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Sacred 
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Ref. Title Description Price
5003
SATB
Amazing grace
***
A new jazz setting that builds up from quiet 5-part harmony in verse 1 to a rollicking finale of tune, descant, and two decorative jazz lines above a ground of tenor and bass. Guaranteed crowd pleaser, set by Sheena Phillips. approx 3m 00s
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C

5011
SATB
& guitar
And Jesus said 'I love you'
*
'Here in my heart take root.' And Jesus said, 'I love you: be true'. Words and music by da Noust approx 3m 25s
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A

5022
SAB
& organ
A prayer for peace
**
A simple and beautifully structured prayer for peace, based on words from the Scottish Psalter of 1650. Written by David Barton, for SAB voices and organ. approx 3m 00s
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B

5001
SATB
Aurora rutilat (Dawn glows red)
***
'Aurora rutilat lucis prenuncia...' ('Dawn glows red, heralding daylight'). Atmospheric and soaring setting of a text honouring the 6th century Scottish St Columba, based on a Medieval plainchant. Music by Sheena Phillips. approx 3m 20s
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C

5013
SATB
& children
Aurora rutilat (Dawn glows red)
***
As above, set for SATB adult and two part children's chorus. approx 3m 20s
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B

5019
S solo
Ave Verum Corpus
&
Ave Maria

**
(Words in Latin) Two beautiful motets by Philip Wood for solo soprano voice. approx 2m 00s and 1m 30s resp.
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A

5007
SATB
Holy Savior call
*
'My angels are sounding their trumpets to waken the sleepers around. There's no time for doubting...'A stirring Maine Shaker song of conviction arr. for four part unaccompanied chorus by Sheena Phillips approx 0m 45s (if sung once through)
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A

5009
SATB
& opt. flute, piano, guitar
If I, your Lord and Master
*
No-one is too great to wash another's feet. Words and music by da Noust approx 1m 00s (if sung once through)
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A

5004
SATB
Lay me low
*
A Shaker 'gift song', received by Addah Z Potter in 1838. Arr. for four part unaccompanied chorus by Sheena Phillips approx 0m 45s (if sung once through)
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A

5021
SA
& piano
The Lord's prayer
**
A flowing and serene Lord's Prayer, for soprano and alto voices (soli or chorus), with piano accompaniment. Written by David Barton. approx 3m 00s
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B

5005
SAT
Mother Ann's song
*
Shaker song with a driving energy, dating from the New Lebanon community of 1844. Arr. three part chorus by Sheena Phillips approx 1m 30s
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A

5018
SATB
Prayer of St Richard
***
A beautiful setting by Paul Ayres of the famous prayer attributed to the well loved 13th century Bishop of Chichester. SATB unaccompanied. Includes piano reduction. approx 4m 00s
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C

5006
SAT
Simple gifts
*
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free ... One of the most famous Shaker songs, written by Joseph Brackett in 1848 as a dance song. Arr. three part chorus by Sheena Phillips approx 0m 30s (if sung once through)
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A

3005
SATB
Regina coeli
**
(Words in Latin) 'Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia!' Music by Michael Buck. approx 1m 30s
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B

5020
SAT
Seven last words
***
Seven short meditative pieces by Michael Buck, based on Biblical passages describing Jesus’ death. Especially suitable for use during Holy Week. approx 8m 00s
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A

5008
SAT
Star of purity
*
'O brighter than the morning star is the heart that's pure and free'. A wonderful soaring Shaker hymn from Ohio. Arranged for three-part chorus by Sheena Phillips. approx 2m 00s (sung once through)
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A

5010
SATB
& guitar
Within my loneliness
*
'You are my God, a stranger, Lord and friend'. A beautifully simple refrain which can be sung many times over (and hummed without words) to provide a space for reflection. Words and music by da Noust approx 1m 20s (if sung three times through)
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A




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