Uses: General Praise Team Youth Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:4; Exodus 15:11; Zephaniah 3:14-17 This is a delightful change of pace from the usual contemporary fare. Up tempo and filled with life this bright dance of praise has a theatrical African vibe. Infuse your service with a cheerful spirit and include the children on the final chorus for a festive impact.

Uses: General Lent Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11; Jeremiah 17:7; Titus 2:13 From the Simply Sacred series comes a setting of a contemporary song filled with assurance and comfort. Pleasantly set for choir this tuneful prayer is atender expression of faith and warmly reminds us of the Savior's saving grace.

Uses: General Lent Youth Scripture: Luke 11:1; Romans 15:4; Psalm 27:11-14 In this prayer anthem the writers have chosen a unison voicing to achieve clarity of purpose and clearness of message.Because of its simplicity choirs of any size or skill level can use this winsome piece throughout the year. A refreshing change from the ordinary the anthem is sure to be a favorite with your choirs.

Uses: General Lent Revival Youth Scripture: Psalm 19:14; Luke 17:5 This charming song is a one-rehearsal wonder filled with lovely melodic motion that surrenders to rich four-part chords. Thefamiliar spiritual Lord I Want to be a Christian is beautifully incorporated with a fresh poetic and theological focus. To be more like the Savior is an important Lenten focus and this song will be a tender reminder ofthis spiritual admonition.

Uses: Mothers Day Fathers Day Baptism Confirmation General Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-6; Proverbs 22:6 Written for combined choirs of children and adults this anthem prayerfully seeks Gods love to nurture andsustain growing children caregiving adults and parents. A gentle accompaniment supports the beautiful melody that both choirs first sing independently before combining together later in the anthem. The piece is an ideal choice for use with MothersDay or Fathers Day services baptisms and confirmation services. Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15

This fun 2-part choral is a thoughtfully light novelty selection for Hanukkah. The piece musically explains how the dreidel game is played and what each of the letters on it signify. This is a solid teaching tool as well as aperformance piece. Available separately: 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:14.

Uses: General Praise Team Youth Scripture: I John 3:19 Here is a modern sacred standard arranged with sensitivity for choir. Often sung as a solo or praise chorus this spiritually dynamic offering captures the mystery andmajesty of personal worship. Easy to learn but hard to forget!

Uses: All Saints Concert General Spiritual Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10 I Peter 2:2-3 Engaging from the very first measure this brilliantly arranged romp for concert usage or All Saints Sunday is a crowd pleaser and a musician's delight! Idiomatic piano writing forms a crafty foundation for this joyful pairing of two traditional spirituals. Joined thematically by images of heaven and our dreams for glory and eternal life this selection is good any time we celebrate our hope in Christ.

Uses: General Easter Scripture: John 20:11-18; Ephesians 2:5-6 Here is a joyful Easter celebration for choirs of any age. Festive writing meets a jubilant message!

Uses: Advent Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; Isaiah 7:10-14; Matthew 1:18-24 Incorporating 3 optional handchimes and flute this piece for Advent highlights Biblical names for Jesus often heard during Adventand Christmas. Melodic repetition allows older elementary choirs to learn the piece easily. A short simple descant on the final verse provides the perfect introduction to part singing. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-PartTreble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:56

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 This tender Christmas anthem quietly celebrates the miracle of Christ's birth. Written especially with older elementary choirs in mind the unison melody takes theform of a lullaby that children can easily sing. A lovely piano accompaniment gracefully complements the vocals offering melodic support throughout the piece. Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: 2:57

Uses: General Commitment Scripture: John 6:60-70; Matthew 4:18; Luke 9:23 Beautiful music joined with a powerful message of devotion! When you learn to listen you will hear him speak illustrates the depth of meaning in this sermon in song. A flowing guitar-like accompaniment moves the piece along in expressive phrases filled with encouraging moments that call for a more intimate relationship to our Lord. Theuse of a traditional hymn helps build bridges to the heart of the congregation. Violin (or C-instrument) part included. Duration: ca. 3:43.

In 1929 Fats Waller made this a standard and in 1984 it won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. Today this new and lively arrangement has an upbeat piano accompaniment along with superb optional instrumental parts that add to the swingin' vocals. Arranged for mixed as well as women's voices this is sure to be a hit!

New words and original music add to the melody from Henry Purcell's spirited Sing for Joy to create a perfect opening holiday choral work. Unison singing introduces the melody which develops into homophonic parts. Abridge of original music adds newness to the original. The optional trumpet and bells add texture to help make this sparkle for the season.New words and original music add to the melody from Henry Purcell's spirited “Sing for Joy” to create a perfect opening holiday choral work. Unison singing introduces the melody which develops into homophonic parts. A “bridge” of original music adds newness to the original. The optional trumpet and bells add texture to help make this sparkle for the season.

Uses: Palm Sunday Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-38 This stately anthem for Palm Sunday offers the flexibility of use with choirs of children youth and adults or a solo cantor with choirs.Opening with an optional processional choirs have the chance to sing antiphonally as a fanfare-like piano accompaniment and optional finger cymbals support the singing. An easy descant near the end of the piece also gives youngchoirs the opportunity to sing two parts easily and successfully. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:59

Uses: Christmas Concert This movement from the composer's larger work Alleluia! Puer natus est nobis is a sensitive almost haunting setting of the traditional Latin text. A repeated chaconne-likeprogression forms the foundation of the work while a soprano solo rises like a prayer above the choral texture. Gentle dissonance requires a purity of tone and a careful attention to dynamics and balance.

Uses: General Music Appreciation Scripture: Psalm 8: Revelation 5:11-12 Here is a powerful and emotive anthem that is a testimony to the Giver of the Song. Written in a ballad style the attractive melody carries an impassioned prayer for God to teach us to listen and learn the music of grace. This piece begins in stately restraint and gradually builds to the affirming declaration You are the Song! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc 1-2 hp pno vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

Commissioned by the 2011 St. Louis Metro District #8 Middle School Honor Choir this energetic arrangement for both 3-part and 2-part voices is everything you desire for your young singers. Driving piano accompaniment solid vocalwriting and dynamic twists and turns set this spiritual on fire. Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; PianoTrax CD.Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel (Arr Gilpin Greg) 3 Part Mixed Choral

This American folk song tells the story of a girl wearing a yellow ribbon around her neck until her far-away love returns to her. The story told in unison and easy part-singing will delight your young singers. The piano mimics afiddle player at a country dance but the optional fiddle part lets you have the real thing if desired! A bright performance piece from the American folk song heritage.

with The Solid Rock- Uses: General youth praise team Reformation Scripture: Matthew 7:25-26 This new retro-styled anthem speaks to foundational truths and even incorporates a classic hymn text. Alive with rhythmic vigor the composer uses a minor mode to bring a captivating element to this confident statement of faith. Available: SATB LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:27.