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If you are blessed with a great voice you probably enjoy singing in the choir but sometimes you might well want to let your voice shine and sing a solo in praise of God. We offer here a selection of contemporary Christian songbooks suitable for all voices. Many of thhe books come with an accompaniment CD which helps you learn to both sing and perform the song. |
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Anna Laura Page and Jean Anne Shafferman : Favorite Sacred Songs for Children . . . Bible Stories & Songs of Praise At last! Here's a collection that includes ALL of the sacred songs that you learned and loved as a child, arranged in fresh new arrangements for unison voices and keyboard (chord symbols included). The first 10 songs focus on famous Bible characters, such as Abraham, Jonah and Zacchaeus. The final 10 songs are arranged in 5 thematically-related pairs, great for performance in chapel, worship, Christian school programs and vacation Bible school! Many songs include optional movement, speech song, story enactment and vocal descants that are great for teaching part-singing! A real "budget saver," this dynamic collection features REPRODUCIBLE lyric/activity sheets included right in the Songbook! Benjamin Britten : Five Songs from Harmonia Sacra Five songs from Harmonia Sacra, for High Voice and Harp or Piano, all realised by Benjamin Britten. Titles: A Hymn on Divine Musick * Lord! I Have Sinned * Hymn to God the Father * A Divine Hymn * Oh! That Mine Eyes Would Melt. Eric Thiman : The Church Soloist - Eight Sacred Songs Eric Harding Thiman, the organist and composer, had musical training with private teachers; he gained his FRCO in 1921 and became MusD (London) in 1927. From 1930 he was professor of harmony at the RAM, and from 1956 to 1962 was dean of the faculty of music at London University. He was conductor of the Elysian Concert Society and Purley Choral Society, and had been organist and choirmaster at the City Temple since 1957. A keen advocate of congregational singing, he contributed an article on his methods to W. T. Whiteley's Congregational Hymn-singing in England, and was chairman of the music committee of Congregational Praise. His compositions include cantatas, anthems and services. Songlist: In The Bleak Midwinter, My Master Hath A Garden, The Birds, The God Of Love My Shepherd, Flower Of Heaven, Jesus, The Very Thought, The Wilderness, Happy Is The Man Heather Sorenson : My Alleluia Heather Sorenson's inaugural vocal solo book is a treasure trove of sacred gems for church musicians. This collection thrives at the intersection of music and message, providing stylistic diversity and subject variety with each turn of the page. Tasteful piano accompaniments showcase the composer's instrument of choice, but accompaniment tracks are also available. Don't miss this thoughtful gathering of some of Heather's most inspired songs! Songlist: Stained Glass, Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing, Raise Your Hands, Turn Around And See, My Alleluia, Home (The Arms Of God), Rock Of Ages (Forgiven And Free), Christmas Dreams, Lullaby Prayer (A Prayer For Children), Mercy Still, Stained Glass, Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing, Raise Your Hands, Turn Around And See, My Alleluia, Home (The Arms Of God), Rock Of Ages (Forgiven And Free), Christmas Dreams, Lullaby Prayer (A Prayer For Children), Mercy Still Other Voicings: Solo Jay Althouse : Sacred Solos for All Seasons (Medium High) This valuable collection for the church soloist is filled with 20 vocal solos arranged or composed by Jay Althouse. Includes solos for all seasons of the church year plus numerous Sundays throughout the year. It's all here, from Advent to Trinity Sunday, from Patriotic services to Communion. Includes useful "Seasonal and Topical Index." Other Voicings: Solo Joan Frey Boytim : Sacred Solos for All Ages - High Voice Joan Boytim, who compiled the widely-used series The First Book of Solos, is the most respected name in publications for the developing singer. She brings her expertise and vast knowledge of vocal literature into the sacred genre with these collections, which present traditional sacred solos for classical voice and piano. Ranging from classics by Bach and Mozart to early 20th century favorites and rarities, the 43 songs - some long out of print - span from easy to more challenging, but all are within the realm of a reasonable, "classical" solo for a church service. Songlist: All in the April Evening (Diack), Alleluia! (Hummel), Alleluia! (O'Conner-Morris), Ave Maria (Gounoud), Ave Maria (Franz Schubert), Ave Maria (O Lord Most Holy)- (Abt), Ave Verum (Jesu, Word of God Incarnate), Before the Crucifix (La Forge), The Call (Vaughan Williams), Come Unto Him (Dunn), Come, Ye Blessed (Scott), Cross of Calvary (Ave Maria), The (Gounod), David's Prayer (Costa), Earth is the Lord's, The (Lynes), Gethsemane (Salter), God is My Shepherd (Dvor?k), Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law (Rogers), Hear My Cry, O God (Franck), The Heart Worships (Holst), The Holy City (Weatherly and Adams), How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings (Liddle), Hymn of Thanks (Kremser), I Sought The Lord (Stevenson), If God so Clothe the Grass (J Bischoff), King of Love My Shepherd Is, The (Gounod), Light of the World (Hatton), Like as the Hart, The Lord Is My Light (Speaks), Lord Is My Light,The (Allitsen), Lord is my Shepherd, the (Liddle), and more Joan Frey Boytim (editor) : Sacred Solos for All Ages - Medium Voice Joan Boytim, compiler of The First Book of Solos series, is the most respected name in widely-used publications for the developing singer. She brings her expertise and vast knowledge of literature into the sacred genre with this collection, which presents traditional sacred solos for classical voice and piano. The songs span from the easy to the more challenging, but all are within the realm of a reasonable, classical solo for a church service. Some of the songs included have long been out of print. The 43 selections range from classics by Bach and Mozart to early 20th century favorites and rarities. Songlist: The Heart Worships (Holst), The Lord Is My Light, The Call, Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law, I Sought The Lord, Ave Maria, Prayer, Love Ye The Lord, Ave Verum (Jesu, Word Of God Incarnate), The Holy City, Panis Angelicus (O Lord Most Holy), This Joyful Eastertide, Hear My Cry, O God (Franck), O Lord Be Merciful (Bartlett), The Palms (Les Rameaux), Lord Is My Light,The (Allitsen), God Is My Shepherd (Dvorák), Cross Of Calvary,The (Gounod), Come, Ye Blessed (Scott) Joan Frey Boytim (editor) : Sacred Solos for All Ages - Low Voice Joan Boytim, compiler of The First Book of Solos series, is the most respected name in widely-used publications for the developing singer. She brings her expertise and vast knowledge of literature into the sacred genre with this collection, which presents traditional sacred solos for classical voice and piano. The songs span from the easy to the more challenging, but all are within the realm of a reasonable, classical solo for a church service. Some of the songs included have long been out of print. The 43 selections range from classics by Bach and Mozart to early 20th century favorites and rarities. Songlist: The Heart Worships (Holst), The Lord Is My Light, The Call, Great Peace Have They Which Love Thy Law, I Sought The Lord, Ave Maria, Prayer, Love Ye The Lord, Ave Verum (Jesu, Word Of God Incarnate), The Holy City, Panis Angelicus (O Lord Most Holy), This Joyful Eastertide, Hear My Cry, O God (Franck), O Lord Be Merciful (Bartlett), The Palms (Les Rameaux), Lord Is My Light,The (Allitsen), God Is My Shepherd (Dvorák), Cross Of Calvary,The (Gounod), Come, Ye Blessed (Scott) Johann Sebastian Bach : Seven Great Sacred Cantatas Lovers of Bach cantatas will welcome this handsome treasury comprising 7 of Bach's most frequently performed sacred cantatas. Reproduced from the Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Includes complete German texts with new English translations by Stanley Appelbaum. 256 pgs. Johann Sebastian Bach : Soprano Arias from Church Cantatas, Volume I (Sacred) Titles: Auch mit gedämpften, schwachen Stimmen * Die Armen will der Herr umarmen * Es halt es mit der blinden Welt * Gerechter Gott, ach, rechnest du? * Gott versorget alles leben * Höchster was ich habe * Hört ihr augen auf zu weinen * Ich bin vergnügt in meinem leiden * Ich ende behende mein irdisches leben * Ich nehme mein leiden mit freuden auf mich * Ich will auf den herren schaun * Seufzer tränen kummer not. Lloyd Pfautsch (Editor) : Solos for the Church Year - High Voice An invaluable collection of 23 easy-to-sing solos from C.P.E. Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Franck, Schubert, and others. Included are songs for every major season of the church year. Available in High and Low Voice. Other Voicings: Solo Neil Jenkins : Sing Solo Sacred - Low Voice All the most popular sacred solos together in one volume. If you need to sing a solo at church this collection is all you need. Many of the pieces have been specially arranged for this book, and well-loved items traditionally viewed as only for higher voices are now available in the low voice volume in suitable keys. Songlist: Abide With Me, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Alleluia, Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Ave Verum Corpus, Ave Verum Corpus, Blessed are All They That Fear The Lord, Brother James' Air, Christians, On This Day Gladness, Come Unto Him, Crimond, God Be In My Head, God Shall Wipe Away All Tears, Hark! The Echoing Air!, He That Is