A setting of Psalm 145 for solo and assembly, with choral backup. With its soft-rock feel, it is well suited to youth choirs and contemporary ensembles. The refrain is a bit extended, giving the assembly a larger than customary role for a verse-refrain song.For cantor or soloistÊ

Composer: Chris de Silva

A hymn addressed to Mary in a contemporary style. It addresses Mary's willingness to say yes to God's call. It calls upon Mary to teach us how to obey, to serve, to listen to God's voice.SATB refrain with unison verses, and a separate litany of petitions.An Advent piece.

Composer: Chris de Silva

Composer: Chris de Silva

This joyous gospel-rock tune celebrates the women's discovery of the empty tomb and the sheer ecstasy of proclaiming the good news. The octavo contains reproducible material for the assembly, as well as parts for two B instruments.For cantor or soloist.

Composer: Michael Mahler

Based on Psalm 36:5-9, this folk-style setting celebrates God's mercy, love, and protection. Both the verses and refrain are scored for SATB voices with the assembly singing the melody on the refrain. The keyboard score is well-conceived.

Composer: Greg Scheer

Composer: Michael Mahler

Composer: Michael Mahler

For youth choir or contemporary ensemble, this setting from Psalm 40 has a laid-back soft-rock feel. Its compelling refrain for assembly and SATB voices alternates with verses for one or two cantors.For cantor or soloist

Composer: Tony Alonso

Quiet simplicity, profound petition, and unending hope characterize this piece in which the refrain concludes "Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison." The verses then take up a litanic form alternating between cantor invocations - e.g., "In the desert of despair" - and choir and assembly responses, "Be with us, Lord." A highly useful piece for Lent and reconciliation services.

Composer: Chris de Silva

A joyful, energetic, and heavily syncopated setting of Psalm 111 that features a solid SATB sound over a highly rhythmic accompaniment. Core material for youth and contemporary choirs.

Composer: Chris de Silva

An easily singable setting of Psalm 118. Similar material is used for the psalm and for the Gospel acclamation. A part for 11 handbells is included in the octavo. Primarily for use at Easter, but appropriate for any festive occasion.

Composer: Chris de Silva

Composer: Paul Melley

It's all about joy! With a gospel swing, the choir answers the soloist in an exchange of 2-bar phrases. Though the choir's answers change and develop, the form remains consistent throughout. It's a contemporary, teen-friendly testimony to the joy of living in the light of Christ.

Composer: Jay Ricketts

Arranger: Paul A. Tate | Composer: Lori True

Composer: Michael Mahler

It's a setting of Psalm 130, composed in a funky groove, for solo singer and backup choir. A fairly extended and somewhat complex setting. Probably more ideal as a processional or closing song than a responsorial.

Composer: Chris de Silva

A setting based on the Beatitudes that moves with an easy, rhythmic swing. The women and men of the choir dialog in the verses, which each culminate in a solid SATB that carries into the assembly-friendly refrain. Good material for youth choir's and contemporary ensembles.

Composer: Chris de Silva

Arranger: Ed Bolduc | Composer: Paul Melley

Composer: Susan J. Paul

** GIA no longer publishes nor sponsors the work of Paul A. Tate.ÊPieces for which Tate served as an arranger remain on our website as the original work of the composer.Ê

Composer: Paul A. Tate

What a great choice for an evening Mass or other worship service at the end of the day! There is also an intergenerational appeal to this piece. The gentle syncopation in the vocal line can help focus the hearts and minds of worshipers in an attitude of prayer.Ê

Arranger: Paul A. Tate | Composer: Liam Lawton

This setting of Psalm 126, expressing the melancholy of captivity as well as thanksgiving for deliverance, is more syncopated and upbeat than most. The melodic repetition in the refrain makes it easy for the assembly to respond, and the harmonization is jazzy and wistful. Youth and adult choirs will love this piece, plus there's a chance for solo or section to shine on the verses. Appropriate for Advent, Lent, and Ordinary Time (30B).For cantor or soloist

Composer: Paul Melley

Drawing on Psalm 118 and the Gospel of John, Chris de Silva has written a rhythmic and truly joyful song of praise to the Maker and Source of all. The refrain is easily learned and quickly memorized, enabling the congregation's full participation.

Composer: Chris de Silva

From Ephesians 4:4-6, this highly syncopated piece is especially ideal for contemporary ensembles that include a drum set. The solid SATB texture of the refrain drives with high energy. That texture continues as backup to the solo verses. A piano interlude leads to a key change for the last refrain, which concludes in a repeat and fade in the final four bars.

Composer: Chris de Silva

A very straightforward tune of folklike character that calls on us to welcome each other. The refrain and verses are given in English, Indonesian, Tagalog, and Spanish, with a thorough pronunciation guide.

Composer: Chris de Silva

A great tune and a wonderful text combine in this tranquil song of God's message for us-a message of healing, of love, of transformation. This one is certain to have an impact on your singers and assembly!

Composer: Paul Melley