Uses: Christmas Eve Christmas Epiphany Scripture: Luke 2 A modern evergreen for Christmas this carol has been a perennial favorite of soloists for years. This festive setting captures the spirit ofthe season with solid part writing and a bell-like piano part. The orchestration is lavish and appropriate to the theme while the optional handbell part wraps this Christmas package up with joyful ribbons of praise. Availableseparately: SATB Handbells (digital 4-5 octaves) StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2 Oboe Clarinet 1 & 2 Bassoon Horn 1 & 2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1 & 2 Trombone 3/Tuba Timpani Percussion Harp Piano Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:31.

This majestic ballad of praise will sweep across the strings of your heart with satisfying harmonies and bold melodies. Using music as an object lesson for service the text offers a powerful challenge to be a living alleluia. The chorus features a meter change and a hymntune quote that really connects. The piece ends with a climactic affirmation and one final alleluia! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tba perc 1-2 hp pno vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

A Cantata for Christmas-Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture narration carols and candles this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushed whisper of the Candlelight Processional to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotional closing. A full line ofsupport products is offered including a stunning orchestration by Brant Adams. Includes: Prologue Processional Prepare and Celebrate Advent Longing Come Long-Expected Jesus Awake! Arise! Rejoice! Carols of Joy and Hope Joy to the World A Christmas Madrigal Turn Your Heart to Christmas A Festive Christmas Flourish Silent Night Holy Night.

Songs for the Growing Choir-This helpful choral songbook contains newly composed songs and classics arranged with sensitivity to smaller and developing choirs. Thoughtful SAB voicing makes this useful resource a must-do for slim Sundays and for times whenrehearsal times are limited. The acoustic qualities of the arrangements and the optional instrumental obbligatos open this book up to both traditional and contemporary-styled worship ensembles. A variety of subjects and writersare featured and a pleasant track option is available. Titles include: Come Walk With Me; The Earth Is the Lord's; Hear Us O Father; I Will Rejoice and Be Glad; Lord of Life; On Jordan's Stormy Banks; One Day We'll Stand;Train Up a Child; A Choral Benediction . Available separately: SAB Book Listening CD Preview Pack Instrumental Pack CD-ROM StudioTrax CD.

Stretch your music budget with these exceptional quality tracks for 14 anthems on one convenient CD. Includes: Above All You Are My All In All; Be My Guest; Come People of the Risen King; It Is Good to Praise the Lord; Live Pray and Serve!; A Miracle Man; My Alleluia; RiverSongs; Shout to the Lord; Since I Laid My Burdens Down; They Need to Hear It from You; Turn Around and See; When the Journey Ends; Yes I Do!

A Worship Sequence for Praise Team Worship Leader Choir and Congregation-Songs include: Cry of My Heart and God Is the Strength of My Heart

We proudly announce the new Jo-Michael Scheibe Sacred Choral Series with this invigorating arrangement by Ken Berg. In Dr. Scheibe'swords This series is committed to providing the finest crafted sacred choral musicpossible with the objective of ensuring that may be used in worship and in schools when appropriate. This setting does not disappoint. A cappella voices with dynamic percussion instruments make this a great concert opener.Excellent for church or school as promised.

ShowTrax CD-The merry life of the footloose wanderer is celebrated with this traditional Irish folksong. Perform it with piano or Irish band as a spectacular concert closer or encore.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak(Flute/Recorder Irish Drum/Tom Tom Guitar Violin Double Bass) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

A Worship Experience Led by Youth (Accompaniment/Split Track CD)-At the heart of this dynamic youth musical is the search for an understanding of three basic truths that confront our faith: What do we believe? Why do we believe? What difference does it make? It is presented as a praise andworship experience that is designed to bring singers and audiences into the very presence of the source of all Truth. We come boldly into His presence-because we believe! Because We Believe Open the Eyes of My Heart WhomShall I Fear? Shout to the Lord Who Is God? Live What I Believe I Am Sure Friends in the Faith. SAT(B) Listening Cassette Listening CD Cassette Accompaniment Trax (Split) Preview Pack (Cassette) Bulletin Pack (100) Poster Pack (10) also available.

Written especially for developing choirs this festive SA(T)B cantata is overflowing with joyful seasonal songs ideal for smaller ensembles. Original material mingles with traditional carols in a jubilant mix crafted to createlarge musical impact with minimal numbers and rehearsal time. The musical variety ranges from galloping gospels to contemporary ballads and joyful carols to tender manger lullabies. Larger groups can take advantage of the cuednotes for richer sonorities and still enjoy the sensitive care taken to minimize awkward passages for quick learning. A flexible narration allows thoughtful directors to customize their programs while optional orchestral supportbrings appropriate instruments to the programming of this innovative cantata for Christmas. The cantata can even be done progressively throughout Advent and completed during Christmas celebrations. Available separately: SA(T)B Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD combo) 10-Pack Listening CDs Orchestration (Score & parts for keyboard flute clarinet trumpet trombone and percussion) StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment only) SplitTrax CD RehearsalTrax CDs(part-predominant reproducible). Duration: ca. 27:00.

