Sacred & Church Music Sheet Music Downloads (PDF)

Based on a Galliard by the Elizabethan composer Antony Holborne, this adaptation for voices includes a festive text that will be ideal for madrigal dinners, concerts and holiday programs.

One does not expect a text from the Old Testament to fit so appropriately for a Lenten or Communion service. But Psalm 34:9 is a remarkable prayer that composer Anthony Doherty has used to create a mo...

William Billings is widely recognized as the father of American choral music. With elegant simplicity he followed the lead of his European contemporaries and imparted his own unique style. This Easter...

This rich setting of the Ave Maria text captures the essence of sincerity and transformation through the progression of harmonies. The thrilling cluster chords epitomize the challenging moments in lif...

From a 1604 publication, this delightful five-voice madrigal offers challenges and rewards. Echo effects and musical imagery of running in and out make this especially fun to rehearse and perform!

Uses: General, Christ the King Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 22:5; I John 5:1-5 A rich hymn text is the backdrop for this anthem of devotion from John Purifoy. The opening may be sung a cappell...

William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) is one of the giants of the English Renaissance, composing sacred polyphony for both Anglican and Catholic rites. This collection provides well-edited, clean editions at an...

Uses: General, Praise Team, Youth Choir Scripture: Ezekiel 1:26-28; Revelation 4-5 A most unique compositional approach has been taken in the setting of this favorite worship song. Beginning with a Re...

Mixed choruses and chamber ensembles will frequently use and enjoy this collection of English madrigals, selected and edited by former King's Singer Philip Lawson. Selections include: Sweet Suffolk Ow...

Enjoy the contrapuntal textures and fluid lines of the High Renaissance in this 16th century masterwork by the Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria to the text from Isaiah 53. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Easter Song, one of the most well-known songs from the iconic trio 2nd Chapter of Acts, is now available in this bright and singable setting by Keith Christopher. Present this anthem a cappella, or ad...

This short work features the traditional liturgical text from the 14th century and has been set here in a neo-Renaissance style. Ideal for younger and developing mixed choirs, singers will develop the...

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: I Chronicles 16:8; Psalm 28:7; Colossians 3:15-17 A fresh take on a favorite praise and worship evergreen! The distinctive chord progression of this well-known c...

Orlando di Lasso was a Franco-Flemish composer of the late Renaissance known for his mature polyphonic style. Equally adept in many languages and both sacred and secular forms, his compositions remain...

Eglin has set The Lord's Prayer to music using a modern madrigal style. Tender suspensions and beguiling harmonies add a profound depth to this familiar prayer, written in Latin. Excellent for church...

Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is proving to be a delightful colle...

Robert H. Young, perhaps the father of the 20th century American madrigal, brings us a romantic setting of Cherry Ripe. An ancient text unfolds into Young's caring touch with sonorous sounds that care...

This ancient Greek prayer asking for God's mercy has been selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series. The music is written largely in a homophonic style with shifts in harmony functioning like buildi...

Stacey knows how to bring the most out of a spiritual - his arrangements are captivating and fresh. This one is particularly enjoyable, beginning freely then rocking from side to side, quieting down a...

The opening section of Fauré's beloved Requiem could easily be considered a classic. Conductor and former Chanticleer singer Sanford Dole has done something miraculous and incredible - he has arranged...

Commissioned by the Iowa City West Singers and performed at the North Central ACDA 2014, this selection received rave reviews. The sacred text of Isaac Watts makes it fitting for the church but it is...

The text can stand easily on its own as one of the greatest poems by Fred Pratt Green. Jonathan Rodgers has set it to the Welsh folk tune (best known as All through the Night) with such superb craftsm...

Brian Tate is a master at creating a new song that sounds seasoned in time. Equally amazing is how natural the vocal parts are - almost singing themselves. Gather at the River reminds us of a hymn but...

Written as a symphony for unaccompanied voices, George Lynn composed Sacred Symphony No. 1 in four movements (1958), of which Sing unto the Lord a New Song is the 3rd movement. Calling for SATB forces...

Alive with a good-natured gospel flair, this a cappella sizzler will awaken everyone to the joy of Easter. Arranged for success, the piece practically sings itself. The catchy theme is decorated with...