Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: French Carol
Arranger: Mack Wilberg
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: SBN: 9780193869752
Voicing: SATB
Setting: Piano 4 hands or orchestral material is available for hire
Reviewer:
Jan Gilbertson
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
SON Star Program Author
Joyous Christmas music, a bit of pageantry, strong rhythms, fun to […]
Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: Craig Courtney
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Lorenz Publishing Company
Edition: 30/2481L
Voicing: SATB
Setting: Organ or Piano with opt. Solo Trumpet or Brass Quintet and Strings
Reviewer:
Jan Gilbertson
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
SON Star Program Author
This is a standard, an especially well-suited statement of faith to […]
Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: Cheryl Jones Rogers
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Choristers Guild
Edition: CGA – 460
Voicing: Unison
Setting: Keyboard with optional flute
Reviewer:
Jennifer Starr
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
SON Star Program Author
The last measure of sustained D5 is worth learning this lovely piece. A lyrical melody and meaningful […]
Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: John Rutter
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Hinshaw Music
Edition: HMC-798
Voicing: SATBB
Setting: Organ
Reviewer:
Mark Hemingway
Trinity Lutheran Church
R&R Chair Music in Worship
This is an old standard that always leaves the choir wanting more Rutter. The wonderful polyphonic “Gloria in excelsis Deo”, always bring a smile. The wonderful […]
Category: TTBB CHOIRS
Composer: Steven Sametz
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Alliance Music Publications
Edition: AMP 0089
Voicing: TTBB
Setting: A Cappella
Reviewer:
Michael Culloton
Concordia College, Moorhead 2013
R&R Chair TTBB Choirs
This work for the holiday season is one that my male choir, Mannerchor, enjoyed a great deal at the 2013 Concordia Christmas Concerts. Each […]
Category: CHILDREN & YOUTH
Composer: Mexican Carol
Arranger: Nancy Grundahl
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Edition: 08743793
Voicing: SSAA
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Deborah Lamp
Park Spanish Immersion School 2012
R&R Chair Children & Youth
Though a carol, Estrella Brilliante has a message of peace that is appropriate at any time of year. It is effective as a […]
Category: MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Composer: Matthew Culloton
Arranger: NA
Publisher: MorningStar
Edition: MSM-50-0090
Voicing: SATB div
Setting: A Cappella
Reviewer:
Mark Stover
Colonial Church of Edina 2012
R&R Chair Music in Worship
When planning for the Advent/Christmas season, this refreshing setting of the traditional carol In Dulce Jubilo is well worth the effort for your […]
Category: MIDDLE LEVEL & JR HIGH
Composer: Paul Carey
Arranger: –
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Edition: 0-19-386829-6
Voicing: SA
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Jamye Casperson
McGuire Middle School 2006
R&R Chair Middle Level & Jr High
The composer has used a beautiful William Blake poem along with changing meters and a simple yet supportive piano part […]
Category: COMMUNITY CHOIRS
Composer: René Clausen
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Shawnee Press (Mark Foster)
Edition: 3223955
Voicing: SATB div
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Rick Kvam
Choral Arts Ensemble 2001
R&R Chair Community Choirs
Here is another lovely, accessible work for Christmas. Featured in the 2000 Concordia Christmas concerts, the work was commissioned by Choral Arts Ensemble in […]
Category: COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
Composer: –
Arranger: K. Lee Scott
Publisher: Gentry Pub.
Edition: JG2087
Voicing: SATB div
Setting: A Cappella
Reviewer:
Chet Sommers
Willmar Community College, Willmar MN (1992-93)
R&R Chair College & University
An expressive setting for Christmas. Keeping this selection in tune is a challenge but it is an appealing arrangement of […]