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MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES
Friday, December 25, 2009
Cheryl Wilson Bridges, Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Minister of Music, Community Praise Seventh-day Adventist Church, Alexandria, VA
1. Invocation or Litany
Introit Music
The Lord Is in His Holy Temple. Arr. By Lena Johnson McLin
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We’re Singing a New Tune! A Litany of Praise |
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We’re singing a new tune!
Sing it ya’ll!
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Wanna sing it! Gotta sing it! Have to sing it!
We’re singing a new tune!
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In the darkness of terror, in the trial of human error, God has given hope,
no need to mope!
Sing it ya’ll!
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In the depression of tragedy, in the disappointment and pain, God has sent Jesus. There’s no more shame in our game.
We’re singing a new tune!
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A tune of blessing! A melody of salvation! A song of glory! There’s possibility for us all.
Wanna sing it! Gotta sing it! Have to sing it loud!
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A tune of justice, a song of redemption. A rap of joy! You can’t help but to mention that:
We’re singing a new tune!
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We sing ‘cause Jesus is on the scene, the Son sent by God who saves us from our sins. Honor is his; majesty the same. Old songs we don’t have to sing again.
We’re singing a new tune!
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Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised!
From here on out, we’re singing a new tune! |
2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Angels from the Realms of Glory. By James Montgomery. Tune, (Regent Square) by Henry T. Smart
(b) It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. By Edmund H. Sears. Tune, (Carol) by Richard S. Willis
(c) There’s a Song in the Air. By Josiah G. Holland. Tune, (Christmas Song) by Karl P. Harrington
(d) Good Christians, Now Rejoice. By John. M. Neal. Tune, In Dulci Jubilo. This selection is also known as Good Christian Friends Rejoice.
3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) King Jesus Is A-Listening. Spiritual. Arr. By Alan J. Hommerding. For SATB choir a
cappella and soloist
Audio Sample: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/download/016726-002.mp3
(b) Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Spiritual
(c) Rise Up, Shepherds, and Follow. Spiritual. Arr. By Nolan Williams, Jr.
(d) Star of the Night. Spiritual. From Christmas Spirituals for Choirs Collection. By Ken
Burton. For SATB choir
4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) A Savior Is Born. By Jalonda Robertson. For SATB choir
Audio Sample: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/download/001240-012.mp3
(b) Have You Heard about the Baby/Glory to the Newborn King. By Shelton Becton. This is a
wonderful arrangement for a male trio or chorus. It is also the audio that accompanies this Christmas unit.
(c) Rejoice. By Richard Smallwood
5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
(a) God’s Own Son. By Nicole C. Mullen
(b) Emmanuel, God with Us/O Come O Come Emmanuel. By Nathan and Christy Nockels. Arr. By Carl Marsh
6. Anthems
(a) African Noel. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir
(b) Messiah Now Has Come. By Nolan Williams, Jr. For SSAATTBB choir and optional orchestra
Also see the video “Messiah Now Has Come” from Christmas 2008 (Year One)
in the worship archive on The African American Lectionary.
(c) Amuworo ayi out nwa (For Unto Us a Child Is Born). From World Carols for Choirs
by Christian Onyeji. For SATB.This piece is from Nigeria and may be sung in its
original language or English. A pronunciation guide is provided for those who wish to
sing the original text.
(d) Celebrate Joy. By Michael Dryver. This selection is ideal for youth and children’s choirs.
(e) He Came to Give Us Life. From Gloria Christ Is Born. By Dello Thedford
7. Modern Songs
(a) Rise Up in Splendor. By Aaron Thompson. For SATB choir, soloist, and
percussionist.This selection has a rhythmic calypso feel.
Audio Sample: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/download/016702-017.mp3
(b) Zum Gala Zula Christmas. By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB choir
8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Come All Ye Faithful. By John F. Wade. This selection is a reggae version.
