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There is a stark loveliness to this Lenten motet. The hymn tune "Herzlibester Jesu" emerges effortlessly, surrounded by original material that depicts the beauty and agony of the sacrifice.  Easy to

The organ and brass collaborations between Carolyn Hamlin and Richard Nichols have produced some thrilling hymn decorations. Add this one to the list! At the medium difficulty level, this work is great for

Brass at Easter - it is the sound of victory! This setting for brass quartet or quintet (the horn is optional) begins quietly, adding instruments as it goes. The journey through modulations helps build the

Harkening to the Augustinian paradoxes inherent in God becoming a baby, this profound poem is set skillfully by acclaimed composer Richard Nichols. Nichols' tune is appealing and skillfully crafted so that

Beginning with an a cappella statement from "And Can It Be," this Easter anthem segues into the first verse of the Lowry hymn "Christ Arose." The brass wait patiently while the piece builds with keyboard

These majestic and familiar words have been beautifully redressed in regal musical attire. The accompaniment is strong and the optional obbligato trumpet uplifting. The melody is stately and carries the

This set of hymn flourishes will elevate any service. The brass writing and organ arrangement are festive and brilliant. Each piece in the collection can stand alone in concert or in a service, or serve as

A warm, easy jazz waltz is used to set this familiar carol in a unique way. The vocal textures add interest, and the piano part contributes a playful element – just wait until the walking bass kicks

It is hard to go wrong with Bach's Prelude in C major.  Tim Sharp uses the harmony from that famous Bach piece to create a new melody that is presented in a homophonic hymn-style. He pulls the text

Mark Shepperd's collection of Easter hymn flourishes will elevate any Easter service. In keeping with other collections in the series, each piece is festive and brilliant and can stand alone in concert or

An excellent brass and organ arrangement of a well-known hymn tune. This extended setting is varied by verse and well crafted. Calls for brass quintet and organ.

This anthem begins with an energetic invitation to join the sounds of celebration in response to the goodness and greatness of God from all His creation! The syncopated rhythms in the opening accompaniment

From the first notes of the piano, you know you are in for a fun time. This is a gospel-rock setting of the great carol that won't stand still - and neither will anyone else An ad lib break that choirs will

This modern-day hymn sets a traditional 18th-century text with new music. The stately choral opening contrasts with a flowing a cappella section followed by a majestic organ and optional brass interlude.

Perfect for the Advent season, this piece provides an opportunity for a developing pianist to join the performance with a part that is intentionally simple and can be performed with confidence. The text

This set of hymn flourishes will elevate any service. The brass writing and organ arrangement are festive and brilliant. Each piece in the collection can stand alone in concert or in a service, or serve as

Following on the heels of his other successful books in this series, Mark Shepperd gives us another fine collection of hymn fanfares for brass, percussion and organ. This collection includes fanfares on

The melody of this anthem feels like a folk song, and sounds like one you should already know.  The words are tender and lift a soul-felt offering of praise to God.  Easy to medium in