Worship Planning Resource from Daniel Kallman
for Choir Directors and Music Ministers, Winter & Spring 2012
New Year | Epiph. | Jesus' Baptism | Transfig. | Lent | Palm Sun. | Easter
Christ the Promise of Tomorrow (hymn) (unis. voices, keybd.) 3'00"
A hymn of hope for congregational singing.
Christ, the Promise of Tomorrow (anthem) (SATB, opt. treble choir or treble solo, flute, organ, handbells)
Hope overflows in this anthem in praise of Christ, our Fount of living waters.
EPIPHANY, Jan. 6, 2012:
Let It Shine (SATB, trumpet, soprano sax, piano, bass, drums) 3'45"
Contemporary pop-choral anthem based on Matthew Chapter 5. Level: Medium.
Jan. 8, 2012, The Baptism of the Lord:
I've Just Come From the Fountain (SATB, piano) 3'00" (MorningStar Music)
A spiritual with gospel-piano accompaniment celebrating the themes of baptism and commitment. Level: Medium.
Thy Holy Wings (unison treble with descant, piano or chamber orch. [flute, clarinet and strings]) 2'10" (Shawnee Press/Mark Foster)
A lovely Swedish folk melody with sacred text suitable for children or older treble voices.
Thy Holy Wings (SATB, violin, piano) 3'30" (MorningStar Music)
A comforting setting of a favorite Swedish hymn for your adult choir. Level: Medium.
Children of the Heavenly Father (SATB, piano, violin) 3'45" (MorningStar Music)
Lilting piano accompaniment, interweaving vocal lines, and violin countermelodies provide elegant textures for this popular Swedish hymn. Level: Medium.
Christ, the Promise of Tomorrow (anthem) (SATB, opt. treble choir or treble solo, flute, organ, handbells)
Hope overflows in this anthem in praise of Christ, our Fount of living waters.
Feb. 19, 2012, TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY
Oh, Wondrous Type! Oh, Vision Fair(Version A: SATB; brass quartet [2 trps, 2 trbs --horn may substitute for trp II or trb I]; organ, opt. oboe OR Version B: SATB, horn quartet, organ, opt. oboe) 4'00"
Sung verses of this majestic anthem setting alternate with spoken verses of the gospel reading of the transfiguration. Level: Medium.
Let It Shine (SATB, trumpet, soprano sax, piano, bass, drums) 3'45"
Contemporary pop-choral anthem based on Matthew Chapter 5. Level: Medium.
Behold a Host ( two violins and piano) 3'45" (MorningStar Music)
Meditative setting of the Norwegian folk tune made popular by Edvard Grieg. Level: Medium.
General Lenten Anthems and Liturgical/Congregational Music:
I Will Take the Cup of Salvation (two-part mixed voices [opt. descant], cantor, piano or handbells) 3'00"
Easy and lyrical psalm antiphon for Maundy Thursday or general use. Level: Easy.
When Jesus Wept (3-part voices in canon, 2 recorders or flutes) 3'00"
A melody from 18th century American William Billings, set simply in canonic rounds. Level: Med-Easy.
Lord Of All Hopefulness (SAB, flute, organ) 3'10"
An elegant, meditative arrangement of a lovely Irish tune. Level: Med-Easy.
Litany of Healing Prayers (cantor or unison choir, congregation, keyboard) 2' 30'
A sung prayer for cantor and congregational response with the option to insert your own prayer petitions. Level: Very Easy.
Steal Away (SATB a cappella) 4'00"
Varied tempi and dynamics convey the wide emotional range of this pensive spiritual. Level: Medium.
My God Is A Rock (In A Weary Land) (SATB or SSA, piano) 5'00"
Rock the house with this electrifying setting of a passionate spiritual. Level: Med-Adv.
Hear Us, Oh Lord (unison voices, piano) 4'00"
A heartfelt song of confession for young voices. Level: Easy.
My Heart Is Longing (SATB, organ, flute, cello) 3'45"
A wistful Norwegian melody holds words of Christian hope and promise. Level: Med-Adv.
Palm Sunday (April 1, 2012):
Palm Sunday Medley (SAB, opt. SA youth choir or soloists, piano) 2'40"
The majestic spiritual "Ride On, King Jesus" is the basis for this worship anthem to usher in your Holy Week. Level: Med-Easy.
Ride On, Ride On in Majesty (SATB, treble voices, organ, trumpet) 3'30" (MorningStar Music)
A majestic setting of a well-known Palm Sunday text. Level: Medium.
Easter Day (April 8, 2012) and Easter Season:
NEW! The Day of Resurrection (SATB, brass quintet, organ) 4'00" 
A festive and exuberant setting of the well-known hymn tune "Ellacombe" in celebration of Christ's victory over death. Level: Medium.
NEW version with two texts! Easter Hymn of Gladness (SATB, brass quintet, organ) 3'30"
Beethoven's "Hymn to Joy" coupled with a hope-filled Easter text. Score also includes traditional Van Dyke text for non-Easter performance. Level: Med-Easy.
The Morning Trumpet (SATB, brass quintet or keyboard) 2'00"
An early hymn of hope in the resurrection. Perfect for the Easter season. Level: Med-Easy.
In Thee Is Gladness (SATB, organ) 3'00" (MorningStar Music)
A lively and prominent organ accompaniment combines with singing and whistling to create this joyous setting for Easter or general use. Level: Medium.
With Joy (congregation or unison choir, piano, optional solo) Duration: 45" (3'00" with verses)
A refrain of gratitude for your congregation or choir when gifts are presented. Perfect for offertory response on non-communion Sundays. Level: Easy.
Christ the Promise of Tomorrow (hymn) (unis. voices, keybd.) 3'00"
A hymn of hope for congregational singing.
Christ, the Promise of Tomorrow (anthem) (SATB, opt. treble choir or treble solo, flute, organ, handbells)
Hope overflows in this anthem in praise of Christ, our Fount of living waters.
Jubilee, We Are Set Free (title song)(unison voices, piano) 3'30"
Invigorating song of praise with simple actions for your children's choir.
The Gift (SAB, organ) 3'00" (MorningStar Music)
A contemplative setting for worship of a song by John Ylvisaker, creator of "Borning Cry." Level: Easy.
Lord Of All Hopefulness (SAB, flute, organ) 3'10"
An elegant, meditative arrangement of a lovely Irish tune. Level: Med-Easy.