Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. All of Bach ’s six authenticated motets were written between 1723 and 1727 for St Thomas’ Church, Leipzig, where Bach was appointed as director of music in 1723. During this period, Bach composed most of his cantatas, and it seems likely that for ordinary Sunday services he used existing motets from the seventeenth century tradition, reserving his own motet compositions …

Par GOODALL HOWARD. Commissioned for the congregation and choir of St Francis Church, Simon’s Town, South Africa, this beautiful choral work by Howard Goodall sets a moving text attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Combining Goodall’s trademark lyricism with a striking trumpet countermelody and accessible organ accompaniment, Promises of grace exhibits all the features that Goodall’s music is so l…

Par MARTIN JOSEPH M.. This cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-honored carols and expressive original songs, this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies associated with the coming Light of the World. With the birth of Jesus, the second part moves forward to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned with an opportunity fo…

Par GOODALL HOWARD. All the good you can is Howard Goodall’s uplifting anthem, setting words by Charles Wesley. The music is both celebratory and reflective, ideal for church services and concerts alike. Written for SATB choir and organ, there is optional unison congregation indicated in the score, as well as additional parts for handbells and piano available for download from fabermusicstore.com.…

This exceptional original anthem by Jay Althouse has an inspiring message for all believers to stand together as One Church, united in faith and in service to Christ. Opening with unison voices singing a statement of faith, 'We are a church. We are a congregation,' it gradually builds in vigor, climaxing in a glorious refrain: 'O Lord, we praise you with our voices and with song.' / Choeur SAB

Particularly useful for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any family emphasis/multi-generational services throughout the year, this new jewel from Tina English really shines. Its message of unity and Christian love will resonate with choir and congregation alike. / Choeur (SATB)

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par WESLEY CHARLES. Glorious and reverent! A bright fanfare prelude on Charles Wesley's 'And Can It Be?' is ideal for church or school. Timothy Johnson's creative and appropriate treatment will inspire the congregation or concert audience from the opening notes to the heroic conclusion. Skillful reharmonization, counterpoint, and colorful orchestration combine with a beautifu…

Par SILVERMAN JERRY. This book presents 375 of J.S. Bach's surviving chorale harmonizations with singable English translations of the original German text by choral conductor Henry S. Drinker. Printed in an easy-to-read format, this edition was designed to facilitate both analysis of Bach's musical genius in voice leading and renewed performance of these works by congregations. It is hoped that th…

Hymnes. Par PETTI A. / LAYCOCK G.. Since early Victorian times, music in church has lagged increasingly behind the developments in the secular field. The New Catholic Hymnal includes a number of new settings which are nearer the technique and spirit of the day than was hitherto customary. Whilst most congregations would baulk at contemporary dodecaphonic music, simple diatonic dissonance and other…

The Contemporary Worship Classics series features six compatible books that can be used alone or in any combination. The arrangements are designed to aid the flow of live congregational worship, and the level is suitable for amateurs and pros alike. Section numbers and lyric cues are included in each book so musicians can play together easily. Use the downloadable audio tracks in lieu of a live ba…