For cantor, unison choir, assembly, and keyboard, this simple setting of Luke's Beatitudes (Luke 6:20-26) has a gentle accompaniment that perfectly spotlights the beloved scripture passage. The assembly
Straightforward arranging, accessible parts at the easy level, and flexible scoring make this a wonderful set to have on hand for the holiday season. Scored for two trumpets, French horn (or trumpet),
The Garden of Genesis and Isaiah’s prophecy for Jesse’s house are blended in Mary Louise Bringle's text, given a masterful setting by Roy Hopp. Duple-meter sections that move from serene to
Based on the familiar hymn tune VENI EMMANUEL, this Mass setting will be useful year after year during both the Advent and Christmas seasons. Written in triple meters and easily singable by choir and
Based upon George Herbert's famous text, this is a folk-like setting of the haunting tune, The Call, by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Scored for three-part mixed voices and assembly with piano, guitar,
Using an antiphon instead of a hymn to begin Mass is a simpler start to a full service. This edition provides music ministers with an option to pair the antiphons of all the significant Eastertide liturgies
The arrangements in this collection were designed for solo viola or alternatively for B-flat clarinet; however, the parts are compatible and can be used together. In the score, the viola appears in treble
This psalm setting effectively captures the finality and starkness found on Good Friday. Emerging from African American idioms, especially the blues, this setting is steeped in abuse and suffering. As with
This intimate setting of Psalm 63 is perfect for liturgical use as a responsorial psalm or in morning prayer services. The short refrain is instantly attainable by the assembly while the persistent
The tune of this baptismal song reflects the energy of the text, "From the waters I will rise and walk... from kneeling I will stand and sing." While appropriate for any baptism, this song will be
Wonderfully introspective, this piece will be useful in times of communal prayer and worship. The harmonies are interesting, but not difficult. The words, based on Ignatius’ “Prayer for
This haunting setting of the Canticle of Simeon shifts from a unison opening, to two and then three parts, finally concluding in a rich SATB texture. Equally at home in concert hall or quiet prayer
"A grateful heart is what I bring, a song of praise, my offering." Composed for the small choir with accompaniment, this piece opens in unison with a memorable melody that can be sung by choir and
Once the ostinato refrain is established, the assembly and choir repeat it as a cantor or soloist adds the verses, with or without full refrains in between. The piece will also work well for retreat
Noted composer M. Roger Holland has taken antiphons from the 2010 Roman Missal and paired them with psalm verses, creating compositions that have wide use in the liturgy. Some parishes will want to use
In this piece, the hymn tune LAND OF REST pairs beautifully with a text that reflects the gentleness of our soul resting in God's embrace. Unison and then two-part lines build to a final verse in a lovely
The eloquent cries of the soloist's verses emerge from the choir and assembly's plaintive refrain, gracefully accompanied by subdued parts for keyboard, guitar, flute and cello in this touching lamentation