Chor & Gesang

Here is a lovely and passionate piece that recognizes the sufferings of Jesus and prays for the same kind of strength. Appropriate as a general anthem it could easily work as a communion piece as well...

Burchard has become one of the most commissioned composers and for good reason. His madrigal style is consistently enthralling, with an easy harmonic flow, gentle suspensions, and a fluid density that...

Such a joyous anthem, this happy tune celebrates that this is the day the Lord has made. Pote is a master at melody, and his addition of optional brass to this setting advances the uses to festival st...

This young writer produces music that is fresh and mature. Following an opening fanfare the piece dives into a delightful 11/8 rhythm that feels natural and fun. Through rhythmic and key center change...

This is a new take on Create in me a clean heart, O God. But the message is the same. This dignified anthem with organ accompaniment, is also a prayer before the offering, or communion. The traditiona...

Only a truly great craftsman can offer a new setting of Shenandoah that can challenge the excellence already on the shelf. Following the success of the other voicings, Memley gives us a setting for mi...

Only Shakespeare commands words well enough to discuss growing old in a flattering way. Composed in primarily homphonic lines, the text comes through easily. The music is as lovely as the poem, with o...

This beautiful prayer catches your attention with the first opening phrase. The familiar Latin text, set by so many composers, finds a fresh expression that does not follow the original chant lines. Y...

With words and music by the composer, the simple and beautiful melodic material found in this piece is just the right touch for Music Ministry Sunday. This piece is quite accessible and would easily b...

This festival anthem by well known composer Jay Althouse is perfect for Christ the King Sunday (the last Sunday prior to Advent). Set for accessible mixed voices with keyboard or brass ensemble with t...

With words and music by the composer, this simple work is scored for 2 part treble voices with optional descant and piano. Originally written for an elementary honor choir the piece would also lend it...

The music of Sandra Ford is most always accessible, acknowledges the lack of male singers in many church choirs, and sends an important message. This piece, scored for SATB chorus with piano and optio...

This lovely lullaby on a text of William Blake is beautifully crafted by composer Gerald Custer. Scored for divisi mixed chorus with harp (or piano), try it for your lessons and carols service.

The writing team of Kevin Boesiger and Ron Cadmus is new to the Hinshaw catalogue. This lovely meditative work for mixed chorus and keyboard is perfect for contemplative worship settings - calling on...

New to the Hinshaw catalogue, composer Rick Nichols states in the opening notes that The Song of Love portrays a longing to put into words feelings that can only be expressed in song. Each of the thre...

We Are the Music Makers by British poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy is one of the most moving poetic texts found in this oeuvre. Set to music by a number of composers, American composer and conductor Allan P...

Here is the beautiful final movement from Giacomo Carissimi's oratorio Jephte. Originally for SATB choir, soloist, narrator and instruments, here is a new arrangement for men that allows them to explo...

This new and rhythmic setting of the traditional Latin text is perfect for teaching about minor keys as well as a great opportunity to strngthen your choirs ability to sing independently of the piano....

Dense harmonies, flowing piano and colorful word painting establish this Yeats poem as a concert centerpiece. Passionate and emotional choral writing requires the same from your singers while ranges,...

Here is an uplifting work celebrating the marvels of life and diversity through the images of wondrous flowers. In Susan Windle's poem, nature becomes a metaphor for that which grows, reaches, blossom...

Music has always been central to the existence of the Jewish people. These pioneer songs are full of Zionist zeal as they sing about the land they work, the celebrations where they dance, and their ho...

Juxtaposing words in Hebrew with modern English translations of 13th century Muslim poet Rumi, this work calls out against violence and invites the listener to an abstract place without war.

Here is a beautiful lullaby with words by the Russian poet Abraham Goldfaden beautifully arranged for the concert choir. Sweeping vocal lines, a lush piano accompaniment and shifting harmonies make th...

Native American wisdom and philosophy provide rich awareness of finding the sacred in all things. For this new work, musical phrases and rhythms are assembled from Native American chants and mixed wit...

This popular song by Debbie Friedman is a beautiful and complex arrangement. Using a clarinet like a shofar and the piano like a klezmer band, this is a worthy piece for any fine choir.