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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Sonnet on Endurance

SATB hymn

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This piece was written for a good friend in Berkeley, NSW Australia in 2003. The three verses are four-line stanzas of a sonnet describing the relationship of the believer with Christ, while the refrain is the final two-line prayer:
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Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing [SATB, div.]

SATB (SAATBB) Choir with Piano or Organ

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A beautiful standard in many Christian hymnals, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing is presented here in a dignified yet modern arrangement.  A similar vocal solo arrangement is available here.

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Come and Behold Him, a Christmas Cantata

SATB or SAB with Soloists, Narrators, and Piano

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Now available in an SAB edition, this 2010 cantata includes four brand-new choral pieces, two choral arrangements of familiar Christmas hymns, and narrated piano solos that shine new light on some old tunes.

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Joy to the World

SATB with piano

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In this arrangement, the traditional harmonies are kept for choir and congregation to sing together, while a bit of counterpoint in the piano provides energy between verses.   It was  arranged as a part of the 2010 Christmas cantata Come and Behold Him.  This sheet music is an excerpt from the full cantata score; measure and page numbers correspond with the full score.

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