This anthology of 12 mixed-voice anthems contains some of the most creative works from this well-established and beloved American composer. Containing both accompanied and unaccompanied pieces, this collection includes four hymn anthems, four psalm anthems, and four short motets. Also included is a new arrangement of the popular Thanks be to God, in a new scoring for mixed voices with optional children’s choir.
12 anthems for mixed voices contains an attractive selection of pieces suitable for a variety of liturgical seasons and is appropriate for a wide range of choirs–a great value for any choral library.
Accompanied anthems have been orchestrated with materials available on hire (available Fall 2014)
Contents
God be in my head
The Lord is my light☨
Kyrie, God Father
My shepherd is the living Lord
If then you have been raised with Christ
May God be merciful to us and bless us
Lord, as thou wilt, deal thou with me☨
If you but trust in God to guide you
Now rest beneath night’s shadow☨
The royal banners forward go☨
Thanks be to God☨
Psalm 84: How I love your temple, Lord almighty!☨
☨ denotes accompanied works
(n.b.) Thanks be to God is a new arrangement for SATB voices of the former work originally written for young voices.
Instrumentation
A reproducible page for the oboe part in The royal banners forward go is included in the book.
Difficulty
Easy to moderately difficult
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