Celebrating the rich musical heritage of University College, Durham, this album brings together works by Edward Bairstow and Francis Jackson alongside a new commission by Ben Rowarth, and the first complete recording of Amy Beach's Four Canticles. In music of faith, remembrance and renewal, it honours alumnus David Knowles, and reflects the devotion and creativity that continue to shape Durham's choral tradition.
If gospel music was a corporation and not a music genre, James Cleveland would have been it's big boss. He was certainly America's greatest gospel music star, and he reigned over the circuit for almost 40 years. He fostered the mass choir boom that is so popular today, and instigated such major events as Aretha Franklin's "Amazing Grace" album (a worldwide best-seller). This selection of Cleveland's best recordings finally highlights the work of a great musician about whom we know too little.
Kolar: Mass of the Sun of Justice (Misa Sol de Justicia) / Kolar
GIA
CD · 1 disc
$10.99Oct 06, 2023
A versatile Mass setting for use throughout the liturgical year, Mass of the Sun of Justice / Misa Sol de Justicia is fully bilingual, singable entirely in English or in Spanish, or any pastoral combination of both languages. At its core, this setting is built on assembly-minded melodies. Much of the choral writing is two-part, albeit spelled out in four voices, whereby the basses frequently double the soprano melody, and the alto and tenor lines essentially share a single harmony in their respective ranges, splitting only at cadence points for a fuller effect.
Optional descants and divisi further expand the voicing possibilities. The additional instrumentation is particularly spirited, further enhancing these sung texts for solemn occasions. “Sun of justice” is a term used to reference Christ with respect to his second coming, as found in the ancient “O” antiphons. This title appears in the Lectionary among the Alleluia options for the common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and is, in fact, assigned to the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, celebrated within the Advent season. As such, the music is “Advent-like” in nature, joyful and filled with hope.
A new collection of songs from a true talent and vibrant voice in sacred music, Roger M. Holland II. Featuring the title track, We R the Church, which was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic in home studios in New York and Denver, Colorado.
With a passion for liturgical prayer, the vision of Catholic Social Teaching, and witness of Pope Francis, Lori True has created a collection of sung prayer for communities who want to embrace the unrelenting love of God and the deep challenge of Christ. Here you will find songs for gathering, communion, times of grief, doubt, action, and celebration, all fashioned with texts that foster deep reflection and her signature, accessible melodies, all ready to serve a wide variety of communal gatherings. Take some time to explore Show By Your Life, and discover a very unique and prophetic collection of liturgical music that the church desperately needs.
Gary Daigle has been an important collaborator on many composer collections, serving as arranger, instrumentalist, composer, and recording engineer. Named Pastoral Musician of the Year at the NPM 2019 convention, GIA is pleased to release Gary's first solo collection in over 20 years. Way, Truth, and Life exhibits a wide variety of musical styles. Not only has Gary provided new melodies for familiar texts, he was reworked some standard tunes, thereby breathing new life into classic melodies. With music for children's choir, contemporary ensemble, choral arrangements, including music in both English and Spanish for congregational use, this collection has appeal to many liturgical musicians and assemblies. We are proud to highlight the work of this beloved GIA composer and musician.
With Gratitude: Celebrating The Liturgical Music Legacy Of Haas, Haugan & Joncas
GIA
CD · 1 disc
$18.99Jun 16, 2017
For decades, the music of David Haas, Marty Haugen, and Michael Joncas has been on the lips and inscribed on the hearts of God's people. These three icons of sung praise are renowned for their ability to pour God's love into the works they compose. Collectively they have created a vast wealth of songs, hymns, psalms, and ritual music for worship - music that has been forever woven into the very fiber of our faith. ''With Gratitude'' gathers their most beloved songs and a few new ones together in joyful celebration of the profound impact their music has made on the people of God.
Herzogenberg: Die Geburt Christi / Grube, Ensemble Oriol
Haenssler Classic
CD · 2 discs
$12.49$24.99Save 50%Oct 30, 2012
Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) was a singular composer for the 19th Century. He found inspiration in the music of Wagner and Schumann, but was also the founder of the Bach Society and championed works of older composers such as Schütz as well as a personal friend of Brahms. While attracted to the music of the Lutheran church, he was a devout, life-long Catholic.
Herzogenberg's oratorio "The Birth of Christ" was quite extraordinary for its time. Large-scale religious music was no longer fashionable, and even most "Masses" were written for the concert hall rather than the Church. Herzongenberg's Die Geburt Christi is scored for a large orchestra, choir, children's chorus, soloists and organ and deftly combines the countrapuntal textures of Bach with the late Romantic harmonic language of Brahms. The result is a serene and oddly moving score, achieving some of its most touching moments with the simplest of forces (a lovely setting of Jesu, Lieber Jesu Mein" for solo voice and cello is just one highlight).
Once again, Dr. James Abbington has combed the extensive resource that is the African American Heritage Hymnal and uncovered yet another 46 hidden treasures. Again, using the talented voices of the Morgan State University, he has produced this stirringly inspirational and joyous recording for your listening pleasure. The first recording, 49 Hidden Treasures, was extremely successful and heartily welcomed. With the success of that first recording it became apparent that a second volume would need to be produced. It is our hope that 46 More Hidden Treasures becomes as valued a resource as its predecessor!
Inspired by the improvisational prayer that ends the annual guitar glinic sponsored by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, (NPM), Bobby Fisher has arranged 21 of the church’s most cherished hymn tunes for guitar. These wonderful instrumental arrangements pair guitar and flute in a playful exchange of melody and harmony, and can be used as instrumental pieces or to accompany singing. Accessible for any flute or guitar player, these arrangements make a valuable addition to your guitar ministry’s repertoire.
For every pastoral musician, an indispensable resource. For every home that celebrates the Christmas season, a listening delight! Music for the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. A collection of your favorite traditional carols along with newly composed gems destined to become yearly favorites. Includes everything from Gregorian chant to music for "folk ensembles," from little-known, time-honored carols to hymnody. You'll find your most beloved carols in beautiful arrangements designed for performance by any choir or ensemble. Includes our most popular Christmas item, "Night of Silence" by Dan Kantor.
