2-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 1-A festive processional for holidays and other services of joy dedication and tribute. Excellent as prelude or postlude. Brass ensemble is two trumpets two trombones and tuba.

A breathtaking original Christmas poem On This Holy Night is decorated with exquisite music in Don Besig and Nancy Price's new seasonal choral song. Like a warm Christmas card for choirs this evocative piece hintsat the calypso folk tradition in all the right ways and when a surprise inclusion of Silent Night happens there is sheer magic. Excellent!

John Parker and Greg Gilpin have combined their talents to create this exuberant and original spiritual for a cappella voices. Full of dynamic contrast rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness Nothin' Gonna Stumble MyFeet will be an outstanding festival concert or contest piece. Thrilling to sing and to hear. Available: SATB a cappella; SSAB a cappella; SSA a cappella; TTBB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:57.John Parker and Greg Gilpin have combined their talents to create this exuberant and original spiritual for a cappella voices. Full of dynamic contrast rhythmic nuances and textual percussiveness Nothin' Gonna Stumble My Feet will be an outstanding festival concert or contest piece. Thrilling to sing and to hear. Available: SATB a cappella; SSAB a cappella; SSA a cappella; TTBB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:57.

A fun-filled lively celebration of the Savior's birth! For SA(T)B choir and piano this spirited piece really gets you moving. An opening a cappella hymn-like section gives way to a rollicking toe-tapping refrain. On ThatHallelujah Night! - Christmas may never be the same!

Explores principles of reading music theory technique interpretation and musicianship. Each lesson also includes appropriate scripture references.

Preview Pak (Book/CD)-From the writers of Song of the Shadows and Harvest of Sorrows comes this profoundly moving work for Holy Week. The Weeping Tree is a poignant portrait of the cross that uses beloved hymns newly composedmusic thoughtful narration and simple sacred symbols to create a touching testament of grace for choirs of every size. By offering the smaller orchestral accompaniment option along with the shorter performance time TheWeeping Tree is accessible to choirs that have not previously included cantatas in their Lenten and Holy Week services. Includes: The Weeping Tree Without His Cross Of Tears and Sorrows Alas and Did MySavior Bleed and more. Practical and profoundly affecting! A full line of support products is available to help enable churches of every size to enjoy this outstanding new seasonal offering. Support products include abrilliant orchestration by Brant Adams in traditional format or on the exciting print-your-own iPrint CD-ROM or use the outstanding StudioTrax CD. Shorten your learning time by using the Rehearsal Trax CDs.

This choral is meant to be relatively simple in its appeal arranged to provide more accessible voice leading than the original work. The key has been lowered a minor third to accommodate younger voices and the accompaniment hasbeen simplified. The result is a strong selection for introduction to Latin or for concert contest and festival performances. Available: SATB.

American Folk Song

A Complete Collection of the Alfred S. Burt Carols-The complete 15 carols as recorded by the Jimmy Joyce Singers.

3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-An optional three full octaves of handchimes are intermingled with the bells in this original work inspired by Christ's prayer in Gethsemane. The chimes are optional but extra effort should be made to include them as they addso much to the contemplative nature of the work. The gamut of Christ's emotions is portrayed through quiet building and strong passages. Finally in the last ten measures one can almost hear Jesus say Thy will bedone. 81 measures.

Don't miss this accessible up-beat arrangement of the popular spiritual. From the start this choral is rhythmic and strong building to a show-stopping close. Because of its voice leading and repetitive harmonies choirs of manydifferent performance levels will be able to learn and enjoy this choral. A solid musical work by Russ Robinson! Available: SATB a cappella.

Cindy Berry delivers an anthem of great power and joy. The majesty of God the Creator and the intimacy of Christ the Redeemer are both present in this praise-worthy choral. From the opening traditional choral texture to the morecontemporary strains of the second section this fully orchestrated song for worship is stunning in scope and message.

Easy-To-Play Settings-A collection of the best-loved Christian praise songs of all time ready to play! The book includes a play-along CD in split-track format allowing the guitarist to practice or perform with or without the demonstration guitar.Contains: Blessed Be Your Name How Great Is Our God Beautiful One Holy is the Lord You Are My King Indescribable and more.

This inspirational choral by Jerry Estes is fresh and unique. Layered vocals a soaring soprano melody and a world music sound create wonderful multiple voicing opportunities to process combine several choirs orhighlight sections of your choir while captivating your audience any time of year when peace is the desired message. Percussion parts within choral.

Simple three-part harmonies make this fresh arrangement of the traditional Kum Ba Yah accessible to both SSA and TBB ensembles. Optional percussion adds a celebratory African feel to this rhythmic and festive piece.Great syncopation and some harmonic surprises give new energy and vitality to this familiar spiritual.

Launching a sacred choral series called Sanctuary Praise David Angerman has arranged this popular worship song for SATB voices. Like a noble Celtic hymn this worship song has a traditional yet fresh syntax thatappeals to worshippers of every age. Solid vocal writing and confident unisons deliver the text in the arms of a memorable melodic gesture.

Never has this art song by Alicia Ann Scott sounded more beautiful or been arranged more effectively than in this 2-part optional SSA voicing by Greg Gilpin. Heart-wrenching harmonies work in the 2-part singing because of thepiano accompaniment. The almost hymn-like pianissimo a cappella section lets your choir experience unaccompanied singing. This is a choral that teaches your students musical expression and interpretation. Stunning in all itsvoicings. Available separately: 2-part (opt. SSA) SATB SAB PianoTrax CD.

Two Responses for Quiet Worship 1. A Gentle Alleluia 2. A Quiet Blessing of Peace- Uses: General service music Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12 Isaiah 6:1-3 Truly something different in tone from writer Heather Sorenson is found in this help service music set. The style is harmonicallyfresh matching the evocative gestures of the text. Included are a call to worship and a quiescent benediction perfect for candlelight services or times of contemplation. Sensitive!

Uses: General Call To Worship Concert Scripture: Psalm 100; Exodus 25:8; Habakkuk 2 A driving psalm of praise with brass and percussion punctuates this mixed meter tour de force with afestive sensibility that energizes any worship gatherings. Some counterpoint interacts with richly harmonized choral styled writing for a good balance of compositional elements. Incorporating God Himself Is With Us thisanthem provides a lofty call to worship for choirs of distinction.

Arranged for SATB Choir and Piano Duet by Roy Ringwald.