Jacob M Friedman

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The Lord is Good

SATB Full Score

Add this anthem to your next performance of the hymn "The King of Love". It also works perfectly by itself or as and offering or prelude on piano, organ or guitar. This anthem is appropriate for Good Shepherd Sunday and most seasons. Our Church has performed this by having two to three soloist sing the opening verses of the hymn and then segueing into this anthem. This score contains guitar chords.

The King of Love

Speak to Me, O Lord

SATB Octavo

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A jubilant and accessible SATB setting of the beloved Easter hymn “The Strife Is O’er” (Finita jam sunt proelia), featuring Francis Pott’s classic English translation and a vibrant organ accompaniment. This arrangement balances rhythmic vitality with clear voice leading, making it well suited for parish and community choirs seeking a festive yet approachable anthem for Eastertide.

Joyful Alleluia refrains frame each stanza, with strong harmonic support from the organ and moments of unison writing that reinforce confidence and clarity for the choir. The setting culminates in a triumphant final section that celebrates the Resurrection with energy and conviction.

Ideal for Easter Day, Eastertide, or festival services, this anthem works equally well as an offertory or special anthem and can be prepared efficiently within limited rehearsal time.

Scoring: SATB choir and organ
Difficulty: Medium-easy to medium
Season: Easter / Eastertide
Text: Latin (anonymous), English translation by Francis Pott (1832–1909)
Length: 3:45

The Strife Is Oer (Alleluia)

The First Noel is a traditional English Christmas carol arranged for SATB choir and piano/organ by Jacob Friedman.

This setting features a clear, singable choral texture supported by a flowing, expressive piano accompaniment. The arrangement is well suited for church services, lessons &amp; carols, and seasonal concerts, offering musical depth while remaining approachable for volunteer and semi-professional choirs.

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Voicing: SATB
Accompaniment: Piano/Organ
Genre: Sacred / Christmas
Difficulty: Medium
Length: Approx. 4.5 minutes
Notation: Standard notation (no note names)

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Ideal for Advent or Christmas Eve services
Effective as a featured anthem or reflective moment within a program
Please note: This listing is intended for choirs and experienced musicians and does not include lettered note names. Each listing in this shop clearly indicates its intended audience.

The First Noel

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Speak to Me, O Lord

The Strife Is Oer (Alleluia)

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