'The King Beats His Drum' text selected and edited by Lois Steenman-Clark was written for a French Revolutionary Concert in July 1989. The setting is for SATB with either piano or (much more fun) two piccolos and two bassoons. Duration approx. 3 minutes.

Kantate Zum 23. Sonntag Nach Trinitatis, Bwv 139, 1724. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach's chorale cantata with its opening text 'Wohl dem, der sich auf seinen Gott recht kindlich kann verlassen” (Tis well with him who on the Lord trusts just like a child) BWV 139 was performed for the first time on 12 November 1724 in the main Leipzig church service. The cantata text, based on the hymn of the same name by Johann Christoph Rube (1665-1746), is in praise of trust in God. In the opening chorus, full of depth of feeling, the hymn melody is heard throughout - this is followed by a lively tenor aria 'Gott ist mein Freund” (God is my friend) with a musical depiction of the adversary raging in vain, and in the bass aria 'Das Unglück schlägt auf allen Seiten” (Misfortune assails me on every side) Bach presents both drama and Baroque imagery. One of the two solo violin parts for the tenor aria is lost, so our edition offers a reconstruction. The virtuoso violin part of the bass aria was evidently based on a part for violoncello piccolo, now lost. The edition provides for performance by violin or violoncello./ Répertoire / Chœur Mixte et Piano

Uses: Advent Epiphany GeneralScripture: John 10:3This anthem is a sacred tone poem shining with the light of hope. Illuminated with the warmth of a rich harmonic syntax this singular choral isrefreshing to the ears and spiritually encouraging to the heart. The lush and colorful orchestration creates a soundtrack to this message of divine faithfulness. Available separately: SATB Studiotrax CD Orchestration (Score andparts for Piccolo flute oboe Bb Clarinet Bass Clarinet Bassoon Horns 1&2 Glock Perc Timp Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 2:49.

Judith Clurman Choral Series-Sally Lamb McCune has arranged three timeless American folk songs for mixed Choir Piano Snare Drum Piccolo and optional Strings. This can be performed as a set: Simple Gifts; When Johnny Comes Marching Home; GetOff the Track; or each piece can be sung individually. Historical notes included from the arranger offer a solid beginning for further study for you and your singers.