50 Quick Hymn Accompaniments

SKU: HP.C6122C

UPC: 763628961220.

Medley of familiar hymns All Things Bright and Beautiful, set to a new melody, opens this musical montage, which quickly moves into strains of the Doxology, then For the Beauty of the Earth, and Holy, Holy, Holy. The thread that hold it all together is the refrain Lord of all, to thee we raise this, our grateful hymn of praise. Easily learned, and ideal for Thanksgiving or general occasions.

Instrumental Parts: Conductor's Score, Flute, Oboe (Soprano Sax or Clarinet), Clarinet, Horn (Alto Sax or Clarinet), Piano, Violin, Cello.

SKU: CA.2729305

ISBN 9790007181086. Text language: Latin.

Antonin Dvorak's impressive Stabat Mater for soloists, chorus and orchestra is probably the best-known of the composer's sacred works. Some painful experiences - in 1875 his first daughter died, and in 1877 he lost two other children in quick succession - may have led to Dvorak's preoccupation with the suffering of the Mother of God, who stands weeping beneath the cross of her son. The music enters into the different moods of the liturgical texts with great sensitivity. Nine movements in slow to moderate tempi serve as a kind of Passion meditation, before the ecstasy of a vision of the resurrection wins the upper hand at the end of the tenth movement. With our newly-published arrangement for chamber orchestra (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, timpani, and strings), smaller choirs now have the opportunity of performing this work without the choir being drowned out by a large-scale symphony orchestra. The symphonic character of the work is nevertheless preserved. This scoring offers an optimal balance between transparency and orchestral sound. All vocal parts (soloists and chorus) are identical with the original version. Vocal score and choral score can be used also together with the original version, which is in preparation.

SKU: LO.99-3952L

UPC: 000308151992.

Performance/accompaniment CD for 10/5238L This driving, energetic anthem by Marty Parks seamlessly combines original material with excerpts from the hymn All Creatures of Our God and King. Suitable for worship throughout the church year, the engaging and readily learned syncopations will quickly ensure that this piece becomes a standard in your library.

SKU: LP.765762011038

UPC: 765762011038.

Poetic and passionate this modern hymn from co-writers Dave Clark and Cliff Duren reminds everyone that God's love and mercy are free to all. Arranged with generous amounts of unison singing this anthem which begins simply and moves to a triumphant ending will be quickly learned by all choirs.

SKU: HP.C6226

UPC: 763628162269.

Anthem with words by Marcus Aurelius, C. Prudentius, Tr. John M. Neale This Christmas Quick Study Choral is easily learned and has a simple accompaniment, and a part for optional 2 octave handbells, which is included.

SKU: HP.C6244C

UPC: 763628962449.

Netherlands Folk Hymn This energetic, Two-Part Mixed Quick Study Choral is designed to be quickly learned with minimal rehearsal. A hint of Celtic Style gives new life to this classic Thanksgiving hymn.

SKU: HP.C6356

UPC: 763628163563.

Easy anthem This Quick Study Choral is easily prepared with a minimum of rehearsals. Limited SAB harmony and an alluring use of imitative choral entries in the refrain make this a captivating anthem expressing the timeless message that, people need the Lord..

SKU: HP.C6391

UPC: 763628163914.

Gentle ballad with words by Marva J. Dawn This gentle ballad, with a text by Marva Dawn, centers on the theme of entering into worship where we may find stillness in God's peace. The meditative hymn text draws from the 23rd Psalm, with references to the table of the Lord, where all are fed and thirsts are quenched, making it ideal for communion as well as a call and preparation for worship. Part of our Quick Study Chorals series this is an accessible setting that can be realized easily with a minimum of rehearsal.

SKU: CF.CM9734

ISBN 9781491161142. UPC: 680160919734. Key: A minor. English. Basque Carol.

A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel's Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .. Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song's lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol's continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame. I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I've added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino. I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you're a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!.
A Basque Carol (also known as Gabriel’s Message) holds a special place in Western music. The carol originates from Basque country around the 13th century, based on the Latin hymn, Angelus ad Virginem (likely of Franciscan origin). The tune quickly spread throughout Europe, finding popularity in Britain where it was even referenced in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales:  “Playing so sweetly that the chamber rang; / and Angelus ad virginem he sang. . .”.Interestingly, the melody we know and love today is derived from the original Basque version. In my view, this tune is a perfect example of melody-crafting. It is at once hauntingly beautiful, yet warm and joyous. Its contours are complex, dramatic, yet singable. I believe this melodic accessibility is the key to the song’s lasting popularity. I would also attribute A Basque Carol’s continued popularity to its elegant translation into English (by Sabine Baring-Gould, who rediscovered the original Basque tune). Translations often risk sounding unimaginative, coarse, and blunt. This translation is strikingly different. It was graced with an especially poetic translation including lines such as “his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame.”I am very excited to offer a new perspective on this classic carol, joining the tradition of composers preserving and reimagining a priceless medieval melody. My first goal was to create a flowing, richly-textured, even cinematic string accompaniment for the choir. This approach was very much inspired by the dense, string-writing style of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. My second goal was to make the arrangement flexible enough to be performed with only choir, only strings, or (best of all) both ensembles combined. To further complement this approach, I’ve added an obligato line for a solo recorder (solo flute or violin work just as well). If you listen carefully, you will hear a quote from my other favorite holiday carol, Jesu Bambino.I hope you enjoy performing A Basque Carol. I especially hope that you sense the ancient magic cast into this tune, hearing the ineffable qualities that have compelled us to sustain it for nearly a millennium. Whether you’re a choir, a string orchestra, or a combined ensemble, this arrangement of A Basque Carol will surely be a haunting and lovely addition to your next holiday program!

SKU: GI.G-008819

UPC: 641151088198. Text by David Wright. Scripture: Jn 14:1–7.

Jim has teamed up with hymn writer and colleague David Wright in this beautifully harmonized and poignant original piece reminiscent of an American folk hymn. If you are familiar with Jim's previous choral works (Wondrous Love and People Look East,' to name just two), you'll recognize that each vocal line is carefully crafted and satisfying to sing. This piece will quickly become a favorite of choirs large and small.

SKU: LO.S436

UPC: 000308021066.

The opening segment of the composer's cantata, The King Shall Come(65/1887S), is this spirited setting of the early American hymn tune, MORNING SONG. The substantial organ accompaniment powers the choral forces on to their blazing come quickly, come quickly, King Of Kings!.