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All for Christ
A setting by Jonathan Campbell of the hope and comfort hymn with tune RESTORATION for SAB choir and piano using a Chinese text in English translation by Stephen P. Starke. The piece builds tension through a relentless ostinato pattern that finally bursts into a florid piano part and wordless chorus, expressing a posture beyond words. The tension of major and minor at the end mirrors the idea that we are fallen and redeemed people simultaneously.
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Be Not Afraid
In this expressive and moving anthem, Jonathan D. Campbell pairs texts from Isaiah with sweeping melodies and rich harmonies along with a piano accompaniment that adds gentle color. Your choir will provide beauty and reassurance as they sing of God’s presence in our lives.
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ChildrenSing Around the World
ChildrenSing Around the World, the eighth volume in the ChildrenSing line, is a collection of global songs that span the church year for singers aged 8 to 12 years, in a creative and economical format. To facilitate the process of learning to both read and make music, this collection includes both the complete score with accompaniment for the director and a reproducible melody line version for the singer.
Voicing: Children's choir; Unison Difficulty: Easy-Medium |
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Come, Let Us Eat
“Come, Let Us Eat” is a joyful invitation to dine at the feast God has spread for us. This energetic a cappella piece in 7/8 time might offer a bit of a challenge rhythmically, but after some rehearsal time it is accessible for any SATB choir. The lilting cadence and vigorous tempo set a festive mood as we are called to the table for Eucharist.
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Fair and Eloquent Flowers
This is a reflective piece to consider for later in the Palm Sunday liturgy. The refrain presents the image of children laying flowers before the King; the verses reflect on the vanity of life, but also on the constancy of the Word. The music seems to strike a happy medium between recalling the joyful procession and anticipating the doleful crucifixion.
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The Final Harvest
This setting of the stewardship hymn "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" is given a fresh interpretation in "The Final Harvest." A mournful opening gradually blossoms into an outburst of thankfulness and praise. The concluding "alleluias" reinforce the joyful themes of resurrection and salvation.
Download the parts for The Final Harvest Violin 1 and Violin 2. |
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For the Sake of the World: Three Pieces for ChoirThese short pieces, based on Introductions to the Day from ELW, are great for communion, responses to prayer, or as a stand-alone short anthem for either 2-, 3-, or 4-voices. The texts speak of justice, compassion, and caring for creation and neighbor.
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This text belongs to a rich tradition of hymns that draw upon sea imagery to establish the relationship between the believer and Christ (Hopper was known for his ministry to sailors). In the composer’s own words: “In times filled with personal strife, global instability, and other struggles, we look to Jesus Christ to ‘hush the ocean wild’ and to guide us safely to a peaceful shore.” A lovely anthem, with subtle dissonances to create a lush harmony.
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Jesus Christ is Risen Today
A hymn concertato by Jonathan Campbell for SATB choir, congregation, organ, brass quintet (two trumpets, French horn, trombone, tuba), 4 octave handbells, and optional bass drum and timpani. This flexible setting allows the choir, brass quintet, handbells, and percussion to be layered on top of the organ harmonization. If forces are limited, the introduction and coda may be omitted; the handbells and percussion are also optional.
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Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross
This piece is a lilting setting of a familiar hymn by Fanny Crosby. The oboe represents the prayer, rising like incense to God. Cross-relations (gentle dissonances) are woven throughout to add poignancy to this setting.
Download the Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross oboe part. |
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Joy To The WorldThe joy of the season is highlighted in Jonathan Campbell’s exciting new setting of “Joy to the World.” Set for the Advent season, the composer creatively intersperses the text “Christ is coming” with an energetic and rhythmic setting of the traditional carol.
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The Lone Wild Bird |
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SAB, soprano descant, piano.
"This is a remarkably accessible piece, but with an impressive gravitas and weight. Beautiful part writing (a hallmark of Campbell) throughout, and a nice combination of homophony and polyphony. The relentless momentum of the piano accompaniment adds to the drama of the work. This piece, with lovely text by Henry Richard McFayden, is appropriate for church choirs as well as secular settings." --Kyle Pederson |
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Voicing: SAB, soprano descant, piano.
Use: General |
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Passion (The Royal Banners Forward Go)
Jonathan Campbell has written a memorable anthem for Palm Sunday. The music is propelled by a rocking accompaniment and a haunting modal character that prefigures the events of Holy Week. The text incorporates "Hosannas" along with words from Fortunatus's familiar Holy Week hymn (Vexilla regis).
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The Poor and the Refugee
A powerful call to show God’s love for all, with opportunity to practice expressive singing. God calls us to care for refugees, and it is in showing charity and love that God is found in our midst.
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Wade in the Water
This dynamic collection of two-part and three-part choral music is sure to be a favorite! Ideal for youth or adult choirs with limited rehearsal time or small numbers, this collection of fifteen pieces offers a wide variety of styles including spirituals, folk songs and original contemporary tunes. All selections feature keyboard accompaniment and select pieces have downloadable instrumental or percussion parts.
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