Uses: Concert, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalms 96 & 22 A modern masterpiece that is now standard repertoire for All-State choruses, university choirs and festivals the world over. Majestic and powerful featuring meaningful text taken from Psalms 96 and 22, this energizing anthem is a study in effective choral composition.

Arranger: Ronald R. Weiler II | Composer: René Clausen

Composer: René Clausen

Arranger: Rene Clausen

This unique setting of e.e. cummings' celebrated poem i thank You God is a challenge, but the overall effect is stunning. Dissonance, tone color, and texture are ever-changing in this a cappella gem where chord cluster follows chord cluster. Changing meter and tempo further accentuate the unbridled happiness expressed in the text. Cummings' vividly painted words are well-suited to René Clausen's inimitable gift of melody. If you and your choir are up to a challenge, this stellar anthem of thanksgiving is for you.

Arranger: Rene Clausen

Breathtaking. Exquisite. This powerful prayer for peace and mercy is sheer beauty. Layers of sound and color and texture weave seamlessly into an intricate tapestry of devotion. From the larger work, Memorial, written in response to the events of September 11, Kyrie is a moving, emotional plea for peace.

Composer: René Clausen

Rene Clausen's impressionistic La Lumiére (The Light) is a wonderful, sensual experience in tone color and texture. As the poet's spiritual perception changes, he views his visual landscape in a new light. In much the same way, Clausen transforms the listener's aural landscape with layer upon layer of changing harmony and musical texture. Written for a cappella choir with divisi in each voice part, this modern impressionistic choral will showcase the talents of the most discerning ensemble.

Arranger: Rene Clausen

Psalm 117, Paraphrased Rhythmically exciting, colorful, and reflective of its joyful text, Laudate is truly dynamic! Contrasting men's and women's sonorities and the mix of English and Latin texts add texture and intensity to this impressive praise anthem.

Composer: René Clausen

Arranger: Rene Clausen

The fresh, clear newness of morning can be heard and felt in this lovely anthem. Pastoral and lyrical, this melodic rendition of Morning Has Broken is very expressive. Rejoicing in simplicity, this beloved song is suitable for general worship use, concert, or festival.

Composer: René Clausen

Rich, full, sonorous harmonies as only René Clausen can write them! This magnificent arrangement of the beloved O Holy Night is a must for Christmas! Making a grand impression, this anthem is quite accessible to most church choirs with SATB divisi capabilities. It is not particularly difficult. Scored for piano or orchestra.

Arranger: Rene Clausen | Composer: Adolphe Adam

Rich harmonic textures, sweeping piano lines, and 19th century Romantic nuances bring this Robert Burns poem to life in Rene Clausen's exquisite choral setting.

Composer: René Clausen

Rich harmonic textures, sweeping piano lines, and 19th century Romantic nuances bring this Robert Burns poem to life in Rene Clausen's exquisite choral setting.

Composer: René Clausen

Arranger: Rene Clausen

Composer: René Clausen

Joy set to music! One of the most exuberant of scriptural texts is presented here in a rhythmic, exciting setting. The lightly dancing meter shifts and rousing Alleluia chorus make this dynamic anthem positively electric. Expect spontaneous applause from Psalm 100 - even in church!

Arranger: Drew Collins | Composer: Rene Clausen

One of the most exuberant of scriptural texts is presented here in a rhythmic, exciting setting.

Composer: Rene Clausen

This lilting arrangement of the 23rd Psalm recalls for us David, the musician; David, who danced before the Lord; David, who found great joy in his love for God. René Clausen's Psalm 23 is fresh and dance-like, expressing the poetry of a man who was confident and strong in his faith. It is a wonderful anthem with a familiar text for use any Sunday of the year.

Composer: René Clausen

Composer: René Clausen

Quiet and relatively short in duration, this a cappella work is pensive and wonderfully expressive. Often selected for performance in contests and festivals, it has earned its reputation as a 20th century choral classic.

Arranger: Robert Scholz | Composer: René Clausen

Quiet and relatively short in duration, this a cappella work is pensive and wonderfully expressive. Often selected for performance in contests and festivals, it has earned its reputation as a 20th century choral classic.

Arranger: Robert Scholz | Composer: René Clausen

Arranger: Robert Scholz | Composer: René Clausen

Arranger: Rene Clausen

This marvelous arrangement is scored for SATB voices with clarinet, horn, cello and keyboard. Seldom has this familiar folk song been presented with such a rich, colorful accompaniment.

Arranger: Robert Scholz | Composer: René Clausen

German hymn tune, Weisse Flaggen; some a cappella; soprano descant; effectual text expressing thankfulness and commitment to God What a powerful piece! Commissioned by the Presbyterian Association of Musicians for the tenth anniversary of the Westminster Conference on Worship and Music, René Clausen has set this fabulous text by Thomas Troeger to a majestic German hymn tune. God's strength and might are heard and felt in the music as Troeger's words remind us that we are the created, not the creators. Through Our Beating Hearts Remind Us heralds the awesome power and constant love and care of God, the Father. Every breath, every pulse beat is under His control. We are called to never forget what a gift life is. This is a majestic song of praise!

Arranger: Robert Scholz | Composer: René Clausen

Words from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 With rich, lush harmonies, mixed meter, and a lovely oboe obbligato, the music follows the wide-ranging emotions of the text in this exquisite composition. To Everything There Is a Season has been set by numerous composers, but René Clausen masterfully approaches this well-known scripture by enhancing the many moods of the lyric with color, text painting, and gently shifting meter as no one else can. Very moving.

Composer: René Clausen

Arranger: Rene Clausen

Arranger: Robert Scholz | Composer: René Clausen