Uses: General Easter Eastertide Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11: Colossians 1:15-19 Dramatic and effective this contemporary ballad from Passion and Matt Redman calls us to worship and adoration. The title says it all on this Christ-centered choral filled with inspiring moments of poetry and praise. Gradually building from the restrained opening the piece proceeds in a mighty crescendo of affirmation. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc pno syn rhythm dm vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work. Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; TheAdvent Rose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on O Little Town of Bethlehem; Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas; A Joyful Gathering of This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work. Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; The AdventRose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on “O Little Town of Bethlehem;” Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas and more.

When asked what is the greatest commandment Jesus replied Love the Lord with all your heart soul mind and strength. This corner stone of faith is the foundation for this stirring anthem that also incorporates one stanza of the majestic hymn Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him. Ideal for older elementary youth or adult choirs the piece provides options to include younger elementary choir and congregation as well as organ and simple Hebrew text phrases. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:03

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 18:3 Revelation 5:12 This simple song of gratitude is decorated with tender grace by a pleasing piano accompaniment. Fulfilling SATB writing mixes with unison passages for an expressive yet clarion presentation of this message of heart-felt devotion. A special anthem of reflection for Thanksgiving or any worship gathering!

A wonderful way to teach early American hymnody to young singers. The traditional Nettleton hymn tune is introduced in unison and then partnered with a cheerful countermelody and descant for the remaining verses. Come Thou Fountof Every Blessing is a classic hymn and now a classic two-part anthem.

This Joseph Martin/Paul Williams choral is an excellent call to worship. With the simple handbell parts this piece is sure to be a festive opener to your worship celebrations. Optional seasonal texts provide maximum programming flexibility.

Sacred Songs for Young Voices (with reproducible pages and PDF song charts)-Sing and Celebrate 7! provides everything you need for developing younger elementary choirs in your church! Designed for grades K-4 Sing and Celebrate 7! contains a variety of general and seasonal songs for use throughout the church year. Packed with lesson plans teaching resources and rehearsal planning ideas this collection gives you all the tools necessary for building a successful engaging choir program in one value-packed Book/CD! The enhanced StudioTrax CD features accompaniment and performance tracks along with reproducible singers' pages supplemental teaching resources and colorful PDF song charts for projection options! All resources found on the StudioTrax CDcan also be easily downloaded online! Songs both familiar and new along with fun creative teaching plans will nurture the musical and spiritual growth of your singers to last a lifetime. Songs include: Sing Him a Song of Praise! (General) Give Me Oil in My Lamp (General) Love the Lord (General) Thankful (Thanksgiving) I Wanna Be Ready (Advent) A Christmas Scene (Christmas) Onward to Bethlehem (Christmas/Epiphany) Make My Heart Your Home (Lent/General) Jesus Is Risen! (Easter) A Family Recipe (Mother's Day/Father's Day/Family). Also available in the Sing and Celebrate! series: the original Sing and Celebrate! (35028238) Sing and Celebrate 2! (35028755) Sing and Celebrate 3! (35029219) Sing and Celebrate 4! (35029809) Sing and Celebrate 5! (35030476) Sing and Celebrate 6! (35031059)

A challenging scripture all flesh is like grass and its glory like the flower is lovingly set for contemplative worship gatherings. Services for both Ash Wednesday and memorials will benefit from this gentle devotional anthem. A quickly absorbed tune and approachable part writing allow for this to be a moment of worship for your singers. Though the text is bittersweet it reminds us that the Word of God is eternal and that we can rest secure in this truth.

A familiar Christmas hymn gets an updated treatment with a gospel R&B flair! This hip version of one of the most popular carols of all time - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - is a wonderful mix of soulful and sophisticated jazzelements. Choirs ensembles and praise teams - don't miss this fantastic arrangement!

