Machemer

Part of the Concordia Children’s Series, a setting by Kevin Hildebrand of English tune FOREST GREEN for SA choir with optional Tenor part for changing voices, organ, flute, handbells, and optional congregation. The popular Christmas text by Stephen P. Starke is useful throughout Christmastide.…

From The Concordia Children’s Choir Book. A somber musical reflection on Christ’s suffering for us by William R. Brusick. A lovely instrument part and counter-melody complements the theme perfectly. Ideal for Good Friday or anytime in Lent.

The organ and trumpet shine in this setting with exciting fanfare-like writing. The piece is set for trumpet, two-part choir, congregation, and organ. The choir sings stanza three with the organ, incorporating both the hymn melody and Gregorian chant. This setting is appropriate throughout the…

Psalm 100 paraphrased and set for two-part equal voices and organ by Matthew Machemer. This tuneful setting with memorable refrain is especially appropriate for anniversaries and weddings. Psalm 100 is appointed on Easter Evening/Monday, Proper 6 (year A), and Proper 13 (year C).

Confess the work of the Triune God in this setting of Luther’s catechism hymn for unison choir, congregation, organ, and two instruments. Using the ancient chant tune, the hymn concertato begins with a prelude by J.S. Bach arranged for instruments and organ. Stanza two features lovely baroque…

…is set for two-part choir, organ, flute, and optional handbell and is well within the range of the typical church or school choir. Matthew Machemer captures the essence of this lovely Christmas hymn by incorporating elements of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” in a way that is both…

Reflect on the gifts God gives in the Sacrament of Holy Communion with this hymn concertato by Matthew Machemer. Scored for two-part voices, congregation, organ, and one or two treble instruments on the tune ADORO TE DEVOTE with text by Thomas Aquinas, it features brief quotations of “Lamb of…

These eight new preludes by Matthew Machemer feature hymn tunes that span the entire Church Year. Ranging from delicate and introspective to energetic and grand, these preludes include a wide array of styles that are both creative and accessible.

The different aspects of this hymn are explored in seven variations: Introduction, Hymn, Trio, Chant, Fugue, Toccata, Hymn.

Celebrate Eastertide with this anthem scored for SAB choir, organ, and optional congregation. This work is based on a newly composed tune, LELAND, and features rugged writing that is in a range and style accessible for any church choir. This exciting piece may be sung by choir only or with…

A fresh take on the Christmas hymn, “Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord” with German tune Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland by Matthew Machemer for SA choir and piano. A flowing and repetitive piano accompaniment provides the perfect backdrop for this meditative, peaceful expression of…

Confess the work of the Church with the revered hymn. It has been set for two-part voices, piano, and flute by Matthew Machemer with the familiar tune KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS. Fluid piano and flute writing complements the lyrical and accessible vocal line. Useful for all times of the Church…

A set of six pieces for children’s choir, edited by Melvin A. Machemer. This versatile and accessible collection from many well-known composers is useful for your children’s choir throughout the Church Year, especially at Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, and…

Confess the work of the Church with the revered hymn. It has been set for two-part voices, piano, and flute by Matthew Machemer with the familiar tune KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS. Fluid piano and flute writing complements the lyrical and accessible vocal line. Useful for all times of the Church…

Celebrate the Easter season with this wonderful hymn concertato from Matthew Machemer. The setting opens joyfully with a buoyant introduction for organ and trumpet and features enjoyable contrapuntal writing for the choir on stanza two. The setting truly captures the spirit of the beautiful text and…

An enjoyable, lively melody characterizes this choral hymn setting, set for children's voices and optional congregation. This is the second title in the Concordia Children's Series.

This Advent text is set to the tune of MACHT HOCH DIE TÜR by Jonathan Kohrs; optional downloadable instrument parts available. This anthem is another release in the Concordia Children's Series. When you purchase downloadable choral music, you will receive a single copy of the music saved as a…

This Advent text is set to the tune of MACHT HOCH DIE TÜR by Jonathan Kohrs; optional downloadable instrument parts available. This anthem is another release in the Concordia Children's Series.

From the Concordia Children's Series, a new text and tune for use on Ash Wednesday with unison or two-part choir, piano, and flute. Don Petering's text explores the meaning of the ashen cross worn on Ash Wednesday. The tune and setting by Jonathan Kohrs take full advantage of the piano and highlight…

A Paul Gerhardt text set to the tune DIE GÜLDNE SONNE scored for the Concordia Children Series.

Part of the Concordia Children’s Series, a setting by Dennis W. Zimmer for two-part voices and keyboard (organ or piano) of a text by Philip Doddridge. The text, familiar from The Lutheran Hymnal, is based on Genesis 28:20–22 and is suitable any time but particularly when trust is the theme.

Part of the Concordia Children's Series, a setting by Barry L. Bobb for unison or two-part children's voices and piano of Psalm 100 in a paraphrase by Don Petering. The simple accompaniment is designed to be played by children, utilizing either handbells or Orff instruments, or by a young pianist.…

This collection from Matthew Machemer features settings ranging from bright and buoyant to reflective and austere. Many of the preludes are based on hymn tunes that are frequently sung but are not often found in other collections. With writing that is both interesting and accessible, this collection…

Acclamation provides fresh musical settings of the propers (Introit, Psalm of the Day, Gospel Acclamation, Gradual, and Hymn of the Day) for choirs and congregations. This product is based on the English Standard Version translation of the Bible as used in Lutheran Service Book. This set of propers…