A Sacred Cantata based on Early American Songs-From the composer who brought you Tapestry of Light The Rose of Calvary and The Lenten Sketches comes a new work filled with the music of grace. The life of Christ is dramatically presented in this choral cantatathat tells the gospel story using American folk songs and hymns. Filled with time-honored tunes and texts this masterfully arranged work will connect with the congregation and choir alike. Divided into threesections-Ministry Humility and Victory-this cantata can be done progressively throughout Lent Holy Week and Eastertide or it can be performed as one large celebration of the life of Christ. The miracle and blessing of Christ'searthly ministry the humility of His passion and the victory of His resurrection fill this work with emotion and power. Thoughtful narration and spectacular orchestrations crown the cantata with variety and skill. Optionalmoments for congregational participation are included to incorporate your community of faith. A full line of support products is available.

Uses: Advent Scripture: Matthew 24:42; I Thessalonians 2:19; Zechariah 9:9; Psalm 149:2 The joyful anticipation of Advent is captured in this useful two-part choral. The King Is Coming Soon has aclassical sound yet is easily learned. During the busy holidays this energetic anthem will be a welcome addition to your choral folders. Available separately: 2-Part Mixed SA(T)B StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.).Duration: ca. 2:00.

(Split Trax CD)-From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music the cantata combines traditionalsounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children GoWhere I Send Thee and Go Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements togetherin a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB CD-ROM FullOrchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2 alto recorder Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1 & 2 Bassoon Horn 1 & 2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion Acoustic Guitar Banjo Harp Piano Synth Solo fiddle Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass) Printed Full Orchestration Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute Violin Cello Mandolin Guitar Percussion and Piano) StudioTrax CD (accompanimentonly) SplitTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/CD combo) RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant reproducible) Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint Choir Devotionals Poster Program Flyers Children'sProgram PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.

One way the holiday season is ushered in is with decorated department store windows and children look in at the festive scenes as color and magic abound within them! In this reproducible musical by Michael and Jill Gallina narrators introduce each special window display and the audience is invited to follow them as they walk down the avenue and tell about the colorful scenes that appear in the five windows featured in this production: a winter scene a holiday in the tropics elves making toys holiday cooking and a New Year's celebration to close out the musical. Through the use of holiday windows the musical joyfully sets the stage full of color wonder andexcitement. Written in revue-style format this musical can be easily presented by one classroom or a number classrooms and/or grade levels. By assigning a different group to each of the five window scenes it is possible to successfully involve a large number of children. The easy-to-memorize rhyming script provides for 38 speaking parts. However that number can be doubled if only one line is given to each child. The musical includes an easy rhyming script and lots of staging and choreography suggestions. The enhanced Teacher Edition includes a Singer CD-RM with reproducible singer and speaking parts. For Grades 3-5. 20 minutes.

From Journey of Promises- Uses: Christmas concert Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 One of the most recognizable carols in the world receives a dazzling treatment in this new octavo originally arranged for the best-selling cantata Journey of Promises . A fantastic closer for holiday services the inclusion of the congregation in the finale provides a perfect exclamation point.

Songs include: How Good and Pleasant Let's Think About Our God and Dwell in the House

The epic tale of Walt Disney Picture's Chicken Little introduced several classic pop songs to a brand new generation. Could it be poultry in motion? This 5 minute medley includes: Ain't No Mountain HighEnough All I Know Don't Go Breaking My Heart One Little Slip Stir It Up and We Are The Champions Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 6:45.

This holiday medley is a real treat! With four fun tunes and a great rock 'n' roll accompaniment your singers will beg to sing this all over town! Includes: We Love You Christmas Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Frosty the Snow Man Jingle Bells .Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 3:00.

SATB voices treble voices soloists and the audience all join forces to bring this rousing spiritual to a stirring conclusion. Perfect for concerts involving choirs of different age groups. Performance Time: Approx.9:30.Available separately: Any Combination of voices and ShowTrax CD.

And Dream Your Troubles Away (ShowTrax CD)-Tony Bennet Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra all recorded this 1930s classic. Great harmonies and vocal textures are highlighted in this Kirby Shaw setting. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (parts for Guitar Bass and Drums).