Mr. Lee has created a lovely Advent anthem. While the changing meters and tempos might seem like a challenge, this piece is artistically successful. This piece may be a bit of a challenge, but will
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This is the perfect piece for the Christmas Eve service, a lullaby, tender and sweet. A gentle piano accompaniment supports the choir's "oo's" as a female soloist presents the verse, sung in either
This Leo Sowerby piece was originally composed as an a cappella motet, and organist/arranger Lyndell Leatherman has added an organ part in true Sowerby style. The medieval Alcuin text (8th century) is a
The text is taken from a Byzantine hymn, but all the music is created by the skillful composer Anthony Doherty. Chanting some of the many names of God, the opening fanfare begins quietly in D minor and
This famous 18th-century text compares Jesus to an apple tree - it has become a classic. Respected composer Howard Helvey has created a hymn tune of majestic simplicity that unfolds the poem in verses.
This is a new take on "Create in me a clean heart, O God." But the message is the same. This dignified anthem with organ accompaniment, is also a prayer before the offering, or communion. The traditional
The famous St. Francis of Assisi text is beautifully illustrated by the choral parts as they wind harmonically away from the tonic and return as the text brings comfort. The vocal lines are supported by a
English organist and composer Hugh Benham gives us a fresh and elegant description of this much-loved Christina Rossetti poem. The choral writing is wonderful, chorale-like, with the organ providing
The Charles Wesley text comes from the 18th century, but the music comes from 21st-century England. Clothed in the garb of lofty cathedrals, the music begins majestically. Suddenly a stunning contrast in
With words by St. Patrick adapted by the former Chaplain to the Senate, Lloyd John Ogilvie, and the composer we are treated to a beautiful choral benediction. Two optional French horns bring more color to
Poet Stephen Bock authors a text of contrasts: "Make me weak so that I must lean on Your strength… blind to see with Your vision…" Composer Richard Burchard paints in musical colors and warm,
"God be in my head…" is the prayer that composer James Gossler has set to music. The beseeching lyrics call for unpretentious vocal lines and soothing cadences. This modest a cappella piece will
Austin Lovelace gave us many wonderful choral pieces and this setting of Psalm 150 epitomizes his modern style. Open 4ths and 5ths provide a fanfare flavor befitting the "praise" text of this Psalm.
Anthony Doherty sets refreshing music to the longing of the deer and the flowing water of the springs. The familiar Psalm text is renewed into a prayer of praise and honor, a fervent expression that is
The story in Matthew 19:16-22 is about the rich man who asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life. When told to sell all he has and give it to the poor, he leaves unchanged. Jerome Williams tells this
A beloved ancient hymn text that conveys the message, "Where charity is found, God is there." This new a cappella setting is a welcome addition to the choral repertory, offering modest vocal ranges and very
With opening nods to Palestrina, this a cappella motet reveals an appreciation for Bruckner as well. Passionate contrapuntal lines expose beautiful dissonances that complement the age-old text, used