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	Title	Voicing	Duration	Language	Composer
	O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem for SATB choir and optional organ POA-005	SATB ⋅ SSAATTB	4'	English	O'Shea, Patrick	Info/Listen/Buy »
“O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” was written for John Patrick Cardinal Foley, the Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. It received its first performance on February 11th, 2011 in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican by the Saint Mary’s University Chamber Singers, with the composer conducting. More info & view score »
	Shout For Joy for SATB choir and piano POA-003	SATB	3'	English	O'Shea, Patrick	Info/Listen/Buy »
“Shout For Joy” was composed for the undergraduate commencement exercises of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in May, 2003, and is dedicated to the graduating class of that year. The text, from Psalm 33, is suitable for a range of liturgical occasions, and the work is also effective as a concert piece. The energetic opening […] More info & view score »
	Ave Maria for SATB chorus a cappella SDE-001	SATB	1'40"	Latin	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
Sanford Dole’s Ave Maria is a harmonized setting of the Gregorian chant antiphon. The soprano part is a metrical version of the Gregorian chant melody. The other parts create a harmonic world that is uniquely Dole’s; what his choirs refer to as the “Dolian mode.” More info & view score »
	Let Him Return SSA / piano ROM-9001		6'30"		Oswald, Rebecca	Info/Listen/Buy »
Let Him Return acknowledges the fear, anger, sadness, and raw courage of the women throughout history who have prayed the universal prayer that their men return safely home from war. Primarily triadic, there are numerous modulations throughout this work, effectively preventing harmonic predictability. The vocals begin with the altos in unison, then sopranos divisi, and […] More info & view score »
	Away in a Manger for mixed choir and soprano solo GTT-014xx	SATB	2'40"	English	Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
This a cappella arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol, “Away in a Manger” is set for SATB, and also features a soprano soloist in the introduction to each verse, at the end and (optionally) in the first verse. The tune is the one most closely associated with these words in the UK, Cradle Song, by […] More info & view score »
	Bright was the Star for mixed choir and keyboard GTT-010	SATB	4'	English	Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
This simple Christmas setting resulted from an international collaboration between Brian Holmes of California and Gordon Thornett from the UK. Brian’s poem has been set for mixed voices (SATB) and piano (or organ). The piece describes how the cold of winter is turned into spring by the coming of the Christ Child. Bright was the […] More info & view score »
	Peace on Earth for SSATB Choir, unaccompanied SDE-012	SSATB	6'	English	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
An English translation of the poem “Friede auf Erden” by Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825-1898) is set for SSATB choir unaccompanied. Referencing the Christmas story, this setting brings to life the text with lush harmonies freely changing key centers as the story progresses. Each of the four stanzas ends with a variation on the musical material […] More info & view score »
	Psalm of the Sky TBB for TBB chorus, piano, and violin SRD-004c	TB ⋅ TBB ⋅ TTB ⋅ TTBB	5'	English ⋅ Hebrew	Riskind, Sarah	Info/Listen/Buy »
In the poem “Psalm of the Sky,” Rabbi Rachel Barenblat reimagines “The Lord is My Shepherd” (Psalm 23) in a contemporary context. Performers may highlight the many instances of text painting and create contrast between moments of gentleness, boldness, and carefree movement. The last verse of Psalm 23 is included in Hebrew as a coda […] More info & view score »
	Psalm of the Sky SAB for SAB chorus, piano, and violin SRD-004a	SAB ⋅ SATB	5'	English ⋅ Hebrew	Riskind, Sarah	Info/Listen/Buy »
