The first movement of Craig Courtney’s trilogy, Divine Encounter, is a song in which God invites us to receive His bounty. The first verse of Isaiah 55 is expressed as a celebration rather than the meditative, lyric manner found in most settings. In contrast, the setting of the sixth verse is regal, earnest and authoritative and the architecture of the movement is built upon the contrast between these two styles. Suitable for use on its own, or as part of the three-movement work; effective in both worship and concert settings.
Divine Encounter
I. The Invitation
SATB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
SSAA
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
TTBB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
II. The Offering
SATB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
SSAA
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
TTBB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
III. The Blessing
SATB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
SSAA
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
TTBB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
*Optional instrument ensembles include a score and set of parts.
Brass Sextet includes 2 Trumpets, Horn, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone
String Quartet includes 2 Violins, Viola, and Cello
Full Orchestra instrumentation for the complete Divine Encounter includes:
Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet (2), Bassoon (2)
Horn (2), B-flat Trumpet (2)*, Trombone (2), Bass Trombone, Tuba*
Percussion (1-2 players: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbals, Timpani)*
Harp**
Strings
*Movements 1 and 2 only
**Movements 1 and 3 only
The organ part (in the choral score), or the alternate piano part (available separately), is compatible with the full orchestration if the harp is not available.
The first movement of Craig Courtney’s trilogy, Divine Encounter, is a song in which God invites us to receive His bounty. The first verse of Isaiah 55 is expressed as a celebration rather than the meditative, lyric manner found in most settings. In contrast, the setting of the sixth verse is regal, earnest and authoritative and the architecture of the movement is built upon the contrast between these two styles. Suitable for use on its own, or as part of the three-movement work; effective in both worship and concert settings.
Divine Encounter
I. The Invitation
SATB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
SSAA
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
TTBB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
II. The Offering
SATB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
SSAA
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
TTBB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
III. The Blessing
SATB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
SSAA
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
TTBB
Brass Sextet •
String Quartet •
Orchestra •
Alternate Piano Accompaniment •
Accompaniment CD
*Optional instrument ensembles include a score and set of parts.
Brass Sextet includes 2 Trumpets, Horn, 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone
String Quartet includes 2 Violins, Viola, and Cello
Full Orchestra instrumentation for the complete Divine Encounter includes:
Flute, Oboe, B-flat Clarinet (2), Bassoon (2)
Horn (2), B-flat Trumpet (2)*, Trombone (2), Bass Trombone, Tuba*
Percussion (1-2 players: Crash Cymbals, Suspended Cymbals, Timpani)*
Harp**
Strings
*Movements 1 and 2 only
**Movements 1 and 3 only
The organ part (in the choral score), or the alternate piano part (available separately), is compatible with the full orchestration if the harp is not available.
This masterful choral is one that has connected with singers and congregations all over the globe. It is a timeless anthem you'll come back to each and every year. If you haven't already, consider the instrumental accompaniment for a fresh perspective on this gem. Scored for strings, winds, harp (playable on keyboard), and drums, it includes instrumental lines that soar as beautifully as the vocal melody. A multi-generational favorite, this is a tasteful blend of text and musical expression. Vintage John Rutter!
Duration: 3:30
Also Available:
SATB •
SA •
TTBB
Orchestra:
Full Score •
Set of Parts
Parts include:
2 Flutes •
Oboe •
2 Clarinets •
Bassoon •
2 Horns •
Glockenspiel •
Harp •
4 Violin I •
4 Violin II •
3 Viola •
2 Cello •
Bass
Reduced/four-piece ensemble:
Score & Set of Parts
Parts include:
Flute •
Oboe •
Harp •
Organ
This masterful choral is one that has connected with singers and congregations all over the globe. It is a timeless anthem you'll come back to each and every year. If you haven't already, consider the instrumental accompaniment for a fresh perspective on this gem. Scored for strings, winds, harp (playable on keyboard), and drums, it includes instrumental lines that soar as beautifully as the vocal melody. A multi-generational favorite, this is a tasteful blend of text and musical expression. Vintage John Rutter!
Duration: 3:30
Also Available:
SATB •
SA •
TTBB
Orchestra:
Full Score •
Set of Parts
Parts include:
2 Flutes •
Oboe •
2 Clarinets •
Bassoon •
2 Horns •
Glockenspiel •
Harp •
4 Violin I •
4 Violin II •
3 Viola •
2 Cello •
Bass
Reduced/four-piece ensemble:
Score & Set of Parts
Parts include:
Flute •
Oboe •
Harp •
Organ
This masterful choral is one that has connected with singers and congregations all over the globe. It is a timeless anthem you'll come back to each and every year. If you haven't already, consider the instrumental accompaniment for a fresh perspective on this gem. Scored for strings, winds, harp (playable on keyboard), and drums, it includes instrumental lines that soar as beautifully as the vocal melody. A multi-generational favorite, this is a tasteful blend of text and musical expression. Vintage John Rutter!
