomische Parallelen - so, wenn das Cello im Duett mit dem Alt die hochmutige Giraffe in grossintervalligen Sprungen deutet, die rasende Geschaftigkeit der Ameise sich in schnellen Violinbariolagen ausdruckt oder die Oboe ein naturalistisches Rabengekrachz horen lasst. Der Zyklus beginnt mit dem Gebet des Noah. Man stelle sich das Gedrange und Geschrei vor, dass die Arche erfullt, die hochgehenden Wogen, den prasselnden Regen, und mitten darin den Urvater Noah, dem sich der Ausruf entringt: Herr, was fur ein Zirkus! Seine Ausbruche korrespondieren mit dem auf- und niederwogenden Streichersatz, bis der Sturm sich legt, die Wogen sich glatten und Noah in der mehrmals gedehnten Phrase Es dauert lange seine Ergebung und Hoffnung ausdruckt. Nach dem pharisaischen Gebet der Giraffe ergreift die Schildkrote das Wort. Ihr Instrument ist die Bratsche. Ihre schnaufende Kurzatmigkeit hindert sie, ihr Gebet zusammenhangend zu sprechen. Der fleissigen Ameise - sie erbost sich sehr uber die Grille, deren Wirtshausmusik sie unterbricht - folgt der Hahn mit hellen und scharfen Tonen. Er ist es, der die Sonne aufgehen lasst; man kann es in dem sich auffaltenden Klang der Coda horen. Der vergessliche Schmetterling taumelt in immer neu variierten Oboenfiguren durch die glasernen Sommerklange von Streicherflageoletts, bis es ihm einfallt, was er sagen wollte: Amen. Das Schwein bekennt sich zu seiner schnuffelnden und grunzenden Natur, die, von den Streichern mit rauhem Bogendruck gezeichnet, in der Coda durch eine stille F-Dur-Kantilene eine sonderbare Verklarung erfahrt. Vor uns die Sintflut ruft der Rabe, und sein durchdringender Oboenschrei ubertont das Wogen und Schwanken der Streicher, die hier Motive aus dem Gebet des Noah wieder aufnehmen. In der darauf eintretenden Stille bieten die Instrumente verschiedene Themen an, die folgenlos verschwinden - um nach dem Altsolo Die Arche wartet sich in einem ruhig-feierlichen a-cappella-Satz mit alternierendem Soloquartett wieder zusammenzufinden und das Werk in reinem Es-Dur beschliessen. Alfred Koerppen.

Choral SSA choir

SKU: PR.512009550

Composed by Naomi Shemer. Arranged by Gil Aldema. With Standard notation. Duration 3 minutes. Israel Music Institute #512-00955. Published by Israel Music Institute (PR.512009550).

UPC: 680160198047.

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). For SATB choir, a cappella. John Rutter Anniversary Edition. Sacred. Very easy. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

Handbell choir (2 octaves) - Level 2

SKU: JF.MLACB1006B

Composed by D. Jergenson. Published by Laurendale Associates (JF.MLACB1006B).

UPC: 765844003883.

Lovel y is the best description of this original work for unison male chorus and two octaves of handchimes. The text is taken from the Oxford Book of Prayers, Christmas Vespers, Western Rite. The entire chime accompaniment is chordal with some bell changes.

SKU: LO.99-2012L

A Worship Celebration for Christmas. Composed by Mark Hayes. Choral, cantatas. Christmas, Sacred. Split-track accompaniment CD. Exaltation Publications #99/2012L. Published by Exaltation Publications (LO.99-2012L).

UPC: 000308109894.

This latest cantata collaboration by Mark Hayes and John Parker is an innovative presentation of the beloved Christmas story. The inspired music covers the dynamic spectrum from poignant and introspective prayers for God's mercy to angelic proclamations of God's majesty and glory. It is a unique blend of new Christmas anthems with favorite yuletide carols. The distinctive use of familiar Latin phrases in each selection serves as a common thread throughout the work and capitalizes on a current trend in many churches-reaching back to embrace ancient worship. The allusion to aspects of nature in each anthem underscores the overall theme and uniquely highlights the familiar progression of the Christmas story which includes the angels, shepherds, Mary and the Wise Men. The optional inclusion of congregation on familiar carols along with Audra Parker's fresh narration makes this a joyous Christmas worship experience for choir and congregation alike!