This quirky gem from Duke Ellington has been a staple from the jazz vocal group New York Voices for years and is an audience favorite. The tune is relatively simple and NYV member Darmon Meader turns it on its ear creating a fantastic SATB arrangement.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 9:1 Jeremiah 30:19 II Corinthians 4:15 Philippians 4:6-7 One of our most beloved sacred tunes is transformed by a new text offering up a gentle and joyous prayer of thanksgiving. The organ sets an atmosphere of reflection and worship forming a bed for this ancient plainsong melody. Much unison singing encourages quick learning and text clarity. An effective vocally rich second verse is noteworthy using oohs and a freely flowing tempo design. The last stanza opens up into a paean of gratitude with the handbells decorating the words Let the sounds of grateful people soar beyond these walls. Ring the bells from every steepleboldly singing forth this call Lord we thank You. Score and Part for Handbells (3 oct.) available as a digital download.

Over the many years since its publication this festival arrangement by Roy Ringwald has earned an honored place in the choral repertoire as a true Shawnee Classic.

(with Jingle Bells)-Jingle Bells is a must every year! How about adding a well-written and fun partner song and surprise your audience? This selection is a shining gift of the familiar with something new and a wonderful piece to program year after year as an opener or closer.

with Gabriel's Oboe and This Is My Father's World-Uses: General Hymn Arrangement Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 1 Psalm 50:12 John 16:33 This best-seller is now available for SAB choirs! One of the most celebrated tunes of recent cinematic musical output introduces the spirit and pace of this special offering. Walking with simple dignity the piece moves into an engaging setting of the beloved This Is My Father's World. Fulfilling for each section of the choir the arranger has ensured success with careful part-writing and solid accompaniment support. This universal message of gratitude is at home in every season. Score and Parts (ob vn 1-2 va vc db keybd strings) available as a digital download. This best-seller is now available for SAB choirs! One of the most celebrated tunes of recent cinematic musical output introduces the spirit and pace of this special offering. Walking with simple dignity the piece moves into an engaging setting of the beloved This Is My Father's World. Fulfilling for each section of the choir the arranger has ensured success with careful part-writing and solid accompaniment support. This universal message of gratitude is at home in every season. Score and Parts (ob vn 1-2 va vc db keybd strings) available as a digital download. Uses: General Hymn Arrangement Thanksgiving Scripture: Genesis 1 Psalm 50:12 John 16:33

This energetic seasonal selection is immediately captivating. Full of joy and light the shouts of Noel will resound throughout the sanctuary. Try this classic for the weeks following Christmas and keep spirits high!

When we give our thanks we must also live our thanks is the theme of this singular Thanksgiving anthem. Beautiful melodic lines lift this thought effectively and the well-crafted piano writing help weave the pieceinto a tender tapestry of praise. This tune is a pleasant change from the larger louder offerings that are so evident in the repertoire. Thoughtful!

Uses: General Palm Sunday Eastertide Scripture: Psalm 5:11: Psalm 111:2 Leaping with confidence this choral flourish is a grand gesture of celebration and worship. A choral song of thanksgiving commemorating the ministry and life of Christ this anthem is filled with powerful acclamations of faith. A contrasting middle section slows and thickens textures providing commentary on the timeless promises of scripture. For festival usage or for a jubilant worship expression this is a challenge worth taking. Score and Parts (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 btbn/tba timp perc 1-2 hp pno vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

More experienced choirs will love the metric twists and turns in this fresh approach to the traditional Christmas carol.

A tuneful Shaker melody is transformed with additional music and original text creating a playful and thoughtful work celebrating the love of friendship. Beginning with the simple melody the piece develops into a more complex performance of melodies gaining strength to the key change and then relaxing back to a simple melodic ending. A tuneful Shaker melody is transformed with additional music and original text creating a playful and thoughtful work celebrating the love of friendship. Beginning with the simple melody the piece develops into a more complex performance of melodies gaining strength to the key change and then relaxing back to a simple melodic ending.

Greg Gilpin has created a medley of familiar English carols that allows you to program best-loved melodies and leaves you time for other original or holiday favorites. This smart arrangement weaves the carols in a way that makesmusical sense and is easy to learn. A wonderful way to begin or end your holiday concert!