Song for the Mira was composed by Canadian singer/songwriter Allister MacGillivray and used in the film Marion Bridge. It has been recorded numerous times and in different languages. In 2018, it was inducted into The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Stuart Calvart’s choral setting has become a modern concert classic.
Marion Bridge is a Canadian rural community in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The community is named for the eponymous bridge that crosses the Mira River. The song sings of the river and its people: “Out on the Mira, the people are kind. And, if you come broken, they’ll see that you mend. I wish I was with them again.” Surprisingly easy to learn and sing, and with an unusually nice oboe (or flute) obbligato, this is a fine choice for concert or contest.
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TTBB
This famous carol is arranged by David Willcocks for unaccompanied SSAATTBB.
For TTBB, solo instrument, and piano, or clarinet, harp, and strings.
This warm, lush Welsh lullaby is scored for men's voices and piano, with a delicate line for any treble solo instrument. This is appropriate for a night vigil or for a service with themes about God's vigilance.
Orchestral material is available on hire from the publisher.
This is hilarious! Ellen Foncannon has created a clever parody on Bach's famous “Fugue in G Minor” that will have your audience in stitches! Your students will have a blast singing such funny words with such serious Baroque music, which has been simplified for young voices. From the first note to the resounding “A-Choo!” at the end, this uproariously funny novelty is sure to be a big hit in your concert! Available: SATB, SSAA, TTBB, 2-Part, 3-Part.
Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Epiphany
Scripture: Job 38:7; John 8:12; Matthew 2:1-11
A touch of gospel always adds a unique and meaningful element to worship. This perennial favorite glows with new luster adorned by a bluegrass consort. Your congregation will sway to the joyful dance of this best seller now available in both SAB and TTBB options. Consider this gospel standard for a distinctive moment of worship anytime of year or as that “feel good” encore for your Christmas program. Score and parts (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, dobro, upright bass, violin 1-2, viola, cello) available as a digital download.
SATB
A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose, “Christ the Savior is born”, then quietly rests in the strength of that truth. Also available SSAA and TTBB
SSAA
A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose, “Christ the Savior is born”, then quietly rests in the strength of that truth. Now available for SSAA Choir, piano, string quartet or full orchestra as well as TTBB Choir, piano and string quartet.
A tender hymn of praise, reminds us that in the end we are all frail and broken in the hand of a merciful God. Well within the reach of a small choir. Suitable for a memorial service or other service of remembrance.
Also Available:
SATB •
SSA •
TTBB
TTBB
A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose, “Christ the Savior is born”, then quietly rests in the strength of that truth. Now available for TTBB Choir, piano, string quartet or full orchestra as well as SSAA Choir, piano and string quartet.
The beautiful, thoughtful, a cappella SATB chorus setting of the Howard Thurman text is now available arranged for SSAA Choir with piano and TTBB Choir with piano. It offers the challenge to live out the Christmas story in very practical ways.
