Alleluias

4’00”

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PEL2042SATB

SATB and piano, bass, percussion, organ, optional soprano saxophone                               

A strong, lively, and rhythmic setting of a hymn of praise  to Mother Earth: “Eya Mater, mater terra, Eya sancta terra, sancta mater. Alleluia.” A fresh and striking arrangement, perfect for an Earth Day celebration.
 

Instrumental Parts Pkg: Bass/Guitar, Cello, Organ, Soprano Sax

Level: Moderate
Not yet recorded

Christ Our Passover - Rite II or BCP

5’00”

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PEL5004-SATB

SATB and organ with optional timpani

Liturgical use for Easter Vigil and Easter Day

Level: Moderate
CD Let Us Keep The Feast

Christe Qui Lux Es Et Dies

7’30”

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PEL2019SATB

SATB unaccompanied

Commissioned by Coit Johnson for the birthday of Pamela Morton, wife of Dean James Parks Morton of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York. Combines the sixth century Latin hymn “O Christ Who Art Both Light and Day” with traditional plainsong in an a cappella setting. Lively and rhythmic, jazzy and evocative, ultimately sublime.     

Level: Difficult
CD Wondrous Love

Christos Anesti

4’00”

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PEL2077SATB

SATB and organ, optional brass quintet and percussion

Commissioned by John Repulski, Director of Music, Christ Church, Cranbrook
 

Instrumental Parts Pkg PDF License Full Score/Brass Quintet/Percussion

Level: Moderate
 

Available as Licensed Digital Download or Custom Print Order

Come Away To The Skies

4’30”

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PEL2037SATB

SATB and piano, optional bass, percussion, organ

Halley has created a new melody for Charles Wesley’s beautiful dedication to his wife on her birthday. Interwoven with the golden thread of this melody is the text of St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s “Jesu, Dulcis Memoria” creating a rich and colorful choral tapestry.
 

Instrumental Parts Pkg:
Bass/Guitar and Organ

Level: Moderate
CD Sound Over All Waters

Gloria In Excelsis Deo

1’00”

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PEL2001SATB

SATB and organ, optional brass

Commissioned by the Choir of Men and Boys, St. Matthew’s Church, Ottawa, Brian Law, director. A short, jubilant choral fanfare that derives its energy from a recurring dotted quarter-note, eighth-note, quarter-note motive.  “Throughout the composition, Halley’s sense of drama and motion never falters; at one minute’s duration, it would serve as an enthusiastic and impressive opening in worship and concert settings.”  – Michael Braz, The Choral Journal  
 

Instrumental Parts Pkg:
Full Score & Brass Quartet

Level: Easy
CD Wondrous Love

Hosanna To The Son of David

2’00”

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PEL5007-SATB

SATB unaccompanied

Liturgical use for Palm Sunday

Level: Easy
Not yet recorded

Jesu, The Very Thought Of Thee

5’30”

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PEL2007SATB

SATB and organ

Commissioned by the Elora Festival Singers, Noel Edison, director. Halley’s arrangement of Slater’s melody is lush and lyrical, a beautiful watercolor of vocal harmonies and organ line.                                                                                                                             

Level: Moderate
CD Wondrous Love

My Beloved Spake

4’00”

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PEL2032SATB

SATB and organ, optional trumpet

Commissioned for the wedding of Mary Wanamaker Huff and Andrew Elliott Henderson. The Song of Solomon is interpreted anew in sublime fashion with a joyful, uplifting melody, fluid organ accompaniment, and ethereal trumpet solos.
 

Instrumental Part: Trumpet

Level: Moderate
In The Wide Awe And Wisdom CD

Now Quit Your Care

3’00”

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PEL5010-SATB

SATB and organ and congregation

New Hymn Tune for Lent

Level: Easy
Not yet recorded

Psalm 150: Laudate Dominum

4’45”

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PEL2062SATB

SATB and organ, trumpet and percussion

Commissioned by Lawrence Park Community Church, Toronto, on the occasion of the rededication of the Sanctuary, Mark Toews, Director of Music.  Halley’s has created a setting of Psalm 150 that is jubilant, rhythmic, and exciting, making it a great closer for any concert or as a celebratory anthem for a service. Trumpet, timpani, and cymbals give even more brightness to this brilliant work.
 

