Mack Wilberg

An energetic setting of the fifteenth-century English carol text. An accompaniment for brass, percussion, and organ is available on hire.

This anthem will feel immediately familiar to many listeners! Wilberg has adapted the words of a traditional hymn and set them to the melody of O little town of Bethlehem. With a lively accompaniment...

Charles Wesley's text, which is set to a sturdy, early American hymn tune by James Lucas, depicts the hope to enter into the heavenly home when life is ended. The steadfast and optimistic message of t...

The music cycles through several keys as a sense of hope, spirit, and imagination is developed and suspended throughout. Its catchy melody would make this a wonderful opening to a concert or could be...

From the collection Mack Wilberg Anthems, 'O praise ye the Lord' is Wilberg's arrangement of the hymn tune 'Laudate Dominum' originally composed by Hubert Parry. Scored for SATB and organ, this jubila...

This affecting setting of the well-known poem from George Herbert's The Temple features rich harmonies and sweeping melodies to create a work of depth and poignancy. The piece begins with an instrumen...

This affecting setting of the well-known poem from George Herbert's The Temple features rich harmonies and sweeping melodies to create a work of depth and poignancy. The piece begins with an instrumen...

This uplifting and highly effective arrangement of the popular Stanford hymn-tune ENGLEBERG, to words by Fred Pratt Green, was commissioned by the Broadway Baptist Church (Fort Worth) in Texas, and la...

This is a tender, meditative setting of the well-known text from the New Testament, 'If ye love me, keep my commandments' (John 14:15). Mack Wilberg has woven together melting legato vocal lines, supp...

Mack Wilberg's calming and pensive Meditation is an adaptation of Charles Gounod's famous Ave Maria which is itself based on J.S. Bach's Prelude in C Major from the first book of The Well-Tempered Cla...

For this joyful arrangement of Henry T. Smart's hymn tune Regent Square, Mack Wilberg has adapted Thomas Kelly's celebratory Easter hymn 'He is Risen Today' and provided an alternative text for use du...

Mack Wilberg's Hosanna in excelsis is an adaptation of Johann Pachelbel's well-known Canon in D, P 37 that sets the words 'Hosanna in excelsis Deo' in the carefully interwoven choral part. With the fa...

This is a majestic setting of the popular hymn 'O God beyond all praising' to Holst's tune 'Thaxted', which is adapted from a theme in 'Jupiter' from The Planets. Wilberg's beautiful treatment of the...

Because of Him is a sacred anthem by Mack Wilberg, setting words by his writing partner David Warner. Particularly appropriate for Easter, the piece utilises the hymn tune 'Prospect', which comes orig...

This ethereal sacred anthem sets texts by David Warner exploring the transfigurative power of peace. Meditative and approachable, it is suitable for any time of the liturgical year, and the score incl...

This arrangement of 'O Jesulein süss', a chorale first written by German composer Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654) and later arranged and popularized by J. S. Bach, sets an English text translated by Percy...

Wilberg's arrangement of the American hymn His eye is on the sparrow is meditative and melodic, filled with unison lines and simple, but rich harmonies. This lilting and tranquil setting opens with su...

For SATB and piano duet or woodwinds (piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon) and percussion. The rhythmic power of 'Videntes Stellam Magi' is echoed in this jubilant finale. Instrumental material is...

For SATB and keyboard or orchestra (2. 3. 2. 2-4. 3. 3. 1-Timp-Perc-Org-Str). Wilberg arranged this familiar hymn for the funeral of US President Gerald Ford. The first two verses are set for unison v...

This piece was written for the funeral of President Gerald Ford and is also commonly known as 'The Navy Hymn'. The text speaks of God's unending love, support, and protection for all those in peril. F...

This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative verses by David Warner cele...

This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative verses by David Warner cele...

Bizet (1838 - 1875) - the French composer - died at the age of 36. 'Carmen' was first performed three months before his death and has become one of the most popular operas in the world today. It has b...

Tree of Life is an expansive setting of David Warner's evocative text depicting the sacred archetype of the life-giving tree through the seasons. Wilberg's imaginative orchestration and memorable melo...

Tree of Life is an expansive setting of David Warner's evocative text depicting the sacred archetype of the life-giving tree through the seasons. Wilberg's imaginative orchestration and memorable melo...