For SATB and piano A. E. Housman’s secular text ‘Loveliest of trees’ is a reflection of the beauty of nature from the perspective of a young person. The charming setting in 3/4 features gentle and sturdy arpeggios in the left hand of the piano balanced with accessible choral lines, which rock back and forth through modal and nostalgic harmonies.
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“Give me a heart that loves you best, a heart that finds in you my rest, a heart to love, a heart to learn, a heart to share, a heart to serve.” The gentle folksong melody O Waly Waly is the foundation of this sincere anthem. The text is taken from Psalms 37 and 51, as well as Deuteronomy 10:12. Choose to use this offering at Baptisms, Dedication services, Maundy Tuesday or any general church service throughout the year.
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“That night when shepherds heard the song of choirs of angels singing near, a deaf man stirred in slumber’s spell and dreamed that he could hear.” A compelling text that reaches directly to the human experience infuses a new perspective on the meaning of Christ’s birth with a compelling sense of wonder. Couched in a beautifully lyric melody that is both sublime and accessible, this anthem will bring chills to your choir and congregation.
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