This brilliant first solo effort by gifted singer Theresa Donohoo is a splendid mix of traditional Christmas songs and newer material, all beautifully arranged and guaranteed to please a variety of musical tastes. Listeners will be captivated by haunting folk music generously laced with popular Celtic sounds, including the bodhran, whistle, and uillean pipes for a decidedly Irish flavor. New interpretations of several well-known carols—including a Gaelic version of "The First Noel" with its soft, lilting strains—are sure to charm the musical ear. A medieval flavor permeates the collection, and the beguiling "Carol of the Strangers" is destined to become a Christmas classic for church groups. Fresh arrangements of "I Saw Three Ships," "Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day," and "Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow" bring dramatic new dimensions to these enchanting strains. Ms. Donohoo lends a captivating new melody and treatment to Brian Wren's "Advent Herald."

From fun and funky to heartfelt and soulful, Aaron Thompson’s high energy and deep faith shine through each and every note of his music. Let Aaron’s infectious melodies and thoughtful texts draw you in to the wonderful and inspirational messages of his ministry. Turn the Page, filled with songs of hope, is dedicated to children past and present who have experienced the betrayal of sexual abuse.

John Ferguson and the St. Olaf Cantorei assisted by members of eight other choirs join together for a spectacular evening of song for choir and assembly. Recorded live at Boe Memorial Chapel at St. Olaf College, this recording is a first-rate blend of the church's finest music, from the treasury of days gone by right up to today! John Ferguson's creative genius lives!

Bobby's Christmas favorites artfully arranged for guitar and other instruments. You'll enjoy this one for seasons to come.

Nominated for a Dove Award! Love Beyond All Measure is a project straight from the heart of Steve Petrunak.This collection of instrumental music is destined to inspire in you the feeling of God's boundless love. The recording includes favorites like "Song over the Waters," "Simple Gifts," and the original title track, "Love Beyond All Measure." Fine ensemble performances and the masterful guitar playing of Steve Petrunak make Love Beyond All Measure perfect for quiet moments of private prayer and meditation, or shared moments celebrated with the ones you love.

“Choosing music for a wedding liturgy can be a daunting task, especially since most couples have never thought about choosing music for worship before their own wedding.” Tony Alonso and Marty Haugen … Tony Alonso and Marty Haugen combine expressive texts and beautiful tunes to create this collection of engaging wedding music in a variety of styles sure to appeal to couples with a broad range of tastes. Songs for the entire wedding liturgy are included and the use of familiar and beloved hymn tunes will encourage the participation of the assembly. The title track "Arise, My Love" is a touching piece based on Song of Songs. As with other selections, this piece features a lush arrangement for string quartet. In addition to an exceptional selection of psalms, hymns, and songs, two innovative pieces are presented. "Love Has Brought Us Here Together" and "Gathered in the Love of Christ" are crafted to function as instrumental processionals that flow gracefully into songs of gathering. Arise, My Love is a valuable resource of liturgical wedding music for engaged couples, liturgy planners, pastoral musicians, and wedding coordinators that will make planning that special day an uplifting and inspiring experience.

What began as a demo recording designed to give brass ensembles—and church musicians who employ brass players—a link to a wealth of wonderful repertoire, has turned out to be an extraordinary listening recording, equal to anything we've ever produced. From J. S. Bach to William Ferris, The Concord Brass Ensemble brings you inspiring and triumphant renditions of this festive repertoire.

Like its predecessor, Taize: Instrumental 2 is a recording of guitar and flute accompaniments designed to support communities and groups who have the desire to pray in song. Unlike the original Taize: Instrumental that mirrors the songs found on Laudate Omnes Gentes, this collection of 19 songs is a sampling of your favorite Taize melodies from 11 of their most popular recordings. As with the first, Instrumental 2 comes with easy-to-sing refrains printed in six different languages. Solo and duet flutes play melodies and simple descants while the guitar accompanies throughout. Again, a helpful resource for small prayer groups or listening enjoyment!