Down, I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, I'll Walk With God, If Thou Art Near, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Laudate Dominum, Let The Bright Seraphim, Litany, Lowly They Kneel, May The Father's Boundless Love, Merciful God, O For The Wings of a Dove, Panis Angelicus, and more Neil Jenkins : Sing Solo Sacred - High Voice All the most popular sacred solos together in one volume. If you need to sing a solo at church this collection is all you need. Many of the pieces have been specially arranged for this book, and well-loved items traditionally viewed as only for higher voices are now available in the low voice volume in suitable keys. Songlist: Abide With Me, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Alleluia, Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Ave Maria, Ave Verum Corpus, Ave Verum Corpus, Blessed are All They That Fear The Lord, Brother James' Air, Christians, On This Day Gladness, Come Unto Him, Crimond, God Be In My Head, God Shall Wipe Away All Tears, Hark! The Echoing Air!, He That Is Down, I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, I'll Walk With God, If Thou Art Near, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Laudate Dominum, Let The Bright Seraphim, Litany, Lowly They Kneel, May The Father's Boundless Love, Merciful God, O For The Wings of a Dove, Panis Angelicus, and more Patrick Liebergen : Favorite Sacred Classics for Solo Singers - Medium High This versatile collection contains 18 songs for solo voice and piano appropriate for recitals, concerts, contests and worship services. Includes songs by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Mozart and more! Songlist: O Holy Night, Dedication PraI Will Sing New Songsyer, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Rise Up, My Heart, with Gladness, The Heav'ns Are Praising the Lord of Creation, Lord and Savior, I Will Sing New Songs, Come to God, The Palms, O Lord, I Pray to Thee, Eye Hath Not Seen, Ave Maria, O Divine Redeemer, If with All Your Hearts, O Rest in the Lord, Lord Most Holy, Thanks Be to Thee Patrick Liebergen : Favorite Sacred Classics for Solo Singers - Medium Low This versatile collection contains 18 songs for solo voice and piano appropriate for recitals, concerts, contests and worship services. Includes songs by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Mozart and more! Songlist: O Holy Night, Dedication Prayer, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Rise Up, My Heart, with Gladness, The Heav'ns Are Praising the Lord of Creation, Lord and Savior, I Will Sing New Songs, Come to God, The Palms, O Lord, I Pray to Thee, Eye Hath Not Seen, Ave Maria, O Divine Redeemer, If with All Your Hearts, O Rest in the Lord, Lord Most Holy, Thanks Be to Thee Richard Walters (editor) : The Sacred Collection - High Voice A huge collection of 70 sacred songs for classical singers, spanning an enormous range of literature, including art songs, traditional songs, 28 classic Burleigh spiritual arrangements (experts on African-American spirituals contend they are for singers of all ethnic heritages), and distinctive concert arrangements of hymns and folksongs by Richard Walters. There are four duets included. This collection will be as useful in the voice studio as in every working singer's repertoire and every church music library. Songlist: Ah, Holy Jesus, Evening Prayer (E. Humperdinck), Agnus Dei (G. Bizet), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach), All Creatures of Our God and King (duet) (arr. R. Walters), Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod), Ave Maria (C. Franck), SCHUBERT - Ave Maria, Balm in Gilead (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Be Near Me Still (F. Hiller), Be Thou My Vision (arr. R. Walters), Bist du bei mir (You Are with Me) (G.H. Stölzel, previously attributed to J.S. Bach), By an' By (arr. H.T. Burleigh), By the Waters of Babylon (A. Dvorák), Clouds and Darkness (A. Dvorák), Come, Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing (arr. R. Walters), Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Crucifixus (J.B. Faure), Dank sei Dir, Herr (Thanks Be to God) (S. Ochs, previously attributed to G.F. Handel), Deep River (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Don't You Weep When I'm Gone (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee (C. Gounod), Evening Hymn (H. Purcell), God Is My Shepherd (A. Dvorák), Go Down Moses, Gospel Train, The (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Go, Tell It on the Mountain (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Hear My Prayer (A. Dvorák), Hear My Prayer, O Lord (A. Dvorák), and more Richard Walters (editor) : The Sacred Collection - Low Voice A huge collection of 70 sacred songs for classical singers, spanning an enormous range of literature, including art songs, traditional songs, classic