Jesus! - SATB with Performance CD

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only.The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

A second collection of Spirituals by the late Moses Hogan that provides a wealth of repertoire for worship and concert performance. 28 wonderful gospel and religious songs all set for SATB full mixed choir and the track list includes: Blind Man Give Me Jesus and I Am A Poor Pilgrim. With a foreward by Mormon Tabernacle Choir Director Craig Jessop this new collection of Moses Hogan originals and arrangements is essential for every director's library and is a fitting tribute to to this great American composer and conductor.

Górecki's Church Songs, based on melodies from Rev Jan Siedlecki's ?piewniki Ko?cielne ('church songbooks'), were composed in 1986. This edition is based on the PWM edition of 2013, which was produced with the assistance of Anna Górecka and Miko?aj Górecki. A special feature of the Boosey publications is the new, alternative Latin sung text by Edward Tambling, which will be attractive to the many choirs who do not wish to sing in Polish. The Latin text is carefully crafted to fit Górecki's score and is both poetic and sensitive to the devotional aspect of the songs. English translations from the Polish are also included, for reference only.The three publications present the songs for sacred use according to devotional subject-matter. In concert performances the songs, or a selection of them, may be performed in any order and combination. Vol 1 contains six songs in praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The seven songs in vol 2 take the themes of Good Friday, the Crucifixion, The Cross of Christ and the Resurrection. Vol 3 contains seven songs in praise of St Joseph, St Anne and St Nicholas, the Blessed Sacrament, the Trinity and the Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Matthew Owens' St Matthew Passion for soloists SATB and Organ. Written for the Choir of Wells Cathedral of which Matthew Owens is Organist and Master of the Choristers this setting of the St Matthew Passion is ideally suited to liturgical performance during Holy Week. The principal role of the Evangelist is taken by a baritone soloist who narrates the story of Christ's trial and Crucifixion in unaccompanied chant. The other smaller solo roles of Judas (Tenor) Pilate (Tenor) Jesus (Bass) and Pilate's wife (Alto) continue in the same vein with four-part choral interspersions from the crowds soldiers and priests providing acontrast in texture. The hymn 'When I survey the wondrous cross' set to the Rockingham hymn tune appears twice throughout the work and the congregation are encouraged to join in on both occasions. The simple organ part supports the voices for the hymn and may also optionally double the choir during the narrative.

The Manchester Carols is an inspired collaboration between composer Sasha Johnson Manning and Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. A collection of 12 carols linked with a gentle entertaining narration which reshape and modernise the Christmas story. Its creators wanted to write something that is relevant to and reflects modern society and which acknowledges the fact that even though someone might not subscribe to the religion behind the Nativity story they can still appreciate it as an inspiring magical tale. The carols are for everyone believers or not. Duffy uses the Christmas story as a metaphor for human experience giving usup-close and personal insights into the central characters of the nativity – Mary Joseph a newborn baby and a ‘golden youth’ (aka the Angel Gabriel). As Duffy herself says: 'I think the story is wonderful. There’s a lot we can take from it on a human level even if we don’t take the divine element.' There are hints too of the darker grittier side of the Nativity story – refugees poverty giving birth on the road; and looking further forward there are hints of Jesus’ fate on the cross. These carols were written in Manchester in 2007 and first performed by children from several Manchester schools at The Royal Northern College of Music (and again in 2008). All of us who worked on them – librettist composer artist conductor teachers musicians and singers – live and work in that great city. And so these are and will forever be  The Manchester Carols'.

Bob Chilcott's mighty setting of words from the Gospel of St John is a dramatic yet optimistic retelling of the Passiontide story. As with Bach's great Passion settings the role of the Evangelist is taken by the tenor soloist who provides a melodious narrative throughout the work in arioso style. The words of Jesus and Pilate are performed by solo baritones. Within the narrative the SATB chorus becomes a crowd or a group of soldiers commenting on the story in short outbursts although the larger role of the choir is to perform the four meditations and five hymns that support the story. For the meditations-two of whichinclude soprano solos-Chilcott has selected English poems from the 13th to the early 17th centuries.The five well-known hymn texts are set to new original melodies which are also intended for performance by an audience or congregation.

