Category Archives: Mixed Choir
Awake, My Soul, Awake, My Tongue
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SATB with piano Borrowing an old text from Benjamin Keach, Awake, My Soul, Awake, My Tongue is a beautiful Christmas hymn in a minor key. The unusual harmonies, though initially difficult, are both powerful and memorable. The song was conceived … Continue reading
Within the Humblest Walls
SATB with piano This SATB piece is especially appropriate for Christmas, but may be used at other times of the year. The song speaks with reverence of the birth, ministry, and atonement of the Savior. Though this song is scored … Continue reading
Lord, Accept our Offering
SATB, a cappella or with piano or organ Tithing and other offerings are the subject of this short hymn. The text was honored with an Award of Merit in the 2010 Church Music Submissions. Many of the ideas in Lord, … Continue reading
Come, Ye Thankful People
SAATBB a cappella This hymn, often sung at Thanksgiving, was arranged by Nathan Howe in 2006. If you have used the previous Grate Music edition of this piece, you will notice that this newly revised edition includes lyrics for an … Continue reading
Beautiful Zion, Built Above (SATB)
SATB with piano and optional flute This hymn, loved for generations, was arranged for piano, flute, and women’s voices by Nathan Howe at the request of the woman who would eventually become his wife. It was sung at a fireside … Continue reading
The Star-Spangled Banner (SSATBB)
SSATBB a cappella One of Nathan Howe’s first arrangements which was used for public performance, this rendition of the U.S. National Anthem was completed in 1999 for the choirs at Thompson Valley High School in Loveland, Colorado. It was used … Continue reading
Crown After Cross
SATB a cappella or with piano or organ The lovely text Crown after Cross was written by Frances R. Havergal and first published in 1879. The commonly used Christian tune for this hymn is an upbeat setting by Barney E. … Continue reading
I am Naught without my Savior
SATB or TTBB, a cappella or with piano or organ This is a modal hymn that eloquently teaches the Plan of Salvation. The text by David Macfarlane was written in stages – before, during, and after his missionary service in … Continue reading
When Godly Sorrow Moves the Soul
SATB, a cappella or with piano or organ This original hymn was written in autumn 2005. David Macfarlane and Nathan Howe collaborated on both the text and the music, combining understandable lyrics and memorable four-part writing.