Burleigh spiritual arrangements (experts on African-American spirituals contend they are for singers of all ethnic heritages), and distinctive concert arrangements of hymns and folksongs by Richard Walters. There are five duets included. This collection will be as useful in the voice studio as in every working singer's repertoire and every church music library. Songlist: Ah, Holy Jesus, Evening Prayer (E. Humperdinck), Agnus Dei (G. Bizet), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach), All Creatures of Our God and King (duet) (arr. R. Walters), Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod), Ave Maria (C. Franck), SCHUBERT - Ave Maria, Balm in Gilead (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Be Near Me Still (F. Hiller), Be Thou My Vision (arr. R. Walters), Bist du bei mir (You Are with Me) (G.H. Stölzel, previously attributed to J.S. Bach), By an' By (arr. H.T. Burleigh), By the Waters of Babylon (A. Dvorák), Clouds and Darkness (A. Dvorák), Come, Thou Fount of Ev'ry Blessing (arr. R. Walters), Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Crucifixus (J.B. Faure), Dank sei Dir, Herr (Thanks Be to God) (S. Ochs, previously attributed to G.F. Handel), Deep River (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Don't You Weep When I'm Gone (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee (C. Gounod), Evening Hymn (H. Purcell), God Is My Shepherd (A. Dvorák), Go Down Moses, Gospel Train, The (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Go, Tell It on the Mountain (arr. H.T. Burleigh), Hear My Prayer (A. Dvorák), Hear My Prayer, O Lord (A. Dvorák), and more Various : Sacred Classics - High Voice An eminently useful collection of essential sacred favorites for classical singers. Includes a CD with both full performances and piano accompaniments only to be used for practice or performance. Songlist: Agnus Dei, Ave Maria, The Holy City, Panis Angelicus (O Lord Most Holy), Crucifixus, O Divine Redeemer (Repentir), The Palms (Les Rameaux), I Will Sing New Songs, Hear My Prayer, O Lord, Dank Sei Dir, Herr Various : Sacred Classics - Low Voice An eminently useful collection of essential sacred favorites for classical singers. Includes a CD with both full performances and piano accompaniments only to be used for practice or performance. Songlist: Agnus Dei, Ave Maria, The Holy City, Panis Angelicus (O Lord Most Holy), Crucifixus, O Divine Redeemer (Repentir), The Palms (Les Rameaux), I Will Sing New Songs, Hear My Prayer, O Lord, Dank Sei Dir, Herr Various : 14 Sacred Solos - High Voice This useful, inventive collection of sacred solos is a valuable resource for classical singers looking for church service material, or the songs are also appropriate for a traditional recital. The collection includes art-song type settings of traditional songs, plus more conventional classical material. Contents: Ah, Holy Jesus, Amazing Grace, Ave Maria, Balm in Gilead, Brother James' Songlist: The Call, Ah, Holy Jesus, Deep River, Amazing Grace, We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder, Sheep May Safely Graze, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (JS Bach), There Is A Balm In Gilead, Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod), Brother James' Air, How Can I Keep From Singing, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Poland Wayfaring Stranger, Wondrous Love Other Voicings: Solo Various : Sacred Vocal Solos for Kids 30 songs of faith in easy arrangements. Songlist: Alive, Alive, All Night, All Day, Amazing Grace, Dare To Be A Daniel, Down In My Heart, Give Me Oil In My Lamp, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, I Will Sing Of The Mercies, I Would Be True, I'm Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing, I'm In The Lord's Army, Jacob's Ladder, Jesus Bids Us Shine, Jesus In The Morning, Jesus Loves Me, Jesus Loves The Little Children, Just As I Am, Little David, Play On Your Harp, My God Is So Great, So Strong And So Mighty, Oh, How I Love Jesus (O How I Love Jesus), Praise Him, All Ye Little Children, Rock-A-My Soul, Simple Gifts, Tell Me The Stories Of Jesus, The Gospel Train, This Is My Father's World, This Little Light Of Mine, Trust And Obey, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Zacchaeus Various : Album of Sacred Songs Contents: Agnus Dei (Bizet) - Arioso from 100th Psalm (Jadassohn) - Babylon (Watson) - Be Near Me Still (Hiller) - Calvary (Rodney) - Come Unto Me (Coenen) - The Cross of Calvary (Gounod) - The Good Shepherd (Barri) - Hear My Prayer (Mendelssohn/Spicker) - He That Keepeth Israel (Schlosser) - His Salvation is Nigh Them That Fear Him (Bennett) - I will Extol Thee, O Lord (Costa) - Jerusalem (Parker) - Jesu, Lover of My Soul (Tours) - Lead, Kindly Light (Pinsuti) - The Lord's Prayer (Krebs) - O Divine Redeemer (Gounod) - The Peace of God (Gounod) - One Sweetly Solemn