(StudioTrax CD)-This contemporary musical treasure is from the Home Alone movies we all adore and have enjoyed throughout the recent years. John Williams' famous music is set here with a simpler orchestration capturing the innocence and magic of childhood at Christmas with gentle vocal writing surprising musical turns building to home and ending in harmonic wonder.

Irving Berlin's much-recorded song from 1926 takes a sultry and sophisticated turn with this dynamic jazzy arrangement that includes optional rhythm flugelhorn and flute. The song is a symbol of cheer of being in love. Blue days all of them gone. Nothing but blue skies from now on. An American Songbook treasure.

Uses: Christ the Good Shepherd General Scripture: Psalm 23 Here's a joyful change of pace from other more subdued settings of the 23rd Psalm. A free flowing opening moment moves into a rustic dance idiom that brings life and unbounded joy to these hopeful words. Very approachable part-writing keeps this singular offering light and musically pleasing and the folk consort is filled with colorful sounds to lift this choral song into a one of a kind anthem. Score and Parts (fdl bjo mndln ac gtr db) available as a digital download.

New in 3-part mixed and 2-part voicings this vibrant and percussive original a cappella work uses both Swahili and English text creating a dynamic multicultural opening or processional. The theme of come together to sing allows for a wealth of programming options and the piece is filled with musical learning using language rhythm independent singing and harmonic expression as well as the use of percussion.

from La Fiesta de la Posada

with Beethoven Bach and Brahms!

A Resurrection Declaration-Majestic writing from beginning to end covers this equally grand text. Claiming the resurrection of Christ is a transcendent thought for the believer and the message of this anthem showcases the ministry of the Trinity with clarity and power. The music and text shout away any doubt and fully embrace this spiritual truth with soaring strains and towering harmonic moments. The entrance of the well-known Crown Him with Many Crowns is an immense moment bringing the congregation into the colossal apex of this powerful statement of faith. Score and Parts (fl ob cl hn tpt 1-2. tbn 1-2 timp tub bls perc 1-2 pno vn 1-2. va vc db) available as a digital download.

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Phillippians 4:7: Luke 2:14 A contemporary Christmas classic appears now unadorned with voices only. A winsome scene of peace and hope is portrayed as the night watch reveals the Prince of Peace sleeping in the manger. Alleluias crown the anthem with a final crescendo as the anthem ends with joyous assurance. Available: SATB a cappella. Duration: ca.3:25.

This arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a powerhouse women's selection for your concert! Partner-style singing and full four-part singing go hand-in-hand along with a solo opportunity for your soprano. Available: SSAA; PianoTrax CD.

A Rodgers and Hart classic is arranged here with a rolling rhythmic feel creating a contemporary sound for this timeless song. Easy jazz harmonies infuse the vocal lines and the ballad performs well with either piano alone or the full rhythm accompaniment.

O Rejoice!- Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 40:1-5 Echoing from the cathedrals of the 6th century comes music filled with joyful confidence. Thoughtfully presented in a new decorative form this earlymasterwork is replete with a festival spirit. The juxtaposition of the classic Advent carol Comfort Comfort Ye My People is an inspired moment. The period orchestration completes the package. Availableseparately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & parts recorder oboe cello percussion piano). Duration: ca. 2:58.

Hurry Little Donkey-Add some rhythm and energy to the holiday season with this popular Latin American Christmas song by Venezuelan musician and composer Hugo Blanco. Arranged for easy two-part singing Mi Burrito Sabanero also includes parts for two violins and a few solo opportunities for your young singers. Add some percussion or use the spicy StudioTrax CD to turn up the heat at your holiday concert this year.

Recorded by Josh Groban this inspirational song reminds us of the importance of giving in life and for all we have to be thankful. The moving arrangement is beautifully orchestrated adding to the rich vocal harmonies that set the exquisite melody and text. Perfect for every choir any time of year including Christmas.

Saxophone Quartet

The audience will love being teased with tune fragments from seven popular Stephen Foster songs. Nelly Bly gives high school college and community choirs a chance to play name that tune with the listener. A fun sound gag at theend is a mistaken Grieg fragment. Lots of fun for a concert or festival!

Turtle Creek Series

This famous text is beautifully set to music by Texas music educator and composer Laura Farnell. The long lush phrases of In the Bleak Midwinter help teach breathing and dynamics while the tempo and legato styleallows time to focus on vowels and tone both within unison and multi-part setting. Repetition of parts make the dissonances easy to learn. The text has been adapted to keep religious aspects as general as possible for schoolperformances. Full piano accompaniment on Piano Trax 2004 (CD0218)

Vocal Solo Medium D

Vocal Solo

Set of 4 Books