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Throughout scriptures, the trumpet sounds alarm, offers praise and jubilation, gathers the nations, serves as signal and other ceremonial functions. Here, the trumpet sounds to invite people to reflect upon

The presentation of this beloved text is straightforward and effective. The keyboard and solo instrumentations reveal a jazz inflection. The use of either a C or B-flat instrument is equally effective,

The gentle piece is based on a personal and challenging poem by Madeleine L'Engle and is appropriate for any time during the Lenten season. How does a Lenten discipline appear to the outside world? This

A cello obbligato adds warmth and depth to this hymn setting of the familiar text and tune LOVE UNKNOWN. The choir sings in unison with the congregation for much of the anthem, breaking into SATB on stanza

Musically based on fragments of the familiar Passion Chorale, the minor mode and responsive "Kyrie" sections provide a heartfelt expression of a plea for God's voice to be heard. Appropriate for many

A poignant arrangement of the hymn tune TEARS OF GRIEF echoes themes of heartache, with hopeful hints of renewal and restoration. The text by Lisa M. Clark expresses sorrow at the troubles of the world and

The well-loved ancient chant is transported into the 21st century in this masterful setting, slowly unfolding layer after layer of beauty, and gradually adding vocal polyphony over an ethereal piano

The traditional Latin prayer Ubi caritas et amor is set to an original hymn tune, AMOR VERITATE, in this well-crafted piece. There are two presentations in the octavo: the first is a choral anthem with