Thought (Ambrose) - Save me, O God (Randegger) - Sion (Rodney) - Thou, O Lord, Art My Protector (Saint-Saëns). Songlist: Agnus Dei, Jesus, Lover Of My Soul, Calvary, Hear My Prayer, The Lord's Prayer, Jerusalem, Babylon, Be Near Me Still, Lead, Kindly Light, Come Unto Me, O Divine Redeemer (Repentir), One Sweetly Solemn Thought, I Will Extol Thee, O Lord, Thou, O Lord, Art My Protector, His Salvations Is Nigh Them That Fear Him, Save Me, O God, Arioso (100th Psalm), The Cross Of Calvary, The Good Shepherd, He That Keepeth Israel, The Peace Of God, Sion Various : Sing Praise: Sacred Vocal Solos This compilation of vocal solo material is suitable for varied worship conditions. Songlist: Be Still, Bless the Lord, All Nations, Bread of Heaven, Come to Me, All You Who Labor, Covenant Prayer, How Can I Keep from Singing? , I am Jesus' Little Lamb, If I Say That You Are Holy, In the Breaking of the Bread, The Lamb, Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song, Soft Mist is Rising, Thy Holy Wings, We Walk by Faith Various Arrangers : 12 Sacred Vocal Solos for Classical Singers - High Voice Selection of sacred songs and spirituals that are appropriate for classical singers. Suitable for performances in church or recital. Includes: Ave Maria (Franz Schubert); Come Sunday (Duke Ellington); The Lord's Prayer (Albert Hay Malotte); two new arrangements: Be Thou My Vision; Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him; and more. Songlist: Ain't Got Time to Die, Ave Maria, The Lord's Prayer, Praise The Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him, Panis Angelicus, Be Thou My Vision, There Is A Balm In Gilead, Come Sunday, Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God, My Lord What A Mornin', Prayer Of The Norwegian Child, The 23rd Psalm Other Voicings: Solo Various Arrangers : 12 Sacred Songs - High Voice With companion CD of recorded accompaniments. Contents: The Lord's Prayer (Malotte) - The 23rd Psalm (Malotte) - The Beatitudes (Malotte) - Prayer of the Norwegian Child (Kountz) - Song of Devotion (Beck) - I Wonder As I Wander (Niles) - Wayfaring Stranger (Kountz) - Were You There (arr. Johnson) - Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit (arr. Johnson) - Prayer Perfect (Speaks) - Create in me a clean heart, O God (Mueller) - I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked (O'Hara). Songlist: Poor Wayfaring Stranger, I Wonder As I Wander, The Beatitudes (Malotte), The Lord's Prayer, Were You There?, Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked, Prayer Of The Norwegian Child, The 23rd Psalm, The Prayer Perfect (Speaks), Song Of Devotion (Beck) Various Arrangers : 12 Sacred Songs - Low Voice With access to online audio files of recorded accompaniments. Contents: The Lord's Prayer (Malotte) - The 23rd Psalm (Malotte) - The Beatitudes (Malotte) - Prayer of the Norwegian Child (Kountz) - Song of Devotion (Beck) - I Wonder As I Wander (Niles) - Wayfaring Stranger (Kountz) - Were You There (arr. Johnson) - Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit (arr. Johnson) - Prayer Perfect (Speaks) - Create in me a clean heart, O God (Mueller) - I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked (O'Hara). Songlist: Poor Wayfaring Stranger, I Wonder As I Wander, The Beatitudes (Malotte), The Lord's Prayer, Were You There?, Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked, Prayer Of The Norwegian Child, The 23rd Psalm, The Prayer Perfect (Speaks), Song Of Devotion (Beck) Various Composers : Oxford Solo Songs: Sacred - Low Voice This beautiful collection of 16 songs for high voice includes favourite settings by some of Oxford's best-loved composers. Each song is presented with piano or organ accompaniment, and a CD of high-quality backing tracks is included, allowing performance in a variety of different venues. With a wonderful selection of texts, including 'Be thou my vision', 'Lord of all hopefulness', 'Pie Jesu', and 'The Lord bless you and keep you', this is the perfect collection for use in services, ceremonies, and concerts. Other Voicings: Solo Various Composers : Cantolopera - Sacred Arias for High Voice Cantolopera books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias, plus plots and translations. The CDs feature two versions of each aria: one with a 130-piece orchestra providing accompaniments to allow the professional, student or opera fan to practice, and a performance by an established artist. Various Composers : Cantolopera - Sacred Arias for Medium Voice Cantolopera books include versions for voice and piano of the world's most famous arias, plus plots and translations. The CDs feature two versions of each aria: one with a 130-piece orchestra providing accompaniments to allow the professional, student or opera fan to practice, and a performance by an established artist. |
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