Pepper Choplin burst onto the church choral market with this break-out hit. It was such a success as an anthem he developed it into a best-selling cantata by the same name. Told as a troubadour sharing a story the folk-likequality of the music and message was a fresh approach for congregations. The anthem still moves listeners to tears with its touching portrayal of the cross.

Greg's humorous arrangement of this folk song allows boys and girls to argue with each other lyrically and musically. It's simple and smart with a crisp piano accompaniment that feels percussive. Teach your students contrast indynamics tempo legato and accented style and introduce them to a lively American folk song. Novel and educational!

Legacy of Faith is a powerful musical presentation that celebrates the foundations of the church and God's redemptive work among us. Joseph and Pamela Martin have again teamed with orchestrator Brant Adams to provide afresh and compelling work suitable for any time of the year. Churches will find this uplifting new cantata to be a work of scope and vision that will prove especially useful for church heritage events founding anniversaries andAll Saints' Day services. Legacy of Faith pays homage to the past but delivers a strong message of hope for the future. Make Legacy of Faith a part of your church's history.

Williams and Graham collaborate to bring us an exhilarating call to discipleship in this a cappella choral. Written in a pleasing gospel style this is sure to be a favorite with choirs and congregation alike. The quoting of thehymn I Love to Tell the Story is inspired and offers a great moment of connection. Excellent! Supports: Matthew 28:18-20 Luke 23:23

Felix Bernard's popular Christmas classic Winter Wonderland has been arranged by Leo Arnaud for Upper Voices (SSA) and transcribed by Charles Naylor.

In the play Mother Goose is asked by Old King Cole to investigate the possibility of foul play in the loss of poor Humpty. She travels throughout Rhymeland gathering information from your favorite characters: Mary Mary QuiteContrary; Little Boy Blue; Jack B. Nimble; and Little Bo Peep. When she's finished the AUDIENCE chooses the guilty party! Performance Time: 40 minutes. Grades 2-6.

This is perhaps the most recognized and certainly the most memorized passage in all of the scriptures. Jesus teaches his disciples about the nature of prayer and shows his followers the importance of giving thanks and glory toGod. Benjamin Harlan's setting for SATB choir and optional cello is a welcome addition to the other celebrated versions of this beloved scripture. Memorable.

The anticipation and longing for Messiah is captured in this engaging new choral. Singable harmonies and a memorable melody move the worshipper from hope to joy and give the choir an opportunity to be messengers of the cominglight. The optional oboe obbligato adds a plaintive and mysterious quality to this Advent choral. Spread the joy of the coming of the Messiah with When Emmanuel Has Come

Text based on Agnus Dei Traditional Latin

Lively infectious rhythm reflects the spirited praise to God found in the book of Psalms. Written in the style of a Hebrew folksong this distinctive anthem is full of unbounded joy. The piece sounds more complex than it is andis certainly enjoyable to learn and sing. Praise to the Lord! will be a terrific addition to your worship service.

Perhaps the greatest Christmas song of all time our White Christmas sheet music has been arranged for SSA Choir and Piano Duet (or Band or Orchestra) by Roy Ringwald. Irving Berlin 's incredible lyrics and melody encapsulates everyone's favourite season into one gloriously smooth song. The dream of a White Christmas has long existed in people's hearts as the magic of the snow-capped streets under golden street lights goes perfectly with the warmth of a log fire and the seasonal spirit of families and friends. Even if the weather doesn't allow for a snow-flaked sky or the crisp crunch of snow underfoot thisYuletide our White Christmas sheet music for SSA Choir can still bring an enchanting image such as this to your Choir's performance this year. The beauty of the two Sopranos harmonising with the Alto in this arrangement is sure to send shivers down your audience's spines - and hopefully it won't just be the temperature!

Looking to the scriptures Lee and Susan Dengler offer us an expressive adaptation of the celebrated Chronicles admonition to repentance. Effective!

Shawnee Press continues this top-selling vocal jazz series of chorals by Greg Jasperse with a third installment VoiceDance III. Greg has created a wordless vocal dance that has an African feel full of rhythmic percussive and forward-moving vocal expression. Use of repetitive lines allows this work to be learned rather easily. Outstanding for festivals concerts and even multicultural events!

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Communion General Scripture: John 8:12; John 9:5 A simple beautiful Celtic sounding original melody is combined with a fresh and stirring text. This tender folk song callsthe listener to look beyond the cradle to the cross. Shines the Light is a timeless piece and is appropriate for all times of the year as Christ the Light is laid in a manger walks among us and is hung onthe cross.

From the opening rhythmic chant of When will he come this exciting advent anthem creates a sprit of anticipation as it crescendos to a festive and celebratory ending. With its melodic basis in the French folk carol Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella (Un Flambeau Jeanette Isabelle) the composer's new text enables a variety of programming options for the season of life. Powerful orchestration supports the energy of this finepiece.

Written as a prequel to Pepper Choplin's best-selling Easter work Once Upon a Tree this new cantata follows closely the first two chapters of Luke. As the narrator Luke leads worshippers through the story as he writesand reflects on the power and significance of the events. From the struggle and unbelief of Zechariah to the innocent faith of Mary from the exuberance of the shepherds to the quiet joy of Simeon Luke reveals the real humanemotions of the story. Listeners are able to identify with the characters and experience the Christmas event in a deeply personal way. The music is dramatic and is enriched with the masterful orchestrations of Brant Adams. Whetherperformed simply with Luke as the narrator or with additional characters and full staging Once Upon a Night promises a profoundly moving Christmas memory for all.

Full of life and energy this positive gospel piece is sure to become a favorite with your congregation and choir. Jay Althouse truly understands how to write for the volunteer choir expertly arranging the vocal parts to ensuresuccess for your ensemble. Oh What a Wonderful Name has a catchy rhythmic quality that is not difficult but adds to the glorious sweet spirit of the piece. Keep this one in your library for a song of praise thatcan be used again and again.

Using the beloved lyrics from When We All Get to Heaven Dennis Allen has written an infectious new toe-tapper that is lots of fun to sing. Unbounded joy and a spirit of worshipful abandon accompany this new gospelchoral. How can you keep from smiling when this light-hearted hymn celebration works itself into your heart? You can't! You may even want to sing and shout! A fantastic way to liven up your worship celebration is Dennis Allen'sWe'll Sing and Shout!

Lee Dengler creates a gentle mood with this four-part a cappella arrangement of the Welsh Poverty Carol. Lovely in its simplicity of both melody and text Poverty Carol reiterates to us the fact thatJesus was of humble lowly birth and that it is the least of us who shall find favor in his service. This quiet contemplative moment is useful for concert or worship.

Here is a modern text inviting all to take the living bread and wine and to know the goodness of the Lord. Set by the composer as a lyrically flowing song of worship this anthem is ideal to accompany a communion processional. Newsounds and fresh imagery for choirs everywhere!