This arrangement of the tune MARTYRDOM for organ and choir weaves the hymn, Amazing Grace in and out of the last two verses.
Based on selected verses from Psalm 42, the music paints a vivid picture of our longing for God. Its long lines and divisi texture provide a rich support for the text. The modal quality of the music gives
Any new hymn tune from Bruce Neswick is always welcome and here is a fine arrangement by Chris Biemesderfer. Each verse is a different voicing with a soaring soprano "descant" for verse 3. All 4 voices
This setting of Psalm 70 is filled with beautiful text painting and is set in a "choral recitative" style.
Based on the traditional melody and the Watts text, the piano part has a flowing melody with arpeggiated harmonies. Nelson also includes pats of Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze," furthering the theme of the
Casurella's arrangement of this beloved spiritual develops the opening notes of the tune in the mellifluous organ part. It is particularly moving to hear treble voices in this music and youth choirs will
Dedicated to the memory of composer and friend Peter Pindar Stearns, Russell has set this text from a prayer for burial to create an anthem perfect for Lent or any time of penitent prayer. Written for two
The well-known text of William Bingham Tappan is given a new melody in a minor key by Mark L. Williams. Unison and two-part textures prevail with some four-part writing. The text is painted clearly and