A haunting chromatic melody attaches itself to this text pleading for God's mercy. The lower voices are shrouded by the angelic upper voices throughout. Halfway through the piece, the minor mode transforms

There is a stark loveliness to this Lenten motet. The hymn tune "Herzlibester Jesu" emerges effortlessly, surrounded by original material that depicts the beauty and agony of the sacrifice.  Easy to

The organ and brass collaborations between Carolyn Hamlin and Richard Nichols have produced some thrilling hymn decorations. Add this one to the list! At the medium difficulty level, this work is great for

The Worship Bridges series offers well-loved praise songs arranged in classical forms. In Christ Alone has a multicultural sound to it that defies genre placement, but everyone agrees it is a

Brass at Easter - it is the sound of victory! This setting for brass quartet or quintet (the horn is optional) begins quietly, adding instruments as it goes. The journey through modulations helps build the

Harkening to the Augustinian paradoxes inherent in God becoming a baby, this profound poem is set skillfully by acclaimed composer Richard Nichols. Nichols' tune is appealing and skillfully crafted so that

Beginning with an a cappella statement from "And Can It Be," this Easter anthem segues into the first verse of the Lowry hymn "Christ Arose." The brass wait patiently while the piece builds with keyboard

These majestic and familiar words have been beautifully redressed in regal musical attire. The accompaniment is strong and the optional obbligato trumpet uplifting. The melody is stately and carries the

This set of hymn flourishes will elevate any service. The brass writing and organ arrangement are festive and brilliant. Each piece in the collection can stand alone in concert or in a service, or serve as

A warm, easy jazz waltz is used to set this familiar carol in a unique way. The vocal textures add interest, and the piano part contributes a playful element – just wait until the walking bass kicks

It is hard to go wrong with Bach's Prelude in C major.  Tim Sharp uses the harmony from that famous Bach piece to create a new melody that is presented in a homophonic hymn-style. He pulls the text