Dale Warland Choral Series-With homage to Bruckner and Messiaen the gentle phrases and rich harmonies of this contemporary Latin setting will resonate throughout your performance space. 'Sleep Jesus. Thy mother smiles when she sees such gentle slumber.Sleep Jesus gently.' Duration: ca. 4:40.

Some of the greatest music ever composed is now available in easy but effective arrangements so music enthusiasts of all abilities can take part in the performance. This collection provides fifteen of Mozart’s mostbeautiful choral music and is suitable for use in worship and in concert performance. Arranged for SAB Voices with Piano or Organ Accompaniment. Includes Agnus Dei from Coronation Mass Amplius lava me Aveverum Benedictus sit Deus Ecce Enim Veritatem Gloria from Missa Brevis in D (K 194) God is our refuge Halleluja Amen Jesus you died for me Jubilate Deo Kyrie from Missa Brevis in B flat (K275) Laudate Dominum (1) Laudate Dominum (2) Sancta Maria and Te Jesu deprecamur.

The St. John Passion was first performed in Leipzig on Good Friday of 1724. Written three years before the St. Matthew Passion it was a work Bach revised during the rest of his life in fact he did not leave us a definitive version either in print or fair copy. The sources give evidence of four different versions used at four performances - 1724 1725 around 1730 and during the last years of Bach's life. They often contain two or more readings for the same passage or even different movements that on different occasions occupied the same place in the work.Barenreiter's edition uses the final version IV as its basis with alternativemovements and readings contained in the appendices. A comprehensive preface in the study score (German/English) TP197 gives full information.- Full score performance material (BA5037) vocal score (BA5037-90) and study score (TP197) available for sale.

The St. John Passion was first performed in Leipzig on Good Friday of 1724. Written three years before the St. Matthew Passion it was a work Bach revised during the rest of his life in fact he did not leave us a definitive version either in print or fair copy. The sources give evidence of four different versions used at four performances - 1724 1725 around 1730 and during the last years of Bach's life. They often contain two or more readings for the same passage or even different movements that on different occasions occupied the same place in the work.Barenreiter's edition uses the final version IV as its basis with alternativemovements and readings contained in the appendices. A comprehensive preface in the study score (German/English) TP197 gives full information.- Full score performance material (BA5037) vocal score (BA5037-90) and study score (TP197) available for sale.

The contemporary worship classic is interwoven with the treasured American folk hymn Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross in this gentle yet dynamic ballad setting. Easily learned it offers a special message of the depth andstrength of God's love.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. Instrumental ePak available. Instrumentation: Flute 1 2; Oboe; Bb Clarinet 1 2; F Horn 1 2 3; Violin 1 2; Viola; Cello and String Bass. ChoirTrax CD alsoavailable. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50

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

Jesus Unser Hirt Ist Treu-A joyous verse-anthem in the Moravian series and as always with scholarly and performance notes by the eminent Dr. Nola Knouse director of the foundation.

From the composers of The Winter Rose and A Time for Alleluia comes a work that celebrates the birth of Jesus – the Light of the world the bright and morning star. Joseph and Pamela Martin once again provide acantata rich with beautiful melodies and evocative narration. Using familiar carols as well as other anthems this dynamic work creates the perfect blend for seasonal programs. Brant Adams joins the Martins' creative team providing brilliant orchestrations and festive tracks for church performance. Let “Morning Star” shine its beauty this Christmas for a resplendent and meaningful worship experience.

Uses: All Saints General Memorial Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5 Psalm 126:5 Isaiah 54:8 II Corinthians 4:17 There is a deep longing in this very personal testimony of faith. From the first notes of the impressionistic piano this fragile ballad covers the listener with assurance and hope. The emotive musical elements and approachable part-writing allow the singer to fully engage in the expressive potential of the performance. With violin and cello options this is an exquisite choice for any service of reflection.