Funeral Music

A set of accessible organ settings on seven favorite hymns of comfort suitable for preservice music or hymn preludes for funerals or memorial services by Kenneth T. Kosche. Because funeral services arrive on short notice, these preludes may be worked up quickly. In all cases, the hymn tune is…

…organ preludes and postludes drawn from the best of the Concordia Publishing House catalog and featuring eleven of our finest composers. Compiled by Mary F. Carbello with practicality and functionality in mind, this collection will become the organist's go-to book for funerals and memorial services.

Compositions designed by the German and American Lutheran masters for practical integration into worship. The registrations are designed for two manuals and pedal. However, they may also be played on one manual with or without pedal.

…Fedak in a variety of styles, keys, and textures. Each tune highlights an important phrase from the hymn text and brings it into focus through the music. All but the last prelude are quiet and contemplative, with the final statement of “This truth remains unshaken” using WAS GOTT TUT.…

With very accessible settings for organ, Benjamin Culli gives attention to a number of hymn tunes that have little written preludes, such as ANTHES and FINLANDIA. These settings are very usable for funerals and memorial services and various seasons in the liturgical year.

Charles W. Ore’s tenth installment in our longest-running organ series, which began in 1971. Full of the characteristic writing of Charles Ore, Set X features imaginative settings of familiar tunes as well as several under-treated tunes.

…melodies, difficult to find for piano, are included, such as GLORIOUS TREASURE, SHADES MOUNTAIN, TREE OF LIFE, and UNION CITY. The hallmark of her music is accessibility for the church musician and beautifully displayed melodies for the congregation—a win-win combination for any music library.

Breathtaking original and hymn-based compositions in one edition, ideally suited for use in evening worship, funerals, memorials, or offertories.

Celebrated Lutheran composer and educator, Carl Schalk, sets the Martin Franzman text to a new accessible tune, Seattle. A reproducible congregation page is provided so that this hymn-like setting could be added to the congregation's repertoire.

Compositions crafted by the admired and masterful Lutheran educator and composer. The series contains previously published material, re-edited and engraved, as well as, newly discovered manuscripts. Vol. 1—5, 97-0011, $125.00

The sermon prepared and preached by Rev. Martin Geier based on Psalm 119:54, is a detailed working out of the implications of Luther's attitude toward music, set within the context of the late 17th century in which Schütz worked. Also contains a primary

Edited and arranged from various movements taken from sonatas, trios, arias, concertos, and orchestral music by some of the well-known musicians of the Baroque era. Suitable for preludes, voluntaries, and postludes throughout the Church Year.

Edited and arranged from various movements taken from sonatas, trios, arias, concertos, and orchestral music by some of the well-known musicians of the Baroque era. Suitable for preludes, voluntaries, and postludes throughout the church year.

…celebrate it with a modern edition of one of his compositions. The aria Ach Gott, wie lästu mich verstarren was written for the funeral of Erhard Titius, the director of music at the Gymnasium in Zittau, Germany, which took place on May 19, 1681. It is the earliest known vocal work by Kuhnau, Johann…

…celebrate it with a modern edition of one of his compositions. The aria Ach Gott, wie lästu mich verstarren was written for the funeral of Erhard Titius, the director of music at the Gymnasium in Zittau, Germany, which took place on May 19, 1681. It is the earliest known vocal work by Kuhnau, Johann…

…setting has a brief section of attractive contrapuntal writing in the middle section. When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF up to, but not exceeding, the total number of copies…

This lyric handbell arrangement is based on a beautiful aria from Bach's cantata #106. Delightfully replicates the Baroque style. Includes use of mallets, shakes, and expressive of dynamics.

This triumphant, exuberant setting expresses affirmation of Christ’s resurrection through a sparkling accompaniment, solid part-writing, soaring open chords, and exquisite harmonies. From the bright opening to the dramatically stunning ending, this anthem is perfect for Easter celebrations.

An arrangement by Michael Helman of the popular Easter tune Duke Street attributed to John Hatton for 2–3 octave handbells and 2–3 octave handchimes. This tune is also used for the hymn “Jesus Shall Reign.” Also available for 3–5 octave handbells and 3–5 octave…

…motet is challenging, but the Luther motet is more manageable for choirs of all levels. Choirs may find it especially useful at Reformation, at Easter, and for funerals. Psalm 118:17 (KJV) I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. Non moriar, sed vivam, et narrabo opera Domini.

An arrangement by Michael Helman of the popular Easter tune Duke Street attributed to John Hatton for 3–5 octave handbells and 3–5 octave handchimes. This tune is also used for the hymn “Jesus Shall Reign.” Also available for 2–3 octave handbells and 2–3 octave…

…this Gospel centered motet. Text written by Simon Dach and translated by HW Longfellow. When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a PDF. You will have permission to reproduce the printed PDF up to, but not exceeding, the total number of copies…

Level II handbell piece based on the Ralph Vaughan Williams tune SINE NOMINE.

This lovely setting of Psalm 23 is arranged for Unison choir and keyboard by Paul Bouman. This Psalm setting can be used for Good Shepherd Sunday and funerals.