The Church Soloist

Uses: General Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27: Matthew 10:29-31 The care and provision of our gracious and loving God are the spiritual foundations of this arrangement of a gospel evergreen. Made popular by singers such as George Beverly Shea this hymn has long been a favorite of church soloists... and now your choir will enjoy singing this treasure. Each verse is given its own treatment as the words come to life crowned with a rousing crescendo as the vision of heaven comes into view. I trust in God I know He cares for me: On mountain bleak or on the stormy sea: Though billows roll He keeps my soul: My heavenly Father watches over me.

This innovative collection contains nearly 20 pieces in a variety of styles. Suitable for many different occasions they are equally appropriate for recietals or church services and have accompaniments for Piano or Organ. many of the songs are made widely available for the first time in this volume. For Medium Low Voice and Piano Accompaniment.

Antonio Vivaldi probably composed his famous Gloria in 1725. Although the exact circumstances of its origin remain a riddle it was definitely conceived as a self-contained concert piece rather than as part of a complete setting of the Mass.The compositional fabric the festive character of the outside movements and the predominance of the strings in the middle movements make this masterpiece of Venetian sacred music a natural choice for an arrangement for solo voices choir and organ. Rather than imitating the orchestral writing Martin Focke?s arrangement offers a self-contained version tailor-made for this combination of instruments thereby making a pinnacleof European church music accessible to the often more modest resources of today?s churches.Standard work of the oratorio repertoireSelf-contained version for solo voices (SSA) choir (SATB) and organHighly supportive easy-to-play organ partIdeal for use in church servicesDuration: c. 30 mins.The Bärenreiter Choir & Organ Series presents great choral works in arrangements for soloists choir and organ; no orchestra is needed.The original orchestral parts have been transcribed into easy-to-play organ reductions whereby the contemporary tradition of such arrangements has been taken into consideration. In some cases the original organ versions by the composer were used. The organ parts are presented on three staves. The choir and solo parts always remain true to the original. You need only one edition for soloists singers and organist alike.

These fresh arrangements of fourteen old English hymns combine both classical and folk elements for a delightful effect. The flute soloist is encouraged to embellish the melodies once the basic tunes have been mastered. Thesesolos with piano accompaniment have been modified from the Green Hill CD version to facilitate smooth interplay between the soloist and accompanist. Artistic and facilitate smooth interplay between the soloist and accompanist.Artistic and engaging these solos will be a joy to play for church services and recitals throughout the year. Includes familiar favorite tunes such as: All Things Bright and Beautiful; Let All Things Now Living; Christ the Lordis Risen Today; For the Beauty of the Earth; I Sing the Almighty Power of God; Come Ye Thankful People Come; I Want a Principle Within; Come Thou Long Expected Jesus; and more. Early intermediate in difficulty.

Sparrow Mass-Mozart?s ?Missa in C major? (K.220) nicknamed the ?Sparrow Mass? for its frequently recurring characteristic motifs in the violins has retained a firm place in the choral repertoire to the present day.The ?Sparrow Mass? is one of the most significant pieces of church music from Mozart?s years in Salzburg.Thanks to its clarity and largely homophonic texture it remains even today a work that is easily mastered in church and concert hall performances.Urtext of the New Mozart EditionIdeal for church services and concert performancesFull score & performance material (BA5343) and vocal score (BA5343-90)for saleArrangement for soloists choir & organ (BA7522) for saleArrangement for soloists and female choir (BA5693) avaailable for sale

Mozart?s ?Missa in C major? (K.220) nicknamed the ?Sparrow Mass? for its frequently recurring characteristic motifs in the violins has retained a firm place in the choral repertoire to the present day.The ?Sparrow Mass? is one of the most significant pieces of church music from Mozart?s years in Salzburg.Thanks to its clarity and largely homophonic texture it remains even today a work that is easily mastered in church and concert hall performances.Urtext of the New Mozart EditionIdeal for church services and concert performancesFull score & performance material (BA5343) and vocal score (BA5343-90)for saleArrangement for soloists choir & organ (BA7522) for saleArrangement for soloists and female choir (BA5693) avaailable for sale

Even for small choirs Schubert?s Mass in G major poses no scoring or performance problems and is thus ideal for use in church services. The work is full of surprises and musical ideas. Apart from the Benedictus the solo parts are limited to short interpolations.Relatively easy choral and solo writingStraight-forward organ arrangementIdeal for church servicesThe Bärenreiter Choir & Organ Series presents great choral works in arrangements for soloists choir and organ; no orchestra is needed.The original orchestral parts have been transcribed into easy-to-play organ reductions whereby the contemporary tradition of such arrangements hasbeen taken into consideration. In some cases the original organ versions by the composer were used. The organ parts are presented on three staves. The choir and solo parts always remain true to the original. You need only one edition for soloists singers and organist alike.

