Welcome Don Hart to our Shawnee community of writers with this combination of a classic carol and a beloved classical theme from Smetana's tone poem The Moldeau. This theme is full of pathos and ideally suited to thelanguishing cry of Israel as it waits for its Reedemer. The use of lovely descants from C-instruments and B-flat instruments adds to the mystery and longing. Prayerful.

40 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Songs-Come back to a simpler time and place: a small church in the wildwood nestled in the hills of the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy the homespun sounds of fiddle guitar piano auto harp dulcimer banjo and more with Smoky MountainSunday . This delightful collection of all-time favorite foot-stomping and heartfelt gospel favorites will transport you to a place of quiet rest and simple faith. The music is easy to play and the enclosed listening CD willenrich your experience of these timeless classics. As you listen to an old pump organ and upright piano along with the sounds of handmade instruments performing these hymn favorites you'll feel embraced by the love reflected inthese simple songs of hope faith and assurance.

Uses: General Christ the Shepherd memorial and funeral services Scripture: Psalm 23 One of this celebrated writing teams' best this anthem is a lyric re-telling of the great Shepherd's Psalm. Newinsightful lyrics bring Psalm 23 into our everyday walk of faith and remind us of God's great provision for our need. An anthem of deep power and meaning this piece is ideal for Christ the Shepherd Sunday or memorial services. Anew SAB version is a welcome addition to the already best-selling SATB octavo and it is also included as a vocal solo in the collection I Sing to the Lord.

Mastering Conducting Techniques is a book of exercises intended for conducting students and conductors who wish to develop specific conducting skills. Haberlen has identified the fundamental skills that all competentconductors must master in order to conduct and interpret a score. The author states in his introduction that the skills set forth in his book will enable a conductor to apply solutions to technical conducting problems within aspecific passage of a score. He asserts that to achieve efficient rehearsals and quality performances conductors need confident conducting patterns and clear gestures to communicate to the performers the score's music information.

In the style of his best-selling A Child's Credo Greg Gilpin has created A Lyric Adoramus Te another 2-part Latin work for young voices that certainly will become a classic. Unison singing simple harmonies and theuse of echoing will aid in the learning of pianissimo singing breathing and phrasing. Listening and blending are also enforced by the writing. The optional C-instrument will add simple elegance and the American Sign Languagebeautifully interprets the written text.

Discover the joyful lilt of this new Price/Besig winner and lift the spirits of your church. Raise your praise to the Lord of creation. Exalting God through the gift of music is the heart of this general praise offering.Infectious rhythm governs the flow of this distinctive anthem. Any time is a great time to praise God and this song affirms this timeless truth with fresh jazzy yet worshipful appeal. Sing Out a New Song to theLord!

The wonderful words of Robert Louis Stevenson have been beautifully set to music for 2-part voices by educator and composer Janet Gardner. A flowing melody above a liquid piano accompaniment cultivates skills for expression dynamic contrast and musical phrasing. The descant of ahs is haunting and adds to the musical painting that has been written so masterfully. Perfection! Available separately: 2-part; PianoTrax CD.

A stately prayer of commitment and a plea for God's continued guidance and care. Lord Help Me Be Your Servant earnestly speaks of total dedication to service while recognizing that even good works are impossiblewithout God's hand. A lovely anthem for services of dedication commitment ordination or commissioning.

Nancy Price and Don Besig 's Let Us Serve Him for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.

Welcome VoiceDance IV by Greg Jasperse the fourth installment in this hit series. Soft consonants fill the jazz syllables while the energetic music of rhythm and vocal textures paint an incomparable picture of vocalsound. The piece is made up of repetitive phrases and sections so learning is easier than imagined when first hearing this extraordinary choral. It joins Jasperse's proven VoiceDance winners in your jazz literature library.

African Christmas Greeting-The Swahili text for Merry Christmas to you is delightful in this African setting with creative harmonies rhythms and percussion. A strong pulse is established from the beginning with the bass and left hand of thepiano accompaniment moving the music and text to an energetic and full ending. A pronunciation guide and a suggested drum part are included within the choral. It is a wonderful choral to program for your multicultural selectionin December. Available separately: 3-part mixed with percussion 2-part with percussion StudioTrax CD.Written for 2-part choir and piano.

From a miserly uncaring old man Ebenezer Scrooge is converted to generous good temper on the concert stage. Based on Charles Dickens' story A Christmas Carol Scrooge has been masterfully adapted for today while still maintaining the flavor of the original story. The songs are arranged for 2-part treble chorus with an optional third part for changed or changing voices. Scrooge is loaded with musical variety the songs rangingin style from a traditional English carol to a jazz waltz. The chorus remains in the pit throughout the performance providing background for the solos and commenting on the action. Grade Level: 6-Adult. Perf. Time: Approx. 90minutes.

The Water Is Wide is an American folk song which has been adapted and arranged for 2 Part Choir (SA or TB) with Piano accompaniment by Luigi Zaninelli.

The refrain of this well-loved melody is believed to have been a signature tune of the London waits or watchmen as they made their hourly calls. This particular frosty morning they are also announcing Christ's birth. MatthewCulloton skillfully arranges Past Three O' Clock for three-part treble voices and flute for Christmas concert or festival.

This gentle praise ballad is a song of gratitude and warmth. Praise Him with a Psalm is based on the familiar Psalm 103 and lyrically recalls for us the great love and compassion that God has for us. Bless theLord O my soul and all that is within me bless His holy name... Easily learned and a joy to sing this prayerful anthem is suited to large or small ensembles or praise teams.

Vocal speech permeates this new rap-style arrangement by Jill Gallina. Direct from down under this popular Australian nursery rhyme is full of fun. In addition it is a great novelty piece to teach musical elements.

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

Gethsemane's impassioned prayer is hauntingly presented in Ruth Schram's exquisite style. First released in 1990 this bestselling anthem is now made available in a convenient SAB voicing.

This arrangement of the classic American spiritual by John Leavitt is lively and expressive. The optional piano accompaniment allows for an a cappella performance if desired. Bright rhythms surprising harmonies and dynamiccontrasts make this an inviting sing for your choir! Available separately: SATB opt. accompaniment; SAB opt. accompaniment; 2-part opt. accompaniment; PianoTrax CD 2008.

This dynamic arrangement of a beloved African-American spiritual is destined to become an instant classic. Phillip Kern continues to amaze us with the versatility of his work and this festive choral makes your choir sound theirvery best. The piano writing is scintillating and every bit a match to the bold virtuosic choral writing. Try this happy music for Palm Sunday Eastertide or Christ the King Sunday. Cleverly done and fun to sing!A dynamic arrangement of a beloved African-American spiritual by Philip Kern a jubilant selection for Palm Sunday Eastertide or Christ the King Sunday.