The Road Not Taken
from Frostiana, Seven country songs by Robert Frost
Commissioned in 1958 for the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Amherst, Massachusetts and composed in 1959 in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Complete Cycle Song List:
The Pasture
from Frostiana, Seven country songs by Robert Frost
Commissioned in 1958 for the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Amherst, Massachusetts and composed in 1959 in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Complete Cycle Song List:
from Frostiana, Seven country songs by Robert Frost
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Commissioned in 1958 for the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Amherst, Massachusetts and composed in 1959 in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Complete Cycle Song List:
The third movement of Craig Courtney’s trilogy, Divine Encounter, The Blessing is a newly-composed benediction based on Numbers 6:24-26. As Jesus blessed and multiplied the fish and bread, so God blesses the offering we bring to Him. The melody, which is one large-scale arc, is stated twice, creating a simple, sincere message of peace and rest. 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 regal, stately second movement of Craig Courtney’s trilogy, Divine Encounter, is based on Micah 6:6-8. As we partake of God's bounty, our gratitude urges us to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to serve God and people alike. 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.
TTBB
Arranger Joseph Martin took two familiar melodies and beautifully blended them together to create a stunning anthem for Lent, Holy Week, or Easter. Original text is integrated with familiar lyrics in such a way that we are taken face to face with Christ and the cross. Truly inspiring!
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24
TTB / TBB
This eloquent setting of the tender classic Welsh lullaby features an artistic accompaniment and opportunities for all parts to be featured on the melody. An absolutely gorgeous and subtle programming contrast, it is also very accessible.
Mary McDonald wrote flowing triplets in the piano underscore this stirring, best-selling original anthem. Make Me an Instrument on Thy Peace is based on a well-known text consisting of three noticeable sections, each building to the final peak before settling in for a quiet, peaceful ending.
Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace (SAB) – Mary McDonald (YouTube)
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Flowing triplets in the piano underscore this stirring, best-selling original anthem. Based on a well-known text, it contains three distinct sections, each building to the final pinnacle before settling in for a quiet, peaceful ending.
