Introits, Amens and Responses for Adult Choir

A tender prayer, sensitively set to music, the gentle accompaniment and simple, lyrical voice parts combine to create one of the sweetest anthems your choir will ever sing. A chamber ensemble includes full

Beautifully capturing the essence of a traditional Gaelic blessing, this original setting evokes the natural tranquility of a "gentle night" where the "moon and stars pour their healing light on you." The

This extraordinary setting of the traditional Gaelic text has been a perennial standard ever since its original publication in 1978. It's a strong choice for more experienced choirs.

"May the roads rise up to meet you, may the winds be always at your back... until we meet again." Available in a cappella and accompanied versions, the lovely choral texture utilizes straightforward rhythms

Amid many settings of Christ's prayer, this new offering stands out for its artfulness and accessibility. The accompaniment and careful voice leading will guide your choir in this through-composed anthem. A

With a joyful flourish, this fanfare on the traditional OLD HUNDREDTH employs colorful sequencing harmonies and optional orchestration to add majesty to this brief, powerful offering. Chorusing amens rise

This short but soaring "Amen" can be sung a cappella or accompanied with the simple piano part included. Try it as a benediction, a choral reflection, or as a short farewell to close a service or

An atmospheric composition with a soothing and reassuring message, this a cappella anthem uses the John 14:27 text, "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto

This final movement of Songs for the Journey is set to the traditional Irish blessing, "May the road rise up to meet you."

This arrangement of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious

The third movement of the trilogy Divine Encounter is a benediction based on the traditional text from Numbers 6:24-26. As Jesus blessed and multiplied the fish and bread, so God blesses the

This anthem speaks to the heart of our calling as church musicians. The familiar prayer "that what we sing with our lips we may believe in our hearts, and what we believe in our hearts we may show forth in

Lovely and refreshing, this original setting of a classic hymn text progresses from delicate to dramatic before closing with a hushed unison. The accompaniment is by turns ethereal and powerful,

This beautiful historic Irish blessing is a prayer that is well known and loved the world over. Set with a peaceful rhythmic simplicity, this expressive a cappella setting allows the text to shine through,

A multi-use text will make this anthem a valuable addition to your choral library. A grand fanfare-like introduction with optional handbells and snare drum establishes a festive spirit. The brief

This blessing of comfort and peace begins simply and develops gradually, blossoming into a tapestry of rich harmony and counterpoint. The layered harmonies and powerful repetition reinforce the truth of the

These seven short choral Amens, each set in common meter, are useful following hymns and pastoral prayers or as choral benedictions. Voicings are SAB and two-part mixed, with ample chordal support from the

This sparkling anthem is the perfect way to open your service or worship celebration. Featuring a lively syncopated melody and a bright, rhythmically supportive piano accompaniment, the melodic writing is

The classic benediction text based upon Numbers 6:24-26 is paired with new music scored for SATB divisi voices, flute, and piano. Interweaving motifs provide a lovely interplay. It is mostly homophonic

Deep Peace by Irish composer Bernard Sexton is an exquisite choral miniature. The familiar Gaelic blessing invokes all of creation, and finally Christ, to bestow blessing. This gem will be a great

This heartfelt poem and ancient blessing blossoms into a beautiful song! Moving in tandem with the flow of the text, this benediction of peace provides many places for expressive nuance.

This uplifting anthem sets the Invocation text from Carmina Gadelica, a collection of Gaelic prayers and poems. Beautiful melodies flow and intertwine, decorated by Scotch snaps that reflect the

A farewell chorus in Mozart's "Cosi fan tutte" serves as a perfect match for this text, which is adapted from In paradisum and Chorus angelorum. The sheer beauty of this music provides a

This collection of short a cappella pieces is based on seven familiar messages of Jesus: I Am the Way; Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled; Feed My Lambs, Tend My Sheep; Let the Children Come to Me; A