RedHouse Arts is Choral Sheet Music
We are pleased to offer two purchase options.
Choose the one that best suits your needs:
1. You may purchase single hard copies (minimum of 6)
2. You may purchase a PDF file with permission to make copies for your choir.
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Exciting Introductory Offers
RedHouse Arts is the "new kid on the block" and we know it. So, in an effort to make ourselves known, we're offering a couple of exciting offers.
Low, low prices on PDF files
You will notice that the prices on our PDF files are ridiculously low! We will honor these "grand opening" prices through the end of 2010. On January 1, 2011 the prices go up, so make your purchases now.
For a limited time only -- let's barter!
You need new music for your choral organization. I need recordings of my music. I will provide hard copies or a PDF for you to copy (your choice). Within six weeks of receipt, you provide me with an mp3, a wave file, or a CD (again, your choice). If the recording is not received within that time frame, then I will invoice you for the music. Everybody wins, nobody gets burned. Let's talk!
Lament for a Bear
CH01
SATB and piano. Composed by Chris Humphrey with lyrics by Ben Johnston (2008). A secular/environmental piece addressing global warming, Lament for a Bear is suitable for high school, college or civic chorus. 20 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
Usually ships within two business days.
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$2.75 (single copies)
$27.50 (PDF)
CHRISTMAS (sacred and secular)
The Praise of Christmas
CH02
Unison voices, handbells, and piano. A simple, lively and lilting piece by composer Chris Humphrey. While not a sacred text, the message extolling the virtues of love and forgiveness during the happy season of Christmas make this piece appropriate for church services as well as the concert stage. Suitable for children's, high school, college, church, or civic chorus. 4 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
Usually ships within two business days
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.40 (single copies)
$14.00 (PDF)
Click to hear an instrumental version of The Praise of Christmas.
Chanticleer
CH03
SATB, unaccompanied. Chanticleer, the rooster made famous by Chaucer, loudly announces the birth of the Sun of Righteousness in this a capella piece by composer Chris Humphrey set to the 17th century lyrics of W. Austin. Suitable for high school, college, church, or civic chorus. 3 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
Usually ships within 2 business days
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.40 (single copies)
$14.00 (PDF)
Click to hear an instrumental version of Chanticleer.
A Christmas Legend
CH09
Unison treble voices, Bb clarinet, and harp. The text for this legend of a stork who flies to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus was discovered in the flyleaf of a 15th century prayerbook. Composer Chris Humphrey has placed it in an ancient yet timeless musical setting. Originally composed with a boys' choir in mind, the piece is also suitable for women's or girls' chorus or even as a soprano solo. 11 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
Usually ships within 2 business days
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.85 (single copies)
$18.50 (PDF)
Click to hear an instrumental version of A Christmas Legend.
The Mistletoe Carol
CH11
SAA and cello. This memorable introit by Chris Humphrey welcomes Queen Ivy and King Holly to the winter feast. Appropriate for Christmas, winter solstice, or even a madrigal dinner, and suitable for children or women's chorus. 2 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
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Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.25 (single copies)
$12.50 (PDF)
Tomorrow Shall Be
My Dancing Day
CH10
SATB with oboe, bassoon, and guitar accompaniment. This lilting anthem by Chris Humphrey places the traditional text in a neo-renaissance musical setting. Suitable for high school, college, church or civic chorus. 22 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
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Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$2.75 (single copies)
$27.50 (PDF)
Sweet was the Song
CH05
SA and harp. This sweet Christmas lullaby composed by Chris Humphrey, and with lyrics from the 15th and 17th centuries, is appropriate for either women's or girls' chorus. 11 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies.
Usually ships within 2 business days.
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.85 (single copies)
$18.50 (PDF)
Click to hear an instrumental version of Sweet Was the Song.
Make We Now Joy
CH06
SATB and organ. Contemporary flair meets 15th century sensibilities in this rousing Christmas anthem composed by Chris Humphrey. Suitable for high school, college, church, or civic chorus. 10 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies.
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Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.85 (single copies)
$18.50 (PDF)
Paradox
CH07
SATB, unaccompanied. Composer Chris Humphrey has created a contemplative setting for renowned theologian Bernard Wuellner's equally contemplative text. Suitable for Christmas and appropriate for high school, college, church or civic chorus. 3 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
Usually ships within two business days.
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.40 (single copies)
$14.00 (PDF)
EASTER
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
CH04
SATB and organ. This is Chris Humphrey's contemporary setting of the 16th century Easter hymn Christ Lag in Todesbaden with the famous text by Martin Luther. Suitable for high school, college, church and civic chorus. 10 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies.
Usually ships within 2 business days.
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.85 (single copies)
$18.50 (PDF)
PENTECOST
The Wind of the Spirit
CH08
SATB, piano, and wind chimes. Chris Humphrey has captured the haunting beauty of Julia Mendina's American folk style tune in this simple choral arrangement. Appropriate for Pentecost, or, indeed, any of the liturgical seasons. Suitable for high school, college, church, or civic chorus. 13 pages.
Minimum order: 6 copies
Usually ships within two business days.
Flat rate shipping: $4.95
$1.90 (single copies)
$19.00 (PDF)
About the Composer
Chris Humphrey studied music theory and composition with Dr. Thomas Benjamin at The University of Houston and with Dr. Ann Gebuhr at Houston Baptist University. While in Houston, she also served as organist/choirmistress at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and was Music Director and composer-in-residence for Mahanaim Liturgical Dance Company.
Ms. Humphrey has been actively composing and performing in Austin, Texas since moving there in 1987. Choral music remains a deep love; and when not busy on a theatre or film commission or rehearsing with her early music and world music ensembles, she enjoys writing for the company of voices.
Ms. Humphrey has been actively composing and performing in Austin, Texas since moving there in 1987. Choral music remains a deep love; and when not busy on a theatre or film commission or rehearsing with her early music and world music ensembles, she enjoys writing for the company of voices.
