O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

A recurring rhythmic motif begins in the accompaniment and anchors this simple but creative setting of the tune VENI EMMANUEL. The composer specifies sopranos/tenors on the upper staff and altos/basses on the lower, but we were intrigued by the fact that the piece is well-written and flexible enough to be successful in a variety of situations, large or small. Duration 3:00 A recurring rhythmic motif begins in the accompaniment and anchors this simple but creative setting of the tune VENI EMMANUEL. The composer specifies sopranos/tenors on the upper staff and altos/basses on the lower, but we were intrigued by the fact that the piece is well-written and flexible enough to be successful in a variety of situations, large or small. Duration 3:00

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O Come, O Come Emmanuel : Additional Orchestra Score

Come to Zion

Come, Great Love

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Let Evening Come

Thy Kingdom Come

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Come By Here

Yes, it's KUM BA YAH! But this sensitive and sweet setting for SATB and Piano is not to be missed. In one spot it is suggested that the piano plays a guided improvisation over the choir singing neutral syllables. In another there is the option to sing unaccompanied. There is a quote of the hymn tune NICAEA (Holy, Holy, Holy) in the accompaniment. An emotional high point occurs when the sections each sing out their situations, "longing, falling, hiding, rising, aching, laughing, praising, finding, breathing, dying." Then answer together, "You are here." This work hits every high mark in terms of vocal writing, a skillful accompaniment, and a beautiful effect.

Come, Labor On

I Come with Joy

Come, Walk with Me

The Peace to Come

Come Before the Table

The music is constructed with a duet or semi-chorus singing above a choir ostinato with hand drum, creating a multicultural, polyrhythmic effect. As with all such constructions, what looks a little complex on the page ends up feeling completely natural when sung. Especially appropriate for World Communion Sunday.   Video Credits:Music Recorded by The Singers, under the direction of Matthew Culloton, Minneapolis, MN. Recording Engineer: David Trembley, Soundmaster Productions. Copyright ©℗ 2019 MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. Stock footage provided by Videvo, downloaded from https://www.videvo.net. Stock photos provided by Pixabay,downloaded from https://www.pixabay.com.

Oh, Come, Little Chldren

Come, Dove of Heaven

This flowing SATB piece for Pentecost has a simple but effective piano part and the choral writing is lyrical and approachable, with moderate tessitura. The first of four stanzas is marked as a solo. Stanza three has contrasting music. A nice contrast to the usual bombast of Pentecost, this piece is prayerful and lovely. Duration 3:00

Come, Walk with Me

Come, Walk with Me

Oh, Come, Little Children

Written for the 2018 National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival, this setting of IHR KINDERLEIN KOMMET is moderately easy for the choir but can be brightened up even more by use of optional harp, oboe, and cello. A light and playful ritornello introduces the piece and each subsequent verse, and concludes as well. Playful and charming. Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series. Written for the 2018 National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival, this setting of IHR KINDERLEIN KOMMET is moderately easy for the choir but can be brightened up even more by use of optional harp, oboe, and cello. A light and playful ritornello introduces the piece and each subsequent verse, and concludes as well. Playful and charming. Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series.