Instrumental Parts:
Trumpet in Bb, Timpani, and Cymbals

Level: Moderate
In The Wide Awe And Wisdom CD

Psalm 51: Miserere Mei

2’00”

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PEL5005-SATB

SATB unaccompanied

Liturgical use for Lent

Level: Easy
Not yet recorded

Rain Is Over And Gone, The

5’30”

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PEL2009SATB

SATB with vocal solo and piano, optional bass, percussion, organ

With texts based on the “Song of Songs”, this work joyfully affirms “life, love, and laughter”. The soprano solo Is featured on the verses with the SATB choir forming a smoothly blended background at the refrain. “Conductors looking for an exciting closing number that showcases an exceptional soloist may find this work appealing. This gospel-style work builds from an unaccompanied solo to a full, passionate conclusion.” –The Choral Journal
 

Instrumental Parts Pkg:
Bass/Guitar and Organ

Level: Easy
CD Sound Over All Waters

Sanctus and Benedictus
Companion to Agnus Dei (Winter’s Dream)

4’00”

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PEL2024SATB

SATB and organ, soprano saxophone

Commissioned by the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Chamber Choir, Joe Hickman, director. Glorious harmonies filled with the light of the angels combine with beautiful melodic lines and interesting rhythmic features. As in Agnus Dei, the unique ‘voice’ of soprano saxophone is featured.  “Halley’s music is profoundly beautiful but is, at the same time, very vocally friendly so that it is as pleasurable to sing as it is to hear sung.” - Dr. Joe Hickman, UNC at Wilmington
 

Instrumental Parts:
Soprano sax Bb or C-inst.

Level: Moderate
In The Wide Awe And Wisdom CD

Song of Moses

3'00”

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PEL5002-SATB

SATB and organ

Liturgical use for Easter Vigil

Level: Easy
Not yet recorded

Surgens Jesus (Alleluias)

4’00”

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PEL2041SATB

SATB and piano, bass, percussion, organ, optional soprano saxophone and cello                               

A strong, glorious, and rhythmic setting of this hymn of the Resurrection, this fresh and striking work is perfect for your Easter celebrations, when you can finally sing 'Alleluia!' 
 

Instrumental Parts Pkg: Bass/Guitar, Cello, Organ, Soprano Sax

Level: Moderate
Not yet recorded

What Stood Will Stand

5'30"

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PEL2047SATB

SATB unaccompanied

Text by Wendell Berry.  Created by Paul Halley for the occasion of a sermon given by Wendell Berry at The Cathedral of St. John The Divine. Halley says "I was honored to compose an anthem for that occasion using one of Wendell's poems from "Sabbaths" and interpolating Alleluias and that part of the Nicene Creed which reads 'We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen'."    Also includes Alleluias and part of the Nicene Creed. A musical setting that is as powerful and moving as the words in this profoundly imagined poetry.  Sustained sound of the Berry text is made  vibrant by the light and rhythmic droplets of the 'Alleluias'.                                      

Level: Difficult
CD Wondrous Love

Wondrous Love  

8’30”   

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PEL2006SATB

SATB and organ, brass and tympani

Created for the Easter Day service of The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, Paul Halley, Director of Music. A magnificent and powerful setting of the American folk hymn. With brass accompaniment, it is the perfect anthem for Easter Day or concert performance. “We sang it for three of our Easter services and each time numerous members of the choir had tears from the emotional drama of this powerful music.” – Terry Price
 

Full Score & Instrumental Pkg:
Brass Octet or  Brass Quintet

Level: Moderate
CD Wondrous Love