| HMC2364 |
All Bells In Paradise (Rutter, SATB, organ) |
1.90 |
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We all know that John Rutter is a master with Christmas/holiday music.
Our worship services and our concerts are filled with his music during the
holidays. This piece holds true to form with both words and music by the
master. For mixed voices with organ, the title line of the text is taken from the
15th century Corpus Christi Carol.
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| HMC2311 |
Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella (arr. Harmon, SATB, harp, oboe, Bb clarinet) |
1.90 |
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Composer Neil Harmon truly has a gift with carol arrangements. Here, he
sets this traditional French carol for mixed voices with harp (or piano) with
oboe or clarinet. The interplay between the lyrical voices and instruments is
stunning!
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| HMC2355 |
Bronze Triptych (Forrest,SATB, div., piano four-hands, opt. handbells, timpani, and percussion) |
2.50 |
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The text by Charles Anthony Silvestri traces the formation of a bell: bronze,
mined from earth, first formed into weapons of war, then melted down and
recast as a bell to toll forvespers, and eventually pealing out in victory and joy.
The accompaniment of four-hand piano with optional handbells and percussion
vividly paints the metallic sounds and bellimagery of the text. The metaphor
for turning from war to peace makes the piece suitable for patriotic occasions,
Earth Day, World Peace Day, and others.
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| HMC2341 |
Cherokee Amazing Grace (Green, SATB, mezzo sop. & bar. solos or descant, flute (or violin) and opt. percussion) |
2.00 |
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This creative work began as an English setting of AMAZING GRACE by
the composer David Huff (HMC1844). Here, composer James Green
makes extensive use of the original but sets the piece to Native American
Cherokee and adds flute or violin, and a host of optional hand percussion
instruments. The piece would be great for the festivities of American Music
Month.
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| HMC2328 |
Christiana Canticles (Rutter, SATB, organ) |
2.20 |
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John Rutter understands and reveres the Anglican choral tradition like no
other.Dedicated to an American choir, this setting of the Magnificat and
Nunc Dimittis is scored for mixed choir (divisi) and organ. It is quite
accessible.
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| HMC2308 |
Christmastide (Daley, SATB, div., a cappella) |
1.90 |
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Written for the Maryland State Boychoir, this lovely unaccompanied motet
for mixedchorus divisi has the harmonic richness and lyrical lines typical in
the works of Eleanor Daley. If you are looking for a beautiful challenge for
your lessons and carols or holiday concert – this is it! The poetry of Janet
Lewis is exquisite.
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| HMC2362 |
Die Minnesanger(Schumann/ed.Oltman, TTBB, piano) |
1.70 |
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Robert Schumann was a master at composing lovely partsongs for chorus.
On an exciting text by Heinrich Heine, the editor gives us a modern edition
for use with school or community chorus male ensembles.
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| HMC2329 |
Do You Know The Song The Angels Sang (Pote, SSA (women or children,piano ) |
1.70 |
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This lovely Christmas piece is set for treble voices SA with an optional SII
accompanied by piano. In the lyrical style so true to the works of Allen
Pote, the simple text is enhanced by creative phrase development and rich
harmonies.
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| HMC2353 |
Eternal Father, Strong To Save (Forrest, SATB, piano or orchestra) |
1.90 |
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Dan Forrest understands the drama that can be created in music. This seven
minute work known to almost all Americans (Navy Hymn) is scored for mixed
chorus (divisi) with keyboard or orchestra and optional audience participation.
Try it on July 4!
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| HMC2356 |
God Of Grace And Glory (Forrest, SATB, organ, brass quintet & timpani) |
1.90 |
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Dan Forrest's arrangement of the Welsh tune and the Fosdick text is masterful.
Here set for mixed chorus with optional congregation and organ, accompaniment
by brass quintet and timpani is also a possibility. Great for Pentecost!