In the poem “Psalm of the Sky,” Rabbi Rachel Barenblat reimagines “The Lord is My Shepherd” (Psalm 23) in a contemporary context. Performers may highlight the many instances of text painting and create contrast between moments of gentleness, boldness, and carefree movement. The last verse of Psalm 23 is included in Hebrew as a coda […] More info & view score »
	Psalm of the Sky SSA for SSA chorus, piano, and violin SRD-004b	SA ⋅ SAA ⋅ SSA ⋅ SSAA	5'	English ⋅ Hebrew	Riskind, Sarah	Info/Listen/Buy »
In the poem “Psalm of the Sky,” Rabbi Rachel Barenblat reimagines “The Lord is My Shepherd” (Psalm 23) in a contemporary context. Performers may highlight the many instances of text painting and create contrast between moments of gentleness, boldness, and carefree movement. The last verse of Psalm 23 is included in Hebrew as a coda […] More info & view score »
	Sim Shalom for SATB chorus and piano/organ SRD-001	SATB	4'	Hebrew	Riskind, Sarah	Info/Listen/Buy »
Sim Shalom is a solemn Hebrew prayer in D minor accompanied by piano or organ. It is ideal for a worship setting and has often been used for that purpose, though the lyrical choral refrain and soprano/tenor solos can work well for any choir that would prefer to focus on just a few phrases of […] More info & view score »
	Hariyu for SATB chorus and piano SRD-002	SATB	3'	Hebrew	Riskind, Sarah	Info/Listen/Buy »
This upbeat mixed-meter setting of Psalm 100 in Hebrew was inspired by Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. The difficulty level is moderate, suitable for high school, college, and community choirs. It was premiered by Triad: Boston’s Choral Collective. The English translation is as follows: 1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the […] More info & view score »
	Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for 2-part choir & organ ROC-006	SA ⋅ SS	5'	English	Oganovic, Robert	Info/Listen/Buy »
The Magnificat (Song of Mary) and Nunc dimittis (Song of Simeon) are biblical canticles. Mary sings the Magnificat (“My soul doth magnify the Lord”) on the occasion of her visit to Elizabeth, as narrated in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:39–56). Simeon sings the Nunc dimittis (“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace”) […] More info & view score »
	Oseh Shalom for SATB chorus, piano, and violin SRD-003	SATB	3'	Hebrew	Riskind, Sarah	Info/Listen/Buy »
Oseh Shalom is a Jewish prayer for peace in a Tango style, accessible for school, church, and synagogue choirs. Though Tango is not traditional in Jewish liturgical music, many congregations draw musical inspiration from traditional and popular music of diverse origins. This setting was premiered by the University of Washington Chorale, and its TBB arrangement […] More info & view score »
	Locus iste for SSATBB choir a cappella ROC-001	SSATBB	3'	Latin	Oganovic, Robert	Info/Listen/Buy »
This original anthem is suitable for all occasions and offers a gentle, contemporary setting of the text used by Anton Bruckner in his well-known composition of the same name composed in 1869. “This place was made by God, a priceless sacrament; it is without reproach.” Genesis 28:16 Exodus 3:5 More info & view score »
	Of a Father’s Love Begotten for mixed choir SDE-010	SATB	4'50"	English	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
This arrangement opens by lining out the plainsong chant over a drone. Then, in succeeding verses we hear it in organum before more complex harmonies and rhythms are added. Finally all voices sing the melody in canon before a concluding fantasia. More info & view score »
	Jesus, Friend of Little Children for solo voice or choir (SATB) GTT-033		1' 35"		Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
Click here to follow the score: https://youtu.be/kSR8gohqJVY This setting of ‘Jesus, friend of little children’ was written about 30 years ago, for the baptism of our younger daughter. It was written as a soprano solo with piano accompaniment. In this current version, it may still be performed as a solo, if desired, but I have added […] More info & view score »
	Cherubic Hymn for SATB choir with organ or orchestra GTT-028	SATB	5' 40"	English	Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
