Paraclete Sheet Music

This arrangement of the tune MARTYRDOM for organ and choir weaves the hymn, Amazing Grace in and out of the last two verses. 

This carol (in Latin) is based on a 14th century Irish melody that is quite tuneful. A translation is included and this work makes a great addition to any carol service.

For Eucharist, this a cappella anthem flows easily from soprano solo to SATB back to solo supported by choir.

The familiar text, "At the cry of the first bird, they began to crucify Thee, O Swan," is set for acapella voices in this haunting arrangement. Staggered entrances lead to homophonic sections. Melismatic

Hymn alternating the tunes REST  and REPTON, this four versed hymn makes an easy anthem accompanied by organ.

Despite the Latin title, the text is in English taken from Psalm 67, 'God be merciful unto us and bless us.' A series of metric shifts add challenge and interest. 

Any new hymn tune from Bruce Neswick is always welcome and here is a fine arrangement by Chris Biemesderfer. Each verse is a different voicing with a soaring soprano "descant" for verse 3. All 4 voices

A jubilant setting of Psalm 100 for choir and organ. Choral writing ranges from unison passages to soprano divisi with the ending calling for full divisi on a penultimate chord. 

A versatile hymn-anthem, this piece is developed from the famous John Ireland tune. All seven verses are used with varying voicings, with organ and a cappella. The final verse brings a descant into play,

This anthem incorporates two traditional Celtic prayers invoking God's guidance. Images of the flame before us, the star above us, the path before us, and the Shepherd behind us provide assurance. The piano

This Advent carol is both simple and imaginative. Each verse has different voicings with a richly textured final verse, which includes a part for congregation or unison choir. Highly desirable for carol

Stephen Tappe, a devoted church musician for many years, has written a lovely anthem on a thoughtful text. Much imitative polyphony and sensitive modulations characterize the work.

For general use, the text expresses the desire to be the eyes, hands and feet of Jesus to serve the world. Organ accompaniment, metric shifts from 6/8 to 9/8 fit the text well.

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

Verses from Psalm 33 form the basis of this energetic anthem. Hal Hopson has been known for many years as an accomplished composer of sacred music, and here there is both joy and lyricism. This is not at

A brief setting of the famous Latin text is set with an undulating keyboard part and mild dissonance in the voices. Farrell provides lyrical and moderate range lines to express the moving text.

Beginning with the Latin text, 'Lux aeterna', the anthem then shifts to the English text of the title. For Funeral/General use. 

Spirituals are longtime audience favorites and this one is no exception. With rich harmonies and varied voicings, this arrangement succeeds in bringing a fresh vision of these classic words. Moving and

Thomas Fielding has arranged a setting of verses from Isaiah 53 and a German folksong to create a stirring anthem. Each verse has different voicings with a colorful organ part. Particularly splendid is the

An anonymous 15th century text forms the basis of this jaunty carol by Robert Farrell. A catchy tune is sung often in unison, then expands into four parts in the style of many English carols. The keyboard