Beginning with a strong fanfare this selection eventually moves into the traditional French carol Angels We Have Heard on High. But the greatest part is when Ms. Foncannon brings in Beethoven's Ode toJoy and weaves them together as if they have always meant to be joined. The Christmas classic nature of the song enables this church anthem to work in many school situations as well. Available: SATB 2-Part.

In the 1870s Novello released a series entitled Cheap Musical Classics which contained over one hundred spurious masses. This selection was lifted from that series and was previously attributed to Haydn's ThirteenthMass. However of Haydn's authenticated fourteen masses this selection cannot be found and in fact the thirteenth mass is entitled the Creation Mass in Bb (not to be confused with the Creation Oratorio ). The truecomposer of this setting of the mass will probably never be known. Available: SATB.

From Handel's Occasional Oratorio comes this stately classical anthem. A great anthem of power and praise it works equally well in concert or church.

Philip Lawson is one of the King's Singers as well as an established composer with numerous firms. This popular John 14 text has the musical flow of a renaissance motet and the presence of a 21st century English choral anthem. Philip Lawson was one of the King's Singers as well as an established composer with numerous firms. This popular John 14 text has the musical flow of a renaissance motet and the presence of a 21st century English choral anthem.

This beautiful setting of Robert Louis Stevenson's text display's Judith Herrington's compositional creativity. Best known for her folk song arrangements this selection was first released in an SSA voicing. The vocal lines moveliltingly through the words which honor the events and relationships in our lives. This piece will work well with high school college and festival choirs.

Available: SATB 2-Part Brass Parts.

The keyboard is bright and festive and choral lines joyful and invigorating. A simple canon for the voices make it a quick study while the keyboard part dances spritely below. An energetic anthem for church or concert programming.

This famous Italian song to the Virgin Mary is simply beautiful and fun to sing because of the madrigal style lines that fall easily above the accompaniment. Great for church or school.

Available: SATB 2-Part Brass Parts.

Commissioned for the 2010 Washington Music Educators Convention Judith Herrington has composed a wonderful piece for children's choir. Already acclaimed as a specialist for young voices and music arranger her compositionalskills are now rising to the surface. Excellent for festival use the text celebrates singing and friendship.

The final part-song in the set of three. A charming setting.

Now available for 3-Part this multicultural piece uses various Nigerian percussion instruments to great effect. For 2-Part or 3-Part voices with percussion accompaniment.

This wonderful text of Robert Louis Stevenson celebrates life in this sensational piece for high school and college. You can almost feel the mist of the highland meadows and will enjoy the calm of contentment as the song finishes.

Respected writer Donna Gartman Schultz has written a delightful setting of this familiar Christmas carol. The brass quintet accompaniment is absolutely wonderful and the piano version works as well. Available: 2-Part Instrumental Pak.

Experience the love and joy of Christmas with this original ballad. Tender text and accessible voice leading unite to reflect a magical arrangement sure to delight audiences. Available: SATB.

Judy Herrington established her reputation through her conducting work with the Tacoma Youth Chorus. Later her books folk song arrangements and choral series produced an ardent following. This a cappella arrangement of one ofthe great American hymns is another tribute to her excellent work. Available: SSA a cappella TBB a cappella.

The poem is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and it is one of hope and possibility. Jonathan Adams gives

After successful voicings for 2-part and SAB it is right to provide an SATB voicing of this delightful number. Joseph Shabalala best known in the U.S. for his collaboration with Paul Simon gives us a taste of Africa that is real and soulful. Great for concerts and festival events.

This could be the most awesome piece of the 21st century. Why? Here's a tune that is energizing and exciting that teaches singers how to write counts in music and it's concert programmable. Every high school and college choir will want to have this piece to start their year. And as Vance George said ... it makes rhythm fun; it is great for high school and middle school choirs. I have used it in festivals and the kids love it. Easy to medium difficulty.

Brian Tate is a master at creating a new song that sounds seasoned in time. Equally amazing is how natural the vocal parts are &ndash