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This collection is a great way to add to your hymn singing without a lot of fuss. Each hymn has an introduction, a stanza with standard harmony and the trumpet playing the melody, and a stanza with

This collection of sacred and classical arrangements will be useful for worship or concert. As in Volume 1, several hymn settings are included: Creator of the Stars of Night (Lemmons); O Sacred

The fervor of singing in congregations served by this composer is a testament to the effectiveness of these arrangments. This useful collection of last-stanza reharmonizations spans the church year and

Using only four or five ringers, these 11 acclamations can be used as processionals (the first eight measures can be repeated ad lib) or as interludes or responses. Often, the briefest snippet of a

This is a lush original composition that is useful for both worship and recitals.

These are delightful arrangements of seven traditional Advent tunes. The collection includes Prepare the Royal Highway; O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying; On Jordan's Bank the

This popular series is known for works of breadth and gravitas, and this latest volume is no exception. Features the music of African American composers Ulysees Kay, William Cooper, Jeffrey Mumford, Noel Da

Donald McCullough includes an interesting and lush organ part to accompany an original melody set to a familiar Lenten text. The part-writing is accessible and the altos are featured as a

A useful collection of pieces based on six Lenten hymn tunes, this also includes a five-movement partita on HERLIEBSTER JESU. Beautifully written and extremely useful. Contents: The Glory of These Forty

Michael Larkin has put together a wonderfully crafted collection of hymn-based and original tunes in that will work well in your church service or at home. These settings are straightforward and not too

Originally conceived with full orchestra accompaniment, this glorious setting of LASST UNS ERFREUEN also works well with organ accompaniment. The choral texture varies by stanza and includes some choral

This arrangement of the Spanish Toda la Tierra tune is set in a hymnlike form, yet the music never feels static as each statement is given a variety of textures throughout. From a simple

This creative hymn concertato begins with an organ and brass fanfare followed by the congregation singing the CORONATION tune and alternating verses with the choir singing the DIADEM tune. Bright and

A lyrical and lovely setting of a text by St. Augustine which is both moving and authoritative, and is sometimes referred to as a resurrection prayer. The SATB setting and flowing piano accompaniment do

A joyful and rhythmic setting of the beloved 19th century text, this has nice vocal ranges and a clean, classic feel. The newly composed melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. For

After a lengthy introduction featuring organ and C instrument, the choir enters singing HOLY MANNA, first in unison and then in canon. Transitional harmonic regions color the third verse, then the return of

This setting of the Luis Bojo text and tune (SANTO DOMINGO) is infectious fun from beginning to end. Percussion is optional, but simple and very effective. There is a section where the women and men each

This compelling hymn concertato weds the tune EARTH AND ALL STARS with a majestic text by Herbert Brokering. It is scored for SATB choir and organ with optional congregation. Optional parts for brass

Quoting William Boyce's Alleluia, this energetic piece is in 7/8 meter with occasional 4/4 measures, making it rhythmic and interesting. The 7/8 to 4/4 rhythm patterns recur throughout, which your

Fourths and fifths in the melody and harmonization give this anthem a timeless strength, yet there is still tenderness as the text, based loosely on a text by Horatius Bonar, speaks of God's gentle grace.

Flute, oboe, and hand drum introduce and accompany this SATB a cappella setting that pairs Newton's traditional text with the tune GREENVILLE, an American melody in flowing 6/8 meter. The vocal parts are

This compilation of hymn-based piano music from the pens of six established composers includes 12 pieces for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, some new in this volume. Each composer's writing being unique,

This arrangement of the familiar carol begins very much like a traditional four-part setting but progresses in the expansion of the choral parts as the piece develops. The voice leading is superb and