(b) Let the Praise Begin/Just Come/It’s My Time to Be Blessed. By Fred Hammond and Joe Pace
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Jesus the Very Thought Is Sweet. By Mack Wilberg. For SATB choir and organ (or two flutes, organ, and strings)
(b) Jesus, Lover of My Soul. By Charles Wesley. Tune, (Martyn) by Simeon B. Marsh
(c) As We Come to You in Prayer. By Ralph Carmichael
10. Sermonic Selection
(a) O Holy Night. By John S. Dwight. Tune, (Cantique De Noel) by Adolphe Adams
(b) Angels We Have Heard on High. French Traditional. Tune, Gloria. This is a great
arrangement for a children or youth choir or girl quartet.
(c) See What Love (the Father Hath Given Us). By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB choir
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Star in the East. By Michael James, Steven Warner, and Craig Watz. This selection features acoustic meditations.
(b) African Noel. By Andre Thomas and Cathy Moklebust. For handbells, conga, and
small percussion, with optional soprano soloist
12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) Walk in the Light. By George Elderkin. Arr. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir
(b) Jesus, the Light of the World. Text and Tune, (We’ll Walk in the Light) by George D. Elderkin
(c) Of the Father’s Love Begotten. By John M. Neale. Tune, Divinum Mysterium
13. Other Recommendations
Perform a Christmas contata. One suggestion is “The Christmas Contata,” by African American composer Lena Johnson McLin.
Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed
1. Invocation or Litany
Introit Music
The Lord Is in His Holy Temple. Arr. By Lena Johnson McLin
Location
Neil A. Kjos Music Company
4382 Jutland Drive
San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: 858-270-9800
Online location: www.kjos.com
We’re Singing a New Tune! A Litany of Praise. By Joseph W. Daniels. Adapt. By Michelle Riley Jones
Location:
Davis, Valerie Bridgeman and Safiyah Fosua. The Africana Worship Book—Year B. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 2007. p. 78. Used with permission.
2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Angels from the Realms of Glory. By James Montgomery. Tune, (Regent Square) by Henry T. Smart
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2001. #207
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal Official Hymnal of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Charlotte, NC: A.M.E. Zion Pub. House, 1996. #98
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 1987. #18
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. Nashville, TN: Triad
Publications, 2005. #85
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association. 1985. #119
Church of God in Christ. Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. Memphis, TN: Church of God in Christ Pub. Board in association with the Benson Co., 1982. #214
(b) It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. By Edmund H. Sears. Tune, (Carol) by Richard S. Willis
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #215
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #97
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #23
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #84
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #130
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #211
Location:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #103
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #120
known as Good Christian Friends Rejoice.
Location:
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #108
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #136
(a) King Jesus is A-Listening. Spiritual. Arr. By Alan J. Hommerding. For SATB choir a cappella and soloist
Location:
(b) Sweet Little Jesus Boy. Spiritual
Location:
Young, Thomas, Vanessa Ayers, and Robert Mosley. Black Christmas: Spirituals in the African American Tradition. San Antonio, TX: Essay/Southern Music Company, 1994.
(c) Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow. Spiritual. Arr. By Nolan Williams, Jr.
Location:
Sheet Music Available:
NEW-J Publishing
P.O. Box 4599
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 877-293-9734
Online location: www.sheetmusicplus.com
Location:
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-726-6000
Online location: www.us.oup.com
(a) A Savior Is Born. By Jalonda Robertson. For SATB choir
Location:
J.S. Paluch Co./World Library Publications
Phone: 1-800-566-6150
Online location: www.wipmusic.com
(b) Have You Heard about the Baby/Glory to the Newborn King. By Shelton Becton
This is a wonderful arrangement for a male trio or chorus.
Location:
Three Mo’ Tenors. New York, NY: RCA Victor, 2001.
(c) Rejoice. By Richard Smallwood
Location:
Smallwood, Richard. Rejoice. New York, NY: Verity/Sony BMG, 1997.
5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
(a) God’s Own Son. By Nicole C. Mullen
Location:
Christmas in Black and White. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 2002.
(b) Emmanuel, God with Us/O Come O Come Emmanuel. By Nathan and Christy Nockels. Arr. By Carl Marsh
Location:
Point of Grace. A Christmas Story. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 1999.
