Selections from Der Jahrkreis

With this English edition of selections from Der Jahrkreis, the Church music of Hugo Distler now becomes available to any parish choir willing to adventure.  The musical language may at first be unfamiliar; singers will have to sing well-tuned dissonances and, perhaps more difficult for most, to sing rhythmically free melodic lines. The result is worth the effort, when singers, director, and worshiping congregation share in the delights of Distler's ecstatic vision of worship.

Contents and voicing:

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (SSA or T); Oh, Come, the Nations' Savior (SAB); Maria Walks amid the Thorn (SAB); Glory to God in the Highest (SSA or T); Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men (SSA or T); How Lovely Shines the Morning Star (SAB with Instr.) Jesus, I Will Ponder Now (SSA); For God So Loved the World (SAB); Now Has Appeared This Glorious Day (SSA with Instr.); Our Lord Is Risen with Flag Unfurled (SAB); Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest (SAB); Lord God, Thy Praise We Sing (SAB, Solo T); All Glory Be to God on High (SAB); The Will of God Is Always Best (SAB); Lord, Send Me What You Will (SSAA); O Lord, Look Down from Heaven, Behold (SSA); God Is Now Our Sure Defense (SSA); Blessed Are the Dead (SSAB); From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee (SAB); Triple Amen (SSA or T)