They Could Not
Claire Loniger/Ron Harris Arranged Gary Hallquist Orchestration by Camp Kirkland

“Could they really understand?”, “Could they keep Him in the grave?”…..”They Could Not!” These powerful words penned by Claire Cloniger and Ron Harris were made famous by recording artist, Sandi Patti, in the 80s. With much of the arrangement being in two-parts and the divided sections being easily sung by any choir, this will be the Easter selection for this year. While remaining true to the original writing and character of the music, Gary Hallquist has included beautiful modulations and incorporated a section of the hymn, “Christ Arose” to create the most stunning of all versions of this history-making piece. Camp Kirkland has added full church orchestration, making this the definitive Easter Sunday anthem.

With Keyboard Accompaniment and Optional Full Orchestration
CM8839 – SATB $1.60
CM8839IN – Full Orchestra and Conductor’s Score $55.00

King of Glory
Tom Fettke

Church-music giant, Tom Fettke has written this majestic, triumphant piece that will serve as a wonderful Good Friday/Triumphant Entry processional, an Easter special, or Call to Worship selection for any service. Presenting Jesus as Lord, this powerful and victorious text is supported by beautiful keyboard writing and optional brass. Vocal parts are simply writ-ten, giving the majority of the piece to two-part singing and adding chordal emphasis at the climactic ending. This is a must for any church choir library.

With Keyboard Accompaniment and Optional Brass Accompaniment CD Available
CM8850 – SATB $1.60
CM8850IN – Brass Parts and Conductor’s Score $12.95
CM8850CD – Accompaniment CD $19.95

Fall, Slow Tears
Ruth Elaine Schram

Ruth Elaine Schram has become one of the most noted and prolific writers of choral music in our time. The re-voicing of this best-selling title by Ruthie will become her 1,000th choral publication, making this an historic printing, both for her and for Carl Fischer. In the musical lines of the voices and piano accompaniment alike, the “falling” motive of shed tears creates a highly symbolic experience for singers as well as worshippers. This lush, thought-provoking and reflective work calls worshippers to a time of repentance and recognition of what Christ has done for us by His death on the cross. Rarely has there been a piece so perfectly suited for Communion, Lenten or other services of confession. Stunning, beautiful and hauntingly memorable!

With Keyboard Accompaniment
CM8838 – SSATB $1.60

What Wondrous Love Is This?
William Walker from Southern Harmony Arranged by Melody Tunney

Melody Tunney is widely known for her sacred solo performances with husband Dick, and for their recordings and numerous producing projects, but Mel’s arranging and writing talents far exceed even her singing! This extraordinary arrangement of “What Wondrous Love” is performed by Mel and accompanying choirs on many of her concerts, and now it is available for your choir to purchase. Stirring, thrilling, awe-inspiring and powerful, this wonderful a cappela arrangement of an American folk hymn classic from William Walker’s Southern Harmony will raise the standard of choral performance for your choir. This is the perfect choice for Lenten Week services.

A Cappella
CM8832 – SATB with Alto Solo $1.60

A Lenten Meditation
Written and Arranged by Brett Michaels

Once in a great while, an original concept comes along that captures the essence of a worship occasion. Brett Michaels has done just that in this “Lenten Meditation”. The piano part is so beautifully written, it could be performed as a solo. The accompaniment supports a choral that is so inspired, that the two elements become one. Incorporating texts from “Jesus, Refuge of the Weary” and the hymn standard, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, arranged as an a cappela section, this selection is one of comfort, reflection, meditation and call to repentance. The use of minor mode is effective and captures the mood of the text perfectly, while the vocal parts are easily sung and beautifully written. This is a must!

With Keyboard Accompaniment and Optional A Cappella Section
CM8847 – SATB $1.60

O Wondrous Cross
Stan Pethel

Carl Fischer is very happy to welcome noted church music writer, Stan Pethel, to our catalog. Creating this wonderful anthem for Good Friday or Palm Sunday, Stan has brought us a beautiful and sensitive offering. The minor key of the verses, followed by the brightening modulation of the chorus to major, support the text of reflection into the hope of the cross. This is surprisingly easy to prepare, yet perfectly written. It is a wonderful piece that will remain with singers and worshippers, alike, long past the time of service– exactly what this type of piece should do!

With Keyboard Accompaniment
CM8844 – SATB $1.60