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Every Child of God [SSA or Double Choir SATB/SSA]

Every Child of God

Every Child of God was written for the 20th anniversary of the Greeley Children’s Chorale. The piece features a beautiful piano part, a partner-song style chorus of Alleluias, and a culminating canonical passage on the text, “”Let all my work be praise.”

Every Child of God was originally written for and performed by a double choir – an adult SA(T)B choir and a children’s SSA choir. The double choir version is available, as well as a version for SSA treble choir alone.

Although God is mentioned in the title, the text is not overtly religious. This piece is appropriate for sacred or secular performance settings.

“Every Child of God” is available through MusicSpoke.

Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains

SATB with piano

(audio from Jackman Music)

Commissioned in 2006 by the Women’s Glee Club at the University of Northern Colorado, Far Far Away on Judea’s Plains is now available for purchase from Jackman Music Corporation.

This Christmas selection is an exciting addition to the repertoire of any church or school choir.  The classic lyrics by John Menzies Macfarlane have been set to an exciting new tune in mixed meter.  A supportive piano part makes the flowing lines and chromatic harmony approachable for most SATB choirs.

If you have enjoyed the free offerings from NathanHoweMusic.com, please consider purchasing Far Far Away on Judea’s Plains for your choir.  It is a great addition to your choral library that will stand the test of time.  Order it directly from Jackman Music or through any major choral music retailer, like J. W. Pepper.

For the Beauty of the Earth

SATB a cappella (optional divisi)

 

This ethereal new setting of Folliot Pierpoint’s standard hymn For the Beauty of the Earth features a new melody and stunning modern harmonies.  During the second verse, the familiar tune by Conrad Kocher is repurposed in the bass line.

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Father in Heaven [SATB]

SATB a cappella

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This hymn is a prayer for peace in the world and in our hearts. Nathan Howe’s women’s choir arrangement from 2007 has been updated and adapted for SATB mixed choir.  It features natural voice leading and shimmering chords.

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Father in Heaven [SSA]

SSA a cappella

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This hymn is a prayer for peace in the world and in our hearts.  Nathan Howe’s arrangement from 2007 features natural voice leading and shimmering chords.  It is a good medium-difficulty piece for a women’s choir or a trio.  For an SATB version of this arrangement, click here.

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