In his setting of Lynn DeShazo's song, Craig Courtney has captured the simplicity and accessibility of a beloved hymn and woven into it expressive nuances, including the lyrical a cappella introduction with
John Leavitt adds to his catalog with this lovely setting of Psalm 42. Featuring a lovely, lilting melody and an interesting, supportive piano part, this incredibly singable composition will find use for
This beautiful Swedish folk hymn Tryggare Kan Ingen Var is beautifully set in a hymn style for the concert stage. The SATB divisi a cappella setting allows for subtle changes between verses and
The well-loved words of comfort of Jeremiah 29 come to life in David Schwoebel's sensitive, poignant melody. This anthem will be particularly effective during times of loss in congregant's lives and in the
This 1835 text and tune from Southern Harmony is in a lilting 6/8. The music is sweet and thoughtful, reflecting the nature of the text. This hymn and text are not the same as the well-known hymn In the
Profound simplicity is embodied in this poignant spiritual. A very effective piano accompaniment decorates this heartfelt testimony, providing both vocal support and lovely harmonic colors.
From the Book of Common Prayer comes a supplication of gratefulness for all that God has provided, a good choice for Thanksgiving or any service of gratitude. Kevin Memley's setting is immediately
With simple choral parts and a crafty blues piano accompaniment, this anthem is perfect for large and small choirs alike. The work is mostly in two parts, but there are about seven measures where the women
Utilizing the traditional African American tune, this artistic setting focuses on two central images: breaking bread together in communion and fellowship, and falling on one's knees in prayer. Both images
Based on Psalm 19, this lyric anthem is a prayerful expression of our need for God's transforming power. The beautiful melodies and stirring refrains are the hallmarks of Elaine Hagenberg's compositions,
Based upon The Sacred Harp (1844) tune, The Morning Trumpet, is a lively setting for SATB voices and keyboard or brass quintet opens with a cappella voices, first men, then women, then
Canadian composer and church musician Eleanor Daley gives us a stunning Easter anthem set to a text by Edmund Spenser. Scored for divisi mixed chorus with organ, the mixed meter is artistically set to
This collection of six short introits places the SATB singers in dialog with an equally compelling organ accompaniment. Based upon Psalm 95, Matthew 5, Psalm 90, the Book of Common Prayer, Psalm 43, and
Humility and quiet fervor mark this setting of Christ's eternal words. It is completely different than the standard settings that we have heard so often, in that each section of the prayer is expressed in
An engaging setting of the hymn tune WITYLIET with strong choral writing and occasional divisi. The powerful lyrics are adapted from Psalm 22, with three strophes that lead us on our earthly journey from
Scott Atwood has crafted a beautiful setting of the hymn tune ICH WILL DICH LIEBEN. This setting features accessible and singable choral parts and a lovely sweeping piano part, making it a perfect fit for
Based on Psalm 98:1-4, this ancient praise psalm is redressed in modern classical sounds by Allen Petker. Intertwined is the canonic melody, O Music, from 19th century hymn writer Lowell Mason. The
This gentle, lyrical anthem opens with an a cappella soprano solo that blossoms into a hymn-like setting for mixed choirs. Suitable for a baptismal service, either as an immediate response or elsewhere in