I have always loved the book of Psalms. The range of human emotions conveyed in that book is so real. Joy, sorrow, fear, hope, worry, confidence, anxiety, assurance and much more spring out of those wonderful verses. Yet underneath all of that is a bedrock faith that the cries of exhilaration and anguish will be heard and answered. In this collection I selected 13 verses from Psalms. On each I set…

Bernard Hughes' Psalm 56 for unaccompanied SATB choir. This work was the winner of the Elysian Singers Composition Competition in celebration of the choir's 30th anniversary. It was premiered on 15 October 2016 at St. James's Church Piccadilly London by the Elysian Singers conducted by Sam Laughton. Duration: approx. 3 1/2 minutes.  'It opens with a lively but gritty Dorian melody that the comp…

Award-winning contemporary Polish composer Pawel Lukaszewski is highly celebrated as a creator of sacred Choral music. His style owes everything to the great traditions of Western music, though his harmonic palette is more modern in style and he sometimes makes use of unusual Vocal effects when suggested by the text.Psalmus 102 is scored for unaccompanied Chorus SATB with a chant-inspired renderin…

Celebration In Psalms (Instrumental Parts)

“Psalm 146” celebrates the goodness and power of God as creator healer and comforter. Sparkling and buoyant in spirit this festive anthem dances along with rhythmic momentum and fresh harmonies. Especially suitablefor occasions of praise and thanksgiving the text of this wonderful psalm may be used throughout the year. Commissioned by the St. Thomas Episcopal Choir in Chesapeake Vi…

An essential resource collection of twelve new songs for assemblies choirs class singing and Sunday schools. Includes songs for each season and the main Christian festivals such as Harvest and a setting of Psalm 23. Theteachers part contains piano part lyrics guitar chord symbols and a matching CD containing all the songs plus great backing tracks to sing along to.

A Psalm of Hope-This often-set Psalm has found new purpose in this shining setting. Each phrase of the celebrated scripture receives a special moment with the words being cradled in caring arms. Musically deep this anthem offers thoughtful conductors ample opportunity for interpretive nuance. The orchestration adds yet another layer of loveliness to this significant composition. Truly unique! Sco…

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.

from Journey of Promises-Uses: General concertScripture: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:8-25A fantastic acclamation of praise filled with rhythmic drive and festive spirit. This call to celebrative worship can be a theme song foryour choir as it affirms its ministry through the gift of music. The mixed-meter joy of the opening theme gives way to a more lyric middle section before returning to the command…

Uses: General Scripture: Psalm 33:6 - Jeremiah 32:17 - Romans 11:36 A well-known Welsh tune is given a new purpose in this joyous anthem. The text celebrates the Creator and an original refrain allows the choir to express their own alleluia! Some division in the voices will add depth to the harmonic stack while the lilting piano accompaniment and cheerful flute obbligato will provide a pleasing …

Cheryl Frances-Hoad's Psalm No. 1 for SATB and Organ.Commissioned by Gonville & Caius College and the University of Cambridge to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the University. First performed by the Choir of Gonville & Caius College Cambridge directed by Geoffrey Webber with Annie Lydford (organ) in Caius College Chapel on Sunday 17th May 2009.

Uses: General Music AppreciationScripture: II Chronicles 5:13; Psalm 46:1; Psalm 147:7Joyful with a strong message of worship and praise this festive choral will enliven any sacred gathering. Based on the Psalms themessage of celebration is appropriate for sanctuary and concert hall usage. The syncopated opening theme is joined with contrasting lyric sections giving variety to the musical treat…

Trumpet 1 & 2- Trombone 1 & 2- Handbells- Timpani-Joseph Martin gives choirs everywhere a “tour de force” for worship and sacred concerts with this energizing adaptation from the Psalms. This festival anthem can incorporate youth choirs and children's choirs for aspecial moment or it can be sung only by the chancel choir. This is a challenging anthem but well worth the effort. The bra…

Six Psalms (Hob.XXIII: Appendix) for three-part mixed Chorus (SAB)During his second visit to England in 1794 Joseph Haydn made the acquaintance of the Rector of Westbourne the Reverend William Dechair Tattersall. He tried to interest Haydn in his plan to improve congregational singing more particularly the singing of psalms in the Anglican Church. Haydn's fame in England had been well founde…

Uses: General Thanksgiving EastertideScripture: Colossians 3:16-17; Psalm 100:4; I Thessalonians 5:18Springing from the pages of Scripture this anthem evokes a spirit of thanksgiving in its musicaland textural approach. Beginning with a free-formed passage that acts as a vocal introduction the anthem eventually surrenders to a lilting 6/8 theme that has a memorable contour and gait. The rhythm…