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| HMC2359 |
Go Forth For God (Schwoebel, SATB, organ) |
1.70 |
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This piece is basically a hymn anthem that utilizes the tune SALE. With
limited divisi the piece is scored for mixed voices with organ and optional
congregational participation. It's a great piece when you are emphasizing
evangelism and/or missions. Powerful!
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| HMC2305 |
Isaiah's Feast (Bell, SSAA, div., a cappella) |
1.90 |
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Based on Isaiah 55:1-2, this piece truly captures the energy of the text.
Scored for SSA voices with piano and optional side drum, the piece would
be a great spring concert opening. Lots of fun!
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| HMC2358 |
I Would Be True (Rutter, SATB, div., acappella) |
1.70 |
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For unaccompanied mixed voices, this creedal text by American missionary
Howard Walter is set to the much loved Irish folk melody from County Derry
(known to most of us as Danny Boy). The piece would make a very nice
graduation anthem in some settings.
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| HMC2339 |
Justus Ut Palma (Haydn/ed. Banner, SATB, piano & small orchestra) |
2.00 |
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With a text taken from Psalm 92, this work by Michael Haydn for mixed
chorus with keyboard or chamber orchestra is particularly appropriate for All
Saints or a memorial observance. This is another authentic historical edition in
the Martin Banner Series.
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| HMC2332 |
The King Shall Rejoice (Handel/ed. Thomas, SAATB, piano and opt. 2 oboes, bassoon or orchestra ) |
1.90 |
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This is one of Handel's most well known and loved choral works. Here,
Andre Thomasprovides a practical modern edition making the piece more
useable for our choirs and audiences. The long introduction has been shortened
and the keyboard part is a reduction of the orchestration (not a continuo part).
This edition can be performed with piano, two oboes and bassoon, or with full
orchestration. This is a great festival piece for high school voices.
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| HMC2335 |
Kyrie (Mozart/ed. Liebergen,SAB, keyboard, opt.flute or strings) |
1.70 |
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Most Mozart choral works are scored for SATB voices. Here, Patrick
Liebergen has made this work accessible for small choirs by arranging this
Kyrie for SAB voices with keyboard and optional flutes or strings. Don't
forget to include music of the great masters. Good piece for Lent.
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| HMC2354 |
Lead, Kindly Light (Forrest, SATB, piano) |
2.20 |
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This text by John Henry Newman and Edward Bickerstith was made famous
by inclusion in a number of hymnals to a tune by John B. Dykes
(LUX BENIGNA). Here, Dan Forrest gives us a masterful original work for
large mixed chorus (divisi) with a substantial piano accompaniment. New "light"
is truly shed on the text.
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| HMC2365 |
Lightly Stepped A Yellow Star (Forrest, SATB, div.,perc. ensemble) |
2.00 |
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Scored for mixed chorus (div.) with percussion ensemble, the text by Emily
Dickinson for this second movement of Three Nocturnes comes alive in Dan
Forrest’s lush harmonic writing and colorful use of the percussion.
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| HMC2331 |
Love Came Down At Christmas (Pote, SAB, keyboard, opt. C instr. and handbell) |
1.70 |
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This Christina Rossetti text has been set many times – but this SAB setting
with keyboard and optional handbells is special indeed. Allen Pote is a master
with simple melody, understands the voices of a typical church choir, and has
a gift for magical harmonic color. Have a small choir with very few men, try this
one on Christmas Eve.
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| HMC2357 |
The Music Of Living (Forrest, TTBB,div., piano or instruments) |
1.90 |
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Though also available for mixed voices (HMC2321), here Dan Forrest sets
this anonymous text for male voices TTBB with piano. Optional violin, horn,
timpani, and percussion is also a possibility (HMC2357A). High school men
or more mature voices would find success and enjoyment with this piece.
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| HMC2334 |
O Be Joyful (McCullough, SATB, keyboard & opt. flute, oboe, C tpt., timp, harp, strings) |
2.20 |
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This setting of Psalm 100 by composer Donald McCullough is energetic and
celebratory.Appropriate for almost any feast or festival day, the work is scored
for mixed chorus with organ and optional trumpet and timpani / or for chamber
or full orchestra. The rhythmic energy and colorful textures really bring the text to
life.
