A challenging but beautiful setting of a Paul Gerhardt text. The piece opens with a harp glissando and joyous statements of Noel. Beautiful harp and flute writing. Recorded on The National Lutheran Choir CD Noel.

Composer: David Cherwien

Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series. A beautiful and energetic arrangement that is appropriate for both worship and concert use. The piece is written in a unique way that incorporates vocal accompaniments that are shared between men's and women's voices. Includes soaring descants throughout.

Arranger: David Cherwien

A new tune (ECCLESIAM) and setting for this well known and deeply meaningful text. It is a slow and comforting piece which primarily is in two-part texture for the choir, splitting into four parts for one spot. Included is an optional congregation page. <

Composer: David Cherwien

A light and playful concertato that includes an option for flute. The wonderful Paul Gerhardt text and traditional tune WARUM SOLLTICH are masterfully set here in a way that will breathe new life into the singing of this great hymn. A reproducible page for congregation is included in the choir score.

Composer: David Cherwien

These settings are intended to be a part of a congregations expression of a hymn in a dialogical fashion. They may well serve as the choirs' anthem for the day, although they are not intended to be used apart from the entire hymn sung by the congregation.

Includes:
Jesus, Still Lead On (SEELENBRAUTIGAM)
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright (WIE SCHON LEUCHTET)
Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (AZMON)
Shall We Gather at the River (HANSON PLACE)
The Church's One Foundation (AURELIA)

Composer: David Cherwien

The second in a series of publications designed to give choirs creative material to aid congregational singing. Based on GROSSER GOTT (MARIA THERESA), the stanzas may be inserted into hymn singing to provide variety and to give added meaning to the text.

Stanzas include:
NEW BRITAIN (AMAZING GRACE)
For All the Saints
God of Grace and God of Glory
Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Rock of Ages

Composer: David Cherwien

The Quempas Carol is a delightful, light, dance-like piece that puts a pair of threes together: three carols and three sets of musical ensembles, children's choir (of any size), SATB choir, and congregation. The compilation and choral harmonization of Nunc Angelorum is that of Michael Praetorius. David Cherwien has provided an introduction, interlude, and coda for oboe and organ. Tradition also encourages creative use of the room?four corners responding to each other. Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series.

Oboe plays from score. Reproducible page for congregation included in score.

Composer: David Cherwien

With simple choral parts and a crafty blues piano accompaniment, this anthem is perfect for large and small choirs alike. The work is mostly in two parts, but there are about seven measures where the women divide into alto and soprano. From the director of the National Lutheran Choir, who knows how to make things sound satisfying even if they are not complex.

Composer: David Cherwien

A unique treatment of this great hymn. The piece opens with a lyrical original countermelody in the flute and cello. The first stanza uses a soloist, and the second stanza follows with unison voices. The third stanza is for a cappella choir, and then culminates with voices in unison, with soprano descant, and countermelody in flute and cello. May be used several places throughout the church year.

Composer: David Cherwien

The beautiful and mysterious chant tune and text, In Paradisum is set with a continuous mist of sustained harmonies sung by a four-part choir (divisi) or soft string stops on the organ. The small choir may be sung by a soloist, two soloists, a section or separate choir of any age. Written for Small Choir and SATB a cappella or Unison Choir and Organ.

Composer: David Cherwien

The innocence yet complexity of this wonderful poem by William Blake is set very simply in four part texture (with some divisi), vacillating between major and minor chords as the narrative fluctuates between query and statement. A fairly wide range of dynamics and vocal ranges are employed, yet the piece is accessible for just about any size choir.
Recorded by National Lutheran Choir

Composer: David Cherwien

A beautiful Paul Gerhardt text that can be used as either a benediction or an evening hymn. Set on the tune O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN (INNSBRUCK). A peaceful, reflective piece.

Composer: David Cherwien

The African-American spiritual Sometimes I feel like a Motherless Child is used as a longing introduction to O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. The combination of these two powerful pieces gives additional understanding to both texts. The piece may be performed in unique ways by using creative spacing of the choir and soloist. A very effective Advent piece.

Part of the National Lutheran Choir Series/NLC Series.

Composer: David Cherwien

A motet from the late 1500's by the German composer Johannes Eccard. Eccard was noted for his work with the Lutheran chorale and for creating a unique five-part texture, which is reflected in this piece. The edition by Susan Cherwien has several performance options and includes an English translation. National Lutheran Choir Series.

Arranger: Eccard, Johannes | Composer: David Cherwien

Edward Caswell's familiar Christmas text is set to the hymn tune HUMILITY by John Goss. David Cherwien has crafted a mysterious, evocative piece for SATB voices, flute, and harp. Though written for the National Lutheran Choir, this piece is accessible for church choirs, with only a few measures of divisi and/or a cappella singing.

Composer: David Cherwien

This is a revision of the well-known setting of Psalm 43:3, 6 by M. A. Balakireff. The text has been updated to that of the Book of Common Prayer. It is wonderfully accessible and a tremendously effective example of the great choral music tradition in Russia around the turn of the 20th century.

Arranger: Balakireff, M. A. | Composer: David Cherwien

Simple, yet not simplistic describes this stark but effective setting of this beloved song. Set on tune THOMPSON. The soloist could be any voice or a small group.

Composer: David Cherwien

A joyous version of this wonderful African American Spiritual. The part writing is very accessible and may be divided among the singers in a variety of ways. The accompaniment incorporates a great deal of flair and rhythmic vitality. Meaningful for both singers and listeners. Appropriate for both school and church.

Composer: David Cherwien

In remembering those who have passed away, this anthem reminds us that"they are at peace." Using two choirs, the first choir sings a moving text found on the gravestone of Mark Twain's daughter, which instructs nature to show kindness and gentleness to the one who has passed. The second choir sings the angelic message that"the souls of the righteous are in the hands of God" from the Wisdom of Solomon 3. Appropriate for memorial services, funerals, Lent, All Saints, General and Fall Festivals. Two Choirs.

Composer: David Cherwien

Originally scored for two organs and two choirs, this thrilling French Romantic setting of "You are Peter" is arranged for one choir and one organ. In this text, Jesus affirms Peter's confession of faith in Matthew 16:18,10a, and would be usable with themes of the church, faith, God's faithfulness and dedication. The baritone part may be omitted, but may provide an occasion to form a special men's choir to sing with the regular adult choir. A welcomed edition.

Arranger: Widor, Charles Marie | Composer: David Cherwien

This simple melody based on the tune EL CAMINO is set for unison choir with or without congregation, and a four-part setting for the middle stanza. The final stanza has a beautiful descant for Sopranos and Altos which provides a gentle halo over the melody. The accompaniment is for either guitar, or very simple piano (guitar-like). The message in the text is powerful, proposing that we see God "when the poor ones are giving, when the thirsty share the cup, and when we reach out in love to the stranger."

Composer: David Cherwien

The text of this anthem by Danish pastor Hans Brorson
(1694-1764) is a beautiful Christmas carol set to the tune HER KOMMER DINE ARME SM? This setting is quiet and wrapped in warmth.

Composer: David Cherwien