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This new choral piece from Paul Mealor is set to poetry by the great e.e. Cummings for mixed unaccompanied voices.
i carry your heart with me
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A Hymn for Fallen Comrades
TTBB Chorus with optional treble semichorus
Written for men's voices, set in TTBB voicings with piano accompaniment and option treble semichorus, this setting of Laurence Binyon and Moina Michael was commissioned by the Wessex Male Choir.
From For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon
Descant from We Shall Keep the Faith by Miona Michael
The Shepherd’s Spiritual
Donald Moore's up-tempo piece, based on an American Spiritual, is sure to light up any holiday concert. Featuring call-and-response vocalization between soloist and ensemble, it requires lots of energy and is sure to sparkle! This oldie-but-goodie, in its original voicing, dates back to the fourth BriLee catalog.
O Sing to the Lord
A two-part/two-hand piano version of Davison's original O Sing to the Lord for TTBB choir and four-hand piano. A strong, yet accessible, concert opener. Multi-rhythms enhance the excitement of this majestic concert or festival selection.
And Can it Be?
TTBB
New life is breathed into the much-loved original hymn in this thoughtful new setting. . . so gentle yet so strong.
Score and parts for full orchestra are also available. Appropriate in any service of worship and celebration and especially effective during the Lenten season.
Then Sings My Soul (How Great Thou Art)
TTBB
Inspired by what is considered to be one of the greatest hymn texts of the 20th century, Mary McDonald has crafted an exceptional, new anthem for SATB choirs. With altered melody and lush harmonies, this fresh treatment awakens a new breadth and splendor into this timeless hymn, giving rise to the greatness that it invokes in worshiping God, our Creator.
The gorgeous orchestration (sold separately) by Michael Lawrence is a true complement to Mary's splendid choral writing. This includes a Conductor's Score and parts for: Flute 1 & 2, Oboe, Clarinet 1 & 2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2 & 3, Horn 1 & 2 (opt. Alto Sax), Trombone 1 & 2 (opt. Tenor Sax/Baritone T. C. ), Trombone III/Tuba, Percussion, Timpani, Harp, Piano, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello and String Bass (opt. Bass Clarinet).
Scriptural Reference: Psalms 8:3, Psalms 19:1, Psalms 47:2, Psalms 48:1, Psalms 66:3, Psalms 68:35, Psalms 99:3, Daniel 9:4, Habakkuk 3:2, John 14:3, Romans 8:32, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Revelation 4:1-11, Revelation 5:13-14
Little Lamb
One of the two winners of the 1997 G. Schirmer Young Composers competition, this tender setting of the William Blake poem is delicate, yet agile, with compelling vocal writing and distinctive harmonies. Available: SATB a cappella, TTBB a cappella.
This Time of the Year
TTBB
African-American musicians Brook Benton and Clyde Otis collaborated on this bluesy ballad in 1959. Since then, the enduring piece has been recorded by iconic artists such as Etta James and Ray Charles. Verses present sentimental snapshots of Christmases past, and a crooner melody paints a warm holiday portrait. “Santa Claus is on his way, loads of joy on his sleigh, this time of the year, when Christmas is near.”
Cindy
Combining eight-part writing, hand clapping, foot stomping, string bass, and xylophone, this tour de force is excellent concert and festival material.
Make Me an Instrument SSAA
A compelling new setting of the familiar prayer of St. Frances of Assisi, rich in nuance and depth of emotion. Scored for SSAA choir, piano and optional string quartet. Also available for SATB and TTBB.