Sacred Music for Woodwinds

Piae Cantiones, published in 1582, is a collection of late medieval sacred and secular songs begging to be given performance, either as written, or perhaps in new settings. Three sacred tunes in

In 1609, Michael Praetorius harmonized the version of Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming with which most of us are familiar. His contemporary, Melchior Vulpius, created a four-voice canon on the same

Works for English horn and organ are rare, yet the combination is well suited to share this early-American pentatonic tune by Lowell Mason. Occasional unique harmonies are mixed into this calming and

Perhaps the most beautiful of Johann Sebastian Bach's melodies, Come, Sweet Death has been transcribed for clarinet quartet reflecting performance interpretations created by organist, Virgil Fox,

Perhaps the most beautiful of Johann Sebastian Bach's melodies, Come, Sweet Death has been transcribed for clarinet choir reflecting performance interpretations created by organist, Virgil Fox, and

The tune is an English melody dating from the late sixteenth century. The Coventry Carol lyrics describe what is known in Matthew's biblical accounts as the 'slaughter of the innocents.' The

Taken from Piae Cantiones (1582), Divinum Mysterium is the name of the medieval chant melody which accompanies the hymn Of the Father's Love Begotten. Piae Cantiones is a

Seven familiar hymns are tastefully arranged and edited for treble instrument and piano. These pieces may be played by flute, oboe, clarinet, or violin, with piano accompaniment. The part includes music for

In Dulco Jubilo translates into English as "In Sweet Rejoicing." This arrangement takes instruction not only from its title, but the folklore story of its creation as well. The tune is attributed

The Holst setting of Christina Rossetti's poem In the Bleak Midwinter is the basis for this moody work for clarinet and piano, largely inspired by the poem's first verse that speaks of the cold

Contemplative and expressive, these non-hymn-based original preludes are intended for use as quiet, meditative music. Useful for many places in the worship service as well as for concerts. Contents:

Here's a jazzy, R&B influenced treatment of a beloved spiritual. There are optional ad-lib solos for tenor and alto sax. For AATB or SATB saxophone quartet.

Imagine the mood of an ancient people endlessly waiting for the appearance of a promised Messiah. In this setting, the score attempts to paint that sense of longing. Though the Veni Emmanuel tune was first

Old 100th derives its name from its original pairing with All People That on Earth Do Dwell (Psalm 100). The tune is attributed to Geneva-based French composer Louis (Loys) Bourgeois in

This lyrical solo is flexibly scored for low instrument (bassoon, horn, trombone, or cello) and two-manual organ. A beloved hymn tune is treated with sensitivity and grace and will serve as a fitting

Still, Still, Still is a gentle Christmas lullaby in a setting for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and piano. The bassoon is given prominence for much of the work.

Three familiar hymn tunes are skillfully arranged for woodwind trio (flute, clarinet, and bassoon) or string trio (two violins and cello). Interweaving original material with the hymn tunes, these pieces