2021 New Church ECs

This exhilarating festival setting of HYFRYDOL will quickly become a favorite opening for your Advent or Christmas worship! Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring, motivic development, optional congregational

A dramatic poetic text inspired by a third-century Egyptian hermit is the inspiration for this choral setting that displays flowing melodies, luscious harmonies, and vibrant piano accompaniment. With a

The traditional Renaissance carol tune GENEVAN 42, with its lively metric shifts, is combined with the beloved Advent text Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (HYFRYDOL) in this upbeat arrangement.

This festive setting of a Christmas favorite is full of joy and energy! The arrangement, set in 12/8, begins with choir and congregation in unison, then builds to three-part harmony. With the

This gentle arrangement of the well-known 15th-century carol features a soprano or baritone soloist and a melancholy atmosphere. From Carols for Choirs 6.

This beautiful anthem is full of imagery and elegance. The words of R.G. Huff invite the audience to gather around the manger and praise the Christ child through reverent dance. The fluid vocal lines and

This beautifully conceived a cappella arrangement of Away in a Manger incorporates vocal orchestration effects, providing singers with innovative opportunities for fresh sounds and luxurious

This festive triptych is based on the tunes CORONATION, MILES LANE, and DIADEM, which are paired with the text All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name. A hymn concertato for choir and optional

John Donne's sonnet Death, Be Not Proud is paraphrased and set as a concertato on the original tune SUSAN BETH with organ accompaniment. The middle verse is a cappella, and a descant crowns the

This fun and flashy arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol will be a great addition to your Christmas repertoire! Available for two- or four-hand piano, the piano part is full of fast scales which

Combining two familiar spirituals, this dazzling arrangement utilizes an abundance of rhythmic energy to express the need to lay down our burdens and stand before the Lord in prayer. Written in a down-home

This energetic anthem will be the perfect service opener during the Thanksgiving season or any time of the year. Set in a buoyant 6/8, the endearing melody is quickly learned, and the idiomatic piano part

Opening and closing with a brilliant divisi fanfare, this inspired setting of TO GOD BE THE GLORY is perfectly paced, with dazzling color and expert choral texturing. Verses one and two are unison and SATB

The traditional carol THE FIRST NOWELL has been given a modern treatment in this setting. Choir-driven, the anthem begins simply then expands in texture. Creative and expertly executed modulations and key

This tunefully lilting carol will prove popular with audiences and choirs alike. From Carols for Choirs 6.

Bullard's graceful original melody, paired with the traditional hymn text, flows nicely through five verses accompanied by organ. Verse one is sung by unison women's voices (optional solo), and verse two by

This stunning setting of the traditional hymn tune, DIX, is approachable enough to be learned by most choirs and compelling enough to engage both choir and listener. Beginning with a short salutation

Commonly used as symbolism in Christian texts, river imagery inspired this pairing of It is Well (When Peace Like a River) and Shall We Gather at the River. Together they combine to

A quintessential Christmas classic is skillfully arranged for choir, baritone solo, and optional orchestra. Equally at home in concert halls and sanctuaries, it is faithful to the original, has stellar

This delightful anthem is crafted from two well-known spirituals, WONDERFUL COUNSELOR and GO TELL IT. The jazzy piano accompaniment is a delight to play, and the syncopated rhythms will bring a smile to

This piece is a gift of the season for a cappella voices. Beginning with O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, it transitions to Go, Tell It on the Mountain, which continues as an ostinato

The traditional spiritual is set with an irresistible soulful groove led by a stylistic tenor solo and energetic choral background. The phenomenal orchestration and subtle harmonic touches make this

This simple yet heartfelt melody for this traditional Irish blessing will resonate with your choir as well as your audience. Additional text by the composer adds depth to the already lovely text: "May you

Useful as an anthem or short communion meditation, this setting of the familiar text offers several performance options. Sung alone, the anthem is less than a minute in length. The addition of organ, piano