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.
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.
Music & Text: Matthew West, Bernie Herms, Mark Hall
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4; Hebrews 10:35; Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29; Psalm 126
One of the loveliest themes and sentiments in recent Christian songwriting is sensitively adapted in this release. Borrowing from the carol “Silent Night,” the songwriters remind us that not all holiday moments are joyous for people going through heartache or illness. Ideal to program for “Blue Christmas” services, this original wraps the hurting heart in a graceful message of unconditional love. The arranging is effective and approachable, with elegant piano adornment.
Also Available:
ChoirTrax Accompaniment CD
Powerfully poignant and equally tender, My Dearest Ruth is Garrop’s musical setting of the final love letter from Martin Ginsburg to his wife, the opera-loving Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only days before Martin’s passing. Commissioned by the family to celebrate Justice Ginsburg’s 80th birthday, the work later became a highlight of the Cedille Records CD “Notorious RBG in Song.” My Dearest Ruth is a touching 6½-minute scene, touching in sound, deeply dramatic in meaning.
Also available:
Soprano and Piano •
Soprano and Ensemble (Score and Parts)*
Soprano and Ensemble (Score Only)
Mezzo-Soprano and Piano •
Mezzo-Soprano and Ensemble (Score and Parts*
Mezzo-Soprano and Ensemble (Score Only)
Baritone and Piano •
Baritone and Ensemble (Score and Parts)*
Baritone and Ensemble (Score Only)
Ensemble parts include Voice, B-flat Clarinet, Violin, Violoncello, and Piano.
E-flat Alto Saxophone and PianoPowerfully poignant and equally tender, My Dearest Ruth is Garrop’s musical setting of the final love letter from Martin Ginsburg to his wife, the opera-loving Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, only days before Martin’s passing. Commissioned by the family to celebrate Justice Ginsburg’s 80th birthday, the work later became a highlight of the Cedille Records CD “Notorious RBG in Song.” My Dearest Ruth is a touching 6½-minute scene, touching in sound, deeply dramatic in meaning.
Also available:
Soprano and Piano •
Soprano and Ensemble (Score and Parts)*
Soprano and Ensemble (Score Only)
Mezzo-Soprano and Piano •
Mezzo-Soprano and Ensemble (Score and Parts*
Mezzo-Soprano and Ensemble (Score Only)
Baritone and Piano •
Baritone and Ensemble (Score and Parts)*
Baritone and Ensemble (Score Only)
Ensemble parts include Voice, B-flat Clarinet, Violin, Violoncello, and Piano.
E-flat Alto Saxophone and Piano
This tender and comforting work is a “passing of peace” as its simple yet elegant melody washes over the listener, gently unfolding its text with increasing texture:
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives; do not be afraid.”
The Hebrew word shalom forms the refrains, and whispers of the word “peace” further paint the spirit and promise of the text. Written as a way to share peace to one another during the Covid-19 pandemic and racial injustices of 2020, this piece is equally at home in worship or concert settings.
Also Available:
SATB •
SSA •
TBB •
2-Part Mixed
Vocal Duet*
Free Curriculum for Shalom
Violin part included with the choral score.
*Vocal duet includes 3 copies of the score for the two vocalists and the pianist and a copy of the violin part.
This tender and comforting work is a “passing of peace” as its simple yet elegant melody washes over the listener, gently unfolding its text with increasing texture:
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you, not as the world gives; do not be afraid.”
The Hebrew word shalom forms the refrains, and whispers of the word “peace” further paint the spirit and promise of the text. Written as a way to share peace to one another during the Covid-19 pandemic and racial injustices of 2020, this piece is equally at home in worship or concert settings.
Also Available:
SATB •
SSA •
TBB •
2-Part Mixed
Vocal Duet*
Free Curriculum for Shalom
Violin part included with the choral score.
*Vocal duet includes 3 copies of the score for the two vocalists and the pianist and a copy of the violin part.
This setting of a traditional Shaker hymn features a rhapsodic exchange between soprano soloist and choir. It is a part of a larger work entitled “Angel of Light.”
from Angel of Light
Sweet Angels Come Nearer (–)
O See the Lovely Angels (–)
Vum Vive Vum (SATB)
Beautiful Treasure (–)
With My Blessing I Have Blessed You (SATB)
A rich and expressive setting of Romans 10:14-15.
Also Available:
SATB
Flute Part
