Uses: General Scripture: Psalm 118:24 Filled with energy and joy this spirited anthem celebrates the gift of each new day. Familiar words from Psalm 118:24 along with new original text remind usthat every good gift comes from God and is worthy of praise. Repetition throughout the piece makes the anthem easy to learn and especially useful at the start of a new choir year. A spoken ending with handclaps adds an extra layerof fun to the piece. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00

Together We Sing Series-Celebrate the season with this delightful medley using some of our favorite Christmas melodies. Unique in its spiritedness in a minor key the piece builds to a majestic finish in a major key for the final carol making this a wonderful opening selection or grand finale for your concert. The optional brass quintet accompaniment will add extra Christmas joy to your performance. Duration: ca. 4:00 Celebrate the season with this delightful medley using some of our favorite Christmas melodies. Unique in its spiritedness in a minor key the piece builds to a majestic finish in a major key for the final carol making this a wonderful opening selection or grand finale for your concert. The optional brass quintet accompaniment will add extra Christmas joy to your performance. Duration: ca. 4:00

Uses: General Invitation Lent Scripture: Romans 12:1: Luke 14:33 This powerful sacred ballad is an anthem that truly ministers to the heart. A reverent melding of music and message this piece invites us to surrender to God even the hidden things that keep us from living abundantly. The chorus is among the composer's best and when sung with conviction this song will create a special moment in your worship service.

Beginning with the key anthem from the civil rights movement We Shall Overcome Mark Hayes leads the singer into Bill Wither's song Lean On Me creating a powerfully moving ballad of inspiration hope and courage.The orchestration adds even more spirit. Available separately: SATB SAB TTBB SSA Orchestration Score and Parts StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:55.Beginning with the key anthem from the civil rights movement We Shall Overcome Mark Hayes leads the singer into Bill Wither's song Lean On Me creating a powerfully moving ballad of inspiration hope and courage.

Uses: General Stewardship World Communion Call To Worship Unity Scripture: James 1:17; Psalm 113:1; Ephesians 1:3 This arrangement is a great addition to the sacred world musicrepertoire as it brings a fresh joy into the traditional sanctuary. Filled with rhythmic and melodic invention this is a splendid choice for Sundays that celebrates the diversity of the Body of Christ. Incorporating the Doxology (OLD 100th) and combining it with an African Praise Chorus was an inspired touch. Percussion part included (woodblock djembe/conga). Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:59.

Uses: Christmas Youth Choir Scripture: Luke 2:8-9 Psalm 96:3 Matthew 28:19 A traditional spiritual is re-tooled into a cheerful Christmas spiritual announcing the birth of Jesus. Crafted for success this one-rehearsal-wonder is a sure-fire-winner for ensembles of any size. A bouncy joyful piano part supports the learning and reasonable ranges make this brief anthem truly accessible.

Together We Sing Series-What a beautiful twist on the partner-song style! The lyrics of the traditional French carol are set to endearing new melodies and the familiar chorus of Gloria in excelsis Deo is also included. Fresh and musically interesting this will be a delight on both school and church programs.

10 Settings for Lent Measter & Communion-This new piano collection from Cindy Berry explores both the somber and joyful tones of the Lent/Easter season. Artfully arranged yet broadly accessible these beloved hymns are also suitable for communion services or simply for personal enjoyment.This new piano collection from Cindy Berry explores both the somber and joyful tones of the Lent/Easter season. Artfully arranged yet broadly accessible these beloved hymns are also suitable for communion services or simply for personal enjoyment.

Earlene has combined the Welsh folk song The Ash Grove with Dvor k's Symphony No. 9 Largo. The going home theme weaves to create a beautiful concert festival or contest work for mixed or women's voices. Available separately:SATB SSA PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: 3:02.

Uses: Patriotic Concert Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14: Psalm 33:8-12 Truly a song that needs no introduction this American standard is offered here in a stellar arrangement that leaps off the page and into the heart. Ideal for both patriotic services and for community presentations this will quickly become part of the permanent repertoire for national holidays. A home run! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-3 tba perc 1-2 hp rhy vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

A tale of the sea and unrequited love is artfully set here for SSA voices. This original poem is a bittersweet cry of the heart and is supported by an impressionistic piano accompaniment. The Mermaid's Lament offers great expressive opportunities for your singers from clear unison singing to sweeping three-part textures.

Uses: General Spring Concert Scripture: Luke 12:27 This song is a precious message of God's protection and provision for our lives. The lovely melody arches with sensitivity to the words and an optional second part adds warmth and tenderness.

This bright and joyful French tune is a favorite for many a choir and is newly arranged for mixed voices in all levels as well as for women's voices. The lyrics are in French and English making it a fresh and stand-out choice for your holiday concert.

As the curtain goes up on 'Twas the Night Before Curtain we are presented with the musical version of the frantic night before the opening of a show complete with the inevitable drama that every ensemble experiences! Thecomical story is told through speaking parts solos and lots of musical elements that culminate into a very happy ending! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.As the curtain goes up on 'Twas the Night Before Curtain we are presented with the musical version of the frantic night before the opening of a show complete with the inevitable drama that every ensemble experiences! The comical story is told through speaking parts solos and lots of musical elements that culminate into a very happy ending! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Uses: General Christmas Eve Christmas Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:14 Re-tooling a classic hymn into a Christmas offering is a crafty concept and in this refinedarrangement the idea becomes art. Easily learned the piece is something old and something new making this choral a satisfying addition to any concert or worship service. The instrumentation adds additional layers ofsonic complexity while the optional text presenting the original Sweet Hour of Prayer text gives thoughtful directors programming flexibility. Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD Orchestration (Score & parts forflute cello 2 oct. handbells). NOTE: Away in a Manger quote in handbells has TACET option if performing the Sweet Hour of Prayer text. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Michael Haydn's Gloria has been arranged here as a wonderful 2-part canon with optional flute or C instrument. A flowing and light piano accompaniment supports the vocal lines that sing the familiar Latin text. A beautifulselection for concert and festival. Available separately: 2-Part with flute or C instrument; PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: 2:30.

The Spiritual arranged for SATB Choir and Piano by Mark Hayes.

Uses: General Community Choir Social Justice Unity Scripture: I Peter 4:10; Mark 10:42-45; Proverbs 11:25; Galatians 6:9 This sacred offering challenges the church to take its ministry beyond thewalls and to truly serve the others as a community of faith. With tuneful purpose the music frames the words and presents the concepts of unity humanity and charity with confidence and beauty. The optional C instrument speaksin gentle dialogue with the vocal lines providing a pleasant option for directors wanting to include an instrumental component to their performances.

Uses: General Lent Music Appreciation Scripture: Psalm 146:2; I John 4:10 This popular folk hymn brings fresh insight to this treasured statement of faith. The text is especially dear to the sacredmusician but its message reaches far beyond the loft to embrace all those who place their hope in the Living God. Set with sensitivity to the folk origins of the two tunes this authentic rendering delivers a heart-felt moment ofworship. The climactic statement of Amazing Grace is breathtaking! Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD Orchestration (Score and parts for flute clarinet violin cello & percussion). Duration: ca. 4:10.

Uses: General Communion Lent Scripture: Romans 8:38 John 3:16 Jeremiah 31:3 I John 3:1 Two stunning musical and lyrical testaments to God's eternal and matchless love are joined in this creative choral arrangement. Musically similar the songs flow seamlessly and gracefully together with rich vocal part-writing and idiomatic piano writing. An orchestration adds a lush option for churches with instrumental resources. Stunning!