Based on Gregorian chant, this ninth-century antiphon is given new life as an urgent plea for peace. A sense of powerlessness and desperation is reflected in the use of free and mixed meter, while
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Adapting the words of the evening hymn Before the Ending of the Day, this rich a cappella anthem wraps the singer and listener in the warmth of God's love with a confident plea for His grace,
This dignified and practical setting for the veneration of the cross is complemented by SATB voices and chant. The antiphon is in Latin and Greek, while the verses are in English. The writing is
Tallis' response intended for the Feast of Corpus Christi can be sung at any Eucharistic service. The chant is placed in the second tenor part, and the setting can be sung as a straight-through motet or
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This collection of short a cappella pieces is based on seven familiar messages of Jesus: I Am the Way; Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled; Feed My Lambs, Tend My Sheep; Let the Children Come to Me; A
Composed for an a cappella SATB chorus, this brief through-composed piece of the Latin text alternates traditional monophonic chant (for one or more cantors) with chanted choral responses set in a
These two responsories draw upon texts from the Liturgy of the Hours for the first Sunday of Advent and the Nativity Vigil. Because the sopranos soar to high A-flat and the basses never drop below the
Centered on G, but utilizing quartal and quintal harmonies that evoke parallel organum - the music of the era of the early medieval Roman rite, when the text was written - this challenging Responsory for
Originating from Advent & Christmas: Prayer for the Journey, these seven pieces are sung in the seven days before Christmas and represent seven titles used for the coming Messiah.
This anthem, a rich and sensitive setting of the "O" antiphons, is an ideal choice for Advent. Filled with rich textures and intimate choral harmonies, any amount of rehearsal time to fully achieve the
This recently rediscovered short set of preces and responses was composed while Trendell was an organ scholar at Exeter College, Oxford, in 1985. Unaccompanied and with English texts throughout, these
This stunning set of evensong responses features expressive, lyrical vocal lines and unexpected, striking harmonic shifts. Great expressive effect is found throughout, with varied chord voicings and
A creative set of Responses for the Evening service by a young composer, Zach Neufeld. Harmonically and melodically interesting, Neufeld has included a lovely setting of the Lord’s Prayer and extended
Written for the Salisbury Cathedral Choir, these verses and prayers are traditional in style. This particular set includes a striking setting of the Lord's Prayer. This setting of these prayers will be a
Well-known sacred composer Michael Bedford has set verses and responses from the Book of Common Prayer. This setting is particularly well written and inspired by the text. This will be a favorite for you,
A new set of Evening responses from David Hurd is always an occasion to rejoice! These are chant-like with two versions of the Lord's Prayer. These prayers are more contemporary in harmony, but no less
Developing choirs will be motivated and engaged by this unique set of three, short, original a cappella pieces. Written in contrasting styles, the opening Gloria In Excelsis Deo is exuberant and
Dedicated to Todd Wilson of Trinity Cathedral of Cleveland, this set of responses is challenging and rewarding. Jon Simsic has created these responses for the advanced choir, for their rhythmic and harmonic
A set of three short a cappella pieces that celebrate togetherness, harmony, and spirituality: Doxology; A Prayer for Unity and Benediction may be performed separately or together.