Available: SATB 2-Part Brass Parts.

Edwin Fissinger's music has a distinctly American sound and his choral set Dakota Prairies uses poems that describe some of our north central states' most beautiful scenery. The Wild Prairie Rose isthe third in the set and uses a poem by Alice Sinclair Page. The madrigal-style writing is excellent for choirs of all sizes from festival to chamber groups.

Uns Ist Ein Kind Geboren-Respected scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician. Respected scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician.

Absolute fun! That best describes this great arrangement of a classic American folk song. Esteemed conductor John Alexander with co-arranger Ryan McSweeney has created an excellent festival piece for high school college andcommunity choirs. The 4-hand piano score string bass xylophone and guitar add to the fullness of this playful piece.

Woman why weepest thou?-Heinrich Schutz is one of the greats and revered scholar Peter Aston provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English Dr. Aston also includes in-depth historicalnotes from the original source. The music is exquisite and worthy of study and performance in high school and college but still germane to the church choir as well.

Available: SATB Brass Parts Instrumental Score and Parts Handbell Parts.

Available: SATB SAB 2-Part.

Available: SAB Instrumental Parts.

The Judith Herrington Choral Series-Arranger Ken Berg (Birmingham Boys Choir) has given us a superb setting of the Howard Walter I Would Be True poem that is often set to the Scottish-Irish folk song Londonderry. An optional flute (C instrument) part is provided.The alternate text enables this edition to work well in church or school.

The moving WWI poem by John McCrae has received many choral treatments but talented composer Doug Andrews gives us a refreshing musical perspective. The lilting melody is caressed in gentle harmonies and tasteful part writing.A compelling tribute during times of conflict this is an appropriate offering at this time.

Premiered at the 2005 ACDA convention this setting of a poem by William Butler Yeats begs the listener to tread softly on our dreams. Available for SSAA and TTBB.

There are times when words simply aren't enough to offer the gratitude you feel. Thank goodness singing sounds without words sometimes says what words cannot. Here is an elegant song of thanks that celebrates the gift of music more specifically a cappella choral music.

This early American folk song is a lively number with percussive hand claps and will showcase treble choirs of all ages especially high school and college.

You Will Always Be in My Heart-Farvel is a great new way to end a program. The farewell poem by Halvor Langslet has been given musical wings that soars right into the heart. Daniel Pederson is a talented composer with an emerging library of new pieces.Performed at the ACDA Northwest Regional convention it is bound to be a festival staple.

Judy Herrington's reputation as a conductor teacher and arranger have been well-established. Her role as a commissioned composer is gaining quickly. A specialist with children and treble voices Ms. Herrington has created an SSAsetting of this Stevenson poem. The cascading vocal lines paint beautiful pictures in sound. Excellent for school and festival choirs.

Patsy Ford Simms dedicated this piece to every teenager in the world. Here is a piece to pick up anyone's spirits and give them the courage to Just Hold On. Great for middle school and high school graduation or concert. Available: 3-Part Mixed.

A rhythmic spirited setting of the familiar prophetic text from Isaiah. This is an excellent choice for the Advent and Christmas season. Available: SATB.

Director of Music at Hollywood Presbyterian Ariel Quintana was recently named assistant conductor to the Los Angeles Master Chorale. His compositions have been performed by some of the world's most renowned ensembles and Pavaneis proud to release his setting of Isaiah 58:6-9.

The Peter Aston Editorial Library prides itself in introducing otherwise unknown English works. From Handel's Israel in Egypt comes this too often overlooked classic.

New in the Jo Ann Miller series for 2008 up and coming composer Justin Metz illustrates the text of Robert Louis Stevenson masterfully. The accompaniment descriptively swings in the air while the vocal lines follow appropriately after. A true concert pleaser.