6. Anthems
(a) African Noel. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir
Location:
Thomas, Andre. Songs from My Heart: Choral Music of Andre Thomas. Tallahassee, FL: Andre Thomas, 2004.
Alfred Publishing
Distributed by:
Sheet Music Plus
1300 64th Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: 510-420-7121
Online location: www.sheetmusicplus.com
Location:
Hymn, choral, and orchestral score available:
NEW-J Publishing
Phone: 877-293-9734
Online location: music@newinspiration.us
(c) Amuworo ayi out nwa (For Unto Us a Child Is Born). From World Carols for Choirs
by Christian Onyeji. For SATB.This piece is from Nigeria and may be sung in its
original language or English. A pronunciation guide is provided for those who wish to
sing the original texts.
Location:
Oxford University Press
198 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 1-800-445-9714
Online location: www.us.oup.com
Location:
Michael Dryer Music
7811 Military Road
Omaha, NE 68134
Phone: 402-455-1160
Location:
7. Modern Songs
(a) Rise Up in Splendor. By Aaron Thompson. For SATB choir, soloist,
and percussionist.This selection has a rhythmic calypso feel.
Location:
J.S. Paluch Co./World Library Publications
Phone: 1-800-566-6150
Online location: www.wipmusic.com
(b) Zum Gala Zula Christmas. By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB Choir
Location:
Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Phone: 858-270-9800
Online location: www.kjos.com
8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Come All Ye Faithful. By John F. Wade. This selection is a reggae version.
Location:
Various Artists. A Reggae Christmas. Washington, DC: Ras Records, 2003.
(b) Let the Praise Begin/Just Come/It’s My Time to Be Blessed. By Fred Hammond and Joe Pace
Location:
Three Mo’ Tenors. A Taste of Three Mo’ Tenors: Live in Chicago. Chicago, IL: WMK Productions, 2006.
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Jesus the Very Thought Is Sweet. By Mack Wilberg. For SATB choir and organ (or two flutes, organ and strings)
Location:
Oxford University Press
Distributed by: Sheet Music Plus
Phone: 510-420-7121
Online location: www.sheetmusicplus.com
(b) Jesus, Lover of My Soul. By Charles Wesley. Tune, (Martyn) by Simeon B. Marsh
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #453
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #293
Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #169
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #64
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #489
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #37
Location:
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #671
10. Sermonic Selection
(a) O Holy Night. By John S. Dwight. Tune, (Cantique De Noel) by Adolphe Adams
Location:
The Joyous Voices. The Best Black Gospel Christmas Ever! Darien, IL: Smith & Co., 2008.
(b) Angels We Have Heard on High. French Traditional. Tune, Gloria
This is a great arrangement for a children or youth choir or girl quartet.
Location:
Mullen, Nicole C. Christmas in Black and White. New York, NY: Word Entertainment, 2002.
(c) See What Love (the Father Hath Given Us). By Lena Johnson McLin. For SATB choir
Location:
Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Phone: 858-270-9800
Online location: www.kjos.com
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Star in the East. By Michael James, Steven Warner, and Craig Watz. This selection
features acoustic meditations.
Location:
James, Michael, Steven Warner and Craig Watz. Sojourners: Acoustic Meditations. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 2003.
(b) African Noel. By Andre Thomas and Cathy Moklebust. For handbells, conga,
and small percussion, with optional soprano soloist
Location:
Lorenz Publishing Company
501 E. Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: 937-228-6118
Online location: www.lorenz.com
(a) Walk in the Light. By George Elderkin. Arr. By Andre Thomas. For SATB choir
Location:
Lorenz Publishing Company
Phone: 937-228-6118
Online location: www.lorenz.com
(b) Jesus, the Light of the World. Text and Tune, (We’ll Walk in the Light) by George D. Elderkin
Location:
African American Heritage Hymnal. #217
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Hymnal. #111
The New National Baptist Hymnal 21st Century Edition. #81
Location:
The Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. #116
13. Other Recommendations
The Christmas Contata. By Lena Johnson McLin
Location:
The Neil A. Kjos Company
Phone: 858-270-9800
Online location: www.kjos.com
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