By Chris Eaton and Amy Grant. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For Medium Voice Solo (Key of D Minor). Contemporary, Advent, Christmas, Sacred. 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

Orchestra Bass Clarinet, Celesta, Clarinet, Flute, Harmonium, Harp, Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Violoncello 1, Violoncello 2, alto Flute

SKU: PR.44641067L

Composed by Henri Lazarof. Large Score. With Standard notation. Theodore Presser Company #446-41067L. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.44641067L).

UPC: 680160609673. 11 x 14 inches.

Choral

SKU: PR.712405580

Composed by Joe Cox. With Standard notation. Abingdon Press #712-40558. Published by Abingdon Press (PR.712405580).

UPC: 680160436514.

By Gritton. For Choral Collection: Mixed Choir. Published by Oxford University Press.

Performed by John Denver. For guitar and voice. Format: guitar tablature songbook. With guitar tablature, standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names and guitar notation legend. Folk rock and soft rock. 48 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Cherry Lane Music.

Orchestra SST vocal soli, SATB/SATB choir flute, 2 oboes, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 clarinos/trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 violins, 2 violas, cello/contrabass, [speaker]

SKU: CA.5146912

Cantata. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Wolfgang Gersthofer. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Mozart. Davide Penitente Rev. 2006. Sacred vocal music, Oratorios, Lent and Passiontide. Single Part, Violin 2. Composed 1785. KV 469. 20 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 51.469/12. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5146912).

ISBN 9790007225117. Key: C minor / c major. Language: Italian.

The Vienna Musicians' Society, a pension fund for the widows and orphans of professional musicians, asked Mozart, among others, to compose a choral work for performance at their benefit concert series. Presumably it was due not just to the pressure of a deadline, but also for the chance to have the music of the torso of the great C minor Mass, K. 427, performed in Vienna that he chose to arrange this composition for the Society as the cantata Davide penitente (The Mass was originally written for a performance in Salzburg in 1783). Thus, Mozart set the Kyrie and Gloria with a sacred text in Italian in the style of penitential prayers. The text was suited for Lent, which occurred at the time of the benefit concert. He also added one newly-composed aria for tenor and one aria for soprano. Score and part available separately - see item CA.5146900.

By Ned Rorem. (SATB A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 7x10.5 inches. 7 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

By Bob Moore. For Bass, C instrument, and Piano accompaniment. Instrumental. Includes guitar chord names. Sacred. Easy/Medium. 38 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Assembly, cantor, C instrument, guitar

SKU: GI.G-007194

Composed by Paul F. Page. Lent, christmas, easter, epiphany, Lent 4 Year A, lent 2 Year B, easter 6 Year B, easter 6 Year A, easter 5 Year B, advent 2 Year B, advent 1 Year B, easter 4 Year B. Sacred. With guitar chord names. GIA Publications #007194. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-007194).

UPC: 641151071947. English.

A versatile collection of fourteen song-prayers in the style of Taizé. Useful throughout the liturgical year, each selection can be sung a cappella or with a variety of instrumental accompaniments.

From Four Prayers from the High Holyday Liturgy. By Samuel Adler. (SATB). Choral. Published by G. Schirmer.

Arranged by Dan Coates. For Piano. Piano - Easy Piano Collection. Top 50. Country. Easy Piano. Book. 196 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

SKU: ST.B882

Composed by Marjorie Dobson. Books & Study Scores. An anthology of drama, hymns, prayers and poems for worship and everyday living. Book. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #B882. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.B882).

ISBN 9780852498828.

The pattern of the book finds a place for material exploring a diversity of topics, such as childbirth, teenagers, creativity, women in the Bible, marriage and the breakdown of marriage, cot death, retirement, caring, Alzheimers, HIV and Aids, bereavement, greed, giving, working, worshipping, globalisation, coincidences, miracles, healing and the Spirit, summed up in the final item of the collection, the hymn God the Weaver.