Krönungsmesse-Composed in 1779 Mozart?s ?Coronation Mass? in C major K.317 is one of the most popular settings of the Ordinary thanks to its festive character and the wealth and variety of its musical ideas. This arrangement for solo voices chorus and organ is based on the Urtext of the New Mozart Edition and makes the work available in all its radiant beauty to choruses and church choirs with limited financial resources. The ?concertante? organ part prepared by Martin Focke from Mozart?s orchestral accompaniment does full justice to the beauty of the original.Self-contained version with organ instead of orchestraIdeal for church services and concertperformancesStraightforward and easy-to-play organ partThe Bärenreiter Choir & Organ Series presents great choral works in arrangements for soloists choir and organ; no orchestra is needed.The original orchestral parts have been transcribed into easy-to-play organ reductions whereby the contemporary tradition of such arrangements has been taken into consideration. In some cases the original organ versions by the composer were used. The organ parts are presented on three staves. The choir and solo parts always remain true to the original. You need only one edition for soloists singers and organist alike.

Classic hymns have been arranged for the flexible “Sounds of” series. For solos and ensembles this collection brings together great hymns of the faith. Whether it's a soloist using a book (accompanied by piano orfully-orchestrated accompaniment track) or two three four players...or a full orchestra Sounds of Worship is a uniquely flexible idea for church instrumentalists! Each book includes a solo line and an ensemble line. Mixand match lines with different instruments and combinations of players. Available: Conductor's Score (with Acc. CD) Flute Oboe Trumpet Clarinet Trombone Horn Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Violin Cello Bass/Tuba Percussion Piano/Rhythm Accompaniment CD.

All the wonder and joy of the holiday season are clearly present in this fresh new work for schools community and church choirs everywhere! Scored in a ?Holiday Pops? style for orchestra choir and optional soloist this 30-minute work is divided into nine sections each titled for a letter in the word C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S. Combine your SATB and/or SSA choirs with orchestra a smaller chamber group or with the spectacular CD accompaniment for a wonderful salute to the season. Sections and songs include: C - It Must Be Christmas; H - Hark! Hear the Children Sing (Sing We Now of Christmas What Child Is This Masters In This Hall); R - Rejoice! Rejoice! (O Come Emmanuel Rise Up Shepherd and Follow); I - I Hear the Bells (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Carol of the Bells); S - Snow!; T - 'Twas the Night; M - Merry Merry Christmas (Deck the Hall Bring a Torch Ding Dong Merrily on High Fum Fum Fum Hallelujah Chorus Jingle Bells); A - Angels We Have Heard On High Sheep May Safely Graze); S - Savior (Joy to the World Gesu Bambino).

Classic hymns have been arranged for the flexible “Sounds of” series. For solos and ensembles this collection brings together great hymns of the faith. Whether it's a soloist using a book (accompanied by piano orfully-orchestrated accompaniment track) or two three four players...or a full orchestra Sounds of Worship is a uniquely flexible idea for church instrumentalists! Each book includes a solo line and an ensemble line. Mixand match lines with different instruments and combinations of players. Available: Conductor's Score (with Acc. CD) Flute Oboe Trumpet Clarinet Trombone Horn Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Violin Cello Bass/Tuba Percussion Piano/Rhythm Accompaniment CD.

This poignant song by DIAMOND RIO has been set in an accessible yet compelling arrangement by Keith Christopher. Use that strong male soloist to convey the inspirational text and let your choir enjoy the full backup vocals.School and church choirs alike can celebrate a moment of God and country with this timely and meaningful song.Available separately: SATB SAB and TTB. Instrumental ePak includes parts for Synthesizer Guitar Bass and Drums.ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00