While this ancient Greek evening hymn text Phos hilaron is set for a cappella SATB divisi voices it is within the reach of most mixed-voice choirs. Michael J. Trotta makes tasteful use of seconds in the harmonies lending a modern sound to the largely homophonic writing. A contrasting middle section assigns a rhythmic melody to the sopranos and builds to a climax before returning to the original unhurried material. Observing the dynamic and tempo variations will ensure an expressive performance. Duration 3:00While this ancient Greek evening hymn text Phos hilaron is set for a cappella SATB divisi voices it is within the reach of most mixed-voice choirs. Michael J. Trotta makes tasteful use of seconds in the harmonies lending a modern sound to the largely homophonic writing. A contrasting middle section assigns a rhythmic melody to the sopranos and builds to a climax before returning to the original unhurried material. Observing the dynamic and tempo variations will ensure an expressive performance. Duration 3:00

This Epiphany carol by Julian Revie for 3-part treble voices and organ was written for a children's choral festival. The inventive organ accompaniment occasionally mimics shimmering starlight. The melodic phrases rise and fall very naturally sung in unison or 2 parts until the final section of the piece where 3 parts sing canonically. The original text is both poetic and immediate- To follow the star is our joy our delight sums up the radiant and mystical nature of this piece. Duration 5:00This Epiphany carol by Julian Revie for 3-part treble voices and organ was written for a children's choral festival. The inventive organ accompaniment occasionally mimics shimmering starlight. The melodic phrases rise and fall very naturally sung in unison or 2 parts until the final section of the piece where 3 parts sing canonically. The original text is both poetic and immediate- To follow the star is our joy our delight sums up the radiant and mystical nature of this piece. Duration 5:00

A recurring rhythmic motif begins in the accompaniment and anchors this simple but creative setting of the tune VENI EMMANUEL. The composer specifies sopranos/tenors on the upper staff and altos/basses on the lower but we were intrigued by the fact that the piece is well-written and flexible enough to be successful in a variety of situations large or small. Duration 3:00 A recurring rhythmic motif begins in the accompaniment and anchors this simple but creative setting of the tune VENI EMMANUEL. The composer specifies sopranos/tenors on the upper staff and altos/basses on the lower but we were intrigued by the fact that the piece is well-written and flexible enough to be successful in a variety of situations large or small. Duration 3:00

A joyful and rhythmic setting of a favorite text. The original melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. This is a new voicing of the very popular SATB version that has been in our catalog since 2016. Duration 3:00 A joyful and rhythmic setting of a favorite text. The original melody captures all of the buoyancy inherent in the lyrics. This is a new voicing of the very popular SATB version that has been in our catalog since 2016. Duration 3:00

This substantial collection of five- or six-page trumpet tunes opens up some great new possibilities in this genre. Creatively written so that although the hymn tune is in there (thus the word quoting in the title) it is often not what the trumpet voice is playing. Fun and useful throughout the church year. Contents: A Tudor Trumpet An Easter Trumpet Palm Sunday Trumpet Tune The Holy Trumpet The King's Trumpet Zion's Tuba

A majestic fanfare gives way to the melody played on the solo Great. A flowing interlude follows in a minor key on the Swell strings building to a restatement of the opening material a full maestoso setting of the melody with big crashing chords and again the fanfare material to close the voluntary. Duration 4:00

Jesus Shall Reign

Eucharistic Acclamations on Diademata

Fanfare Introit and Procession for the Dedication of a Church

After a short preamble the soaring original melody is passed back and forth between the women's and men's voices I am the resurrection and the life. The middle contrasting section has the voices singing homophonically and then the alternating material returns. A coda reminiscent of the preamble contains the title text. An easy effective anthem which is useful at several points in the liturgical year. Duration: 4:30

Psalm 139

This flowing SATB piece for Pentecost has a simple but effective piano part and the choral writing is lyrical and approachable with moderate tessitura. The first of four stanzas is marked as a solo. Stanza three has contrasting music. A nice contrast to the usual bombast of Pentecost this piece is prayerful and lovely. Duration 3:00

Up Through Endless Ranks of Angels

Set in 6/8 with a sparkling organ accompaniment the hymn tune MARION appears in a dance-like sometimes ornamented fashion. Straightforward and exuberant this anthem is easy to sing yet sounds more difficult. Duration: 3:00

This is the kind of piece that might sound more difficult than it is. Michael Trotta employs an economy of choral writing: The SATB parts are sometimes unison move often by steps are repeated in the outer sections and have only occasional divisi in the treble voices. The text is an innovative combination of Old and New Testament passages put in a question-and-answer format with the question sung in a subdued matter and the answer intensifying in range complexity and volume. The piano and flute parts flow more quickly than the voices—save for a short contrasting middle section—and provide an underlying momentum to this expressive work. Duration: 4:30

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

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

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

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