Let There Be Jubilant Praise practically sings itself and makes a great call to worship or anthem selection. This general praise song is immediately engaging and is as pleasing to hear as it is to sing. A real winner! Includedon LiteTrax Accompaniment CD (MD5619). Supports: Psalm 68:25 Psalm 149:3 Psalm 150 1 Chronicles 13:8

Patti Drennan's vocal jazz adaptation of the classic Christmas carol is a tasty addition to any holiday program. Use with a praise team vocal ensemble or let the entire choir in on the fun. Perfect as a bridge between larger choral numbers.

A gentle and beautiful song arranged for 3 part female choir by George L.O. Strid.

Rise and Shine Series-The Rise and Shine Musicals meet the staging challenge with gusto featuring shortened performance times and limited use of props. They pack entertainment and fun into learning opportunities for your chorus. Let's PassIt On! the first musical in the series encourages students to pass on good deeds promoting positive feelings that in turn make the world a happier place. Each of the five musical selections is preceded by an easyintroductory narration in the form of a rhyming script with 24 speaking parts. Basic riser-style choreography suggestions are included or the songs can be performed without movement. No costumes or scenery are required for thisproduction but some hand-held props are suggested. Your students will virtually Rise and Shine when they perform this engaging mini-musical focusing on character education. Full performance time is 20 minutes.Grades K-6.

Continuing his exploration of one of Poland's leading early Baroque composers Mikolaj Zielenski William Bausano provides us with this beautifully prepared edition for college or church choirs. The tapestry of choral colors foundin this choral is a treat for ears and spirit.

Orchestration-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.

Paul Williams has never written better than in this introspective poem and with Douglas Nolan's quiescent musical approach this Holy Week anthem will be an exceptional choice during the season of shadows. Williams's vividportrait of grace is perfectly suited for Maundy Thursday or more specifically Good Friday commemorations. Breathtaking!

Uses: General Lent Youth Choir Church Anniversary Scripture: Psalm 67:3; Psalm 30:4; Romans 12:1 A clarion call to commitment is at the heart of this ballad of praise. Soaring on the wings of melodyand a powerful accompaniment this contemporary sacred song springs with confidence from Scripture. The stately gait of the theme is solidly supported with strong unison singing and sturdy harmonies. The anthem moves as a unifyingcredo of purpose ending in a mighty crescendo of praise. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment/Split-Trax/Performance) Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpets1-3 Trombones 1-3 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:38.

This joyful arrangement of People Look East uniquely highlights each verse with changes in tone timbre and texture. The organ and choir work in a symbiotic fashion to bring forth varied harmonies colors andsounds that the text evokes. A wonderfully festive Advent piece for SAB voices - particularly great for smaller choirs.

Words by the International Students of Waldorf College Forest City Iowa Here is a truly unique musical experience for singers of all ages. This call and response song features soloist choir and audience singing aboutunity peace and community in ten different languages! Sahayta uses words and phrases from Arabic Hebrew Hindi Sanskrit Spanish English Filipino Swahili and other African tribal languages and is appropriatefor any age treble choir. This infectious world-beat dance unites musicians and audience in the spirit of love and brotherhood.

Uses: Epiphany Simply Profound! This beautiful moment of reflection is a breathtaking reminder of the gift of grace and a lovely call to the table of the Lord. Thoughtful part-writing arranges for the success of yourensemble and this gives directors a golden opportunity to work on the expressive potential of this most beautiful statement of faith. Also available: iPrint Orchestration and StudioTrax CD.

with Mendelssohn's Spring Song-Using Mendelssohn's music from Songs Without Words as an introduction and interlude music this original music and text by Jill Gallina is a wonderful selection for your spring concert. The verses in simple unison and thechoruses in harmony are repeated to help retention so that your chorus members can easily learn and enjoy this piece. Available separately: 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: 2:05.

Following the highly successful Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella is Doug Andrews's refreshingly different arrangement of a most beloved Christmas carol Silent Night. Andrews mingles the simple traditional melody with unexpected and wonderful jazz harmonies and lush flowing piano accompaniment. Try ending your program with candlelight and this beautiful new setting.

with You're a Grand Old Flag-Stir up patriotic spirit with this partner song by Lois Fiftal. Beginning groups will perform with style and confidence as they sing each melody and then combine them into a partner song. The piece concludes with a couple of rat-tat-tats and a you bet sign off!

Uses: General Pentecost Reformation Church Heritage Scripture: Matthew 17:25-26 A standard hymn text The Solid Rock is sensitively set with a sturdy new melody with outstanding results.The chorus is an outstanding moment affirming the foundations of our faith and makes a great choice for church heritage Sundays or services during the season of Pentecost. The quiet refined ending brings the piece to areflective conclusion.

Uses: Advent Scripture: Matthew 24:42; I Thessalonians 2:19; Zechariah 9:9; Psalm 149:2 The joyful anticipation of Advent is captured in this useful two-part choral. The King Is Coming Soon has aclassical sound yet is easily learned. During the busy holidays this energetic anthem will be a welcome addition to your choral folders. Available separately: 2-Part Mixed SA(T)B StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.).Duration: ca. 2:00.

Jerry Estes has created another outstanding choral for your young singers. An uplifting opener for any concert with a piano accompaniment that gives Let All Creation Sing a classical sound. The optional trumpet part makesit a shining moment in your concert. As always Jerry has written music that is a gold mine for educational opportunities in teaching such elements as meter changes legato and accented singing and dynamic variety.

A wonderful set of three tremendous songs by composers from the Renaissance era. All in delightful settings for SSA Upper Voice choir edited by Jerry Weseley Harris. Two cheerful and energetic pieces by Thomas Morley and one affected yet glorious piece by Thomas Weelkes. Besides their obvious musical talents these two contemporaries shared not only a Christian name and occupation but also an acquaintance with William Shakespeare and the patronage of Queen Elizabeth I. It is unsurprising that the music of these two contemporaries of the Renaissance period have survived and it is only fitting that works by these two friends should appear in this one edition.

Here is a festive traditional treatment of the celebrated hymn by Fanny Crosby and William Doane. The opening choral fanfare gives way to the familiar hymn of praise with gentle polyphony and rich powerful harmonies. Written forChrist the King Reformation homecoming or any time there is a call for a demonstrative worship declaration this hymn classic will speak. Choose the brass and percussion options with organ for a dramatic and sonorousexperience.

Voiced for SAB chorus this piece is so lovely that larger choirs will want to sing it as well. The cello lends a deeply moving element to the performance options.