Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High Angels from the Realms of Glory Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Uses: Communion Christian fellowship Scripture: I Corinthians 11:23-28 Matthew 26:26-20 Luke 22:17-20 Hebrews 9:13-22 Joel Raney is known for the variety of his compositional style and in thisinaugural Shawnee publication he captures a perfect vibe for setting this lesser known spiritual. Joining it with Let Us Break Bread Together is an inspired touch and this new piece is an innovative newaddition to communion repertoire. The optional violin and cello parts really set it apart. Also available: LiteTrax Accompaniment CD.

3-5 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Veteran writer Sharon Elery Rogers has set the three tunes Middlebury Promised Land and Pisgah into a delightful medley . Great for general use or patriotic services.

Like a treasured Christmas card this thoughtful anthem expresses all the special feelings of the season. Mark Cabaniss shows us his creative side with this melodic and expressive choral. Here is the perfect theme song for yourChristmas pageant. Beautifully orchestrated!

This homonym is creatively used in a text and musically set with running eighth notes alternating between major and minor vocal speech and a grand use of text painting dynamically. An excellent choice in programming and an outstanding teaching piece.

The triumph of Easter morning is heard and felt in this joyful call to resurrection praise. Christians awake and greet the new day!...Come see the earth is reborn! This is not just any morning - it isThis Glorious Easter Day! Don Besig and Nancy Price have penned a memorable Easter anthem that will add sparkle and shine to your resurrection celebration. Especially suited for sunrise services this tuneful choralwill leave listeners with a joyous skip in their steps for many days to come.

Church musicians are always looking for a new twist on an old theme. Here are the words to a beloved spiritual in a haunting new setting. Robert Lau's original melody maintains the mournful and overwhelming emotionof the traditional and the addition of Christ's last words from the cross emphasize the tremendous pain and grief of those final hours. Were You There? is a moving and dramatic anthem for Lent or Holy Week.

Combining the Christmas carol O Little Town of Bethlehem with an original countermelody this lovely arrangement has been crafted into a classic partner song. Having your audience or congregation sing the familiarcarol with the choir singing the countermelody is just one of many combinations for the versatile format. Perfect for beginning to advanced choirs and suitable for school or church settings.

4-5 Octaves of Handbells-An easy piece for a Garee arrangement! Equal use of all bells no octave used to excess.

Uses: general evangelism Scripture: John 15:7 John 1:1 A monumental work that challenges us to share the Word of God will all! A memorable melody that gradually builds in intensity and purpose issupported by confident harmonies and rich accompaniment. The orchestration option brings this noble declaration to an amazing height. A true winner!

A Cappella Anthems for Any Occasion compiled by Joseph M. Martin-Here is the ultimate a cappella collection for church choirs everywhere. Between these covers you will find bestsellers for almost every occasion. Some of the greatest names in sacred music are represented here: Roy Ringwald Gordon Young Don Besig Patsy Ford Simms Joseph Martin Pepper Choplin and many others. There are exciting gospels and expressive ballads delightful seasonal offerings and useful service music selections to enhance yourworship planning. Bring the glory of the human voice into your music program with this amazing compilation.

Psalm 146 celebrates the goodness and power of God as creator healer and comforter. Sparkling and buoyant in spirit this festive anthem dances along with rhythmic momentum and fresh harmonies. Especially suitablefor occasions of praise and thanksgiving the text of this wonderful psalm may be used throughout the year. Commissioned by the St. Thomas Episcopal Choir in Chesapeake Virginia Psalm 146 is full of brightness andlife. Let it be a shimmering part of your Sunday morning service.

Admirers of Shawnee Press' best-selling The Awakening will find this choral to be as compelling and effective. Based on Tennyson's work Ulysses Joseph Martin creates a piece of power and inspiration. The Quest Unending is amusical masterpiece to challenge every choir.

A bold declaration of purpose for all Christians this inspiring anthem from Joseph Martin poetically states what it is that God's children are called to do. We are one great alleluia. We declare the risen Christ... We must bea hymn of healing... We must share... love's redeeming grace... Triumphant and echoing with confidence We Are Music of the King says it all - who we are and why we are.

A well-loved song that is known by many. Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know has a fresh updated sound with accessible harmonies and moderate range for voices. A smooth jazz accompaniment enhances the rich lush vocals. PattiDrennan's gift for arranging the old favorites has never been more evident. Beautiful!

This powerful original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A simple unison beginning builds to an ending with full choral presence and moving descant. A sound of hope a sound of peace a sound thatcelebrates and speaks what we believe ... this is why we sing why we lift our voice. This will be your power ballad for the year and with the full orchestration available or CD accompaniment track your singers andaudience will literally be moved to tears. An outstanding choral work! Available separately: SATB SAB TBB SSAA 2-part Orchestration StudioTrax CD. Contemporary American composer Greg Gilpin is active as a choir coach and Choral conductor and has hundreds of Choral compositions in his oeuvre. This charming upbeat song is suited for amateur and youth choirs.

3-4 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-An arrangement of the popular Christmas tune for 3 octaves with 4 optional bass notes of the 4th and 5th octaves.

Majestic and moving through lyric and song Joe Martin captures the idea that every thing resounds with music. Since we are a part of earth and its music then we are also made for music. Expressive part writing glorious pianoaccompaniment as only Joe can create and a grand ending make this a stunning festival concert work. Available separately: SATB 3-part mixed PianoTrax CD 35016963.

Uses: General Concert Scripture: Ephesians 5:19; Psalm 138:1; Psalm 177:1-2 From Haydn's masterpiece The Creation comes a tasteful reverent adaptation that brings this material from theconcert hall to the sanctuary. With exciting counterpoint and classic choral treatments this anthem ignites the audience and creates a praiseworthy experience for any worship gathering.

Carl Nygard's lyrical setting of the well-known Prayer of St. Francis almost sings itself. Flowing melody and accompaniment along with beautiful lush harmonies make this lovely anthem accessible to large or small adult or youth choirs.