How Firm a Foundation: SATB: Vocal Score

Incorporating How Firm a Foundation-Uses: Reformation Church AnniversaryScripture: Isaiah 28:16; Isaiah 40:10; Hebrews 13:5Celebrating the strong truths of faith this rhythmic piece is ideal for both concert and worship. The colorfulorchestrations add sizzle for the instrumentalist while the use of the familiar hymn How Firm a Foundation draws the audience close. Written in a “Copland-esque” style this sturdy song is ideal for churchheritage or Reformation gatherings.

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Contents: Score 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Bb Clarinets 2 Bassoons 2 Horns In F 2 Bb Trumpets 2 Trombones 2 Low Brass (3 Trombone or Bass Trombone and Tuba) Timpani and Strings The piano plays from the vocal score

Morning has broken combines 10 well-known traditional hymns in a work which can be performed as a whole in sections or as single separateAnthems.The theme morning has broken runs throughout with interludes betweenEach individual anthem including narration. The work is aChronological order from creation to christ the cross theResurrection and heaven.Morning has broken combines 10 well-known traditional hymns in a work which can be performed as a whole in sections or as single separateanthems.The theme morning has broken runs throughout with interludes betweeneach individual anthem including narration. The work is achronological order from creation to Christ the cross theresurrection and heaven.Contents:1. Morning Has Broken-Opening Interlude2. Praise To The Lord The Almighty Interlude3. This Is My Fathers World (Hmc569) Interlude4. In Thee Is Gladness (Hmc182) Interlude5. Fairest Lord Jesus Interlude6. How Firm A Foundation Interlude7. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross Interlude8. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today9. When The Saints Go Marching In10. Morning Has Broken-FinaleFollowing Individual Instrumentations Available On Rental Only:1. Morning Has Broken (Hmb139a): Organ Hp Picc 2fl 2ob E.Hn 2bb Clr B. Cl 2bsn 4hn 3bbtpt 3tbn Tuba Strings Perc Timp.Interlude: Organ Perc Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn Clr B. Clr Bsn 2hn 2tbn Tuba Strings.2. Praise To The Lord The Almighty (Hmb139b): 3bbtpt 4hn 3tbn Tuba Vln I A-B Vln Ii A-B Viola A-B Cello A-B Bass Hp Perc Timp Picc 2fl 2ob E.Hn 2cl B. Cl 2bsn.Interlude: Organ Picc Fl Ob E.Hn Cl B. Cl Bsn 2hn Perc Timp Strings.3. This Is My Fathers World (Hmb139c): Strings 2fl Ob 2hn 3tpt 3tbn Tuba Perc Hp.Interlude: Organ Picc Fl Ob E.Hn B.Cl Bsn Strings Perc Hp.4. In Thee Is Gladness (Hmb139d)- Organ Strings 2hn Fl Ob 2bb Cl B. Cl Hp.Interlude- Organ Fl Ob E. Hn Cl B. Cl 2hn Strings.5. Fairest Lord Jesus (Hmb139e)- Organ Hp 3tbn Tuba 4hn Fl Ob Cl B. Cl Bsn Strings.Interlude- Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn 2cl B. Cl Bsn 2hn 2tpt 2tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings.6. How Firm A Foundation (Hmb139f)- Organ Picc 2fl 2ob E.Hn 2bb Cl B. Cl 2bsn 4hn 3bbtpt 3tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings.Interlude- Organ Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn 2cl B. Cl Bsn 2hn 3tpt 3tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings.7. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (Hmb139g)- Organ Hp Picc Ob E.Hn 2cl B.Cl Bsn 2hn 3tpt 3tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings.Interlude- Picc Fl Ob E.Hn 2cl B.Cl Bsn 2hn 3tpt 3tbn Perc Timp Strings.8. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (Hmb139h)- Organ Hp Picc 2fl Ob E.Hn 2cl B.Cl Bsn 2hn 3tpt 3tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings.9. When The Saints Go Marching In (Hmb139i)- Strings 3tpt 3tbn Tuba Pno Perc Trap.10. Morning Has Broken- Finale (No Number Assigned)- Organ Hp Picc 2fl 2ob E.Hn 2bbcl B.Cl 2bsn 4hn 3bbtpt 3tbn Tuba StringsPerc Timp.Organ Plays From Vocal Score.Above Inst

A collection of five festive anthem settings recorded by the Canadian Brass with the Elmer Isler Singers on the CD People of Faith. The arrangements are for SATB chorus brass and organ. The choral score includes akeyboard part for rehearsal or performance without brass. Includes: Come Thou Almighty King How Firm a Foundation Beautiful Saviour People of Faith All Creatures of Our God and King.

Uses: General Commitment Scripture: Hebrews 13:5 II Timothy 2:19 Isaiah 43:1-2 Isaiah 40:31 This is a beautiful sacred ballad filled with stunning music and words of assurance and hope. Based lyrically on a celebrated Scripture in Isaiah this inspiring message is sure to find resonance in the heart of your congregation. A good balance of unison passages and harmonic sections makes for musical variety. The inclusion of the early American hymn How Firm a Foundation provides a confident moment that people will connect with. Highly recommended!

Uses: General Ash Wednesday LentScripture:Galatians 2:20Putting Jesus at the center of our lives is a foundational principal of the Christian faith. This anthem confidently affirms the Lordship ofChrist with an inspiring melody that builds steadily from beginning to end. Sections of unison writing for strength of sound are mixed with thicker warm harmonic moments creating an anthem that has much to enjoy musically. Afitting setting to a praise-worthy text! Duration: ca. 3:19.

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.

The invocation of Come Holy Spirit drives this energetic choral concept forward with a motive of praise. This prayer forms a rhythmic foundation: from there a call and response format delivers a series of effective images of the Spirit's ministry among us. A contrasting chorale-styled middle section is a sonic sorbet between statements of the main theme. A final declaration and the anthem ends with affirming confidence.