SKU: GI.G-6931
UPC: 785147693109. English. Text Source: Based on Matthew 5:3??12. Text by Chris de Silva. Scripture: Matthew 5:3??12.
A setting based on the Beatitudes that moves with an easy, rhythmic swing. The women and men of the choir dialog in the verses, which each culminate in a solid SATB that carries into the assembly-friendly refrain. Good material for youth choir's and contemporary ensembles.
SKU: GI.G-9319
UPC: 785147931904. English. Text Source: Psalm 100:1–2, 4b, 5a, KJV Scripture: Psalm 100:1–2, 4b, 5a.
“Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord” by the late David Smart, former professor of music at the Moody Bible Institute, is a piece for children’s choir, keeping the vocal parts within an octave and using a keyboard part that may be played on organ or piano. The simple percussion parts provided in the score may be played on rhythm instruments, or even as hand claps.
SKU: KJ.9076
UPC: 8402702017.
for Mixed Chorus (SATB) and Piano or Organ Accompaniment Lyrics from Psalm 100:1-4 Season: General A magnificent fanfare for all seasons! A brief a cappella section in the middle provides an excellent contrast before returning to the original style and texture for a joyful conclusion. A perfect match of music and text!
Recorded by the WSU Chamber Singers, Hank Dahlman, Conductor.
SKU: GI.G-7172
UPC: 785147717232. English.
Yes, it’s liturgical. Songs like Come, Taste and See, “Hold Us, Jesus,” and “Go Out to the World” will have your cantors, choirs, and assemblies raising their voices. Is this collection good for listening? You bet! “In Your Presence” is inspirational, “Can You See God” is convincing. Some might say there’s a good deal of originality with a slight touch of cleverness in de Silva’s text writing. The verses for “Make a Joyful Noise,” for example, are taken from the Beatitudes, while the refrain draws its inspiration from Psalm 100—a skillful combination. The music is solid, yet fresh, with a contemporary sound. The melodies are memorable, you’ll come away humming the tunes. We’re certain this new release will cross generational lines as well. Both the young and the not-so-young love the fine work Chris is doing at his parish, St. Brendan’s, in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We have a feeling your whole parish family will love Chris’s compositions as well. These new songs definitely deserve a listen, and for a very good reason. There’s a lot of “contemporary” music available these days that makes for great listening. But with de Silva there’s a difference—with de Silva, folks just can’t help but sing along. This is Chris’s first collection with GIA, and we warmly welcome him to the GIA family. Contents: Can You See God, We Are One, In Your Presence, Welcome, All Generations Will Praise Your Name, I Will Give Thanks, Among All, Hold Us, Jesus, Listen to My Cry, Come, Taste and See, Make a Joyful Noise, Go Out to the World, God of All.
SKU: GI.G-9847
UPC: 785147984702. English. Text Source: Psalm 100, KJV Scripture: Psalm 100.
Clayton White composed a four-movement cantata on Psalm 100 (inspired by the soundtracks of biblical epics from his childhood). This anthem is a reduction of the cantata’s movements, which are described in the notes in the octavo. The sections are contrasting, finally building to a climax and ending with a joyful noise to fill the sanctuary!
SKU: PE.EP68612
ISBN 9790300760131. 190 x 272mm inches. English.
Co-comm issioned by the Texas Tech University Choir, Richard Bijella, cond.; and the Iowa State Singers, James Rodde, cond.
Program notes:
Psalm 100 was co-commissioned by the Texas Tech University Choir and the Iowa State Singers, and written with the skills of these two choirs in mind. It is a concise and hope-filled composition which seeks to fuse the craft and savor of polyphonic style from centuries past with an unmistakably modern style. The opening line “Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth” is joyfully sung in Latin, creating bookends at the beginning and end of the piece. The rest of the words are set in English and the music traverses through rhythmic and cascading textures to highlight the words and express their meaning.