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| HMC2342 |
Pange Lingua (Orban, SATB, div., a cappella) |
2.20 |
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Hungarian composer Gyorgy Orban has one of the most distinctive choral
styles foundin the last half century. A unique combination of chromatic
lyricism and percussiverhythmic drive, PANGE LINGUA is a concert
work for advanced ensembles. College and university choirs will be
particularly drawn to this highly energetic work! The liturgical text is
attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas.
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| HMC2344 |
Patapan (arr. Robertson, SATB, flute, hand drum & finger cymbals) |
2.00 |
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New to the Hinshaw catalogue, composer Troy Robertson sets the traditional
Burgundian carol for mixed voices with flute and finger cymbals/hand drum.
The interesting rhythmic twists make it an excellent choice for high school or
college/university voices. Wonderfulselection for a holiday concert!
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| HMC2330 |
Prayer For Guidance (Pote, SAB, keyboard) |
1.70 |
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With a text from Psalm 25, this SAB work with keyboard is perfect for the
small church choir. Try it for a Sunday School Rally Day, Confirmation, or
any time of commitment. This is another accessible piece by this fine composer.
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| HMC2345 |
Salvator Natus Est (Larson, SATB, piano) |
2.00 |
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This Christmas motet (Hodie) by Andrew Larson of Stetson University is
scored for mixed voices (soprano divisi) with a challenging piano accompaniment.
It's perfect for a Christmas concert! Open your concert with this one.
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| HMC2338 |
Seal Us By Your Spirit (Pethel, SATB, keyboard) |
1.70 |
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This new anthem by Stan Pethel is scored for mixed voices with piano. It
could work on Pentecost Sunday or even Christ the King. Would also make
a good piece for capable youth choirs.
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| HMC2303 |
Service Music From Salisbury (Patterson, SATB keyboard & opt.handbells) |
1.70 |
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Looking for service music – here you get three in one – introit, kyrie or prayer
response, benediction. The brief pieces are simply scored for SATB voices
with keyboard and optional handbells. Very effective!
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| HMC2333 |
To Everything There Is A Season (Crescenz,2 pt. treble, piano) |
1.90 |
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The concept for this piece was with children's voices – but the two part
treble with piano would be lovely with treble voices of any age. Taken from
Ecclesiastes 3, the piece would be perfect on a spring concert. Some might
even use it in a sacred setting.
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| HMC2346 |
The Wexford Carol (arr. Hildebrandt, SSA, a cappella) |
1.90 |
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Anne-Marie Hildebrandt is drawn to Irish melody. This piece is no exception.
Here, she sets the traditional Irish tune for unaccompanied treble voices (SSA)
with soprano solo. It works great with high school or older voices.
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| HMC2336 |
Wherever You May Go (Bushong ,SATB, piano) |
1.90 |
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Looking for a great high school graduation piece? This is it! Scored for.
mixed voiceswith piano, the piece might work for any situation of departing.
It could also work in a worship setting.
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| HMC2340 |
Within Creation (Monath/ arr. Hamlin, SATB, keyboard) |
1.90 |
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This gospel style hymn is arranged here by renowned composer and organist
Carolyn Hamlin. For mixed voices with keyboard, the lyrics reflect on nature,
God's loving grace, and how we find our own place. It's a very accessible
work. Try it on Earth Day or as a general anthem during much of the year.
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| HMC2363 |
You Shall Go Out With Joy (Schwoebel, SATB, organ) |
1.90 |
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Based on scripture from Isaiah 55, the energetic style of David Schwoebel
really brings this text to new life. Do you remember the highly successful
setting of this text by Hank Beebe? Scored for mixed chorus with organ,
the piece would be great on music ministry Sunday or when emphasizing evangelism.
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