Carl Daw's text speaks of the power of gathering communally in worship for the celebration of word and sacrament. Eleanor Daley sets the words to original, hymnlike music: tune in unison, unaccompanied

The beloved text of the Choristers' Prayer, "Bless, O Lord, us Thy servants who minister in Thy temple" is set warmly by Craig Phillips. The vocal lines may be sung either by unison treble voices or with

This hymnlike anthem is set to a familiar text. Daley's new tune has a beautiful arch to it and moves along with energy. Stanza 3 is a cappella. Stanza 4 offers the more familiar tune inviting the

This suite is made up of five movements based on portions of the Mass. They include Kyrie; Gloria; Sanctus; Agnus Dei and Ite Missa est. The complete suite is appropriate as a concert work

This is a rich and glorious anthem in the spirit of Phillips’s popular The Risen Sun. Words from the book of Romans serve as the text, which speaks of "being not conformed to the world." The

Beethoven's HYMN TO JOY receives a congregational hymn setting by Fedak that will prove useful for festal occasions. The music begins with an extended organ toccata as an ebullient introduction. This is

This exquisite motet by sister and brother duo Elizabeth and Thomas Coxhead has already seen many performances and is sure to become a favorite of many choirs. The music is simple and lyrical, supporting

Cooman's setting of the first verse of Psalm 115 begins with a prayerful, litany-like character. The music builds in intensity, leading to a joyous celebration of God's "love and faithfulness," and a

Annabel Rooney has written a richly beautiful setting of the familiar Latin prayer meaning "Light born of light." Beginning with a simple texture, the lush added-note harmony ebbs and flows expressively

Words from Isaiah 42 make this an excellent anthem for occasions celebrating service, especially ordinations, anniversaries, and retirements. Fedak's dignified and lyrical music is homophonic and easy to

This unaccompanied anthem was written for the installation of the 29th president of Harvard University. The familiar words of Micah 6:8 were chosen for the occasion. Cooman's fervent and expressive setting