Snow Is Falling by Greg Gilpin arranged for SAB choir with piano accompaniment.

Here's a unique way to bring something classic into the worship gathering! Written for two equal choirs this brief but effective call to worship uses the sanctuary in creative ways all while exploring room space and acoustics. An optional solo trumpet brings a regal quality to this festive offering of praise.

Russell Robinson always finds a way to take a song and make it accessible for the younger voice and inexperienced ensemble. He continues with this arrangement of Take the 'A' Train. The singer learns the melody in the opening then is ready to take on the faster movement of the same melody throughout. A great jazz classic for choral groups.

SAB A Cappella

Donald Moore's Jubilate Canon for 2-Part choir and optional Flute (or melody instrument) and Piano accompaniment. Based on a canon by Philip Hayes (1738-1797).

2 Part-Contemporary American composer and teacher Becki Slagle Mayo specializes in works for young people with a positive message. Her arrangement of the traditional anti-conflict spiritual is thoughtful and sprightly suitable for young or amateur Choruses.

The Wondrous Story tells of Christ's birth in a reverent simple way focusing on the perspective of those who were present on that holy night. It is suitable for use from late Advent to Christmas Day to capture the boundless joyof Christmas. Perf. Time: Approx. 35 minutes.

A popular clapping song at all-night dancing marathons on Southern plantations during holiday celebrations and festivities this arrangement captures a contagious energy with a lively melody vocal harmonies handclaps and anoptional fiddle part. A great selection for all performing groups. Available separately: SATB violin; SAB violin; PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:34.

Shawnee Press Cathedral Series- Uses: Benediction concert general Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29; Exodus 33:12-14 David Schwoebel composed this benediction to honor Bingham Vick celebrated choral conductor and educator from FurmanUniversity. A beautiful piece based on an ancient Gaelic poem this brief blessing may become a tradition as your concert or worship service closer. Superb! A cappella. Duration: ca. 1:48.

Deck the Hall O Tannenbaum and The Wassail Song-An engaging setting of carols and original music in an easy-to-learn partner song this arrangement gives you a familiar selection for your holiday program. Perfect for developing voices in many performance situations. Availableseparately: 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Uses: Good Friday Holy Week Scripture: Luke 22:64; Mark 15 From the best-selling cantata A Time for Alleluia! comes this setting of an ancient sacred text. The poignant choral begins on themorning of Christ's crucifixion comparing the Savior's beaten and bruised face with that of the swan and its darkened eyes. This dramatic text holds us in its grip as it portrays the suffering of Jesus and his crucifixion. Themusic and text evolve with great emotional sweeps of sound before fading away into a dirge-like epilogue. In these final measures we hear the last heartbeats of Christ fade away into the shadows. Available separately: SATB iPrintOrch CD-ROM StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:43.

with Ezek'el Saw de Wheel Dry Bones Swing Low Sweet Chariot-CHARIOTS BONES AND WHEELS (ARR MARTIN JOSEPH) 2 PART CHORAL

Here at last as a single octavo is the celebrated theme song from the best selling cantata The Winter Rose . Based melodically on the English folk song The Salley Garden this winsome song lends anenchanting atmosphere to any Christmas gathering. Beautifully orchestrated by Brant Adams this easily-learned choral is sure to become a favorite!

Uses: Lent Holy Week Scripture: I Corinthians 1:18 Rediscover the beauty of this Shawnee Select offering recently added to the Simply Sacred Series. It calls us to return to the cross fora renewal of our spirits. There is a profound simplicity in this message in song and the easy part writing enables choirs of every size to enjoy its tender appeal. Meditative. Available separately: SATB SAB. Duration: ca. 2:49.

Traditional Irish Folk Song-Beginning with a descending piano line that punctuates the accompaniment with a Gregorian chant; the SSA vocals begin immediately with full three-part harmony. Each part sings the melody at some point with a weave of unison andharmonies throughout. This is a gorgeous selection for your women's choir! Available separately: SSA PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:04.

This new worship chorus is perfect as a service opener or song of greeting. Warmly beckoning the presence of God to inhabit the praise and worship of his church consider it for use on Trinity Sunday or anytime. You AreWelcome contains much repetition which may be sung by choir praise team soloist congregation and children's choir for an all-inclusive invitation to worship. Powerful!

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Sing Noel and We Wish You a Merry Christmas-Jay Rouse continues to shine with a cappella vocal arranging with these three traditional carols that are associated with greeting the holiday season. Diverse in style these can be sung as a set or individually. Pure choral joy!Available: SATB a cappella. Duration: ca. 4:21.

from Of Faith and Freedom- Uses: General patriotic Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:6; Hebrews 11:1-2; 2 Chronicles 20:15 From the best-selling cantata Of Faith and Freedom comes a montage of classic hymns that willexhilarate your worship and patriotic gatherings. Featuring: God of Our Fathers; Faith of our Fathers; and Onward Christian Soldiers this medley will delight choirs and congregations alike. Available separately:SATB iPrint Orch CD-ROM StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 5:13.

Uses: General baptism Scripture: John 4:3-30; John 7:37-38; Exodus 17:1-7; Revelation 7:13-17 This happy selection is a great opportunity for your choir to capture the joy and wonder of the salvationexperience. There is a folk-like ease to the 6/8 meter of the anthem and the piano part is full of energy and purpose. Enjoy preparing and presenting this New Testament lesson set to charming music by the always reliable StanPethel. Duration: ca. 2:22.

This arrangement for SSA voices is unique and accessible for developing choirs. The opening and closing antiphonal refrain major and minor modes with homophonic and contrapuntal harmony beautifully paints the text asking Howcan I keep from singing? Available separately: SSA PianoTrax CD. Duration: 3:31.