1 Corinthians 1

Combining the tunes VENI EMMANUEL and CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM, this advent selection is for organ and clarinet in Bb or a C instrument. 

Originally conceived with full orchestra accompaniment, this glorious setting of LASST UNS ERFREUEN also works well with organ accompaniment. The choral texture varies by stanza and includes some choral

An introduction, a standard verse setting, interlude, and then a final verse is provided for the congregational singing of the hymn tune CORONATION.  Scored here for three trumpets, three trombones,

This creative hymn concertato begins with an organ and brass fanfare followed by the congregation singing the CORONATION tune and alternating verses with the choir singing the DIADEM tune. Bright and

A joyful and rhythmic setting of the beloved 19th century text, this has nice vocal ranges and a clean, classic feel. The newly composed melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. For

After a lengthy introduction featuring organ and C instrument, the choir enters singing HOLY MANNA, first in unison and then in canon. Transitional harmonic regions color the third verse, then the return of

This setting of LAUDA ANIMA is festive and uplifting. An extended introduction is followed by four stanzas with short interludes between stanzas 2-3 and 3-4. Stanza 3 is set for SATB a cappella voices. The

This arrangement of the familiar carol begins very much like a traditional four-part setting but progresses in the expansion of the choral parts as the piece develops. The voice leading is superb and

Like its predecessor, Festive Hymn settings for Congregational Singing by James Biery, these congregational carol arrangements can be performed with a minimum of brass quartet and organ, or add the

A beautiful and stirring text by Jeannette M. Lindholm that presents a poignant scene of what the day of Annunciation may have been like for Mary. The piece is in three movements with the middle movement

The well-known organ piece by Paul Manz has been set for solo instrument and organ by Mark Meuser. Poignant and lyrical. Parts for Treble Instrument in C and B-flat, Viola, and Bass Instrument