Two of the church's most popular and beloved hymns are brought together to create an anthem filled with hope and encouragement. The gentle LiteTrax accompaniment CD and the optional violin obbligato give directors wonderfuloptions for meaningful performances. A real winner!

An American folk hymn is given new life in this bright new setting by Michael Larkin. Speaking to our eternal hope in Christ this brilliantly arranged choral is brimming with color dynamic contrasts and interesting vocallayering. The Morning Trumpet is ideal for any time of year but makes an especially robust call to worship or concert opener. A very satisfying choral experience for all who will hear.

A warm welcome into the community of Christ. This invitation to the House of Grace promises peace charity harmony fellowship and the open loving arms of family. A contemporary ballad for choir or praise team the music exudes feelings of comfort security and well-being. Who wouldn't want to become a part of such a strong group of believers? Welcome home!

Commissioned by the Texas Choral Directors Association for its 2005 convention 50th anniversary this auspicious anthem is Cindy Berry at her best. She has crafted an outstanding melody that sends the heart soaring even as herworship-centered text directs the listener heavenward. Don't miss this excellent general-use anthem Neverending Song of Praise.

Uses: General Scripture: Psalm 107:2; Galatians 3:13; Job 19:25 From the Legacy Series comes a ballad that reminds us of Christ's sacrificial death on Calvary. A message of mercy and promises fulfilled this anthem is a beautiful marriage of text poetry and purpose. The crescendo that crowns the chorus is a moment of high emotion reminding us of the victory that is at the center of our faith in Christ. The tasteful piano stylingadds flavor to the ambience of the piece and the gentle rhythmic pulse of the accompaniment is idiomatic to this memorable original.

New York Voices Series-From the New York Voices Series Continuing our New York Voices Series we present this hot new arrangement by Darmon Meader for the New York Voices. In the tradition of their charts Smack Dab in the Middle is a slick arrangementand is full of fun and humor. The Big Band chart is also available! An excellent choice for any top-notch vocal jazz ensemble.

Uses: General revival All Saints' Day Scripture: Romans 4:11 Galatians 3:9 John 14:2 This medley of beloved hymns literally jumps off the page and into the heart. In her inaugural publication withShawnee Press popular composer Mary McDonald decorates a few favorite hymns with gospel joy. This is a guaranteed AMEN special for your choir! Also available: LiteTrax CD.

This charming fiddling song from the southern mountains of Appalachia is engaging and humorous featuring progressive use of intervals in harmonic structure (unison thirds and fourths fifths); antiphonal singing between womenand men; and a brief piano solo. The accompaniment captures the rhythmic feel of a country fiddle and the boisterous excitement of a hoedown is both heard and felt in the harmonic refrain ...Hey ho dee-iddle-um-day! Treat your choir and your audience to a journey up Sourwood Mountain.

Version for SATB Choir A Cappella.

Smooth and elegant vocal styles featuring two short solos and a lush piano accompaniment and orchestration are in this arrangement of the classic holiday song Home for the Holidays. Just what you would expect from Mark Hayes - apicture-perfect musical postcard for your holiday concert.

My America is a fresh new patriotic anthem from the team of John Parker and David Lantz. It reminds us once again of the beacon of hope and the passageway to freedom which our country has always been and continuesto be for so many people. Incorporating the emotional refrain from America the Beautiful this piece will make an impact as a featured selection or concert finale.

Smooth and elegant vocal styles featuring two short solos and a lush piano accompaniment and orchestration are in this arrangement of the classic holiday song Home for the Holidays. Just what you would expect from Mark Hayes - apicture-perfect musical postcard for your holiday concert.

Musical arrangement by Cat Stevens and choral arrangement by Harry Simeone. For SATB Choir and Piano.

Greg Gilpin has set the lyrics of both O Little Town of Bethlehem and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear to the music of Gesu Bambino by Pietro Yon making an exquisite choral work. Simple yetelegant the harmonies float the selected lyrics which are suitable for school or church. The use of Venite adoriamo in the chorus has optional English lyrics. A stunning arrangement for every choir.

This a cappella Shawnee Press Classic by composer Houston Bright has been a staple in choral libraries for many years. Suitable for developing voices and smaller choirs retaining the vocal finesse. Discover again this greatchoral work. Available separately: SSAB a cappella; SATB a cappela; SSAA a cappella; TTBB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:17.

Kirby has captured the 1940s swing style in this novelty hit of that decade. It's up-beat positive and the easy group riff section adds energy and teaching opportunities. With the multiple voicings available allage levels will enjoy learning and performing this standard song. Great for show choirs and festival choirs as well. Parts for guitar bass and drums included in the choral. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD.

The folk tunes All Through the Night and Suo Gan create a partner-song emphasizing music peace and unity. Arranged beautifully by Becki Slagle Mayo and incorporating optional instrumental parts thatadd color contrast and support this piece teaches cultural connections pentatonic melodies and folk tunes as well presenting a wealth of musical opportunities. Suitable for just about every concert setting.

8 Rhythm-Teaching Chorals Using Vocal Speech-This collection contains eight chorals that are fun to learn interesting to teach and entertaining for performers and listeners. Perfect for the singer who does not play an instrument I Can Feel the Rhythm takes out thenotes and teaches rhythm through speech. With selections for holidays and patriotic celebrations as well as a piece that teach dynamics and rests your singers will learn how rhythms look sound and feel. Drum parts are includedin this collection! Grades 4-12. BEST VALUE: Purchase the book/CD ROM kit (35027570) for the book and the Enhanced CD ROM with the REPRODUCIBLE choral score drum parts composer bio and more.This collection contains eight chorals that are fun to learn interesting to teach and entertaining for performers and listeners. Perfect for the singer who does not play an instrument I Can Feel the Rhythm takes out the notes and teaches rhythm through speech. With selections for holidays and patriotic celebrations as well as a piece that teach dynamics and rests your singers will learn how rhythms look sound and feel. Drum parts are included in this collection! Grades 4-12. Best value: Purchase the book/CD ROM kit (35027570) for the book and the Enhanced CD ROM with the reproducible choral score drum parts composer bio and more.

Incorporates My Lord What a Morning-Uses: Advent Concert Scripture: Matthew 24:27-30; Isaiah 60:1-3 This Advent best-seller delivers the hope and joy of the coming Light in a cheerful quartet style. The inclusion of the spiritual My Lord What a Morning providescontrast and depth. Available separately: SATB a cappella TTBB a cappella.

Uses: Advent Christmas Feast of the Annunciation Scripture: Luke 1:16-26 The words of the Magnificat are joined with the English carol Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day to capture the joy ofMary as she worships God at the angelic announcement. A graceful treatment of a beloved tune this anthem is essential repertoire for Advent Christmas or any Marian emphasis. Delightful!