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Mr. Lee has created a lovely Advent anthem. While the changing meters and tempos might seem like a challenge, this piece is artistically successful.  This piece may be a bit of a challenge, but will

This is the perfect piece for the Christmas Eve service, a lullaby, tender and sweet.  A gentle piano accompaniment supports the choir's "oo's" as a female soloist presents the verse, sung in either

This Leo Sowerby piece was originally composed as an a cappella motet, and organist/arranger Lyndell Leatherman has added an organ part in true Sowerby style. The medieval Alcuin text (8th century) is a

The text is taken from a Byzantine hymn, but all the music is created by the skillful composer Anthony Doherty. Chanting some of the many names of God, the opening fanfare begins quietly in D minor and

Frederick Swann is one of the most revered concert organists in the world. A master of improvisation, this rendition of Londonderry Air was requested so often it had to be transcribed and made

This famous 18th-century text compares Jesus to an apple tree - it has become a classic. Respected composer Howard Helvey has created a hymn tune of majestic simplicity that unfolds the poem in verses.

Never has Jingle Bells been given such dignity, such variety, and such playfulness, as this arrangement by Grimoaldo Macchia. It is a theme and variations that contains calliope versions to fugal

This is a new take on "Create in me a clean heart, O God." But the message is the same. This dignified anthem with organ accompaniment, is also a prayer before the offering, or communion. The traditional

The famous St. Francis of Assisi text is beautifully illustrated by the choral parts as they wind harmonically away from the tonic and return as the text brings comfort. The vocal lines are supported by a

English organist and composer Hugh Benham gives us a fresh and elegant description of this much-loved Christina Rossetti poem. The choral writing is wonderful, chorale-like, with the organ providing

The Charles Wesley text comes from the 18th century, but the music comes from 21st-century England. Clothed in the garb of lofty cathedrals, the music begins majestically. Suddenly a stunning contrast in

With words by St. Patrick adapted by the former Chaplain to the Senate, Lloyd John Ogilvie, and the composer we are treated to a beautiful choral benediction. Two optional French horns bring more color to

Poet Stephen Bock authors a text of contrasts: "Make me weak so that I must lean on Your strength… blind to see with Your vision…" Composer Richard Burchard paints in musical colors and warm,

"God be in my head…" is the prayer that composer James Gossler has set to music. The beseeching lyrics call for unpretentious vocal lines and soothing cadences. This modest a cappella piece will

Austin Lovelace gave us many wonderful choral pieces and this setting of Psalm 150 epitomizes his modern style. Open 4ths and 5ths provide a fanfare flavor befitting the "praise" text of this Psalm. 

Anthony Doherty sets refreshing music to the longing of the deer and the flowing water of the springs. The familiar Psalm text is renewed into a prayer of praise and honor, a fervent expression that is

The story in Matthew 19:16-22 is about the rich man who asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life. When told to sell all he has and give it to the poor, he leaves unchanged. Jerome Williams tells this

Gospel Fantasy on Siyahamba is paired here with ShorTaccata on Kumbaya. A Zulu folk song and popular hymn, Siyahamba has been elevated to a fantasy for organ. Joyful, rhythmic,

Grimoaldo Macchia has created two original organ pieces that sound like they are favorites from the early 20th century. He has truly captured the “ragtime” spirit and written them for organ, and

A beloved ancient hymn text that conveys the message, "Where charity is found, God is there." This new a cappella setting is a welcome addition to the choral repertory, offering modest vocal ranges and very

This composition includes eleven variations on this familiar Christmas carol.  Each movement is separate and could be offered as a part of a service or all of the variations could be played in a