A Call to Thanksgiving

Like a treasured folk song this attractive original composition is vocally comfortable and pleasing to the listener's ear. The text unfolds as a roll call of blessings describing the beauty of our natural world and offering thanksgiving to our God. A supportive piano accompaniment joins with acoustic guitar and cello to make a truly special impact on the worship experience. Lovely!

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This anthem for SATB voices and organ has been written for HM the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Setting an original text by Michael Hampel Precentor of St Paul’s the text glorifies faith in God over worldly wealth or possessions. The upper voice version premiered at the Jubilee Service on 5 June 2012 in St Paul’s Cathedral by the choristers of the Chapel Royal and a special ‘Diamond’ Choir of children to be auditioned by the BBC and assembled for the service.Written for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in St Paul's Cathedral on 5th June 2012.A gentle anthem suitable for all choirs not only as part of their Diamond Jubilee celebrations butalso for general concerts. The work is very easy and is achievable by choirs at all levels.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Call To WorshipScripture: Psalm 105:1-2A driving theme full of joyful energy characterizes this contemporary Psalm of gratitude. The syncopation of the music punctuatesthe text with power and purpose delivering a wonderful call to purpose for your worship service. Lift high the voice of thanksgiving with this exciting declaration of adoration.

Here is an original concept from Herb Frombach set to beautiful music by the talented David Lantz. The author has taken the titles of great hymns of faith and crafted a lyric of blessing and praise: “Now we give our praiseand thanksgiving to the Lord our King for His creation of every living thing.” This skillful reminder of the many blessings of our lives could be the quintessential anthem for the season of thanksgiving or for any time agrateful church turns their hearts and minds above. Flowing melodic lines and a sensitive call and response-style counterpoint make this piece easily learned but hard to forget. “Our Many Hymns of Thanks” will touchyour congregation.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Unity Scripture: Psalm 98:1 Psalm 122:1 Psalm 133:1 Opening with a vocal flourish this rhythmic call to worship announces with confidence a message of thanksgiving and praise. An expressive middle section presents a contrasting thought with the words Behold how good it is when we lift our hearts in unity. A brief transition gradually builds the energy until the opening power returns and the anthem is crowned with a driving punctuated ending.

Uses: General Thanksgiving EastertideScripture: Colossians 3:16-17; Psalm 100:4; I Thessalonians 5:18Springing from the pages of Scripture this anthem evokes a spirit of thanksgiving in its musicaland textural approach. Beginning with a free-formed passage that acts as a vocal introduction the anthem eventually surrenders to a lilting 6/8 theme that has a memorable contour and gait. The rhythmic energy of thisceltic-styled praise song creates a vibrant call to praise for any worship service. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & parts for guitar flute [penny whistle] percussion violin cello). Duration: ca. 3:03.

Uses: Call to Worship General Multi-generational Thanksgiving Scripture: Job 5:8-10 Psalm 98:1 Joel 2:21 Welcome to the repertoire this multi-generational anthem that allows for the whole community of song to participate in the celebration of worship and praise! A call to purpose for the church this energetic acclamation has a rhythmic yet traditional approach that is appropriate for many worship styles. The contrasting colors created between the children youth and adult voices is a beautiful moment of artistry unity and legacy and the optional trumpet obbligato and handbells will add festive layers of sound to the work. Jubilant! Handbell part (3 oct. 34 bells)available as a digital download.

This buoyant and jaunty call to worship praise and service encourages us to dedicate our individual songs to the Lord. The marvelous works of God's creative Spirit are the center of the lyric and the festive qualities of the arrangement make it an excellent choice for Thanksgiving or any music appreciation emphasis. Well-crafted part-writing ensures that choirs of any size will sound impressive and feel confident.

Choral responses for all seasons including: Blessed Be the Lord • Christ Is Risen • Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving • Glory to God in the Highest • Go in Peace • Hear Us When We Call O Lord • LifeUp Your Heads O Ye Gates • May the Words of My Mouth • O Be Joyful in the Lord • Sing to the Lord a Glad New Song • The Lord Bless You and Keep You • and more.

auf Texte aus der Bibel. Par HAKIM NAJI. Die Taube (The Dove) was commissioned by ”Kirchenmusik bei St. Anna Augsburg” to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the 'Augsburger Religionsfrieden' (Religious peace of Augsburg). It is based on three biblical verses related to peace : Gen. 8/11, Luk. 1/79, Joh. 14/27. The music is through composed and develops the character of the verses with contrasted string textures, putting in relief the expressive vocal line, declamation of light and happiness. The work exists in three versions : 1. for Tenor and string quartet, 2. for Tenor and string orchestra, 3. for Tenor and organ. First performance : by Robert Sellier, Tenor, Capella St. Anna Streichquartett, St. Anna Augsburg, Festkonzert zum Hohen Friedensfest, 8 August 2005. Gen.8/11 : ”And the dove came in to him in the evening; and, lo, in her mouth was an olive leaf pluckt off. ” Luk. 1/79 : ”To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. ” Joh.14/27 : ”Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. ” '...to guide our feet into the way of peace.' (Luke 1,79) Words and music bind people together to form fellowships which guide us into the way of peace. Singing or playing together combine bodies and souls, so that our rhythm and breathing becomes one - a sense of belonging to one another is created which instils the very nature of peace. So it is that by becoming an integral part of the music, our feet are guided 'into the way of peace'. In Luke chapter 1, both Maria and Zechariah are carried away, body and soul, in hymns of thanksgiving. They let God´s melody resound in their bodies. Ignatius, one of the Early Fathers of the Church, might have drawn his inspiration from them when he wrote to the Christians of Ephesus around the year 100, 'Let God´s melody resound in you.' The melody of our life is a single voice within God´s great melody; an everlasting celestial melody, in which we join together as integral parts - with time, we are gradually shown which chords we are given to touch and which chords to form with one another. God´s inextinguishable melody has an infinite galaxy of variations. As you would know, a variation is rooted but limitless. At our christening, God gives us a variation - an inextinguishable variation because of his promise, 'I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' (Matthew 28, 20). Deeply rooted as we are, God leads us through. He calls us to Life out of His Eternity, He lets his melody reverberate in us and finally calls us back, when we die, to His everlasting future. Let God´s melody resound in you and guide your feet into the way of peace./ Répertoire / Ténor et Quatuor à Cordes

Lloyd Larson explores this thanksgiving theme within a very traditional musical syntax and yet there is a freshness to the writing that will appeal across stylistic boundaries. This anthem calls us to live our lives in an attitudeof gratitude and to give God the glory in everything. Dynamic!

Uses: General call to worship ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 33:3 Psalm 150:4 Jeremiah 31:13 Psalm 98:4Rediscover a timeless classic from our anthem hall of fame. This praise-worthy offering hasstood the test of time and still energizes a sense of joy in the singer even today. Written with a classic sensibility this noble theme is easily sung and yet is bright with choral sparkle and vim. Impressive!