A medley of bell carols for any combination of two-part voices and handbells. David Angerman's clever Ring We Now of Christmas combines the familiar Sing We Now of Christmas and Ukrainian BellCarol with new text and the traditional I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. Scored for three-octave handbells and piano or hand chimes could be substituted if bells are unavailable. A wonderful opportunity toput ensembles together for a holiday concert or festival.

This is the accompanied version as performed by Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians. Repeated drum sounds in the voices form the background for the melody in this Christmas standard that has become a holiday traditionof its own. Add finger cymbals to the drum-like piano accompaniment for the finishing touch or use the master orchestration by Brant Adams. Also available: iPrint orchestration and StudioTrax CD.

2-Part/SAB-Here is essential repertoire for those Sundays when you are numbers challenged! Snow Sundays beware here are stunning numbers easily learned and proven successful with limited personnel. Two-part and easy SAB numbers from ourarchive of bestsellers make this the best value of the season. Some include organ accompaniment and all are appropriate for traditional and blended worship settings. Includes music by some of today's leading writers - DonBesig Benjamin Harlan Hal H. Hopson Joseph M. Martin Ruth Elaine Schram James M. Stevens and others. Anthems include: Come Thou Fount; Consider the Lilies; Peace Like a River; Come with Shouting; We Bring Our Thanks;Sing Forever to the Lord; A Closing Prayer; and more.

A Thanksgiving classic from Don Besig and Nancy Price is now available for smaller SAB choirs. Simple Thanks has been a harvest time favorite for years and this new voicing makes the popular anthem even moreaccessible. Incorporating the favorite hymn Simple Gifts this memorable easily learned seasonal offering is light and cheerful. A song of gratitude that will live in the hearts and minds of the listener beyond theclose of the service.

Poignant text; lots of unison; easy to learn; optional flute and instrumental parts to supplement piano Where Are the Shepherds Now? asks some difficult questions about the faithfulness of those closest toChrist during his last days - about us. The melody is tender and soothing juxtaposed masterfully with the powerful text. The contrast between words and melody is quite poignant. An excellent choice for Holy Week meditation.

Whether you're teaching about Latin music or you just want to have some fun Papa Loves Mambo (from the Gallina's hit musical The Knight the Castle Rocked) is the piece for you! Written for two-part treble voices withchoreography by Greg Gilpin included in the choral. Let's mambo!!

This arrangement of the classic American spiritual by John Leavitt is lively and expressive. The optional piano accompaniment allows for an a cappella performance if desired. Bright rhythms surprising harmonies and dynamiccontrasts make this an inviting sing for your choir! Available separately: SATB opt. accompaniment; SAB opt. accompaniment; 2-part opt. accompaniment; PianoTrax CD 2008.

This favorite spiritual Rise Up Shepherd has been given a new breath of life with Philip Kern's arranging skills. A rhythmic spirit is in the piano accompaniment giving incredible energy to the vocals that havebeen written with color and contrast. There's even some gospel flavor as the piece progresses and then vocally echoes follow as the accompaniment continues its rhythmic sense. Just stunning.

Opening in quiet reverence then moving into a more stately declaration of faith Our Hearts Will Sing ends triumphantly! The piece builds both textually and musically toward a majestic finale of endless praise.Every aspect of worship is here-quiet reverence celebration gratitude joy and praise faith and commitment. This anthem will serve your congregation well any Sunday of the year.

Words from Numbers 6:24 This useful duo of benedictions is perfect for those occasions when you want to showcase your male voices. It includes a traditional favorite the celebrated The Lord Bless You and KeepYou by Peter Lutkin. Arranged here for the first time for men's voices this familiar response is followed by a new original composition Benediction that is more contemporary in nature. Both pieces containlush harmonies and a rich glee club sound that bring out the best in a men's choir. Put a beautiful ending on your worship service with Two Benedictions for Men.

Uses: General call to worship youth choir praise team The gentle touch of master songwriter Ken Medema delivers straight to the heart with this expressive worship song. Simple enough to be a praise chorus and yetin a choral context it takes on wings and soars. Discover the true heart of worship with this special musical offering.

This top-selling Latin setting by Greg Gilpin is now available in SATB SAB and 2-part voicings! Kyrie consists of a child's theme that begins the piece with the text developing into rich heartfeltharmonies. The piece concludes with the same child's theme fading into pianissimo as if never ending. It has been newly recorded with available string quartet parts and a new StudioTrax CD recording. A translationand pronunciation guide is included within the choral. This is a moving and stirring choral work! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part Parts for String Quartet (Score Violin I Violin II Viola Cello) StudioTrax CD.

A rockin' arrangement of the familiar spiritual Joshua Fit the Battle! will bring down the house & not just the walls of Jericho! For two-part or three-part mixed voices this dynamic showstopper is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing success!

Uses: Epiphany Christmas concert Scripture: Matthew 1:2-18 Quintessential Epiphany hymn meets all-star arranger in this carol of seeking and finding. Guided by the star the Magi seek Christ and wisemen still seek him following the light of God's word to the truth and joy of Christmas. Cinematic in its scope Sterling's stylish keyboard writing creatively supports the vocal writing and energizes this standard with a newcontemporary vernacular. Special!

What a glorious treatment of this uplifting spiritual with exquisite vocal and piano writing from Jerry DePuit! This arrangement contains antiphonal as well as homophonic passages featured moments for women and men twomodulations and a musical setting that ebbs and flows ending with a decrescendo into vocal hums. An outstanding choral work that is playful while reverent in its celebratory fashion. Available separately: SATB SAB PianoTrax CD35016963.

A soft and intimate request to join in a bond of prayer this contemporary choral sings of the power and beauty of friendship faith and brotherly love. Whisper a prayer for me...and be assured as you do I'll whisper aprayer for you. Whisper a Prayer for Me is especially effective for weddings graduation or farewell occasions.

This season present the holiday classic by Clement Clark Moore set to music by Ken Darby and wonderfully arranged by Harry Simeone. A timeless favorite for all. The demo recording is courtesy of Sandi Patty and her family. Written for SATB choir.

From the best-selling Holy Week cantata Harvest of Sorrows comes this haunting scene from the Garden of Gethsemane as Christ faces his sacred destiny. As Christ drinks the bitter cup the fragrance of grace is releasedand carried to the world. This highly poetic text is beautifully set by David Angerman and Joseph Martin. Brant Adams' evocative orchestration completes this incredible anthem for Holy Week.

Method Book Three - Textbook-These three comprehensive Kodaly method books include tested techniques and invaluable ideas by one of the world's leading authorities on adapting Kodaly for American children. The concepts and lesson plans in themethod may be used independently or with the loose-leaf materials for transparencies which review basic materials at each of the three levels. Approach III continues teaching Zoltan Kodaly approved fundamentals forthe Unitmed States educational market with details sequences for rhythm musical sounds intermals and form that can be used for children through the sixth grade level. Grades K-6.

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-25 Here is an ideal anthem for festival use or general programming. A memorable melody and appropriate vocal range eases the learning. Splendid!