Allan Robert Petker: A Melody Calling My Name: SATB: Vocal Score

This new setting of Psalm 121 from distinguished composer Allan Robert Petker deserves your attention. Both the melody and the harmonic flow leads you through mountains and hills in comfort strength and peace.

Based on Cor. 13 Allan Petker has developed a new text and tune that is simple and profound. The memorable melody delicately flows in support of the text and eventually concluding in a most satisfying ending.

This earnest song of prayer is a beautiful communion anthem. With a plaintive melody and harmonies to match this anthem is satisfying and moving.

The SATB setting released last year became one of the best-selling sacred chorals for the year. This SAB setting stands easily on its on and invites a whole new group of choirs to its message. Based on John 17:20-24 thiscommissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody this anthem explains how our understanding of God's love for us enables us to live more fully as well. Organistsand choirs will find this an excellent anthem of praise.

The text from Nehemiah 8:10 and Isaiah 43:1-3 expresses joy through helping those who are less fortunate. The opening melody carries this message with delicate ease then moves into a brief choral statement of how precious we areto God. Excellent for general praise thanksgiving and mission themes.

Thula Baba is an African lullaby from the Zulu tribe that is a well-known melody through the continent. This a cappella arrangement maintains the gentle qualities of a mother's song to her child while building in interest and harmony. The solo line can be sung by a single voice or a children's choir. Effective as a soft concert closer or ethnic offering for high school community or college choirs. Medium in difficulty.

Based on John 17:20-24 this commissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody this anthem explains how our understanding of God's love for us enables us to livemore fully as well. Organists and choirs will find this an excellent anthem of praise.