“Prelude and Cherubic Hymn” was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy School in Berlin, to mark the 25th anniversary of their annual Advent services held in Berlin Cathedral. It was performed by joint choirs, drawn from students, parents and faculty, and choir members of the American Church in Berlin on 29 November 2017. The piece […] More info & view score »
	Star of Wonder for choir (SATB with divisions) + organ, piano or orchestra GTT-030		5' 20"		Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
Forget the traditional setting of “We thee kings of Orient are”! This is a much more reflective version, for choir and orchestra, given its first performance by the Nidarosdomens Guttekor in the splendid setting of Trondheim Cathedral in December 2017. They also performed the piece on their pre-Christmas tour, using just organ for accompaniment. The […] More info & view score »
	Ave Maria for SSA voices and piano JDM-006	SSA	5'30"	Latin	Durham, Jennifer	Info/Listen/Buy »
This setting of the traditional “Hail Mary” prayer takes a new approach, employing a lullaby rhythm in F minor. The voices become a haunting plea for forgiveness and intercession. The piano accompaniment provides support for the singers while still maintaining its own voice. More info & view score »
	Introit for SATB Choir with optional Organ POA-001	SATB	2' 30"	Latin	O'Shea, Patrick	Info/Listen/Buy »
A short call to worship for SATB choir with optional organ accompaniment. Composed for the installation of The Reverend Kenneth Crawford at the Parish of St. James the Great, Darlington, England, July, 2014. More info & view score »
	A Prayer of St. Anselm for SATB choir with divisi POA-015	SATB	3'30"	English	O'Shea, Patrick	Info/Listen/Buy »
Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1033 – 21 April 1109), a benedictine abbot and philosopher and theologian, left significant writings, some of great complexity. Others, like this simple prayer, convey a deep longing for a closeness to God. This setting was composed for joint performance by the Caritas Chamber Choir (Canterbury, UK) and the Saint Mary’s […] More info & view score »
	Guiding Star for mixed choir, SATB with some divisions GTT-024	SATB	3'	English	Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
This new setting of the Christmas/Epiphany words, “As with gladness, men of old did the guiding star behold” seeks to emphasize the joyful nature of the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. Set in a lively 7/8 time, it is mainly in four parts (SATB), although the 3rd verse, “As they offered gifts most rare” […] More info & view score »
	Silent Night for mixed choir a cappella JBN-016	SATB	2'40"	English	Bernstein, Jeffrey	Info/Listen/Buy »

	O Holy Night for mixed choir and piano JBN-018	SATB	4'50"	English	Bernstein, Jeffrey	Info/Listen/Buy »

	Elegy On The Death Of Leonard Bernstein for mixed choir a cappella JBN-019	SATB	1'30"	English	Bernstein, Jeffrey	Info/Listen/Buy »

	O Virgin Pure (Agni Parthene) for mixed chorus (SSAB) ADY-044		2'45"		Doherty, Anthony	Info/Listen/Buy »
This very popular and well-loved hymn to the Theotokos (Mother of God; the Virgin Mary) was written and composed by St, Nektarios of Aegina (1846-1920). This arrangement was made for the Contra Costa Children’s Chorus and, under the direction of Iris Lamanna, performed by them in the original Greek at the 2011 Festival of the […] More info & view score »
	Dresden Meditation for Mixed choir, unaccompanied RBT-003		3'50"		Bernhardt, Ross C.	Info/Listen/Buy »
The author of the text of this composition, Norbert Čapek (1870-1942) was the founder of the Unitarian movement in what is now the Czech Republic. Originally destined for the Catholic priesthood, he converted to the Baptist faith; however, his views gradually became more liberal, and he was forced to emigrate to the United States. After […] More info & view score »
	Irish Blessing SSAATTBB choir, unaccompanied RBT-001		1'	English	Bernhardt, Ross C.	Info/Listen/Buy »

	Ponder my words, O Lord for SATB divisi & organ CHR-1308b	SATB	3' 32"	English	Fawcett, David	Info/Listen/Buy »
This anthem is a setting of words from Psalm 5. It is particularly suited to church performance during devotional or penitential seasons such as Lent, or in prayer or dedication services. The anthem was also incorporated as the middle piece of the contrasting set of “Three Anthems“, commissioned by the Purbeck Arts Choir in the […] More info & view score »
