Advent/Christmas:

John Floreen (arr.) ADVENT HYMN (SATB, organ, flute) CAN 1074 $1.25

John Eric Floreen (arr.) ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (SATB, keyboard) [M] CAN 1006 $1.25 The accompaniment arranged for strings, organ, optional trumpets I/II and timpani: Full score CAN 1006.01 $9.50; Set of parts CAN 1006.02 $8.50

One of our Best Sellers! This imaginative arrangement of a beloved Christmas carol begins with a quiet, simple, harp-like accompaniment, then moves through a section of lush harmonies, building to a powerful conclusion. A wonderful anthem for Christmas and also a terrific piece for closing a concert -- this popular arrangement is a winner!

Johann Georg Reutter BENEDICTUS (Soprano solo, SATB, keyboard, optional violin (or flute or oboe) [E] CAN 1011 $1.00

This Benedictus opens with an exquisite duet between the soprano and the organ obbligato, foreshadowing the beautiful organ solo movements in Haydn's masses (both Joseph and Michael Haydn trained as boy choristers in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, under Reutter's direction). Reutter also wrote out an optional violin solo part that could take the place of the organ obbligato. The piece closes with a short, majestic Osanna for the full choir. A singable English translation is included.

"This is an elegant bit of Viennese whipped cream, well edited by John Eric Floreen..." John L. Hooker THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN MUSICIANS (July/August 97)

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] CAN 1024 $1.25

A solemn yet joyous, versative 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!

Daniel Johann Grimm (1719-1760) GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST / Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe A MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS CANTATA ( S, T soli, SATB, strings, organ, trumpets I/II) Full score CAN 9001.01 $11.50; Set of parts CAN 9001.02 $10.50; Piano/Vocal Score CAN 9001.03 $3.00; Choral score (opening chorus and closing chorale) CAN 9001.5 $1.25

This best seller is a majestic and joyous work by the 18th century Moravian composer which was performed on Christmas Eve for many years by the Moravians in Germany, and later in America. A singable English text is provided in addition to the original German. The opening chorus (CAN 9001.05) makes a fine anthem by itself; the trumpet I/II part is included. A Cantate First Edition.

"This ten-minute Christmas Eve cantata...will be a welcome addition to the holiday repertoire of church and community ensembles. John Eric Floreen has meticulously prepared this first published edition of the complete work....Church choir directors without the soloistic or instrumental resources to perform the entire cantata should consider purchasing the choral score and performing this openin chorus as an anthem with organ or piano." Corydon J. Carlson CHORAL JOURNAL (September 97)

Mark Hardy, LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING / Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen (SATB, organ, optional flute or oboe) [M] CAN 1021 $1.25

Here is an entirely new musical setting of the 15th century poem from the pen of the talented young composer Mark Hardy. The piece opens with gentle, expressive phrases which are expanded and build toward an exciting closing section that is marked by bold, dramatic harmonies. The accompaniment is scored for organ, with optional solo flute or oboe.

Lent/ Easter:

Karl Heinrich Graun (1703-1759) O LORD, BE GRACIOUS / Herr sei mir gnädig (SATB, keyboard, oboe [fl/vln]) CAN 1005 $1.25; Full Score: CAN 1005.01 $8.50; Set of Parts CAN 1005.02 $7.50

A hauntingly beautiful setting of Psalm 6:3, with the oboe (or other solo instrument; part included) intoned the "O sacred head, now wounded" melody in half-notes over the expressive choral lines. This is the first published edition of this excellent work. The original full score is also available (strings, 2 obes and basso continuo).

