A Chamber Cantata for Holy Week or Easter. Par MARTIN JOSEPH M.. From ministry to humility and Calvary to victory, the story of Christ's redemptive grace is clearly presented in this meaningful offering. There is a pleasing blend of original material with familiar hymns, along with a scripture-based narration. This flexible chamber cantata includes two final songs: one for Holy Week, and the other for Easter. A smaller, yet effective orchestration provides instrumental or track options, while voice dominant tracks make learning convenient and approachable. A cantata of remembrance, reflection and resurrection! Songs include:A Quiet Gathering; Somewhere in the Silence; Prepare Your Hearts; I Heard the Voice of Jesus Calling; Just Beyond the Palms; In the Stillness of This Moment; Silent Was the Night: The Lamb Is Silent Now; The Silence Speaks; Set Free Your Alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1, fl 2/ob, cl, tpt, tbn, vn 1-2, vc, db) available as a digital download. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Recueil / SATB

Adoration Medley is wonderfully suited for blended worship experiences. It begins with an a cappella setting of Theodore Dubois's “Christ We Do All Adore Thee” from The Seven Last Words of Christ whichsets a tone of reverence and draws upon the choral tradition of the great classics. A short instrumental interlude ushers in the inspirational “Glorify Thy Name ” which has become a classic in the praise and worshipgenre. Old and new are joined by the common theme of adoration to God. Building in excitement and grandeur Adoration Medley then ends with a quiet moment of intimacy. For double choir ensemble or praise team and choir.Accessible to high school or adult choirs congregational participation during the praise chorus is encouraged. A stunning track and orchestration are also available.

Uses: General Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Hebrews 11 A well-loved hymn of assurance is given a fresh new treatment in this anthem. Full of harmonic color this unique setting will be a welcome addition to your choirs repertoire. An excellentchoice for times of reflection or for any quiet moment of worship. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition or as a digital download.

Cantata for string orchestra and chorus. Triptych represents the concatenation and re-orchestration of two extant works. Movement I was commissioned with funds from The RVW Trust for the inaugural concert of the Choir of London conducted by Jeremy Summerly in Christ Church, Spitalfields on 18th December, 2004 - the work, premièred as Threnody, was subsequently toured by the Choir to Jerusalem and the West Bank from 19th-26th December, 2004. Movements II and III, commissioned by Portsmouth Grammar School with financial support from the PRS Foundation, were premièred as And There Was a Great Calm in a contiguous version for lower strings and upper voices by the Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir and the London Mozart Players in a concert at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral on 13th November, 2005 conducted by Nicolae Moldoveanu. The title of this latter section is taken from Thomas Hardy's poem of the same name, written at the signing of the Armistice on 11th November, 1918 - a couplet from which is set, in a moment of tranquillity, in the final movement. Relatively new to living in New York, I am much more aware of the independent, vibrant cultural plurality that exists today - it's probably the single most dazzling facet of the City and is largely responsible for the infamous 'edginess' that pervades daily life there. With this in mind, I set to work on Threnody (movement I here) in 2004 - I wanted to write something that was relevant to the Israeli/Palestinian issue without losing that City 'edge'. The texts, in English, are excerpted from a variety of sources: William Penn, William Blake, the Psalms of David and Muhammad Rajab Al-Bayoumi, an Egyptian poet of the early twentieth-century. Fast and rhythmically influenced by the music of North Africa in its syncopations, this movement was the first composition that evolved entirely from my New York perspective. From the moment that the commission for And There Was a Great Calm (movements II and amp - III here) was offered, I knew the piece I was about to embark upon would end up being linked with Threnody in some way. I realized that what I had been aiming for in Threnody served as a template for this new piece, originally composed for a Remembrance Sunday concert. Musical works connected with commemoration or memorials are often suitably pensive and slow - I wanted to start with that concept, but to bring in some of the relentless urban rhythms that had been such a large influence on my life in the preceding two years. The result is that that the second movement is quiet and gentle (a moment of recollection), while the final movement is much faster and vibrant, returning to a more openly elated rendering of the start of Triptych (the texts here dealing with transmigration and the future). and nbsp - I gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Bruce Ruben and Judith Clurman, as well as that of my parents, with the collation of the texts. Tarik O'Regan New York, February 2006 / Soprano, SATB Et Orchestre De Cordes

Billy Martin has a gift for texts from the heart and this lovely Christmas collaboration is a tender lullaby. The child to whom this choral is dedicated is the King of Kings and we sing to Him with a sense of awe and wonder.Incorporating two treasured versions of “Away in a Manger ” this tender Douglas Nolan berceuse offers a moment of quiet intimacy during your Christmas season.

