Isaiah 52

The music and lyrics to the hymn Abide with Me; Tis Eventide were influenced by the American Civil War. Both composer and lyricist held positions in the military and experienced firsthand the loss

The delicate melody befitting this familiar text gains gentle momentum by a continual movement in the keyboard. A quintessential piece for spring from renowned composer John Rutter.

Craig Courtney's original melody on the beloved John Newton text is every bit as beautiful as the familiar tune. Expressive and richly harmonized, the anthem also includes original lyrics that contemplate

"And when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease, I shall possess within the veil a life of joy and peace." This seldom heard verse provides a poignant climax to a rich, fresh

The well-known text is paired with an original melody in this lovely new setting. An elegant piano accompaniment adds to the rhapsodic nature of the piece in this fresh and interesting treatment. The work

A beautiful setting of the beloved hymn! A simple piano accompaniment provides underlying movement, which paired with lovely lines for cello and violin, add a lush foundation to the well-crafted vocal

"The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is almost run..." The beloved American folk hymn from Kirchner's Heavenly Home collection comes to life anew, with soaring descants, countermelodies, and rich

As performed by Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point, this Irish folk hymn sparkles in a contemporary a cappella setting. Full harmonies surround the solo lines, creating a texture

A wonderfully fresh Irish lilt highlights this arrangement of the traditional folk hymn made popular by Brigham Young's a cappella group, BYU Noteworthy. Optional improvised vocal percussion and a violin

Russ Robinson's arrangement of Be Thou My Vision is simplistic yet elegant. His addition of color chords adds musical interest without taking away from the original melody and harmonies. Thoughtful

Charles Wesley's text set to the hymn tune EXULTATION is arranged here for a cappella mixed chorus. Slow, sweet, and somber, this arrangement passes the melody between voice parts and ends with a strong

This rich a cappella arrangement opens in unison, moves into four-part women's voices, and is then followed by a haunting choral accompaniment for the medium voice solo. After a four-part men's section, the

Rhythmic, joyous, and fun to sing, this inventive a cappella arrangement of a 19th-century Shaker tune opens slowly and freely before it quickly segues into animated singing. Occasional bursts of