Worship Planning Resource from Daniel Kallman

for Choir Directors and Music Ministers, Fall and Winter 2010 - 2011

FALL

Rally Sunday:

Walk as Children of Light (SATB, keyboard) 2'00" (MorningStar Music)

Add a sense of childhood play to your worship. Level: Med-Easy.

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (SATB, brass quintet, organ) 3'30"

The majesty of Beethoven's noble melody coupled with Van Dyke's uplifting text. Level: Medium.

Sept. 26, 2010 (Luke 16: 19-31, The Rich Man and Lazarus):

Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (SATB, piano) 3'10" (Kjos Music)

A fervent call to follow Christ in serving others. Level: Medium.

Oct. 3, 2010 (Luke 17: 5-10):

My Faith Looks Up To Thee (SATB, piano) 3'40" (MorningStar Music)

An old-time favorite, this anthem is a prayer for guidance in life's troubled times. Level: Med-Easy.

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.

Lord Of All Hopefulness (SAB, flute, organ) 3'10"

An elegant, meditative arrangement of a lovely Irish tune. Level: Med-Easy.

Oct. 10, 2010 (Luke 17:11-19, healing the ten lepers):

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.

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.

Dear God (anthem version) (SATB, cello, organ) [also available as congregational hymn] 5'00"

Herb Brokering's reflective text brings hope to loss and change in this prayerful setting. Half the profits of your purchase will go to support the ministry of Holden Village. Level: Med-Easy.

Dear God (hymn version) (congregation or unison choir, keyboard) 3'00"

Herb Brokering's reflective text brings hope to loss and change in this prayerful setting. Half the profits of your purchase will go to support the ministry of Holden Village.

Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, 2010 (lessons about prayer):

My Faith Looks Up To Thee (SATB, piano) 3'40" (MorningStar Music)

An old-time favorite, this anthem is a prayer for guidance in life's troubled times. Level: Med-Easy.

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.

Lord Of All Hopefulness (SAB, flute, organ) 3'10"

An elegant, meditative arrangement of a lovely Irish tune. Level: Med-Easy.

Standin' in the Need of Prayer (SATB divisi a cappella, male solo) 3'15"

(MorningStar Music)

A well-known spiritual set in a laid-back swing tempo. Level: Medium-Advanced.

Dear God (anthem version) (SATB, cello, organ) [also available as congregational hymn] 5'00"

Herb Brokering's reflective text brings hope to loss and change in this prayerful setting. Half the profits of your purchase will go to support the ministry of Holden Village. Level: Med-Easy.

Dear God (hymn version) (congregation or unison choir, keyboard) 3'00"

Herb Brokering's reflective text brings hope to loss and change in this prayerful setting. Half the profits of your purchase will go to support the ministry of Holden Village.

Oct. 31, 2010, Reformation Day:

My Hope Is Built (SATB, piano) 3'40" (MorningStar Music)

Surprising harmonic shifts eventually lead to a solid and triumphant resolution. Level: Medium.

Nov. 1, 2010, All Saints Day:

Shall We Gather At The River? (SATB, piano, opt. violin [or cello, or clar.], opt. congregation) 4'00"

An early American favorite. Level: Med-Easy.

The Morning Trumpet (SATB, brass quintet or keyboard) 2'00"

An early hymn of hope in the resurrection. Level: Med-Easy.

Dear God (anthem version) (SATB, cello, organ) [also available as congregational hymn] 5'00"

Herb Brokering's reflective text brings hope to loss and change in this prayerful setting. Half the profits of your purchase will go to support the ministry of Holden Village. Level: Med-Easy.

Dear God (hymn version) (congregation or unison choir, keyboard) 3'00"

Herb Brokering's reflective text brings hope to loss and change in this prayerful setting. Half the profits of your purchase will go to support the ministry of Holden Village.

Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, 2010 (Luke 20-21, resurrection and end times):

The Morning Trumpet (SATB, brass quintet or keyboard) 2'00"

An early hymn of hope in the resurrection. Level: Med-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.

Nov. 21, 2010, Christ the King Sunday:

Come, Thou Almighty King (SATB, 2 trumpets, trombone, organ) 4'00"

A festive setting of a great hymn, easily learned by even smaller church choirs. Level: Medium.

All Hail the Power (SATB, brass septet, organ, opt. congregation) 5'45"

A festive setting of a grand old hymn with introductory fanfare.

I Will Extol You, My God and King (SATB, organ, trumpet or sopr. sax) 3'15"

A festive anthem of praise to God. Level: Medium-Advanced.

Nov. 20, 2010, Thanksgiving Day, USA:

Now Thank We All Our God (Verse 2)(two-part [SB] chorus, piano, tambourine) 40" Free download!

A choral verse to alternate with congregational singing of the hymn. Level: Easy.

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, stewardship Sundays, or Thanksgiving. Level: Easy.

Let All The World In Every Corner Sing (SA(T)B, SSA or TTBB; piano, opt. chamber orchestra) 3'30"

A soaring melody enhances these popular words of praise for the grandeur of God's creation.

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

My Soul Doth Magnify (SAB or SA, piano or handbells) 2'45"

Repeated patterns in the accompaniment signify Mary's steadfast faith, while her words of praise echo in the chant-like melody. Level: Med-Easy.

Now We Await Your Coming, Lord (Advent response for solo cantor, congregation and/or unison choir, piano) 1'00"

A simple, meditative antiphon for the Advent season. Level: Very Easy.

Now We Await Your Coming, Lord/Veni Emmanuel (Advent response for solo cantor, SATB, piano, opt. congregation) 3'00"

Meditative antiphon for the Advent season for your choir and optional congregation. Level: Medium.

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (SATB a cappella) 2'00" (Boosey & Hawkes)

A peaceful setting of a favorite Polish carol. Level: Medium.

Rocking Carol (SSAATTBB a cappella) 1’50” (G. Schirmer)

Lush, full harmonies enrich a peaceful Polish carol. Level: Med-Adv.

Wexford Carol (SATB a cappella) 4'15" (Boosey & Hawkes)
Setting of a well-known modal English carol with 12th century Irish text from County Wexford. Level: Med-Adv.

Advent/Christmas for Choral with Large Instrumental Ensemble:

Magnificat (SATB, brass quintet) 8'45"

A quiet, reflective opening builds to a joyous affirmation of God's promise to Mary.

What Child Is This? (SATB, 2 fls, 2 obs, 2 clars, 2 bsns, 4 hns, 3 trps [Bb], 3 trbs, 1 tba, piano, organ) 3'45"

The ever-popular English carol cradled in sweet harmonies that surprise and appeal.

Go Tell It! (SATB; full orchestra with electric bass, piano, drums, opt. saxes; opt. handbells) 11'30"

A medley of familiar carols climaxing in a gospel-rock treatment of "Go Tell It on the Mountain." Accessible to high school through professional.

NEW YEAR'S DAY

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 (also Jan. 23 & Feb. 6, Matt. 5:13-20, "You are the light of the world."):

Let It Shine (SATB, trumpet, soprano sax, piano, bass, drums) 3'45"

Contemporary pop-choral anthem based on Matthew Chapter 5. Level: Medium.

Jan. 9, 2011, 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" (Morning Star 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.

Mar. 6, 2011, 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.

CHILDREN'S MUSICAL

On the Road to Jericho: A Children's Musical About the Good Samaritan. For unison and optional easy two-part voices. Be one of the first to perform On the Road to Jericho by becoming part of a consortium commissioning project. The cost is no more than what you normally pay to purchase a musical.