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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

A tremendous choice for Good Shepherd Sunday this tender statement of followship will also be welcome in Lenten services. The music is very quickly learned and the message of God's guidance and care is clearlypresented with gentle words of assurance. Peaceful. Supports: John 10:11-12 Acts 13: 14 43-52 Revelation 7:9 Psalm 23 Genesis 49:24

Uses: Youth Concert Epiphany General Spiritual Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 II Samuel 7:18-19. 24-29 Psalm 132 Mark 4:21-24 The spiritual This Little Light of Mine is a favorite withchildren and adults alike. When you combine it with the crafting of master arrangers and fresh updated lyrics you have a recipe for success. Two voicing options increase programming flexibility and the easily learned piano partis pure joy. A real winner!

Familiarize your students with the works of Beethoven by teaching this choral that includes three of his most familiar melodies Ode to Joy Moonlight Sonata and Beethoven's Fifth. MartiLunn Lantz and Lois Brownsey have set original lyrics to the melodies. Parts for two violins or flutes are included within the choral. novel poignant and a real showstopper for the classroom as well as the stage!

Uses: Thanksgiving general youth Scripture: Psalm 106:1 I Chronicles 16:8-9 Psalm 118:1 Truly a one-rehearsal wonder this perennial bestseller is now offered with a pleasing accompaniment track. Anunforgettable melody anchors this sincere anthem of gratitude and its simple ranges make it appropriate for younger voices. Absolutely stunning!

This 2-part piece incorporating Silent Night is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at holiday concerts. This serene selection includes a lovely counter-melody ideal for teaching part-singing. Perfect for Christmas events On a StarlitNight shines with quiet beauty. Available separately: 2-part; StudioTrax CD.

It is better to try and fail than never to have tried at all. That is the message of this anonymous text powerfully set by Brad Printz. The Ship That Sails is about strife and striving taking risks honor andcourage. A powerful message for concerts graduation or even memorial services where inspiration is needed. Melody and accompaniment start quietly and build as the passion of the text builds to reflect the rolling billowingmovement of the sea.

This energizing choral features a timely message of peace and unity. The flute and piano are colorful and the optional solo lifts this into a true encore for any concert.

Don Besig and Nancy Price have woven the traditional songs Lonesome Valley and Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen with adapted and new words into an ethereal Lent and Holy Week meditation. The useof optional flute (part provided in the octavo) enhances the airy quality of the piece. There's also an opportunity for an optional solo and a cappella portions. First telling of Jesus and his pending fate in the lonesome valley the message moves on to remind us that nobody knows the trouble and pain like Jesus. Finally we all have our lonesome valleys to walk but He will not let us walk alone. This easy-to-learn anthem willprove to be very effective.

This charming arrangement of I Saw Three Ships includes a sparkling handbell part and dance-like keyboard accompaniment. Voiced for three-part mixed choirs this fresh setting of a traditional carol is accessible to youth or adult choirs.