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SPRING 2017 CATALOG web: www.morningstarmusic.com ph. 800.647.2117 fx. 636-305-0121 BRAND NEW from Michael John Trotta Seven Last Words (Septem Ultima Verba) Michael John Trotta Soprano and Baritone Soli, SATB, and Piano or Full Orchestra or Chamber Ensemble This long-awaited major work is a seven-movement choral journey through the Passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. A rare gem, powerfully emotive and e ective in both liturgical and concert settings. May be performed with full orchestra (Flute, Oboe, 2 Trumpets in C, Horn in F, Timpani, Harp, Strings), or with a chamber orchestra version (Flute, Oboe, Horn in F, Piano). The work may be performed in either English or in Latin. Medium 70-390 Choral Score $9.95 70-390P Preview Pack (Choral Score + CD) $18.00 70-390A Full Orchestra Score $75.00 70-390B Full Orchestra Parts $150.00 70-390C Chamber Ensemble Score $35.00 70-390D Chamber Ensemble Parts $50.00 70-390CD CD recording $10.00 CONTENTS from author Eileen Guenther 4–6 Disc 1: New Choral Music 6–7 Disc 2: New Choral Music In Their Own Words NEW IN 2016 8 Choral: Recent Releases Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals 9 Choral Favorites: Lent & Easter Eileen Guenther 10–11 Disc 2: New Organ/Instrumental This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the rst to place the unique voices of an enslaved 12–13 Organ/Instrumental: people squarely within the context of their daily lives. Recent Releases Dr. Guenther’s deeply researched account weaves 14–15 Organ Music: a succinct history of “America’s original sin” into an examination of the role of singing and religion in Lent & Easter slave life and directly correlates slave testimonies—in 16–17 Keyboard and Instruments: their own words—to the themes of Spirituals. In ad- Lent & Easter dition to surveying the musical styles, performance practices, and melodic and rhythmic characteristics of spirituals, In Their Own 18 Keyboard and Instruments Words includes a biblical concordance to 100 of the spirituals most frequently 19 Piano Solos & Piano/Organ Duets sung. Paperback. 90-52 $28.00 20 Vocal Solos 21 Music for Children Rivals or a Team? 22–23 Books and Resources Clergy-Musician Relationships in the Twenty-First Century 24 Handbell Music and Resources Eileen Guenther This book explores the importance of teamwork, identifying ways in which musi- cians and clergy can exercise their separate roles e ectively and suggesting strate- gies for building supportive relationships. Former AGO president, Eileen Guenther, takes a clear-eyed look at con ict, reasons musicians leave a church, and approaches Products with this icon may be for transition when the situation just does not work any longer. She encourages purchased either as traditional paper musicians and clergy to work together with mutuality and collegiality in order to copies OR as a downloadable product. ful ll the promise of their ministry. Paperback. 179 pages. 90-63 $18.95 1727 Larkin Williams Road, Fenton, MO 63026-2024 ph. 800.647.2117 fx. 636.305.0121 e-mail: [email protected] LARGER CHORAL WORKS FOR THE LENTEN SEASON Return to Me The Su ering Servant A Choral Service based on the Stations of the Cross A Choral Work for Holy Week Words by: Terry W. York K. Lee Scott Music by: Taylor Scott Davis SATB, Soloists, Organ, SATB, Cello, and Piano and opt. String Quartet or Quintet A journey through the traditional Stations of the Cross. The Passages from Isaiah 53 describe our Messiah’s combination of familiar scripture texts set with powerful new su ering as he restores the people of God images creates a deeply spiritual experience for Holy Week. through his willingness to bear their sins. As a companion to this work, an optional daily devotion This choral work incorporates these passages guide for the season of Lent will enhance the congregational in four movements for choir, soloists, organ, experience by coordinating with the texts sung by the choir and optional string quartet. This piece may in the Holy Week worship service. It is available as both a be used in a variety of ways to add depth and printed book and as a PDF le for your e-reader. In addition, meaning to Holy Week services. One may also our Digital Reproduction License makes it easy to reproduce add hymns or readings to make an entire Holy the devotional guide for church websites, social media (e.g., Week service. Facebook), and e-mail. Medium To further enhance performance, resources for obtaining artwork that Duration: Approximately 20 minutes can be projected during the service are provided on our website. 