Healer: SATB: Vocal Score

In Patrick Hawes' 2013 piece Archangel Suite the four Christian Archangels are brought to life through music.In this 14 minute piece Michael 'the warrior' Raphael 'the healer' Gabriel 'the messenger' and Uriel 'the light' are depicted by different solo voices with each exhibiting their own unique characteristics.The Archangel Suite is arranged for solo Soprano Mezzo/Countertenor Tenor and Baritone voices alongside an SATB chorus Harp and Strings. This is a Vocal score.

from Canticle of the Cross-Uses: Lent Holy Week Good FridayScripture: Genesis 1:31; Matthew 4:23 13:54-56; John 19:30A significant text and a compelling melody combine to create a moving testament of grace. Set in threetableaus from the life of Christ the text employs sacred metaphor connecting the listener to Jesus as Carpenter Healer and Redeemer. Based upon a folk song the music moves from gentle beauty to sections that are powerful anddramatic. The final lines of “it is finished it is good ” bring an emotive completion to the great story of grace. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD Orchestration (Score and parts for alto recorder oboe/english horn clarinet 1&2 bassoon horn 1&2 trumpets 1-3 trombone 1&2 tuba timpani percussion 1&2 harp piano violin 1&2 viola cello double bass). Duration: ca. 4:28.

A Cantata for Holy Week-Portraits in Grace is a musical gallery of faith displaying the life ministry and passion of Jesus. Through scripture narration and song the backdrop is created for the reflections of the Lenten season particularly during Holy Week. As the cantata moves through Christ's extraordinary life each song displays the sacred beauty of the Savior and lingers with His many graceful acts of love. The work ends with Christ's death on the cross and the bittersweet beauty of this redemptive gift to the world. With options that include the visual arts the presentation can be expanded to include more members of your congregation taking the cantata beyond the loft. A small consortof instruments is available as well. Songs include: Prelude Portrait Fairest Lord Jesus The Healer Behold the King We Remember A Sacred Garden Let Us Gather in the Shadow of the Cross Portrait of the Cross Recessional of Shadows. Score and Parts (fl cl hn hp pno vn vc) available as a Printed Editional and as a digital download.

“Psalm 146” celebrates the goodness and power of God as creator healer and comforter. Sparkling and buoyant in spirit this festive anthem dances along with rhythmic momentum and fresh harmonies. Especially suitablefor occasions of praise and thanksgiving the text of this wonderful psalm may be used throughout the year. Commissioned by the St. Thomas Episcopal Choir in Chesapeake Virginia “Psalm 146” is full of brightness andlife. Let it be a shimmering part of your Sunday morning service.