from Song of the Shadows-From Joseph Martin's masterpiece Song of the Shadows comes a dramatic moment from the last week of Jesus's life. Come away to the Praetorium where the drama unfolds in this intense anthem based melodically on the Americanfolk song Morning Song. Perfect for inclusion in an Easter pageant or as a stand-alone presentation for Holy Week. Superb!

This collection contains something for everyone ... a bluesy spiritual gentle lullabies concert pieces lush settings of old favorites and even a medley of secular titles. Mark Hayes' style is unlike any other. Given to mood andstyle shifts one moment the carol is traditional the next it's in the style of Mozart and the next it's in the style of Chopin. Some easy some not so easy but all are exciting. Songs include: We Three Kings I Wonder asI Wander Rise Up Shepherd and Follow O Little Town of Bethlehem Masters in this Hall Manger Medley and four more. Highly recommended!This collection contains something for everyone ... a bluesy spiritual gentle lullabies concert pieces lush settings of old favorites and even a medley of secular titles. Mark Hayes' style is unlike any other. Given to mood andstyle shifts one moment the carol is traditional the next it's in the style of Mozart and the next it's in the style of Chopin. Some easy some not so easy but all are exciting. Songs include: We Three Kings I Wonder asI Wander Rise Up Shepherd and Follow O Little Town of Bethlehem Masters in this Hall Manger Medley and four more. Highly recommended!

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-2 Psalm 69:30 Romans 12:1 A different type of Thanksgiving song - in everything we do we want to glorify our Lord Creator. A clarion callto praise this piece will instill a sense of purpose in the worship gathering. Written in the composer's characteristic highly melodic style the anthem is easily learned. Powerful!

Familiarize your students with the works of Beethoven by teaching this choral that includes three of his most familiar melodies Ode to Joy Moonlight Sonata and Beethoven's Fifth. MartiLunn Lantz and Lois Brownsey have set original lyrics to the melodies. Parts for two violins or flutes are included within the choral. novel poignant and a real showstopper for the classroom as well as the stage!

This is a creative yet playable collection of favorite hymns in a light jazz style. The enclosed CD contains a demo performance of each arrangement with play-along tracks perfect for rehearsal and/or performance and printable(PDF) instrumental parts (bass drums etc.). Whether you use this book for live performance or personal enjoyment Jazzed on Hymns brings a fresh touch to these classic hymns. Features: Amazing Grace Be Thou MyVision Holy Holy Holy Just a Closer Walk with Thee Were You There? Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee and more.This is a creative yet playable collection of favourite hymns in a light jazz style. The included CD features a demonstration performance of each arrangement play-along tracks for rehearsal or performance and printable PDF chord charts and lead lines for live performances with instruments!

Particularly perfect for Easter this cantata can be presented in any season. A Time for Alleluia celebrates the life and work of Christ; walking us through the seasons he lived among us. This materful work is highlyrecommended. Approximate time: 45 minutes. Includes: Prepare Ye the Way; Come Follow Me; The King of Sorrows; Empty Now; and more.

Good friends good ale and merry music - these are the makings of a good holiday gathering! Dean Rishel's frolicking arrangement of To Drive the Cold Winter Away uses a seventeenth-century text and is awonderfully festive addition to your winter concert or festival. For SATB voices piano and optional C-instrument.

This lively neo-spiritual is a bright spot for any choral performance or worship service. Let Your Light So Shine is rhythmic and bursting with energy and excitement. A must for any choir!

Uses: Funeral Memorial Patriotic Concert Scripture: Matthew 5:4; I Thessalonians 4:14-17; Romans 14:7-9 The celebrated text Do not stand at my grave and weep is emotionally arrangedinto a concert work of grief and tears hope and joy. A lonely and longing violin melds with a rich and moving piano accompaniment. The piece begins quietly builds with intensity and sings into silence with the text I amnot there. I did not die. Presented for the first time with full orchestra. Available separately: SATB PianoTrax CD StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flt 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Tpt 1 Tpt 2&3 Tbone 1&2 Bass Tbone/Tuba Timp Perc 1&2 Harp Piano Vln 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass).