70-009P Preview Pack (CD + Score) $8.00 Duration: Approximately 40 minutes 70-009 Choral Score $6.00 Medium 70-009A Full Score $25.00 70-300P Preview Pack (CD + Score) $16.00 70-009B String Parts $70.00 70-300 Choral Score $7.95 70-300A Cello Part $15.00 70-300B Lenten Devotional Guide $2.00* (printed copy) Love Unknown 70-300B-E Lenten Devotional Guide $2.00 A Festival of Passion Readings and Hymns (e-copy in PDF format) Michael Burkhardt 70-300C Lenten Devotional Guide Readings by Max Lucado Digital Reproduction License* SATB and Organ, with opt. Instruments *Visit our website for special quantity pricing A festival of hymns and readings that center on the events of Holy Week. The suggested readings are an adaption of The Final Week of Jesus taken from And the Angels Were Silent Coram Deo, Set 2 by Max Lucado and are found in the Leader’s K. Lee Scott Guide to this publication, which also includes SAB and Keyboard performance notes and options. The work Practical, appealing, maximum usability. Distinguished features optional parts for children and includes options for collection of SAB anthems for Lent, Easter, and General use. congregation participation. Duration: 50 minutes Each Lenten and Easter Season, one each Communion and Moderately Easy Benediction, ve General Use. Several are double-texted. Moderately Easy to Medium 70-150P Preview Pack (CD + Score) $16.00 55-9826 Choral Score $6.00 70-150 Choral Score $7.95 70-150L Leader’s Guide $12.00 Contents: O Risen Lord 70-150ORG Organ Score $10.00 The Feast of Love 70-150A opt. Full Score $30.00 That Virgin’s Child Also available 70-150B opt. Instrumental Parts $50.00 Whatever God Ordains Is Right Coram Deo, Set 1 (Handbells, Or Ensemble, 2 Trumpets in B- at or C, 2 Trombones, Holy is the Lord Advent/Christmas/Epiphany Timpani, Clarinet in B- at, Violin, Bass Instrument, Bassoon or Cello, opt. Horn in F, opt. C Instrument) If Thou But Su er God to Guide Thee 55-9825 $6.00 Contemplation of the Cross/The Mind of Christ 70-150HB opt. Handbell Parts $16.00 The Lord of Love My Shepherd Is/Like Noahs Weary Dove Requiem Neil Harmon SATB, Soprano Solo, and Full Orchestra or Keyboard This major work features a lush, colorful orchestration but can also be done with keyboard only. The choral writing is accessible yet satis- fying and will please singers and listeners alike. Some movements have English texts, some Latin. A setting of Psalm 23 is included, as is a concluding text from Revelation, “These are they,” which is extremely appropriate, but not limited to, All Saints. Approximately 30 minutes. Medium 70-600P Preview Pack (CD + Score) $16.00 70-600 Choral Score $7.95 70-600A Orchestra Score $40.00 70-600B Orchestra Parts $150.00 DEMO DISC 1 | NEW CHORAL MUSIC —SPRING 2017 TRACK 1 EASTER TRACK 5 On Earth Has Dawned Children of the Heavenly Father This Day of Days Eric Nelson Jeremy J. Bankson SATB and Piano Soprano Solo, SATB, and Organ, with opt. Congregation, Another of Eric Nelson’s sensitive hymn settings. The Handbells (5 oct.), Brass Quintet, Timpani, and Cymbals composer’s treatment of this much-loved piece shows An original anthem appropriate for the Easter season. the respect and love that these tunes hold for many. The The piece begins with a brief brass fanfare followed by choral writing brings out the most in the choir and each a unison statement by the choir, and then bursts into a part is equally interesting. Part of the Atlanta Master four part “Alleluia.” Instruments are added as the piece Chorale Series. develops until brass, percussion, and handbells are all Moderately Easy used on the climactic nale. MYERS PARK is an original hymntune and an optional 50-6085 Choral Score $1.70 congregational part is included. Organist plays from choral score when instru- ments are not present. Instrumental parts include: Handbells (8 octaves), Two Trumpets in C or B- at, Horn in F, Two Trombones, Timapni, Cymbals [Suspended and Crash], and Organ LENT TRACK 6 Moderately Easy 50-4805 Choral Score $1.95 He Leadeth Me 50-4805A Full Score $15.00 Benjamin Wegner 50-4805B Instrumental Parts $35.00 SATB and Piano A powerful match of familiar words with a beautiful, ow- ing new melodic treatment. Simple, yet profound writing that is re ective and emotionally meaningful. This will be TRACK 2 HOLY WEEK a favorite of many choirs. Jesus Christ Is Lord Moderately Easy Philip W. J. Stopford 50-4310 Choral Score $1.95 SATB divisi, a cappella The dense, a cappella texture gives further emphasis and gravitas to this powerful text from Philippians. Stopford, HOLY WEEK keenly sensitive to the text, uses harmonic, textural, and TRACK 7 dynamic contrasts to highlight the various points in the narrative.