2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

This title was one of Rosephanye Powells first publications. Available for SATB and SSA there had been a call for an SAB edition so here it is. The chorus part is easily mastered and the solo lines are a delight. Excellent as a church anthem thisSpiritual includes a piano part and works well as a concert piece for middle school high school and older. Easy.

Many famous composers have set the heart-wrenching text of King David's weeping over the death of his son Absalom. Burchard's setting is powerful and stirring and will not disappoint singer or listener. Originally released in SATB divisi and selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series the brilliance of this composition is in the musical suspensions that capture the emotions so completely. Appropriate for college and advanced male choirs.

This beautiful rendering of the love verses from I Corinthians 13 is a small masterpiece by Richard Burchard. Beginning with a simple chant sung in canon over a pedal point the textures soon expand and evolve into dense flowing lines that typify Burchard's style. High school choirs college choirs and good church choirs will enjoy this expressive composition.

This driving anthem is one of Rosephanye's best-sellers and is now available in SAB voicing. The God-honoring Psalm text is raised to a dynamic level that begs for an urgent response. This piece is uniquely moving. Great for high school and adult choirs in church or concert.

You have to hear it to believe it. The National AGO commissioned this beloved spiritual to be arranged with organ accompaniment. Who else but Rosephanye Powell understands both mediums well enough to make them merge into such a pleasing and powerful expression? Church choirs will find it most appealing but schools with access to organ will also enjoy it. Easy to medium in difficulty. You have to hear it to believe it. The National AGO commissioned this beloved spiritual to be arranged with organ accompaniment. Who else but Rosephanye Powell understands both mediums well enough to make them merge into such a pleasing and powerful expression? Church choirs will find it most appealing but schools with access to organ will also enjoy it. Easy to medium in difficulty.

Elizabeth Bishop's poem begins with This is the house of bedlam and Jonathan Bailey Holland sets the stage appropriately with a calamitous accompaniment and quick choral bursts of text. The lyrics spring to lifewith brilliance and description that make this treble voiced choral both fun and impressive. This selection is a winner of the Roger Wagner choral composition competition.

Already a favorite for mixed voice choirs this setting for SSA is sure to be popular. William Powell Rosephanye's husband has adapted her winning choral for SSA voices beautifully.

Young singers will learn the high points of one of America's most famous writers in this delightful song with music by Dave and Jean Perry and words by J. Paul Williams.

Selected for the Albert McNeil Series Jacqueline Hairston (Jester's niece) has penned a powerful spiritual arrangement that includes the traditional Thanksgiving hymn Come Ye Thankful People Come. A strongsupportive keyboard part sets the mood followed by a 2-part vocal canon of the spiritual. The chorus brings everyone together then the hymn steps in over the spiritual as if the two were always meant to be sung together.

Rosephanye Powell has become one of the most popular new choral writers to burst on the scene. This African American spiritual/worksong was commissioned by the Truman State University Chorus conducted by R. Paul Crabb. The textweaves together stories from the Bible with images of the hardship of life.

Rosephanye Powell has created a new spiritual for Christmas that sounds like we have been singing it for years. The basic melody is carried by a small group or solo voice and the choral parts serve as the accompaniment andsometimes as a response to the melody. The pace is quick and energetic and as always Rosephanye's rhythms are a joy to sing. Rosephanye Powell has created a new spiritual for Christmas that sounds like we have been singing it for years. The basic melody is carried by a small group or solo voice and the choral parts serve as the accompaniment and sometimes as a response to the melody. The pace is quick and energetic and as always Rosephanye's rhythms are a joy to sing.

Robert Young is renowned for his gorgeous acappella writing. Orchestrator Stephen Heyde has created what he calls a medley of Advent and Christmas Anthems by Robert H. Young. Using the rich textures ofthe stringorchestra he has exploited Dr. Young's affinity for choral elegance in this 20-minute Cantata. Available: SATB.

From Allen Pote's new Pensacola Children's Choir series comes this lively original! Rudolph is missing and Santa needs him right away!

This 2-part holiday showcase is brimming with energy and seasonal cheer!

Announcing an incredible discovery: Jack Halloran the arranger who gave us Witness Camptown Races and many other all-time favorites had an arrangement of The Gospel Train that was justunearthed. This arrangement displays Jack's mastery of the a cappella sound and displays his ability to make a piece connect with the audience.

Two intriguing poems by Robert Louis Stevenson have been set to music by Robert Young. Dr. Young's expressive romanticism complements the text eloquently. Excellent for college or good high school choirs.

Robert Young's romantic chorale-madrigal style has gathered a following all its own. Using the words of Robert Herrick (1591-1674) Dr. Young has painted a lovely musical poem that is as much a love song as a prayer.

Commissioned for the ACDA National Convention in New York 2003 Rosephanye Powell has brought her classic style to this beloved spiritual. Rhythmic vibrant and fun are words that describe this energetic setting. Commissioned for the ACDA National Convention in New York 2003 Rosephanye Powell has brought her classic style to this beloved spiritual. Rhythmic vibrant and fun are words that describe this energetic setting.

A niece of the famous actor and choral writer Jester Hairston Jackie is also a new member of the Al McNeil Choral series. Her setting of this traditional spiritual demonstrates a masterful talent guiding us through meaningfulmodulations and building to artful ascents. She breathes new life into the spiritual style.