Three stanzas of the Quaker Hymn, "How Can I Keep from Singing'' by Robert Lowry, are set in a ballad-like style in triple meter. The keyboard accompaniment not only supports the voices but also paints pictures of the texts in imaginative ways. Voices part one sings the melody throughout. Voice part two is given descant and counter-melody material. Although scored for two-part voices and keyboard, the arrangement may be effectively performed by unison voices and keyboard with a treble instrument taking voice part two. [The anthem may be sung by younger voices in unison, or with younger voices singing melody and more experienced voices singing voice part two, or by an experiences choir or treble voices in two parts.]
Optional accompaniment CGB265 with 4 or 5 octaves.
Michael Burkhardt's arrangement of Mary, Mary is a haunting and thoughtful adaptation of Avery and Marsh's original song. The text explores the different names of Jesus - Lord, Shepherd, Savior and Ki...
Based on the text of the Antiphon for Christmas Day and Charles Wesley's stirring text based on the incarnation, this concertato is most fitting as a Call to Worship and opening hymn for Christmas wor...
Originally a Quaker hymn, this handbell transcription of a Michael Burkhardt choral arrangement is a powerful and spiritual taste of Americana. The lovely gentle melody is supported by warm harmonies ...
Four varied processionals for three octaves of handbells, including a processional on Carol of the Bells/Coventry Carol, Processional in F, Processional in C, and a setting of the hymn Rejoice, the Lo...
Three charming vignettes stand alone as service music, may also be played as a suite or used individually to introduce their respective hymns.
Voicing: Organ
Arranger: Michael Burkhardt
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Recording performed by the Allegro Children's Chorus Based on the text of the Antiphon for Christmas Day and Charles Wesley's stirring text based on the incarnation, this concertato is most fiting as...