With a host of accessible, quality new settings, and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes, these volumes are a must for every church organist's library. Volume 2 contains 40 original settings from
Presenting a comprehensive survey of historical organ pieces by women composers alongside six newly commissioned works, this volume highlights the offerings of women organists who, for various reaasons,
This is the first of two books of short preludes and fugues for solo organ by Howard Skempton. Each book comprises 25 pairs of preludes and fugues based around the 24 major and minor keys with an additional
With a host of accessible, quality new settings, and with pieces based on all the major hymn tunes, these volumes are a must for every church organist's library. Volume 1 contains 40 settings from ABBOT'S
Growing from a single to a double SATB choir, this convivial setting of Richard Crashaw's text invites us to lift up "our loftier song, and wake the sun that lies too long." Choral triplets gesture toward a
Nicholas Dakin's mystical nativity text is brought to life in dramatic fashion. The octatonic melody and open harmonies with parallel fourths and fifths are invigorated with an energetic 6/8 meter that is
With text from the traditional Latin Mass, this modern a cappella work captures the feeling of a rushing current throughout. Layers of ostinatos and vocal effects along with some simple body percussion
This Ukrainian folk tune is well known as Carol of the Bells, but this setting employs new lyrics that reflect its true heritage as a New Year's song. This text combines the narrative of the
This beloved text finds a fresh new presentation in this modern a cappella carol setting. Using effective textural changes and syncopation, it has the feel of a contemporary worship song with the structure
A traditional German carol, this simple and atmospheric arrangement can be sung in the original German language or with a singable English version. Useful for Advent or Christmas, it is a stunningly elegant
A beautifully interpreted arrangement of the Appalachian folk carol, this a cappella setting written for the Tabernacle Choir provides a gentle harmonization suitable for a lullaby to the Christ child. A
Breathing new life into a Christmas classic, this arrangement features playful rhythmic alterations between 3/4 and 6/8 meter. The syncopated vocal lines are underpinned by a supportive, bouncy piano
Depicting a journey to the Bethlehem stable where Jesus was born, this lilting original carol features both the lower and upper voices separately before joining together in glorious harmony. The third verse
With newly composed text from Wendat poet Andree Levesque Sioui, this reimagined arrangement of the Huron Carol is retitled to honor its origins and invites us to learn from the past while working
Thomas Troeger's text of thanksgiving and praise tells of angels, joyful singing, and the blessing of peace. This sparkling setting for treble choir with organ accompaniment is useful during the Christmas
Setting a text by Sister Polly M. Rupe, this is a comforting reflection on the power of kindly spoken words, both for the giver and receiver. Built on a supportive keyboard part, the choral parts alternate
Setting vivid poems by Kate Wakeling, this three-movement work is a powerful exploration of the theme of ice through the lens of climate change. Not specifically written to be a winter work, it can be
Simply set, this beautiful and poignant text by Paul Laurence Dunbar tells of the healing effects of music and how our own music making can spread joy. The warm strophic chordal texture and stirring
Viewing the stages of womanhood through the Kalevala,a Finnish epic compiled by Elias Lonnrot in the 19th century, this five-movement work is a powerful statement for treble choirs. The texts are
Exploring the sounds of the Hindustani classical tradition, this original work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality and