Hope in Me

Composer Terre Johnson sets an adaptation of Isaiah 40:21 in the first person, so it appears as if God is speaking through the choir in this anthem of reassurance. The violin and clarinet sometimes support and sometimes soar above the choir. Easy SATB writing makes this a useful and satisfying offering, especially appropriate for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year B. Duration: 3:00

Hope in Me

Composer Terre Johnson sets an adaptation of Isaiah 40:21 in the first person, so it appears as if God is speaking through the choir in this anthem of reassurance. The violin and clarinet sometimes support and sometimes soar above the choir. Easy unison writing makes this a useful and satisfying offering, especially appropriate for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, Year B. Duration: 3:00

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Set in 6/8 with a sparkling organ accompaniment, the hymn tune MARION appears in a dance-like, sometimes ornamented fashion. Straightforward and exuberant, this anthem is easy to sing yet sounds more difficult. Duration: 3:00

In the Bleak Midwinter

Matthew Culloton always brings a unique touch to the carols in this series, but this one will melt you down. Beautiful textural and harmonic touches, sometimes very simple and sometimes more complex, illumine and elevate the text. For example, the descant functions as a lone voice just as the text becomes the most personal, "What can I give him?" The thought, beauty, and emotion in this setting are not to be missed.

Variations and Fugue On A Christmas Carol

This score is based on the old British Carol "I saw three ships." There are seven variations preceding the fugue. After the theme has been stated, the first two variations extend the theme: the third variation introduces the pedals. The next three variations are in the style of Baroque genres: the fourth variation is a noël written as an homage to Daquin: the fifth variation is a figured chorale, in which the chorale Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her makes its first appearance: and the sixth is a Handelian rigaudon. The seventh variation is a “carillion” in which Von Himmel hoch reappears. After a dramatic, dissonant chord, the score concludes with a chorale fugue during whichVon Himmel hoch appears in the pedal. Composed for and dedicated to David Higgs, in celebration of his twenty-five years of teaching at the Eastman School of Music. Duration: 6:45.

In the Bleak Midwinter : Complete Set

This setting begins in a quiet, almost other-worldly fashion, and alternates between the well-known Holst and Darke tunes as it builds to a stately climax and then recedes again.

There Is Joy in the Morning!

Commissioned by a church choir in honor of their director, this piece has a flowing accompaniment and energetic choir parts. The text, based on Psalm 30, brings a message of joy after darkness, dancing after sorrow. Accessible SATB writing with some brief divisi and one short a cappella passage. Duration: 3:15

Two Pieces for Organ : Prelude in D and Exultation

Prelude in D, written for organist David Ball, is set in a languid 3/4 with a lyrical motif in the melody which passes through several harmonic developments but is consistently soothing and satisfying. Registration suggestions might be for a large instrument, but the elegance of the writing insures success on a smaller instrument as well. Duration: 3:30 Exultation was commissioned by Choir and Organ magazine for the dedication of the Miller-Scott Organ at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. It is a short, fiery postlude or recital piece. Of the two pieces, the difficulty level we've selected definitely comes from this final one. If you want to start or finish with a bang,consider Exultation. Duration: 1:30 Contents: Prelude in D Major Exultation Part of the Cathedral Series.

David M. Cherwien: Christ Jesus Lay In Death's Strong Bands (SATB)

This solid and stately setting has instructions for tracking through both the LSB (7 verses) and ELW (5 verses) version of this hymn, but is useful for any congregation wanting a festive Easter setting. An extended organ/brass introduction version based on Bach's setting of "Christ Lag in Todesbaden" from the Orgelbuchlein is also available. Instrumental Parts include Two Trumpets in C or B-flat, Horn in F, Two Trombones [Trombone 2 with F attachement or Bass Trombone], and Timpani.

Hope in Me

Hope in Me

Balm in Gilead

In dulci jubilo

Create In Me

Philip W. J. Stopford: In The Land Of The Living (Arr. Burkhardt) (SATB)

In the Land of the Living by Philip W. J. Stopford, arranged by Michael Burkhardt for SATB with Organ accompaniment.

There in God's Garden

Weave Us In Community

In the Father's Glory

There in God's Garden

Away in a Manger

Gathered in God's Name

Gathered in God's Name

There in God's Garden

Gathered in God's Name

A congregational piece with several functions. This piece may be used during communion, baptism, peace of Christ, and All Saints.

O Holy Spirit, Enter In