	The Lord’s Prayer for mixed choir a cappella ADY-028	SATB	1'25"		Doherty, Anthony	Info/Listen/Buy »
A simple homophonic setting based on liturgical chanting in the Russian tradition. The concluding acclamation “For Thine is the kingdom” is omitted here, making it suitable for use in services where it is separated from the main text by a prayer as in the Western Church, or chanted by the presiding clergy as in the […] More info & view score »
	O nata lux de lumine SATB voices unaccompanied EMH-005	SATB	2'	Latin	McGrath, Ethan	Info/Listen/Buy »
A short, meditative setting of the familiar Latin hymn text, particularly suitable for use as an introit during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Scored for 4-part SATB voices, this motet is simple enough to be enjoyed by volunteer church choirs and professional/collegiate choirs alike. More info & view score »
	A Hymn to God the Father for mixed chorus and organ ADY-022	SATB	3'20"	English	Doherty, Anthony	Info/Listen/Buy »
A setting of John Donne’s poem of repentance, redemption, and trust in God’s mercy, especially suitable for the Lenten season. More info & view score »
	Alleluia for SSA chorus ADY-020	SSA	2'40"	English	Doherty, Anthony	Info/Listen/Buy »
Composed for the Bodø (Norway) Damekor. More info & view score »
	Veni, Redemptor (Come, Redeemer) for SATB chorus WCL-007	SATB	5'40"	Latin	Campbell, William	Info/Listen/Buy »
Commissioned by Richard Geiger for the Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of Milan “Veni, Redemptor (Come, Redeemer)” is a new composition based on a hymn written in the 4th Century by St. Ambrose of Milan. The hymn was originally titled, “Intende qui regis Israel,” and the words invite Christ’s presence into this world […] More info & view score »
	Gloria in D for Soprano Solo, Mixed Choir, Organ, Brass and Timpani GTT-016	SATB	10' 15"	English ⋅ Latin	Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
Gloria in D was premièred in December 2014 by the Bel Canto Chorus, Milwaukee in their ‘Christmas in the Basilica’ concerts. It is written for a large chorus, soprano soloist, brass ensemble, consisting of three trumpets and three trombones, timpani and organ. Richard Hynson, who conducted the premiére in Milwaukee, writes: “As music Director of […] More info & view score »
	Majestic Ride — a Choral Sequence for Holy Week for mixed choir and organ GTT-015	SATB ⋅ Unison	12'30"	English	Thornett, Gordon	Info/Listen/Buy »
Majestic Ride is a choral sequence for the beginning of Holy Week. It consists of three new hymn settings, linked by optional solo/choral passages and narration drawn from the Bible, centred mainly on the events of Palm Sunday. The three hymns are ‘All glory, laud and honour’, ‘My song is love unknown’ and ‘Ride […] More info & view score »
	Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life for mixed choir and organ ADY-005	SATB	5'		Doherty, Anthony	Info/Listen/Buy »
A fresh setting of George Herbert’s well-known poem, using a variety of techniques including canon and mirror inversion as well as an a cappella section. Moderate difficulty. More info & view score »
	The Lamb (lower pitch) for treble voices ADY-002	SSA	2'	English	Doherty, Anthony	Info/Listen/Buy »
A setting of William Blake’s well-known poem using flexible meter to further enhance the text. Also available in a higher key. More info & view score »
	The Lamb (higher pitch) for treble voices ADY-003	SSA	2'	English	Doherty, Anthony	Info/Listen/Buy »
A setting of William Blake’s well-known poem using flexible meter to enhance the flow of the text. Also available in a lower key. More info & view score »
	O Magnum Mysterium for a cappella SATB choir SDE-003	SATB	3'15"	Latin	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
Using jazz-influenced harmonies Dole seeks to capture the mystery implied in the text. Adding the text Noe, and omitting the concluding O beata Virgo verse, the piece builds to a peppier Noel! section before returning to the opening O magnum music and leaving the audience with the quiet chords of the mystery of the scene […] More info & view score »