These words perfectly characterize this new recording of lush texts set by Carl Schalk. Shinee Like Stars is a brilliant collection of choral compositions ranging from majestic, robust hymns accompanied by full organ, brass, and timpani to songs of hushed reverence. Superbly performed by the Kapelle of Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, Shine Like Stars represents the magnitude of Schalk’s skill as a composer. “These compositions are, above all, marvelous expressions of faith, truly music of the heart and soul.” (Randall Sensmeier)

The first track on this recording says it all: "¡Increible Abundancia! Incredible Abundance!" (This piece also served as the theme song of the 2010 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress!) Sit back for—or get up and dance to—the richness of the one-of-a-kind sound of Donna Peña. Bilingual tracks are sprinkled among these 16 classics—from the evergreen "I Say Yes, Lord / Digo Sí, Señor" to the lovely duet "In Your Meadow, Luz Brillante." Songs of joy, songs of poignancy, songs of love, songs of justice—they are all here! How can we not but say YES to the best of Donna Peña? You will be glad you did!

The Lyric Psalter is a comprehensive resource from Tony Alonso and Marty Haugen that includes lyrical settings of the complete three-year cycle of Psalms from the Lectionary for Mass. It uses texts from The Revised Grail Psalms, designated to be the official English-language Psalter used in future Roman Catholic liturgical books. These psalms are designed to be a complete resource that will provide lyrical settings of the Lectionary psalms for use in worship for the entire Lectionary cycle. Haugen and Alonso’s melodies, both familiar and new, beautifully express the outpouring of deep personal emotion communicated through these most ancient poems, songs, and prayers. This comprehensive musical resource with which to cry out, will add variety and beauty to your repertoire of responsorial psalms.

It is a nearly impossible feat to choose only a few favorites from the prolific and beloved works of David Haas; yet, in an attempt to provide you with a compilation of his most highly favored songs, GIA has released two new "best of" anthologies. Each CD has over 20 titles including "Stand Up, Friends," "No Longer Strangers;" Who Calls You by Name," and "All the Ends of the Earth."

Due to the popularity of My Morning Prayer and in answer to many requests, GIA is happy to release another prayer resource. My Evening Prayer contains seven settings of evening prayer on a 2-CD set, one for each evening of the week. As with My Morning Prayer, each service lasts approximately 20 minutes and incorporates all the same great features as the morning services, including a booklet containing a transcript of the entire recording. My Evening Prayer includes works by the following composers and authors: Marty Haugen, Rory Cooney, Michael Joncas, the Taize Community, David Hurd, Lori True, Tony Alonso, David Haas, Fred Pratt Green, Howard Hughes, William Bouknight, Susan Briehl, and Michel Guimont.

Have you ever wondered—in your care of a grieving friend or loved one—what to say or do to help them through the pain? With the grace and eloquence born only from one who knows with a deep and intimate understanding, David Haas has created a prayer experience that communicates the feelings, the needs, and the wishes of those who are journeying through the grief process. I Will Live On weaves evocative music, imaginative prayer, sacred scripture, and profound silence into an instrument of healing, an expression of compassion, and a means to hope. I Will Live On is an invaluable resource for bereavement ministries and is perfect for use as a service of remembrance. Available resources to aid in planning and preparation include a leader’s edition, assembly edition, music collection, and recording.

As one of the most respected liturgical composers of our time, Michael Joncas has earned his reputation by writing music for the Church that proclaims the Scriptures in song, fits the ritual moment, and speaks to the heart. This new collection will no doubt reaffirm his fine reputation and reestablish once again his valuable contribution to the art of pastoral music making. The rich, lyrical Joncas style is evident in the title song, "As the Deer," a beautiful setting of Psalm 42 usable as a responsorial or processional, scored for harp, winds, and strings. "Exultate Justi," "Cantate Domino," and "Wisdom Is Calling" are grand processionals, scored for brass and organ. There's also a lovely setting of the Francis Patrick Sullivan text "A Shepherd" for solo voice, and Joncas's ever-popular "Spirit of God within Me," with text by Timothy Dudley-Smith, is recorded with a full complement of instruments. Joncas's scholarly research and personal love of the Liturgy of the Hours has led him to compose a new setting of evening prayer entitled "St. Francis Evening Prayer." Composed in a classical style, this new and accessible setting should be explored by any community considering the Liturgy of the Hours.