An Easter Introit

(An Easter Introit)-Uses: Easter Introit Scripture: Matthew 28:6 - Mark 16:1-14 - Luke 24:1-7 An energizing anthem for Resurrection Sunday is found in this festive original. This call to purpose is the ideal opener for Easter worship celebrations. Joyful text-painting lifts spirits and climbing fanfare-like gestures announce the risen Christ. A rhythmic main theme brings a pleasing blend of contemporary and traditional elements to the overall style of the anthem. Powerful! Trumpet part included.

The triumph of the resurrection event is celebrated in this bold new Easter call to worship. The anthem incorporates the tune Madrid with an Easter text and this touch ignites a chorus of joyful acclamations. From the empty tomb the news goes forth. We are people of alleluia children of praise! Profound.

Don and Nancy's regal Easter Celebration! is another superb example of what's made their music so popular for so long. With stately elegance it will be learned easily offers nice harmonies with some soprano divisi includes several short a cappella lines which sound full and exciting contains a soprano descant and will sound great with either piano or organ accompaniment and even better with the use of one or two trumpets (optional). Use asan introit to Easter services or as an anthem; either way this joyful flourish captures the triumphant mood of the day.

Acting as bookends to your worship these recognizable tunes from the early American hymn tradition will be familiar to the gathered and an easy learn for your choir. The bell-like accompaniment and the optional brass add to thejoy. The new texts by master lyricist Bryan Jeffery Leech bring a new distinction to the timeless truths of Easter. Highly recommended!

Introit and Benediction-Uses: Easter Eastertide Scripture: Mark 16:6; Matthew 28:6-10 A resurrection flourish is found in this useful service music set. An opening Introit for Easter sets the alleluias free with clariongestures. The choir dialogues effectively with the organ and optional brass. The final Benediction recalls the joy of the opening Introit and adds a festive punctuation of Easter praise. Available separately: SATB Brass (Scoreand parts for Trumpet 1&2 Horn Trombones 1-3 Timpani & Suspended Cymbal) StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:18.

Uses: Easter Easter SunriseScripture: Luke 24:1-12Sunrise Resurrection has the spirit of an early American folk or square dance – a truly celebratory piece of music that is quitedifferent from the usual Easter proclamation. The contrasting slower legato solos are quickly overtaken by the unrestrained joy and exuberance of the choir. Ideal for use as an anthem or an introit for Easter.

Whether sharing this piece as an anthem or an introit it is sure to invite the celebration of Easter morning!

This festive and celebratory proclamation of Christ's resurrection is a perfect choice for an introit or anthem for Easter Sunday. Accessible and easy to learn in 2-part mixed voicing it features handbells and optional children'sdescant. Optional alternate lyrics make this suitable for use throughout the year. For 2-Part Mixed with Optional Children's Choir. Handbell part included. Alternate lyrics included for general worship. BonusTrax CD available.Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

Requiem canticorum is a five-movement work of 12 - 14 minutes’ duration. Its title means 'a Requiem of song' or 'a Requiem of canticles' indicating that it is a commemorative piece which sets texts associated with theRequiem mass rather than being a full Requiem. It is scored for choir soprano saxophone and organ a scoring it shares with the 'Son of God Mass' by the same composer.It can be performed as a concert piece or as afree-standing anthem within the context of a commemorative event or liturgy.‘Requiem canticorum’ can also be performed in conjunction with selected movements from the ‘Son of God Mass’ to make a full concert Requiem. Thekey-structure of the two works allows for a seamless intertwining and in concert should be performed in the sequence indicated below. When performed in this way the sequence can be given the title 'Requiem' or 'Requiem Son of GodMass' in a concert programme.Introit (Requiem canticorum)Pie Jesu (Requiem canticorum)Kyrie (Son of God Mass)Alleluia (Requiem canticorum)De profundis (Requiem canticorum)Sanctus and Benedictus (Son ofGod Mass)Pax Domini (Son of God Mass)Agnus Dei (Son of God Mass)Lux Aeterna (Requiem canticorum)Amen (Son of God Mass)Additionally some of the work can be used within a Requiem liturgy the followingmovements having a liturgical place:Introit (Requiem canticorum) until bar 68Kyrie (Son of God Mass)Alleluia (Requiem canticorum)or De profundis (Requiem canticorum)Sanctus and Benedictus (Son of GodMass)Agnus Dei (Son of God Mass)Lux Aeterna (Requiem canticorum) and Amen (Son of God Mass).'There is real depth and sincerity to Whitbourn's writing lending an atmosphere of solemnity and reassuring calm. The thickhomophonic scoring and complementary modal flourishes from the Sax imbue the piece with an eastern ambience only occasionally brought back to western shores by the limited use of Organ. Low basses are essential but otherwise the

Uses: Easter Call to Worship IntroitScripture: Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:1-4; Luke 24:1-7Triumphant and majestic with a classical feel this jubilant choral fanfare is the perfect call to worship forEaster. Incorporating the hymn “Jesus Shall Reign ” this glorious anthem includes optional parts for brass percussion and congregation.