Carl Schalk brings his masterful skills to a simple text: Rest eternal grant them Lord and let light perpetual shine upon them. Perfect for All Saints or a memorial service this anthem features beautiful choral writing and an ethereal organ part. 22 measures of the total 41 are intended to be unaccompanied. Carl Schalk brings his masterful skills to a simple text: Rest eternal grant them Lord and let light perpetual shine upon them. Perfect for All Saints or a memorial service this anthem features beautiful choral writing and an ethereal organ part. 22 measures of the total 41 are intended to be unaccompanied.

Oh Come Little Chldren

Come with a Thankful Heart

Perfect for a celebratory recital or worship service five carols are presented in an exuberant style. A nice contrast is found in the section featuring 'The Holly And The Ivy' set as a warm expressive meditation. The fantasia concludes with a restatement of 'Ding Dong Merrily' in 7/8 meter. A duet version is also available. Jubilant and fun!

Trumpet Part

Trumpet & Percussion Parts

14 Hymn-based Preludes and Postludes- Perfect for the pianist-turned-organist 14 well-known hymns are given creative treatments requiring no use of the feet! How well they sound on the organ belies the simplicity of the writing no surprise given that such things are this composer's strength! Pieces are two to three pages each but could easily be extended by repeating sections with registration changes. Contents: And Can It Be Awake My Soul Come Thou Almighty King Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Faith of Our Fathers For the Beauty of the Earth It Is Well with My Soul Jesus the Very Thought of Thee Just As I Am Lo He Comes with Clouds Descending My Shepherd Will Supply MyNeed O Worship the King Praise to the Lord the Almighty Sing Praise to God

Psalm 46-Be Still And Know by Michael John Trotta for SATB choir with Keyboard Piano or Organ accompaniment.

In the Land of the Living by Philip W. J. Stopford arranged by Michael Burkhardt for SATB with Organ accompaniment.

This is designed for use with children but would be appropriate for any four octave level 2 group. Lesson plan suggestions are included with concepts worth discussing and rhythms worth practicing! The music is original and mostly in mixolydian mode.

Part of our Washington National Cathedral Series this gorgeous unaccompanied setting divides in all parts to create a lush sonorous effect. Set in G major with a brief foray into E-flat so the baritone soloist can sound at his best. Duration 3:30 Part of our Washington National Cathedral Series this gorgeous unaccompanied setting divides in all parts to create a lush sonorous effect. Set in G major with a brief foray into E-flat so the baritone soloist can sound at his best. Duration 3:30

Your choir and congregation will love this original piece with a text by the composer adapted from Proverbs and Isaiah. Tranquil but resolute the music and message are one of trust and reassurance. Simple and sweet this music is easy to learn and rewarding to sing. Duration 3:30 Your choir and congregation will love this original piece with a text by the composer adapted from Proverbs and Isaiah. Tranquil but resolute the music and message are one of trust and reassurance. Simple and sweet this music is easy to learn and rewarding to sing. Duration 3:30

From the mysterious to the glorious Biery perfectly captures the wide-ranging moods of this text set to the enduring tune EBENEZER. This hymn concertato was written for the Schola Cantorum of Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne Indiana in observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. So it's no surprise that the setting has considerable sweep and gravitas with some fresh harmonic twists. A beautiful choir-only section spans stanzas three and four in major tonalities that nicely complement the staid minor of the rest of the hymn. The sixth and final stanza is unison with descant and concludes with a choir Alleluia and Amen. Stirring and majestic. Duration4:00 Instrumental Parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I) Trombone I and II Timpani From the mysterious to the glorious Biery perfectly captures the wide-ranging moods of this text set to the enduring tune EBENEZER. This hymn concertato was written for the Schola Cantorum of Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne Indiana in observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. So it's no surprise that the setting has considerable sweep and gravitas with some fresh harmonic twists. A beautiful choir-only section spans stanzas three and four in major tonalities that nicely complement the staid minor of the rest of the hymn. The sixth and final stanza is unison with descant and concludes with a choir Alleluia and Amen. Stirring and majestic. Duration4:00 Instrumental Parts include: Trumpet I and II in B-flat and C Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I) Trombone I and II Timpani

This is a fun setting with easy SATB writing. The tune NOËL NOUVELET is used in a dance-like fashion with five verses of the traditional text telling the Christmas story from the shepherds to the Kings. Duration 3:30 This is a fun setting with easy SATB writing. The tune NOËL NOUVELET is used in a dance-like fashion with five verses of the traditional text telling the Christmas story from the shepherds to the Kings. Duration 3:30

Psalm 145

Fanfare Introit and Procession for the Dedication of a Church-Peter Latona's setting of the Entrance Antiphon for the Dedication of a Church is a perfect balance of solemnity and festivity. It opens with a brass and organ fanfare (echoed later by organ alone) and a chant-like choral section. Then the antiphon unfolds—easily sung by the assembly while the verses offer some meat for SATB choir. Brass Quintet is used well throughout supporting the antiphons and decorating the verses. Appropriate also for church anniversaries the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Christ the King C or other festive liturgies. Duration: 8:00 Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C Horn in F Trombone I and II Timpani Part of the Cathedral Series.

This flexible setting of the Glory to God can be performed simply with cantor assembly and organ or dressed up with choir harmonies and handbells. The refrain is exuberant and memorable and the verses sung by either cantor or choir are paced to move along steadily without feeling rushed. The return of the descending fifth in the melody ties the piece together and the chromaticism adds a bit of excitement but never undermines the melody. Choirs and assemblies alike will delight in singing this exultant Gloria!

Hark I Hear the Harps Resounding-A setting for SSAA voices of the early-American tune INVITATION from William Walker's Southern Harmony. This energetic and pleasing setting features a double text option: one that is appropriate for Advent using the text Comfort Comfort Now My People and the other more widely known version for general use. Part of the Luther College Series.

A majestic Easter anthem which marries the tune EARTH AND ALL STARS to a text by Herbert Brokering a combination with which you might not be familiar but works beautifully. Burkhardt has structured a perfect hymn-anthem setting. The congregation can participate or not. Brass and timpani are optional. Fun to sing and sure to create a feeling of transcendent triumph. Duration: 3:30 Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in B-flat and C Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I) Trombone I and II Tuba Timpani Organ

The 19th-century American folk hymn tune SHOUT ON is set for SATB unaccompanied voices. The 1775 text is by Samuel Medley and includes the recurring refrain Glory Hallelujah! Sopranos divide briefly near the end otherwise this is straight SATB with very approachable writing. Bright and rhythmic this anthem is perfect for small and large choirs alike. Duration: 3:00