Prayer For Peace: SATB: Vocal Score

Written for the wedding of friends of the composer Peace is a beautiful setting by Paul Mealor of the well-known prayer of St Francis of Assisi.The combination of pleasingly simple melodies and the rich harmonic expression so characteristic of the composer makes for a heart-warming and uplifting piece of music. For SATB divisi chorus unaccompanied.

Christmas Cantata-It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation.This new cantata Winter's Grace from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light and washes the sanctuary with the messages of hope peace joy and love using a program of candles Scriptures prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar carols will engage the listener and ease the learning process.A full line of support products is available to facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practice hints interpretive movement options plus other helpful aids to make your presentation a success.Includes: A Winter's Song; Celebration for Advent; Hope Peace Joy and Love; Carols of Adoration; Let the Earth Resound With Praise!; A Silent Holy Night and more.

Incorporates Be Still My Soul and It Is Well with My Soul-Joining two beloved hymns in a prayer that is as timely as it is beautiful Joseph Martin has written an anthem of hope that offers assurance and comfort. Beginning with a tender setting of “Dona Nobis Pacem ” theninterweaving the two hymns “Reflections of Peace” is a choral prayer that is profoundly diverse in its appeal suitable for any occasion where the focus is on the subject of peace.

Uses: AdventScripture: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 24:36-44This prayer for Advent intends not just to tickle the ear but also touch the heart. Use this ballad as incidental music when lighting the Adventcandle for peace or as an intimate sermon response. In this troubled time what a wonderful way to remind each other of God's faithfulness and the legacy of peace that is ours in Jesus. Violin (or C-instrument) part included.Available separately: SATB Unis. opt. 2 part treble LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.

Craig Hella Johnson Choral Series-This setting of a prayer for peace from the Jewish liturgy is a fitting work for our time. Opening quietly it builds steadily to an intense emotional outpouring then gradually retreats to a hushed conclusion. Duration: ca.4:45.

Based on the Brahms Piano Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2 with a traditional Latin text and the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi this reflective work is a gorgeous choral tapestry with rich harmonies and expressive vocal lines. Duration: ca. 3:50.

Pro Pace Motets for Unaccompanied Chorus is a set of three motets using text from three medieval writers to explore the theme of peace. The music incorporates early modes as well as making effective use of free atonality all with a thorough grounding in compositional structure. Each of the movements for unaccompanied Chorus has slightly different voicing SAATBB SATB and SSATBB which should satisfy an ambitious Chorus. The first movement Libera Plebem transforms a medieval prayer for deliverance from the Black Death into a more general prayer for deliverance from destruction. The second movement is a Lament for the invention of weaponry. The third movement O TristiaSecla Priora celebrates Christ’s ultimate non-violent victory.John Joubert is a contemporary composer of South African birth who has lived worked and taught in the UK for the whole of his adult life. He is particularly celebrated for his Choral works though his oeuvre includes symphonies operas chamber music and other works.

Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 31:24; Romans 5:5; John 1:5Lyric loveliness is represented in this peaceful prayer of gratitude. The gifts of grace mercy and peace are blessings from thehand of God and this anthem helps bring into focus a spirit of thanksgiving. The lush harmonic writing has great expressive potential for your ensemble. Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 3:21.