The vocal part is fairly simple with some interesting rhythms while the organ part adds some 'spice' with Tranchell's individual harmonies. Psalm 133 uses two different antiphons.

for soprano soloist mixed choir and orchestra or ensemble (with organ) This is one of the best-loved and most widely performed choral works of the twentieth century. The texts (in Latin and English) are from the Missa pro Defunctis the Book of Common Prayer and the Psalms. The seven sections form an arch-like meditation on the themes of life and death: prayers on behalf of all humanity psalms…

This wonderful collection brings together four eminent cathedral organist composerrs. These twentieth-century chant settings of four Psalms is for SATB voices with verbal texts integral to the music. Ideal for special events and services uch as the joining of choirs in celebration.

The 23rd Psalm

This contemporary setting of Psalms 113 through 118 by master composer and professor of music at the Hebrew Union College Cincinnati has been performed every year for the past 35 years by a choir consisting of student rabbis along with two soloists a narrator and five instrumentalists. A very accessible and exciting work. Level: Medium

The work comprises three choral movements interspersed with two movements for the soloist. The psalms chosen reflect the emotional range of the Book of Psalms for they voice joy and sorrow thanksgiving and despair penitence and faith and hope and love. Two of the choral movements are published separately: O Sing Unto the Lord; O Praise God Orchestral material is available on hire.

Predludio E Toccata Psalmus

Two Psalms

Austin Lovelace gave us many wonderful choral pieces and this setting of Psalm 150 epitomizes his modern style. Open 4ths and 5ths provide a fanfare flavor befitting the “praise” text of this Psalm. Written for Unison or 2-Part choir it is appropriate for any age choir. The optional hand cymbal adds just the right percussion sonority to complete the statement. Church and school choirs …