A CHORAL MUSICAL SETTING
of the RITE II COMMUNION SERVICE (1979) text from the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer
This piece is for soloist (in lieu Celebrant)
SATB Choir (in lieu of Congregation)
with organ or piano accompaniment.
(Yes, the complete service is sung, including the Celebrant's part.
This piece is NOT for congregational use but might serve as a
celebration during which theCongregation may participate
in a meditative way. )
Premiered at Trinity Church-on-the-Green, New Haven, Connecticut
with Judith Caldwell, soprano, singing the Celebrant's part
while the Rev'd Andrew Fiddler, Rector,
spoke the words quietly.
This mass setting was sung at the
1979 Episcopal General Convention in Denver, Colorado
Sound clip: the Confession
Sound clip: Consecration
with Judith Caldwell, soprano, Celebrant
NOTE: As of 2011, some sections of this piece are undergoing revision,
though most of the piece is finished and available. If you are interested,
please contact us through this website or call 610-573-4141.
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Full score: $25. Includes performance rights and the right to reproduce
printed material for Choir, Accompanist/Conductor, and Soloist.
If you would like to purchase this setting as a PDF file, the cost is $15.
A MUSICAL SETTING
of the RITE I COMMUNION SERVICE (1988) with text from the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer for congregation with organ or piano accompaniment 1. Lord Have Mercy and Glory be 2. Holy, holy, holy 3. O Lamb of God
Price: $20
PDF file of score: 15. All performing rights apply.
A LENTEN MUSICAL SETTING
of the RITE I COMMUNION SERVICE (1991) with text from the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer for congregation with organ or piano accompaniment 1. Lord Have Mercy 2. Holy, holy, holy 3. O Lamb of God
A MUSICAL SETTING
of the RITE I COMMUNION SERVICE (2005) with text from the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer for congregation with organ or piano accompaniment 1. Three-part Kyrie and Gloria 2. Sanctus 3. Agnus Dei
We sang this at Christ Church Parish, New Haven, CT, during Pentecost for several years. Our rector at the time, the late Jerald G. Miner, said he particularly loved 'censing the altar during the "Gloria." This setting sounds wonderful on the organ. To get an idea of the setting, click here to hear the (non-singer) composer sing through it with piano accompaniment.
Price: $15
PDF file of score: 10. All performing rights apply.
Below: pieces for soloist or unison choir with optional congregational responses
PRAYERS of the ROSARY (1987)
a contemporary plainchant setting of the rosary with mysteries adapted from An Ecumenical Scriptural Rosary (texts arranged and edited by
The Rev'd John G. Moser) for medium solo voice or unison choir
with optional congregational responses. Plainchant settings of the
Salve Regina, Regina Coeli, and Alma Redemptoris included.
Duration: from 20-30 minutes, depending on pace, tempo and number of mysteries and prayers sung.
Price: $20
PDF file of score: $15. All performing rights apply.
PRIEST'S BENEDICTION (1979)
from the 1979 Episcopal Book of Common Prayer for high or low voice with organ or piano accompaniment Duration: one minute or less
Price: $15
PDF file of score: $10. All performing rights apply.
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (1979)
a setting of Psalm 23 for high or low solo voice or unison choir
with organ or piano accompaniment Duration: two minutes
Click here to hear Anthony Lopez, baritone, sing a low transposition of this setting.
Musical Score. Includes right to make copies for soloist and accompanist.
Price: $15
PDF file of score: $10. All performing rights apply.
FOR THOSE WE LOVE (1979, rev. 1994)
a setting of the Collect "For Those We Love" for high or low solo voice or unison choir with organ or piano accompaniment • Duration: one minute
Price: $10
PDF file of score: $8. All performing rights apply.
ANTHEM: "INTREAT ME NOT" (1983) based on the text from the Book of Ruth for soprano solo
with organ or piano accompaniment
Duration: 1.5 minutes; may be repeated TEXT: Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee, for whither thou goest, I will go. And where thou lodgest, I will lodge. Thy people shall be my people and thy God my God! Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried. The Lord do so to me and more also if ought but death part thee and me.
Price: $10
PDF file of score: $8. All performing rights apply.
MOTET: THOUGHTS IN SOLITUDE (1980) an a cappella SATB setting of a text by Thomas Merton
Duration: two minutesMy Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I know myself, though I desire to please you! Let me only desire to please you. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always. Yes, though I be lost as I may seem, I will not fear, for you are with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Price: $15
PDF file of score: $10. All performing rights apply.
MOTET: TAKE MY LIFE (1996) text by St. Augustine
for SATB chorus with organ or piano accompaniment
Duration: two minutes Text: Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days, Let them pass in endless praise. Take my eyes and let them see souls that may be saved for Thee. Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be bent on works of love for Thee. Take my voice and let me sing Pray'rs and praises to my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee. Thus my life will truly be consecrated, Lord, for Thee.
Price: $15
PDF file of score: 15. All performing rights apply.
PEACE BE WITH YOU
For unison treble choirwith piano and flute accompaniment. The words "peace be with you" are said in twelve different languages. Melodious, accessible, and popular. Grades 3-7. Duration: 1 minute; longer with repeats, and a minimum of one repeat is recommended! This song was chosen for use in THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONCERT, broadcast over National Public Television in 1999 and 2001, and will be used intermittently throughout the International Olympics in 2002.An arrangement by Sue Ellen Page ofPEACE BE WITH YOUfor unison and SATB voices with keyboard, flute and optional glockenspiel may be obtained by contacting the publisher: Choristers Guild, 2834 W. Kingsley Road, Garland, TX 75041.
Price: $10
PDF file of score: $8. All performing rights apply.