Duration: 3:30
Also Available:
Also Available:
SATB •
SA •
TTBB
Orchestra:
Full Score •
Set of Parts
Parts include:
2 Flutes •
Oboe •
2 Clarinets •
Bassoon •
2 Horns •
Glockenspiel •
Harp •
4 Violin I •
4 Violin II •
3 Viola •
2 Cello •
Bass
Reduced/four-piece ensemble:
Score & Set of Parts
Parts include:
Flute •
Oboe •
Harp •
Organ
It's one of the most famous and most widely sung songs in the world, and now it's been arranged for choral groups by Mark Hayes. Includes the opening verse (“When all the world is a hopeless jumble…heaven opens a magic lane.”), which sets the stage for that famous opening octave in the melody. The piano part couldn't be better, and the voice writing is impeccable.
Also Available:
SATB • SAB • SSAA • TTBB
SoundTrax Accompaniment CD • SoundPax Orchestra Score and Parts
Orchestra Parts Include:
• Score
• Flute 1 & 2
• Oboe 1 & 2
• Clarinet 1 & 2
• Bassoon
• French Horn 1 & 2
• Trumpet 1
• Trumpet 2 & 3
• Trombone 1 & 2
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Piano
• Harp
• Percussion 1 (Bells, Timpani)
• Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree)
• Violin 1
• Violin 2
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
It's one of the most famous and most widely sung songs in the world, and now it's been arranged for choral groups by Mark Hayes. Includes the opening verse (“When all the world is a hopeless jumble…heaven opens a magic lane.”), which sets the stage for that famous opening octave in the melody. The piano part couldn't be better, and the voice writing is impeccable.
Also Available:
SATB • SAB • SSAA • TTBB
SoundTrax Accompaniment CD • SoundPax Orchestra Score and Parts
Orchestra Parts Include:
• Score
• Flute 1 & 2
• Oboe 1 & 2
• Clarinet 1 & 2
• Bassoon
• French Horn 1 & 2
• Trumpet 1
• Trumpet 2 & 3
• Trombone 1 & 2
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Piano
• Harp
• Percussion 1 (Bells, Timpani)
• Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree)
• Violin 1
• Violin 2
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
It's one of the most famous and most widely sung songs in the world, and now it's been arranged for choral groups by Mark Hayes. Includes the opening verse (“When all the world is a hopeless jumble…heaven opens a magic lane.”), which sets the stage for that famous opening octave in the melody. The piano part couldn't be better, and the voice writing is impeccable.
Also Available:
SATB • SAB • SSAA • TTBB
SoundTrax Accompaniment CD • SoundPax Orchestra Score and Parts
Orchestra Parts Include:
• Score
• Flute 1 & 2
• Oboe 1 & 2
• Clarinet 1 & 2
• Bassoon
• French Horn 1 & 2
• Trumpet 1
• Trumpet 2 & 3
• Trombone 1 & 2
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Piano
• Harp
• Percussion 1 (Bells, Timpani)
• Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree)
• Violin 1
• Violin 2
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
It's one of the most famous and most widely sung songs in the world, and now it's been arranged for choral groups by Mark Hayes. Includes the opening verse (“When all the world is a hopeless jumble…heaven opens a magic lane.”), which sets the stage for that famous opening octave in the melody. The piano part couldn't be better, and the voice writing is impeccable.
Also Available:
SATB • SAB • SSAA • TTBB
SoundTrax Accompaniment CD • SoundPax Orchestra Score and Parts
Orchestra Parts Include:
• Score
• Flute 1 & 2
• Oboe 1 & 2
• Clarinet 1 & 2
• Bassoon
• French Horn 1 & 2
• Trumpet 1
• Trumpet 2 & 3
• Trombone 1 & 2
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Piano
• Harp
• Percussion 1 (Bells, Timpani)
• Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree)
• Violin 1
• Violin 2
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
It's one of the most famous and most widely sung songs in the world, and now it's been arranged for choral groups by Mark Hayes. Includes the opening verse (“When all the world is a hopeless jumble…heaven opens a magic lane.”), which sets the stage for that famous opening octave in the melody. The piano part couldn't be better, and the voice writing is impeccable.
Also Available:
Also Available:
SATB • SAB • SSAA • TTBB
SoundTrax Accompaniment CD • SoundPax Orchestra Score and Parts
Orchestra Parts Include:
• Score
• Flute 1 & 2
• Oboe 1 & 2
• Clarinet 1 & 2
• Bassoon
• French Horn 1 & 2
• Trumpet 1
• Trumpet 2 & 3
• Trombone 1 & 2
• Bass Trombone
• Tuba
• Piano
• Harp
• Percussion 1 (Bells, Timpani)
• Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Mark Tree)
• Violin 1
• Violin 2
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
