A delightful adaptation of Mascagni's Chorus from Cavalleria Rusticana for Treble Voices with Piano accompaniment adapted and with words by Sigmund Spaeth. In its original operatic setting it is a triumphant song sung by the people of a small Sicilian Town. Spaeth has captured this spiritual exuberence in a wonderful hymn to the awakening and re-birth that are the essence of the Spring season.

Uses: Communion invitation Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29 Mark 14:22-26 Luke 22:17-20 Heartwarming and full of gentle grace this new communion moment works for groups of all sizes. For thecommunion processional or to prepare hearts for the Lord's Table this anthem is sure to be well received. Beautiful imagery and thoughtful arranging capture this sacred moment with sensitivity and grace.

This original concert work written by Greg Gilpin was commissioned by the Ohio Music Educator's Association and is energetic and stunning in its multi-metered writing. The Latin setting moves from crisp rhythms to legatosections unison to homophonic singing. A wide range of dynamics is used throughout and the percussion adds excitement with the syncopated piano accompaniment. The addition of a flute adds sparkle to this outstanding concertselection available in multiple voicings.

This high-energy song was made famous in the 1960s by the Everly Brothers. It is arranged here as an exciting rock n' roll choral song for SAB chorus by Don Besig.

James Eliot has created a smart and excellent choral for developing singers. Only the first and best-known parts of the Latin text are used with the remaining text being English. Cantate Domino is simple in form yet dynamic infunction with a fully supportive piano accompaniment.

This much beloved text celebrating the scope of Creation has endeared itself to generations of composers and singers alike. Benji Harlan delivers a delightful new interpretation of these classic sentiments with a tune andarrangement that dances off the page and straight into the heart. Refreshing and splendid music from one of your favorite writers.

This fast paced pop-style medley is a break from patriotic tradition. Opening grandly into a contemporary work with This Is My Country this choral develops into America the Beautiful then grows intoa gospel-style setting of My Country 'Tis of Thee and ends as it began with This Is My Country. It remains up-beat and powerful until the very last chord. A Star Spangled Celebration! isa choreographer's dream of movement and energy and a wonderful addition to festival programming. Available separately: SATB SSA SAB StudioTrax CD.

Welcome back this rousing patriotic/sacred standard. One of our perennial best-sellers Battle Hymn of the Republic is available with an orchestration from Brant Adams that will offer expanded performance options. A trueShawnee classic! Available separately: SAB baritone solo one piano/two hands; SATB baritone solo four-hand piano; SSA mezzo-soprano solo four-hand piano; TTBB baritone solo four-hand piano; SAB baritone solo four-handpiano; SA four-hand piano Orchestration StudioTrax CD.

Using text from the mass this beautiful setting of Agnus Dei has been crafted into a gentle and lovely partner-song. Designed to be sung by any combination of two-part voices this piece provides an excellent opportunityto teach Latin text and serves as a perfect choice for concert or contest material. Available: 2-part PianoTrax CD 2008 (35016962).

Jay Althouse has an undeniably special touch with a song. Here is a new masterpiece in miniature from his talented pen. This brief but powerful anthem will be useful for many occasions and service music purposes. Extend your repertoire with A Prayer.

Stan Pethel's collection of personal favorites including: Close to Thee * Face to Face with Christ My Savior * He Keeps Me Singing * I Surrender All * Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross * Jesus Paid It All * Moment by Moment * TheOld Rugged Cross * Take My Life and Let It Be * Whiter Than Snow.Stan Pethel's collection of personal favorites including: Close to Thee * Face to Face with Christ My Savior * He Keeps Me Singing * I Surrender All * Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross * Jesus Paid It All * Moment by Moment * TheOld Rugged Cross * Take My Life and Let It Be * Whiter Than Snow.

Set your feet to tapping with this Stan Pethel original sure to be a favorite with your singers. Baptize your spirit with joy as this gospel rollick reminds us that Jesus is the rock of salvation and that He is the source of joyand hope. Easily learned but not soon forgotten.

AdventSongs is an essential survival resource for seasonal Advent needs. Reaching deep into their years of experience as church musicians the successful songwriting team of Don Besig and Nancy Price provides a needfulcompilation of introits calls to worship a candle-lighting response and a benediction complete with congregational refrains. This beautiful assortment of meaningful Advent moments is a one-stop answer to all of yourpre-Christmas planning needs. AdventSongs will be a valued addition to your choral library for years to come.

Written in chorus-style this anthem will enrich your family dedication services and become a musical tradition for both choir and congregation. God's design for home and family is presented here as a picture of the family of God.There are so many opportunities for enhancing worship with optional texts and responsive participation by the congregation. Seeing God in ourselves and our children and experiencing God's love in the way we love each other Asa Family We Thank You is both prayer and promise.

Here is the much anticipated follow up to Michael Barrett's smash hit African Advent Carol . Hear the morning break forth with a joyous affirmation that the music of light will shine in our lives forever. Incorporating thetraditional South African tune Siyahamba this amazing choral will be an unforgettaable song for post-Christmas services or for any time of the year when joy is lifted to the skies!

This lightly contemporary ballad combines shifting tonalities with some wonderfully unexpected harmonies. All the Glory Be to You is great for blended worship and may be sung by a choir or praise team. Very expressive.

Mark Foster Horizon Series-Listen as Philip Kern wraps a classic carol (Hark the Herald Angels Sing) in a completely new metrical package and hear the results - a gift to choirs and ensembles everywhere. This anthem is at home in concert halls andsanctuaries alike. Something fresh for the holiday season.

From the opening nobility of Now Thank We All Our God to the impassioned new setting of the beloved For the Beauty of the Earth this original is a stunning choice for Thanksgiving or general worshipneeds. Lush Stan Pethel orchestrations add to the emotional impact of the whole and the versatile text makes it an anthem that will be used time and time again. Glorious!

Any choir can fill the sanctuary with ringing praise this Easter with the help of Don Besig and Nancy Price. You'll love the bright and jubilant presentation of the Good News with its cunning use of When I Survey theWondrous Cross. Its overwhelming popularity in its SATB version published in 1988 made it eligible to be offered now in SAB for choirs anywhere. The optional B-flat trumpet part is provided in the octavo. A majestic fanfarefor Easter Sunday!

And We Sing Gloria is an upbeat song of praise with a pop song feel an easy sing within the reach of most amateur and student Choruses.Contemporary American composer Jay Althouse has written more than six hundred works for horus and choirs of all levels and has co-written several songbooks musicals and cantatas with his wife Ally K Albrecht.