The Word Was God by Rosephanye Powell arranged by William Powell for TTBB choir.

Here is a powerful setting of an early American folk song. The open sound of 4ths and 5ths establishes a stark backdrop with the emotion building to dramatic depths.

The spiritual settings by Stacey V. Gibbs are quickly becoming the most eagerly anticipated in the genre. Stacey's grasp of the spiritual runs in his blood and knowing how to bring sophistication and drama to a choral arrangementis his gift. This piece will serve as the encore or concert closer for high school and college choirs throughout the country. Somebody Talkin' 'Bout Jesus (Arr Gibbs Stacey) Ssaattbb A Capp Choral

Doug has found a way to bring a touch of jazz into a Christmas favorite. Excellent for church or school.

One of the winning anthems of the Roger Wagner Choral Composition competition Graham Gordon Ramsay brings new artistry to the I Will Lift up Mine Eyes to the Hills Psalm. Scored for SATB voices and solo violin elegant obbligatos surround the descriptive colors of the vocal statements. Expressive for the church service or the concert hall.

A Capella-Recently selected as one of the honor choir pieces for the 2007 ACDA National Convention this arrangement by Stacey Gibbs is crafted for success. Beginning quietly and unassuming the piece quickly jumps into a contagious tempoand builds and builds to a rousing finish.Recently selected as one of the honor choir pieces for the 2007 ACDA National Convention this arrangement by Stacey Gibbs is crafted for success. Beginning quietly and unassuming the piece quickly jumps into a contagious tempo and builds and builds to a rousing finish.

This is a new song both words and music but it carries the sound of a favorite spiritual. Rosephanye's roots often influence her unique output and this one is sure to be a popular Christmas selection. The form contains repeated phrases which make the piece easy to learn and gives style to the driving spirit of the song. This is a new song both words and music but it carries the sound of a favorite spiritual. Rosephanye's roots often influence her unique output and this one is sure to be a popular Christmas selection. The form contains repeated phrases which make the piece easy to learn and gives style to the driving spirit of the song.

From Kentucky Harmony and Isaac Watts comes a tune that rings with American 19th centruy harmonies. Tim Sharp has set an 8 part a cappella version that follows the mood of the text changing key and tempo accordingly. A most satisfying arrangement it is a great concert or festival number for high school through college.

Only Shakespeare commands words well enough to discuss growing old in a flattering way. Composed in primarily homphonic lines the text comes through easily. The music is as lovely as the poem with optional directions to perform the work in a double choir formation. Excellent for concert and festival use.

This traditional Latvian a cappella selection appears to be all about horses--horses eager to run--and run they do! However it is really a mythological song about heavenly affairs and two grey steeds with their golden saddles and silver harnesses. An occasional 7/8 measure keeps us on our toes as a variety of percussion instruments add to the excitement. A pedal-tone drone moving from part to part keeps the energy high and the pitch in check.

Leonardo da Vinci was not only a fine musician but he created musical riddles. ACDA Executive Director Dr. Tim Sharp has realized one of these riddles and sent it to composer Wes Ramsay who has placed it in a new song withcontemporary flavors. The result is a delightful new piece of choral art. Great for high school festivals and concerts.

Breathtakingly peaceful describes this new stunner from Richard Burchard which was commissioned by the ACDA Western Division for their 50th anniversary convention. Rich warm harmonies have been woven to one of Stevenson's most uplifting poems. For advanced high school college and community choirs.

from Three Native American Songs-Memley celebrates the Native American culture with an exquisite triptych of poems and song called Three Native American Settings. The original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit in all three selections. Although they can be performed separately the set provides a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. High school or college or community choirs. Titles include:: Cherokee Traveller's Greeting Shoshone Love Song and Come on the Trail of Song.

Good news for male choruses this setting by Stacey Gibbs never expands to divisi voices as he so often does. OK there are a few chords near the end but that's it. That means this joyful Spiritual can work with about any size choir in church or in concert. Great for high school college and community choirs. Easy.

The Worship Bridges series offers well-loved praise songs arranged in classical forms. THE POWER OF THE CROSS is one of the most majestic tunes to emerge from the Getty and Townend team. French Horn player Richard A. Nichols has created a setting for Brass Quartet or Quintet (Horn optional) that is truly regal. Excellent for prelude postlude or offertory in worship or concert.

William Hall gives you exactly what you expect the standard harmonies the classic Greensleeves tune with a lute-like guitar accompaniment and a straight-forward choral setting. In the end is a most satisfying and lovely setting for any high school to adult choir Christmas service or concert. A piano realization is provided if guitar is not available.

This traditional song from Puerto Rico spiritedly arranged by Cristian Grases is usually sung at Christmas time. A group of singers would knock on the door of a neighbor or friend's house and ask them to open the door so that they can come in and celebrate together! The tuneful melody and playful syllables embody the joy of the local culture. Excellent for high school and college treble choruses.

Lenten Carol The Thorn Bush and What Trees Were in Gethsemane? for medium voice by Mary E. Caldwell.

William Powell has adapted Rosephanye Powell's original setting for TTBB singers. The results are marvelous. This great energetic Christmas Spiritual soars with the male voice. Church and school choirs will find this piece anexcellent addition to their program. Rehearsal Trax available separately. Available for SATB divisi and TTBB. Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak also available.

This new entry in the 16th century madrigal series edited by William Belan features the lively music of Ellis Gibbons brother of famed madrigal composer Orlando Gibbons. The text carries one of the themes of Greek mythology inpraise of Queen Elizabeth. High school and college choirs will enjoy this delightful piece.