Music for Church by Samuel Pellman |
service music:A New Gloria, for congregation and piano or organ anthems:At the River, for SATB choir and piano music for Christmas:Go, Tell It on the Mountain, for SATB (or SA or SB) choir and piano other music for church:God Leadeth Me, for flute, keyboard, bass, and drums
For further information about any of these works, please feel free to contact the composer! A New Gloria, for congregation and piano or organ Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format (also includes a melody-only version that can be duplicated in church bulletins). Click here to listen to a synthesized rendition (576 KB mp3 file) of the piece, if you'd like. Another New Gloria, for congregation and piano or organ Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format (includes a melody-only version that can be duplicated in church bulletins). Click here to listen to a synthesized rendition (648 KB mp3 file) of the piece, if you'd like. A New Doxology, for congregation and piano or organ Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format (includes a melody-only version that can be duplicated in church bulletins). Click here to listen to a synthesized rendition (680 KB mp3 file) of the piece, if you'd like. Short Liturgical Pieces, for SATB choir (with a few for 2-part choir) and piano or organ. A collection of 34 original introits and responses, plus two new settings of the Gloria Patri and two new settings of the Doxology. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music in booklet format or for a free download of the sheet music in single-paged format. Simple Service Music, for 2-part choir (or unison) with piano (or organ). A collection of 8 original, contemporary introits and responses, plus two new settings of the Gloria Patri and two new settings of the Doxology. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music in booklet format or for a free download of the sheet music in single-paged format. At the River, for SATB choir and piano An up-tempo arrangement of the popular hymn by Robert Lowry. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music in booklet format or for a free download of the sheet music in single-paged format. Click here to listen to a MIDI rendition of the piece, if you'd like. Be Thou My Vision, for SATB choir and piano A contemplative arrangement of the popular hymn. Words from an ancient Irish tune, translated by Mary E. Byrne and versed by Eleanor H. Hull. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Click here to hear a Sunday morning performance by a small church choir. In the Stillness, for SATB choir and piano An original anthem, with words and music by the composer. This piece was selected for the "Audience Choice" award at the Outside the Bachs competition of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth in April of 2004. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Listen (4.4 MB mp3 file) to a performance of the piece, by the Choral Union of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, led by Mark Burrows. Share the Fire, for SATB choir and keyboard, bass, drums, and optional instruments A fiery and mysterious Pentecost anthem, with words and music by the composer. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Listen (3.5 MB mp3 file) to a performance of the piece, by the Chancel Choir of the Clinton United Methodist Church, led by Kathy Austin. The Creation, for SATB choir and organ Commissioned by the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Click here (7.4 MB mp3 file) to listen to a performance of the piece, by the Choral Union of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, directed by Mark Burrows. Here We Are, Lord, for SATB chorus, piano, (and optional instrumental combo) An original anthem, with words and music by the composer. Composed for the 2012 Annual Conference of the Upper New York conference of the United Methodist Church. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Click here to see and hear the premiere performance of the piece, by the Crossroads District Choir (Joyce Bunce, director). It's a Good Day, for SATB chorus and piano An original anthem, with words and music by the composer. Composed for the 2012 Annual Conference of the Upper New York conference of the United Methodist Church. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Click here (3.8 MB mp3 file) to to listen to a synthesized rendition of the piece. What Sort of World, for SATB chorus and organ Composed for the 2007 Annual Conference of the North Central New York conference of the United Methodist Church. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Also available at no charge are the instrumental parts, including Bb trumpet, Bb clarinet (with alternates for A clarinet or a solo C instrument, such as flute or oboe), electric bass, synthesizer (string pad), and piano (with choral score). Click here (5.1 MB mp3 file) to to listen to a synthesized rendition of the piece. Go, Tell It on the Mountain, for SATB choir and piano, or SA choir and piano, or SB choir and piano (with solo Bb soprano saxophone or clarinet) An energizing arrangement of the popular Christmas spiritual! Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Available versions include SATB, SA, and SB. Click here to listen to a MIDI rendition of the piece (SATB version), if you'd like. God Bless All People, for 2-part choir and keyboard, bass, drums, and trumpet A contemporary arrangement of the Christmas favorite, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, with words by the composer. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, in single-paged format. Click here (3.3 MB mp3 file) to listen to a synthetic rendition of the piece, if you'd like. Away in the Silent Night, for two flutes, keyboard, and bass A contemporary, mellow arrangement that blends two seasonal favorites! Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, including the instrumental parts for flute 1, flute 2 (with alternates for oboe or Bb clarinet), electric bass, and keyboard. Click here (16 KB MIDI file) to listen to a synthetic rendition of the piece, if you'd like. God Leadeth Me, for flute, keyboard, bass and drums A fresh, contemporary arrangement of a beloved hymn tune. Visit the Continental Music Press for a free download of the sheet music, including the solo flute part, keyboard score, and electric bass. Click here (2.9 MB mp3 file) to listen to a synthesized rendition of the piece, if you'd like. Three Expressions, for organ. A contemplative prelude, meditative offertory, and exuberant postlude! Free download of the sheet music for "Aspiration," in single-paged format. Fuguing to Zion, for organ. A zippy, old-fashioned fugue, based on the hymn tune by Robert Lowry. Free download of the sheet music for "Fuguing to Zion," in single-paged format. A Festive Fanfare, for organ. Commissioned by the First Presbyterian Church of Utica, New York in honor of Stephen Best for his forty years of outstanding service as organist and choir director. Listen (6.8 MB mp3 file) to an Easter Sunday performance at the Clinton United Methodist Church in 2011. Free download of the sheet music for "A Festive Fanfare," in single-paged format |
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