This unique setting pairs the iconic Latin text with a new, original English text which responds to the question: Why do we rejoice and shout our praises to God? The music captures the energy, rhythm, and
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Beginning simply with soprano 1 in unison, this setting of the traditional text builds to a gorgeous full four-part contrapuntal Amen. The text then repeats, this time homophonically in four parts, with a
Tim Sarsany offers us a setting of Psalm 96: 11-13 which begins calmly and briefly sung in Hebrew, then quickly takes off with exciting, syncopated rhythms, joyfully propelling the music until its
John Ferguson based this work on a familiar Maine Shaker hymn by Elder Joseph Brackett and now-famous lyrics by Sydney Carter. "I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and
This genre-bending piece blends elements of rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word. Useful for the Advent season or school concert anytime, the text invites chorus and listener to imagine a world of
At times mysterious, prayerful, and jubilant, this fascinating setting contrasts four soloists singing the text in English alternately with the chorus, which sings it in Latin. This piece was written to
The form of this piece consists of three dirges and a refrain. The first dirge for tenor solo or unison tenor 1 section, represents the lone voice of the bereaved father, King David, calling out in
The opening to "A Vision Unfolding," this gospel-inspired piece provides a powerful introduction to themes of justice, equality and unity. Robert Bode's text asks for God to reach down with justice in times
"I bring you tidings; the stag bells; winter pours." The text is in Irish, depicting a catalog of winter images which are reflected in the music - at times brittle, cold, and stark, yet beautiful. A
This setting of Song of Songs was composed as a vehicle for the prominent cantor Ira Bigeleisen and his particularly rich basso voice. However, the solo can also be sung effectively by an alto. The
Bach's classic work is arranged in multiple voicings to be accessible to choirs of all ages. This edition includes both a secular and sacred English text as well as the option for piano or organ
With a text by Louis de Montfort, this is a hymn of devotion and total surrender to a power greater than ourselves. The lush extended harmonies proceed from a pedal point and continue in straightforward
The desire for people of different backgrounds, experiences, and ideologies to come together for the common good was the inspiration behind this folk-like piece. This work speaks to ideas of
This lovely setting of a message of love and peace is in an accessible a cappella format suitable for any mixed ensemble. It can be used in both sacred and school settings, with an original text that will
Vidi aquam is an a cappella setting of a sprinkling rite for Eastertide. This work is written in a style that results in music that is ever-changing; flowing in one harmonic direction but never
With the intent to incorporate the sacred and the secular in this adaptation of the final, seventh movement of The Seven Last Words of Christ, "Into your hands I commend my spirit," this movement,