Uses: General Pentecost Reformation Church HeritageScripture: Matthew 17:25-26A standard hymn text “The Solid Rock” is sensitively set with a sturdy new melody with outstanding results.The chorus is an outstanding moment affirming the foundations of our faith and makes a great choice for church heritage Sundays or services during the season of Pentecost. The quiet refined ending brings the piece to areflective conclusion.

Uses: Communion Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3 Matthew 4:4 Mark 6 John 5:39 Hebrews 5:12 A quiet canticle of grace and hope this communion moment is a touching addition to any Lord's Supper commemoration. A truly memorable melody carries the message as a sincere prayer. Approachable part-writing and a sensitive piano support makes for quick learning while the inclusion of one of the great hymns of the faith fulfills all the requirements for a successful anthem presentation.

Lee Dengler creates a gentle mood with this four-part a cappella arrangement of the Welsh “Poverty Carol.” Lovely in its simplicity of both melody and text “Poverty Carol” reiterates to us the fact thatJesus was of humble lowly birth and that it is the least of us who shall find favor in his service. This quiet contemplative moment is useful for concert or worship.

A unique look at the manger and how a shepherd may have reacted will create a thought-provoking moment of quiet joy for all who hear the message.

A lovely moment of quiet for Christmas or winter concert. In Winter's Peace paints a wonderful picture of the beauty found in the stillness of winter. Full piano accompaniment on Piano Trax 2003 CD.

A Service for Advent (1 Book 1 Preview CD)-This moving cantata is a worship service of contemplation and reflection. Based on the classic Evensong service the work is appropriate for choirs looking for a something that is both traditional and yet very innovative. A profound blending of message and music the writers have provided a moving invitation to quietly consider the advent moment from an ancient yet relevant perspective while the narration for multiple readers and congregation poignantly weaves everything together. Though brief this powerful work will be an inspiring moment as your church prepares for the Christmas event. Truly inspired! Songs include: 'Tis the Winter of Our Longing - O Come Thou Wisdom - O Come Thou Branch of Jesse's Tree - O Come Thou Key of David - O Savior Open Heaven Wide - Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Wake Awake for Night Is Flying - O Come O Come Emmanuel. Score and Parts (fl ob eng hn vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition.

The Wise Men and the Star by Oliver Tarney for SATB unaccompanied.A mystical atmospheric carol for Epiphany The Wise Men and the Star sets a text by contemporary writer Lucia Quinault that depicts the journey of the wise men as they follow the star. Tarney's appealing musical language creates a sense of expectancy and there are beautiful moments of stillness and quiet that enable the listener to reflect on the wonder of the events of the season.

This quietly powerful song will be a wonderful moment in any worship service. Add the optional solo or use a praise team to sing the solo portion to create a beautiful offering of praise. Perfect for use all year around it's unforgettable.

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; The AdventRose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on ?O Little Town of Bethlehem;? Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas and more.

These settings were written to a commission from the Southern Cathedrals Festival and first performed in Salisbury Cathedral on 24 July 1976 by choirs of Salisbury Winchester and Chichester Cathedrals with the Phillip Jones BrassEnsemble conducted by Richard Seal.Pied BeautyThe rhythmic elasticity and freedom of the poem matches the vividness of its images and the freshness of the poetic language: it is like light playing on water. In thissetting for choir and brass phrases for trumpets and then voices- ‘Glory to be God’- Alternate with more meditative moments- ‘who knows how?’. The contrast of the poem- ‘swift slow sweet sour- a dazzle dim‘ quick changes fromsunshine to shadow- are mirrored in the music.Heaven HavenThe stillness and serenity of this poem one of Hopkins’ earliest is in direct contrast to the other. ‘Out of the swing of the sea’ to a gently rockingfigure runs as a sort of undercurrent through the piece. At the end this figure combines with a motive in thirds (heard quietly on the trumpets at the opening) and expands slowly with the choir in eight parts before dying awayinto silence.