From the Christmas cantata Canticle of Joy we are pleased to offer We Are His Gold by Joseph Martin. Using the beloved folk tune O Waly Waly Martin has written an exquisite text about God'sgreatest treasure - us! We are the jewels in his crown and our praises rise to heaven like sweet perfume. Written for the 25th anniversary of Lonnie Stewart as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church West Monroe Louisiana this anthem reveals to us our own beauty in the eyes of our Father and praises Him for creating us to be His own.

René Clausen Series-Rich full sonorous harmonies as only René Clausen can write them! This magnificent arrangement of the beloved O Holy Night is a must for Christmas! Making a grand impression this anthem is quite accessibleto most church choirs with SATB divisi capabilities. It is not particularly difficult. Scored for piano or orchestra.

Greg has had great success setting familiar lyrics to gospel-styled musical arrangements. Here is a new addition for the holidays! The Latin text is limited and used only for the chorus. Greg incorporates the lyrics of AngelsWe Have Heard on High for the verses and the break down section of Glory Hallelujah builds into a rousing key change and chorus with hand claps and vocal adlibs. Voiced for all age levels this will be a favorite ofyour students this holiday season. Available separately: SATB 3-part mixed 2-part StudioTrax CD.

Hawley Ades' arrangement of Sy Miller and Jill Jackson's Let There Be Peace On Earth for SAB choir with Piano accompaniment.

William Byrd offers a beautiful setting for the motet O Gloriosa Domina. James Marvin has transposed the original up a 4th gaining great clarity for the treble voice. A highly expressive setting of a colorful andpoignant text extolling the virtues of the Virgin Mary the motet is divided into four brief sections each devoted to a verse of the Lauds Hymn. The final Amen is particularly striking. An enduring text that ishighly engaging to sing this lovely three-part work is a must for treble choirs.

This anthem is something very different from the creative pen of Pepper Choplin. The composer follows the natural flow of the text of James 3 in crafting this through-composed choral. The first section asks Who is wiseamong you? Who is full of understanding? Then comes the answer: Those who sow the peace are full of the wisdom of heaven. Beautiful melodic lines and rich harmonies make this an anthem of classic beauty thatboth teaches and inspires. Very distinctive.

4-5 Octaves of Handbells-For handbells and optional choirchimes. A fine arrangement of a beautiful tune and as in most of Betty's music there is much activity in the upper and lower bells. A lot of repetitious patterns facilitate learning.

for 3-Octave Handbells-Ringing Basics is a step-by-step approach to the art of handbell ringing. The basics of music and bell ringing are presented and reinforced through explanations exercises and pieces. The pieces are designed for learning andpractice but they may also be used for performance. For 3-Octave handbells or chimes.

Wow! A wonderfully fresh arrangement of the beloved hymn. This famous text has become the theme song for church choirs throughout the world. Thomas Schwalm adds sparkling handbells and a wonderfully unique chant on the fourthverse to make his version of When in Our Music God Is Glorified truly exceptional. A must for any choral library.

Patsy Ford Simms goes a cappella with this positive spiritual adaptation and choirs everywhere will soon be delighting in the clever syncopations and tasty choral effects. Anytime is a great time for praising the Lord and thispiece is an affirming and enjoyable way to encourage in your people a spirit of worship. Awesome!

Yes you read correctly! Little Brown Bugs is a take-off of Little Brown Jug with hilarious new lyrics by Earlene Rentz and a crawling accompaniment that brings the movement of bugs tomusical life! This piece will help young singers with diction because of the tongue-twister nature of the lyrics and the chance to explode consonants. Choose this novelty piece for educational value in your classroom and humorfor your performance stage. Available: 2-part StudioTrax CD.