"The tessituras, delcacy of the lines, contapuntal texture, and melodic and harmonic interest make this piece suitable for high school, college, or church choirs." Joan Whittemore CHORAL JOURNAL (August 97)

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) EASTER ANTHEM: THE LORD IS RISEN (SATB, keyboard with optional trumpets I/II) CAN 1002 $1.50; Full Score: CAN 1002.01 $9.50; Set of Parts: CAN 1002.02 $8.50 Octavo only in C Major: CAN 1002C $1.50

A joyous, majestic work that choirs will love to sing, and one that is bound to become a favorite. The choral lines are not difficult--in this piece Handel avoids running 16th notes, making it perfectly accessible to volunteer choirs. The anthem closes with a triumphant "alleluia, amen" section. Trumpet I/II part included.

General:

Thomas Dunn: OPEN YE THE GATES (SATB, organ, optional trumpets I/II) Easy CAN 1026 $1.25

A majestic anthem that begins with optional trumpet fanfares -- effective and easy choral lines.

Alice Jordan WHO IS THIS HOST ARRAYED IN WHITE (SATB, organ, flute) CAN 1070 $1.35

Jon Spong MAKE US WORTHY, LORD (Unison choir or solo, keyboard and optional treble instrument) CAN 1067 $1.25

Secular:

John Floreen (arr.) CLOUDY SKY! / TIEN WU WU (SATB a cappella, flute and percussion) CAN 1068 $1.25

John Floreen (arr.) ROW THE BOAT / CHENG YA ME CHENG (SATB a cappella, flute and percussion) CAN 1066 $1.25

Mark Hardy: Serenade SSA, violoncello, piano CAN 8001 $1.25

Larger Works:

Daniel Johann Grimm (1719-1760) GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST / Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe A MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS CANTATA ( S, T soli, SATB, strings, organ, trumpets I/II) Full score CAN 9001.01 $11.50; Set of parts CAN 9001.02 $10.50; Piano/Vocal Score CAN 9001.03 $3.00; Choral score (opening chorus and closing chorale) CAN 9001.5 $1.25

This best seller is a majestic and joyous work by the 18th century Moravian composer which was performed on Christmas Eve for many years by the Moravians in Germany, and later in America. A singable English text is provided in addition to the original German. The opening chorus (CAN 9001.05) makes a fine anthem by itself; the trumpet I/II part is included. A Cantate First Edition.

"This ten-minute Christmas Eve cantata...will be a welcome addition to the holiday repertoire of church and community ensembles. John Eric Floreen has meticulously prepared this first published edition of the complete work....Church choir directors without the soloistic or instrumental resources to perform the entire cantata should consider purchasing the choral score and performing this openin chorus as an anthem with organ or piano." Corydon J. Carlson CHORAL JOURNAL (September 97)

Johann Nepomuk Hummel TE DEUM (SATB, orchestra and organ) Medium
Full Score: SATB; strings, 2 trpts, timpani, organ [or additionally, 2 hrn, 1 fl, 2 ob., 2 bsn] Trombone A,T, B optional. CAN 9002.01 $39.00;
Set of Parts CAN 9002.02 [contact Cantate Music Press for information];
Piano/Vocal Score CAN 9002.03 $6.50

An impressive work, composed in 1805 for the Esterhazy court chapel in Eisenstadt. The woodwind parts are optional; these lines may be played on the organ. Duration: 15 minutes.

Alice Parker THE KING SHALL COME - Three Voices of Advent [Cantata] (Two Unison Choirs or Two Medium Solo Voices, SATB, organ) Duration: 11 min. Easy/Medium CAN 1037 $2.50

Cantate Music Press is pleased to offer this imaginative Advent cantata by Alice Parker. This is a work that you can tailor to your own particular situation -- use your high school or junior choir for the unison parts, or let soloists sing them. Unison Choir I (The Prophecy) sings texts from Isaiah, set by Ms. Parker in a spirited and rhythmic manner. Unison Choir II (The Mother) intones the traditional Magnificat chant, and SATB Choir III (The Second Coming) sings verses from the hymn "The King shall come when morning dawns" to the tune DUNDEE. The three choirs are combined at the end for a stirring conclusion. Make this cantata part of your Advent tradition!