Daniel François-Esprit Auber (1782-1871) O SALUTARIS HOSTIA / Father Almighty, grant us peace (SATB a cappella or with optional keyboard accompaniment) Duration 2 min. Easy CAN 1041 $1.25

Most of Auber's sacred music, consisting of motets and settings of single movements from the Ordinary of the Mass, was composed late in his life after he had established himself as a composer of opera. O salutaris hostia is a hymn traditionally used as a benediction; the English singing text included in this edition is a meditative prayer suitable for many occasions. A literal English translation of the Latin text is also included.

Thomas Dunn COLLECTS:

These settings are written for small choirs with organ accompaniment. They convey a certain Anglican nostalgia both in the literary as well as the musical language.

O GOD, THE KING ETERNAL (Unison or 2-part, organ) Duration: 2:30 Easy CAN 1028 $1.00

O God, the King Eternal may be sung by a unison or 2-part choir. Beginning quietly, it builds to a climax by means of a walking bass in the organ part reminiscent of Vaughan Williams' hymntune "Sine nomine". It closes with a setting of "amen" suggesting the ringing of bells.

O LORD, SUPPORT US (Unison, optional SATB, organ) Duration: 2:15 Easy CAN 1029 $1.00

Cardinal Newman's beloved prayer is set for unison voices and organ, with an optional SATB setting of "amen," useable by itself as an a cappella choral response. Particular care has been taken with the prosody of the text.

(See also LORD, WE PRAY THEE (SATB, organ)

John Eric Floreen, arr. ANTHEM OF THANKSGIVING (SB or SAB, organ) Duration: 3 min. EASY CAN 1042 $1.25 Version for SATB and organ CAN 1043 $1.25

John Floreen's arrangement of the tune Geh aus, mein Herz, und suche Freud is lively, fun to sing, and easy to learn. A good choice for a combined-choir anthem for your Thanksgiving service.

John Eric Floreen (arr.) O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL (SA[T]B, organ, trumpets I/II in C [or oboes or flutes], optional handbells and optional participation by the congregation [E] Duration: 3 min. CAN 1024 $1.25

A solemn yet uplifting, versatile setting of the well-known Advent hymn, featuring antiphonal trumpets (or oboes or flutes), choir and organ...and for a festive touch, add handbells! The instrumental parts are included in the choral octavo. This piece may also by performed by SAB chorus! Composed as a processional, this piece may also be used as an anthem.

Mark Hardy OS JUSTI (SATB div., a cappella) Duration: 1:30 Medium CAN 1044 $1.25

This is a lovely motet by the young American composer Mark Hardy, composed in honor of conductor, teacher and composer Thomas Dunn. Os Justi is a compelling blend of chant-like vocal lines and interesting harmonies. A good choice for smaller choirs - the vocal lines are not difficult.

Johann Nepomuk Hummel ((1778-1837) TANTUM ERGO / God is Love (SATB, keyboard) Duration: 3 min. Easy CAN 1032.03 $1.00

This lovely Tantum Ergo is Hummel's arrangement of a work by Gluck. In addition to the Latin "Tantum ergo" text, an alternate English text has been added. The full orchestral version is also available: Full Score: CAN 1032.01 $8.50; Set of Parts: CAN 1032.02 $10.00.

Alice Jordan JUBILATE DEO (SATB, organ) Duration: 2:15 Easy CAN 1045 $1.25

Alice Jordan NEW HEART AND NEW SPIRIT (SATB, organ) Duration: 2:30 Easy CAN 1046 $1.25

These two anthems by the esteemed American composer Alice Jordan are perfect for the smaller church choir, combining attractive vocal lines with interesting organ accompaniments.

George F. Root (1820-1895) HOW LOVELY IS ZION (SATB, Soprano solo, optional keyboard) Duration: 2 min. Easy CAN 1007 $1.00

Choirs will appreciate the straight-forward melodious style of this litttle-known 19th century American anthem. The expressive soprano solo is not difficult, and adds a wonderful effect.

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) AVE VERUM CORPUS / Worship the Lord (SATB, organ) [E] Duration: 1:45 CAN 1040 $1.25

Ave verum corpus appears as the fourth piece in a group of "6 choeurs religieux" by Saint-Saëns, and has never before been published. The original Latin text and a prose translation is given; a singing English version is also included with widens the meaning of the Ave verum text, turning it into a general expression of worship, reverence and thanksgiving suitable for almost any church occasion or concert use.

Jon Spong MAKE US WORTHY, LORD / Peace I Leave with You (Unison choir or solo, keyboard and optional treble instrument) [E] Duration: 1:30 CAN 1067 $1.25

Jon Spong has created a lovely setting of the text by Mother Teresa of Calcutta (the alternative text is John 14:27). The instrumental part is simple and would be a good choice for a young instrumentalist. The piece works well either as an anthem for unison choir or as a solo.

Glenn D. Sproul I THANK YOU GOD (SATB a cappella, keyboard reduction) Duration: Easy CAN 1056 $.75

Glenn Sproul has created a delicate musical setting for the e.e. cummings poem. It has been performed both as a wedding piece and at a memorial service, bringing a sense of celebration of life to both contexts.

 

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