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Complexity key under song name: *=simple **=medium ***=complex
A pronunciation guide to non-English words is provided.
There are recorded performances for some songs, and MIDI files for all of them.
Song clips copyright © Rudsambee company of singers.

Ref. Title Description Price Band
5022
SAB & organ
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A simple and beautifully structured prayer for peace, based on words from the Scottish Psalter of 1650. 3m 00s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: David Barton. Words: Scottish Psalter of 1650.
B
5003
SATB
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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. 3m 00s see it / hear a recording / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: John Newton.
C
5011
SATB, S/T solo(s), guitar
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'Here in my heart take root.' And Jesus said, 'I love you: be true'. 3m 25s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: da Noust. Words: da Noust.
A
5001
SATB divisi
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'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. 3m 20s see it / hear a recording / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: From the Inchcolm Antiphoner.
full pronunciation guide included
C
5013
SATB & 2-part children's chorus
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'Aurora rutilat lucis prenuncia...' ('Dawn glows red, heralding daylight'). Atmospheric and soaring setting, based on the Medieval plainchant, of a text honouring the 6th century Scottish St Columba. 3m 20s see it / hear a recording / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips (based on the original plainchant). Words: From the Inchcolm Antiphoner.
full pronunciation guide included
C
5019
Soprano solo
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This is a set consisting of the 2 pieces listed below.
(Words in Latin) Two beautiful motets by Philip Wood for solo soprano voice. 3m 35s see it / more...more information
Music: Philip Wood. Words: Trad..
A
5019a
Soprano solo
**
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
(Words in Latin) Two beautiful motets by Philip Wood for solo soprano voice. 2m 00s hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Philip Wood. Words: Trad..
5019b
Soprano solo
**
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
(Words in Latin) Two beautiful motets by Philip Wood for solo soprano voice. 1m 30s hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Philip Wood. Words: Trad..
5026
SATB
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A well known Jewish song about how good it is to live in harmony, based on words from Psalm 133, in a simple but effective arrangement by Sheena Phillips. Words in Hebrew and in English translation. 1m 30s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: from Psalm 133.
A
5007
SATB
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'My angels are sounding their trumpets to waken the sleepers around. There's no time for doubting...'A stirring Maine Shaker song of conviction. 0m 45s (sung once through) see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Anon..
A
5009
SATB & opt. flute, piano, guitar
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No-one is too great to wash another's feet. 1m 00s (sung once through) see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: da Noust. Words: da Noust.
A
5004
SATB
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A Shaker 'gift song', received by Addah Z Potter in 1838. 0m 45s (sung once through) see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Anon..
A
5005
S,A,T/B
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Shaker song with a driving energy, dating from the New Lebanon community of 1844. 1m 30s (sung once through) see it / hear a recording / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: .
A
5018
SATB
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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. 4m 00s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Paul Ayres. Words: St Richard of Chichester.
C
5002
SATB
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(Words in Latin) 'Queen of Heaven, rejoice. Alleluia!' 1m 30s see it / hear a recording / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Anon..
full pronunciation guide included
B
5020
S,A,T/B
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This is a set consisting of the 7 pieces listed below.
Seven short meditative pieces by Michael Buck, based on Biblical passages describing Jesus' death. Especially suitable for use during Holy Week. 8m 00s see it / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
C
5020a
S,A,T/B
***
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
5020b
S,A,T/B
***
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
5020c
S,A,T/B
***
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
5020d
S,A,T/B
***
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
5020e
S,A,T/B
***
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
5020f
S,A,T/B
***
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
5020g
S,A,T/B
***
This is included in the set listed above. It is not sold as an individual piece.
hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Michael Buck. Words: Scripture.
5006
SAT
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'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. 0m 30s (sung once through) see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Anon..
A
5008
S,A,T/B
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“O brighter than the morning star is the heart that's pure and free”. A wonderful soaring Shaker hymn from Ohio. 2m 00s (sung once through) see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Anon..
A
5021
SA & piano
**
A flowing and serene Lord's Prayer, for soli or chorus with piano. 3m 00s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: David Barton. Words: .
B
5010
SATB & guitar
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'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. 1m 20s (sung three times through) see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: da Noust. Words: da Noust.
A
5025
SATB & descant
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A Palestinian prayer for peace. Words in Arabic and in English translation by Fred Kaan. A possible sequence of verses (English, Arabic, with or without descant, etc) is suggested, but feel free to devise your own. 1m 30s see it / hear a MIDI file / more...more information
Music: Sheena Phillips. Words: Trad. Arabic, trans. Fred Kaan.
A
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