In each of the five sections - The Festival Way, The Biblical Way, The Disciples' Way, The Family Way and The Global Way - Marjorie allows us to see the 'working out of many of the texts through her own faith experience as a Methodist Local Preacher, dedicated to seeking out new paths in worship experiences meaningful for Christians today. Fresh musical settings are printed with all hymn texts, including several lively new arrangements of traditional songs.

Incisive and observant, the author's unmistakable style will win many new admirers in this first collection of a writer and worship leader increasingly recognised for the breadth and vigour of her creative work.

By Chris Eaton and Amy Grant. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. For handbell choir (3-5 octaves) with optional 6 Handchimes (C3-Bb3). Scripture Reference: Luke 1:26-56. Advent, Christmas, Contemporary, Sacred. Grade 3. Handbells (L3). 12 pages

Orchestra SST vocal soli, SATB/SATB choir flute, 2 oboes, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 clarinos/trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 violins, 2 violas, cello/contrabass, [speaker]

SKU: CA.5146909

Cantata. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Wolfgang Gersthofer. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. 1x 51.469/21 flute, 1x 51.469/22 oboe 1, 1x 51.469/23 oboe 2, 1x 51.469/24 clarinet, 1x 51.469/25 bassoon 1, 1x 51.469/26 bassoon 2, 1x 51.469/31 horn 1, 1x 51.469/32 horn 2, 1x 51.469/33 clarino 1, 1x 51.469/34 clarino 2, 1x 51.469/35 trombone 1, 1x 51.4. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Mozart. Davide Penitente Rev. 2006. Sacred vocal music, Oratorios, Lent and Passiontide. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1785. KV 469. 108 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 51.469/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.5146909).

ISBN 9790007225094. Key: C minor / c major. Language: Italian.

The Vienna Musicians' Society, a pension fund for the widows and orphans of professional musicians, asked Mozart, among others, to compose a choral work for performance at their benefit concert series. Presumably it was due not just to the pressure of a deadline, but also for the chance to have the music of the torso of the great C minor Mass, K. 427, performed in Vienna that he chose to arrange this composition for the Society as the cantata Davide penitente (The Mass was originally written for a performance in Salzburg in 1783). Thus, Mozart set the Kyrie and Gloria with a sacred text in Italian in the style of penitential prayers. The text was suited for Lent, which occurred at the time of the benefit concert. He also added one newly-composed aria for tenor and one aria for soprano. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.5146900.

SKU: PL.PPMO-1819

Composed by Kevin Jones. Paraclete Press #PPMO 1819. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.PPMO-1819).

An elegant, yet vibrant set of the traditional prayers for Evensong.

By Rene Clausen. SATB, baritone, full orchestra. Sacred. Major work. Published by Roger Dean.

Choral (Preview CD Pak)

SKU: HL.35032531

A Service for Holy Week. Composed by Douglas Nolan. Shawnee Sacred. Cantata, Holy Week, Sacred. Softcover with CD. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032531).

ISBN 9781540040206. UPC: 888680896911. 7x10.5 inches.

Written to commemorate the Passion of Christ, this cantata is a moving tribute to His life and ministry. Composed for maximum flexibility and scored for SA(T)B voices, the optional cued notes make it possible for the cantata to grow with your choir. Smaller choirs will enjoy the rich textures and larger ensembles will be able to engage their full resources. For churches that desire an instrumental component, a very modest consort instrumentation creates a reverent accompaniment. The narration contains scriptures and prayers to convey the graceful theme of Christ's sacrificial love. Ending with the crucifixion, A Gathering of Grace will set the stage for Easter morning.

Songs include: Prelude of Shadows; In the Stillness of This Moment; Ask of Me; Palm Branches; A Light in the Upper Room; Jesus, in Gethsemane; The Day the Cross Held Up the Sky; A Green Hill Far Away; Recessional.

Score and Parts (fl, cl, hn, perc, pno, hp, vn, vc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

SATB. By Samuel Barber. (SATB). Choral Large Works. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 53 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.