Tag: Jesus Christ

O Night

SATB with medium-voice solo and piano

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O Night is a song about the birth of Christ.  This SATB piece begins with a medium-voice solo, then breaks into a quasi-canon in the choral voices.  The song finishes as it begins, with a solo voice imploring the audience to receive Christ the Lord.  The minimalistic accompaniment provides a starry backdrop for a song that expresses joy at the coming of the Savior.  It was written as a part of the 2010 Christmas cantata Come and Behold Him.  This standalone version contains different measure numbering from the original cantata score.

Listen to this beautiful version from the NCCS Concert Choir:

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Awake, My Soul, Awake, My Tongue

SATB with piano

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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 previously and then arranged as a part of the 2010 Christmas cantata Come and Behold Him.  This standalone version contains different measure numbering from the original cantata score.

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Within the Humblest Walls

SATB with piano

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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 with majestic piano interludes, it may also be performed a capella as a hymn.  It was written as a part of the 2010 Christmas cantata Come and Behold Him. This standalone version contains different measure numbering from the original cantata score.

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Come, Ye Thankful People

SAATBB a cappella

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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 additional verse by the original lyricist.

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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 in preparation for a pioneer trek activity at Martin’s Cove, Wyoming.

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