Let All The People Praise You

This anthem begins softly and sounds almost like a benediction. But the psalmist's emphasis was on praise and the music opens to a rousing center section. Returning to the opening motif the music ends in a warm and glorious alleluia amen.

In Flanders Fields is a series of poignant and evocative choral works with a theme of reconciliation and remembrance set to iconic texts by John McCrae and Rupert Brooke.Alan Smith was born in London in 1962 and spent his childhood in Croydon. He sang with various local choirs and attended the nearby Royal School of Church Music where he began organ lessons with Michael Fleming at the age of ten. He was appointed as Organist and Choirmaster of a local church at the age of 16 and later became Organ Scholar at Kings' College London where he studied from 1981 to 1984. As part of his music degree he specialized in composition studying with Nicola LeFanu David Lumsdaine and George Nicholson.Following postgraduate training at the London Institute of Education Alan began his teaching career. After working in various schools he became Head of Music at Hazelwick School Crawley in 1990 a post he continues to hold. In the same year he came to some prominence by winning the RSCM's annual composing competition. His successful entry Let the Peoples Praise You became his first published piece and continues to be widely performed. Since then his choral compositions have won several awards most recently the Thornesian Prize in 2003 and an honorable mention in the 2004 Vanguard Premieres Competition.Alan's output is predominantly of choral and vocal music much of it written for specific choirs or occasions and his catalogue runs to over 150 works. In the UK his music is published by Animus Curiad Cantiones Press Escorial Edition Fagus Music and RSCM while in America he is published by Abingdon Press CanticaNOVA OUP Pavane and Roger Dean.Since 1998 Alan has been Director of Music at St Andrew's church in Burgess Hill West Sussex where he lives with his wife and three children.

Praise the Lord All Nations!. For a festival gathering of singers, this would be an amazing choice. After a neoclassic introduction, the main theme sounds with sacred vigor. Pure energy carries the sequential tune through a series of praiseworthy acclamations, O praise the Lord, all nations. Praise the Lord, all people. A contrasting middle section featuring Tallis' Canon is a delightful surprise, bringing texture and a noble quality to crown this fine work. Joyful!

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only.The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

from Testament of Praise-This anthem is a powerful statement from the poetry of Charles Wesley set to confident assertive music as a call to purpose for any people committed to their faith. A true sermon in song this message is needful for our time as wededicate our missions to the work of grace. A real jewel from Testament of Praise a cantata dedicated to the words of Charles Wesley. Also available: iPrint Orchestration and StudioTrax CD.

Uses: GeneralScripture: Job 1:21From the opening chords of the hymn When Morning Gilds the Skies this powerful ballad reaches into the heart of the worshipper with a powerful reminder of ourcalling to be people of alleluia and children of praise. This anthem builds and builds to an impressive climax delivering a sure message of commitment and service. Stan Pethel's orchestrations are an outstanding option. Powerful!Available separately: SATB iPrint Full Orch CD-ROM StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:08.

Truly inspiring We Are the People of God is destined to become the theme song for many churches of all denominations. Drawing from the Psalms and incorporating Lead On O King Eternal this triumphant anthem of praise is a pledgeof allegiance to the Almighty and a powerful statement of who and whose we are.

Truly inspiring We Are the People of God is destined to become the theme song for many churches of all denominations. Drawing from the Psalms and incorporating Lead On O King Eternal this triumphant anthem of praise is a pledgeof allegiance to the Almighty and a powerful statement of who and whose we are.

This anthem of thanks has a notable early-American style that simultaneously provides something both fresh and familiar. Solid SATB writing lends sturdiness to the sonic stack delivering a praiseworthy message with fearless spirit. Replete with approachable yet effective choral techniques the anthem adroitly cultivates each section of the choir to create a timeless impact for worship or as a concert opener. Adding the two-violin and percussion accompaniment option lifts this piece to the extraordinary! Score and Parts (vn 1-2 perc 1-3) available as a digital download.

Uses: General Concert Creation Scripture: I Corinthians 14-15; Psalm 95:2; Psalm 105:2 This festive anthem is a jubilant command for music and praise. An excellent choice to open any worship service this song offers an engagingrhythmic syntax coupled with extremely singable SATB sonorities.

Uses: Hymn Arrangement ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 67:5-7; Jeremiah 31:12Traditional hymnody warms the spirit and celebrates our legacy of praise. This Thanksgiving antique has been restored to musical relevance withgreat style and elegance. The arrangement is respectful to the original message and music while adding colorful new harmonies. The optional violin cello and organ are a magical touch. A lovely rethinking of this sanctuary standard! Violin and Celloparts included. Organ part available as a free download in the Closer Look feature for Item 35030236.