Choral

Sheet Music: 

69_bortniansky_hilko_this_is_the_day_6-2-2022.pdf

Audio: 

69_bortniansky_hilko_this_is_the_day.mp3

The text of this hymn is from the Prokeimenon of the Epistle for Pascha.  It is typically sung as a recessional hymn, at a concert, or other times outside of the Divine Liturgy.  The audio is from a MIDI using the piano as the instrument.  Updated 6/2/2022 (several corrections needed).

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20a_now_the_powers_choral-bortniansky.pdf

Audio: 

20a_now_the_powers_choral-bortniansky.mp3

This is the "Cherubic Hymn" sung at the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts: "Now the powers of heaven . . . ."  The audio is from the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends. 

Sheet Music: 

16a_let_my_prayer_arise_choral-bortniansky.pdf

Audio: 

16a_let_my_prayer_arise_choral-bortniansky.mp3

Following the OT readings in the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, we sing this Refrain following each of the verses: "Let my prayer arise in thy sight as incense . . . ."  In the Russian tradition, the choir sings the Refrain and the verses, without the Glory/Both now, as it is sung here by the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends.

Sheet Music: 

05_let_my_prayer_arise-taweel.pdf

Audio: 

05_let_my_prayer_arise-taweel.mp3

Following the OT readings in the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, we sing this Refrain following each of the verses chanted by the priest: "Let my prayer arise in thy sight as incense . . . ."  It is sung here by the choir at St. George Cathedral, Wichita, KS.

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03_litany_of_peace_byz-choral.pdf

Audio: 

03_litany_of_peace_byzantine.mp3

This is the Litany at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.  The audio is the Byzantine version, as sung by the St. John the Divine Choir from the Diocese of Los Angeles & friends.  For the choral audio, please see the Litany of Supplication below.

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megal-liturgy-meeting_of_lord-choral-bbckch.pdf

Audio: 

megal-liturgy-meeting_of_lord-choral-ckch.mp3

This is the Magnification and the Hiermos of the 9th Ode for the Feast of the Presentation (Meeting) of our Lord in the Temple, February 2nd, sung as the Hymn to the Theotokos in Liturgy.  The audio version is only of the Hiermos itself.  "O Virgin Theotokos . . . In the shadow and letter of the Law . . . ."

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cherubic_hymn_no_2-cholwey.pdf

Audio: 

holwey_cherubic_hymn_no_2.mp3

This is Christopher Holwey's second Cherubic Hymn, written in D-minor/F.  The audio file uses piano and strings for you to hear its tempo and movement, using the translation from the Liturgikon.  "Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim . . . ."  Updated 11/17/2020 (several slurs not extended all the way, throughout).

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anaphora-frdavidbarr-t7.pdf

This music starts with the Ektenia (Litany) of the Prothesis and continues to the end of the Anaphora. 

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heaven_and_earth-paraliturgical.pdf

This is a Paraliturgical hymn sung during the season of the Nativity of Christ.  "Heaven and earth now sing in triumph . . . ."

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exapost-nativity_xc_sakellarides-gelsinger.pdf

This is the choral arrangement of the Exaposteilarion sung for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, December 25th.  "Down from heaven's holy height . . . ."

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holwey_divine_liturgy-complete4a.pdf

This is a complete setting of music for the Divine Liturgy in E-flat and B-flat.  Updated 8/26/2020.

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apolytikion-mid-pentecost-choral-ckch.pdf

This is the choral arrangement of the Apolytikion of Mid-Pentecost, sung from the Wednesday of the 4th week of Pascha for one week.  "In the midst of this feast, O Savior . . . ."

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in_thee_rejoices-turchaninov.pdf

This hymn is sung during the Divine Liturgy on the Sundays in Lent, on January 1st, and on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday, all for the Liturgy of St. Basil.  "In thee rejoices, O thou who art full of grace, every created being . . . ."  (All creation rejoiceth.)

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communion_hymn-nativity_of_xc-em.pdf

This Communion Hymn is in E-minor, sung on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Flesh, December 25th, and on its Leave-taking, December 31st.  "The Lord hath sent redemption to his people."

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apolytikion-constantine-helen-choral.pdf

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of Constantine & Helen, May 21st.  "Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven . . . ."

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46c_dismissal-rgeorge1.pdf

Preserve, O God - Glory/Both now; Convention music-46C

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communion_hymn-i_will_take_the_cup-jeb.pdf

This Communion Hymn is sung on Wednesdays, Sept. 8th, Nov. 21st, Feb. 2nd, the Fifth Saturday of Lent, and Aug. 15th.  "I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord. Alleluia."

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apolytikion-theophany-choral.pdf

This is the choral version of the Apolytikion of Theophany (Epiphany), January 6th.  "When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan . . . ."  Updatged 1/9/2022.

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apolytikion-john_damascus-1204-ckch-choral.pdf

This is also a choral version of the Apolytikion of St. John of Damascus, December 4th, using the specific text to fit the special melody and Prosomoion "Thy confession," as done in the Antiochian Patriarchate, matching the chant version.  "O ye faithful come, let us on this day . . . ."

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cherubic_hymn-kastorsky.pdf

A Cherubic Hymn in E-minor, by this Russian composer.

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a_new_commandment-bp_job.pdf

A Paraliturgical hymn that may be sung after services.  "A new commandment I give to you . . . ."

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mgf_0402.blessthecrown.comm_.pdf

This is sung for the Beginning of the Indiction (Ecclesiastical New Year).  "Bless the crown of the year with Thy goodness, O Lord."

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procession-cross-2nd_antiphon.pdf

This Second Antiphon is sung on the Third Sunday in Lent and on August 1st for the Procession of the Cross, with verses.  "O Son of God, Who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ."  Updated 7/26/18.

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kont-forefeast-transfiguration-choral.pdf

This is the choral version of the Kontakion for the Forefeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, August 5th, Prosomoion "On this day thou hast appeared."  "All of mortal nature now divinely shineth . . . ."

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procession-cross_entrance_hymn.pdf

This is sung on the Feast of the Procession of the Precious Cross, August 1st.  "Come let us worship . . . who wast crucified in the flesh . . . ."