Over 400 Songs. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 583 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Francis Patrick Oa!!Brien. For SATB Chorus, Canto, Keyboard accompaniment, and Flute. Bible Reference: Psalm 130. Celebration Series. Includes guitar chord names. Sacred. 8 pages

By Allen Pote. For Choir. (SAB or Three-Part). Call To Worship, Celebration, Comfort, Confidence, God's Attributes/Character, Psalms and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB w/opt. 2 Trumpets). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Composed by James Biery, David Blackwell, Michael Burkhardt, Charles Callahan, Hal H. Hopson, Michael , Austin C. Lovelace, John W. Work. Advent, Baptism of Our Lord, Christmas, Epiphany, 20th Century, Spiritual, Winter. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.40-002)…

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. For SATB choir. Text: Psalm 69:34|Psalm 104:1-5|Psalm 104:14-20|Psalm 104:24-27|Psalm 104:31-33|Genesis 1:25-27|Acts 4:24. Choral octavo. Published by Hope Publishing Company

(Psalm II for the Easter Season). Composed by Marty Haugen. For SATB choir, keyboard accompaniment. Eastertide, Easter Sunday. Celebration Series. Includes guitar chord names. Sacred. Easy. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Composed by Haas Cotter, Jeanne Cotter. Collection for voices: various. instruments: various. piano. 130 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By Marty Haugen. For Voices: SATB, cantor, assembly. Instruments: String quartet, 2 C instruments (instruments optional). Celebration Series Sacred. Published by GIA Publications.

By Allen Pote. For Choir. (Satb). Call To Worship, Celebration, Comfort, Confidence, God's Attributes/Character, Psalms and Sacred. Print Music Single (SATB w/opt. 2 Trumpets). Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Composed by Katherine K. Davis / Richard DeLong / Sven Lekberg / Richard W. Gieseke / Antonin Dvorak / Franz Liszt / Randall Thompson / Alfred V. Fedak. Marriage, 21st Century. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.40-600).

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). John Rutter Anniversary Edition. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 3.5'. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193407374).

Composed by Chris De Silva. Christmastide, Christmas Day, Easter 6 B, OT 28 C. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9527. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9527).

By Ellen Woods Bryce. SATB, unison/2-part. Sacred. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild.

Composed by Chris De Silva. Ascension. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 4 pages. GIA Publications #9502. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9502).

By Liam Lawton. Arranged by Paul Tate. For SAB choir, assembly, keyboard accompaniment. OT 31 A. Celebration Series. Includes guitar chord names. Sacred. Easy. Text language: English. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications

By Thomas Fettke. For SATB choir. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Exaltation Publications . Octavo. Sacred Anthem.

By Bruce Pearson. Edited by Chuck Elledge. For concert band. Bandworks. Grade 3. Score. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

By Francis Patrick Obrien. For Voices: SATB, 2 voices. Instruments: 2 treble C instruments, bass C instrument (instruments optional). Keyboard accompaniment. Celebration Series Sacred. 3 pages. Published by GIA Publications.
Level: easy.

By James Chepponis. For SATB Chorus, Descant, Cantor, Keyboard accompaniment, and C Instrument. Bible Reference: Psalm 133:1; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1-3, 5-6; Philippians 2:2-4. Celebration Series. Includes guitar chord names. Sacred. Level: easy. 8 pages. Published by G…

By Marty Haugen. For Voices: SATB, cantor, assembly. Instruments: C instrument (instruments optional). Keyboard accompaniment. Celebration Series Sacred. Level: easy. 5 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Composed by Jeanne Cotter. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #9325. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9325).

Edited by Douglas Wagner. For organ solo (3-staff). Sacred. Intermediate. Collection. 40 pages. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

(Soprano Solo, Mixed Chorus, opt. SSA Chorus, and Ensemble Vocal Score). By Karl Jenkins. SATB. Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Book only. 160 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060122163. Published by Boosey and Hawkes

By Marty Haugen. For Cantor; optional SAB Choir and Keyboard accompaniment. Bible Reference: Psalm 72. Celebration Series. Includes guitar chord names. Sacred. Easy. 8 pages. Published by GIA Publications

By Robert Hebble, Fred Swann. Edited by Glew. Classical and sacred organ. Level: intermediate. 80 pages. Published by Belwin.

By Allen Pote. (SAB or Three-Part). Scripture Reference: Psalm 92:1-15. Celebration, Festival, General Worship, Praise, Psalms, Worshiping and Sacred. Print Music Single (SAB). 16 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

SATB. Shawnee Press. 16 pages

Psalm for Mass during the Night. Composed by Marc Cerisier. Christmas Night. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8411. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8411).

Composed by David M. Kellermeyer. Full score. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.30-131).