Format : Sheet music
SKU: MN.50-6087
UPC: 688670560873. English.
For SATB and piano, this original setting of Maya Angelou's poem, Prayer is in a soulful 6/8. (The accompaniment occasionally quotes Lift Every Voice and Sing, which gives you an idea of the tempo and feeling.) Beginning with a series of thanks, the piece has a slower middle section with a series of petitions, beginning, For those who have no voice, we ask you to speak. Then the music of the first section reappears and the piece closes with a prayer for peace. This is an unusual and powerful musical offering for any occasion focusing on justice and social concerns.
SKU: GI.G-7107
UPC: 785147710707. English.
A mostly unison song with a reggae feel that follows the textual pattern of many a reggae song - i.e., the verses each cite a particular evil followed by a plea for an end to its power over people. A strong social justice message that needs to continually be on the lips of the church. For cantor or soloist
SKU: GI.G-8836
UPC: 785147883630. English.
Sing for Peace is Marty Haugen’s first collection of liturgical music (apart from mass settings and The Lyric Psalter) in seven years. Sing for Peace is a wide-ranging and eclectic collection, including two settings of texts by Adam M. L. Tice, a setting of a text by Shirley Erena Murray, and a number of original texts and Scripture adaptations. Like much of Marty’s previous music the texts largely focus on Christian peace-making and issues of social justice, including hunger, immigration, and earth-keeping. There is music for baptism, for intercessory prayer, choral music and two children’s choir pieces. The styles range from classical to gospel to pop, with singers of all ages involved. Contents: I Will Rise, Down in the River to Pray/Baptized into the Death of Christ, For Every Child, Sing with All the Children of Earth, The Steadfast Love of the Lord, Look and See the Face of Christ, An Open Hand, a Willing Heart, Bring Peace, Live Jesus, The Reign of God Is at Hand, Sing for Peace, Bread for the World, I Am a Child of This Planet, Rejoice in God! Again, Rejoice!
SKU: GI.G-CD-906
Sing for Peace is Marty Haugen’s first collection of liturgical music (apart from mass settings and The Lyric Psalter) in seven years. Sing for Peace is a wide-ranging and eclectic collection, including two settings of texts by Adam M. L. Tice, a setting of a text by Shirley Erena Murray, and a number of original texts and Scripture adaptations. Like much of Marty’s previous music the texts largely focus on Christian peace-making and issues of social justice, including hunger, immigration, and earth-keeping. There is music for baptism, for intercessory prayer, choral music and two children’s choir pieces. The styles range from classical to gospel to pop, with singers of all ages involved.
SKU: MN.50-8710
Psalms 130, 120.
The texts for Prayer for Peace are excerpted from Psalms 130 and 120 and from the Agnus Dei of the Mass Ordinary. The word peace appears randomly throughout the work in a variety of languages in an attempt to illustrate its cultural universality. Performers and conductors can decide on their own how to render these passages. If available, the song bowls in D and A will add rich sonorities, but the piece can be performed effectively without them.
SKU: MN.50-5999
UPC: 688670559990. English.
Although through-composed (as the nature of the text might dictate), this is an easy piece to learn. A soprano soloist is optional at the beginning. There are many places where the texture is two-part mixed. Choirs of any size will enjoy singing this sweet and tuneful anthem. Duration: 3:30.
SKU: MN.50-8901
UPC: 688670589010.
Excerpted from Faure Requiem. Text makes much admired work (Offertorium) suitable benediction. Amen may be used separately.
SKU: MN.50-6117
UPC: 688670561177. English.
A stirring text by Shirley Erena Murray speaks to God's inclusive spirit and our need to be creators of justice. This unison setting is effective and includes a flowing piano accompaniment and cello part.
SKU: AP.47575
UPC: 038081542683. English.
This original song, written in the style of a gospel spiritual, incorporates universal themes of hope, change, humankind, and peace. An earnest text delivers an important message about the past, present, and future of social justice. Alternating pronouns and symbolic vocabulary allow for interpretation and invite discussion. Traditional Amazing Grace is a profound highlight in the middle of this one of a kind, standout selection.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: MN.50-7410
UPC: 688670574108. English.
The text is based on a poem written on a cellar wall in Germany by Jewish children hiding from the Nazis and delivers an intense belief of love and peace. Though fitting to be performed by two-part children's choir, it may also be sung by women's voices.
SKU: AP.47573
UPC: 038081542669. English.
