Ruthie Schram presents a highly creative approach in this fascinating Holy Week offering. Three scenes from the life of Christ are presented where Christ experienced physical thirst. From the manger to his last moments on thecross this anthem reminds us that ironically Christ is the Living Water for our spiritual thirst. An optional communion text is provided for additional performance options. Profound! On Ash Wednesday we are calledto return to the will of God. This John Parker text based on passages from Joel and Malachi is treated to a blended musical approach creating stark contrast from the judgement passages and the divine Homecoming that crowns thefinal chorus. A dramatic reminder.

Arranged by Mark Hayes this familiar Stephen Foster standard is available as SATB SAB and 2-part voicings. Mark Hayes has written instrumentation for fiddle banjo guitar bass and drums. Oh Susanna is brightand upbeat with a few knee slaps making this a strong selection for your folk song teaching and performance needs. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part StudioTrax CD Instrumental parts for guitar bass/drums banjo andfiddle.

The church music world lost a true gospel legend this year but Dottie Rambo's legacy of song lives on in the music of churches and Christian performers everywhere. Listen to one of her best in this classic Larry Mayfield arrangement. Supports: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

A mirror suspended in the sky; Reflecting rays of solar fire; A frozen pond reflects your face a vision only you will keep. These selected lyrics by Herb Frombach are a taste of what isso exquisite about Winter Moon. David Lantz has written a haunting melody sustained above a guitar-like piano accompaniment that perfectly sets the lyric. Gorgeous for your winter concert. Available Separately:3-part mixed optional baritone; PianoTrax CD 2007 (35016963).

Welcome the very talented Vicki-Tucker Courtney to our Shawnee family of writers in her meaningful adaptation of this spiritual. This singular and sensitive melody is not often set and this lovely setting will be welcome in manychoir libraries. The lavish piano accompaniment is beautifully crafted and adds greatly to the powerful spirit of this special octavo. Inspired arranging!

John Parker and Vicki Tucker Courtney have created haunting harmonies and an Edgar Allen Poe inspired text with The Raven Watches Me. Let the singer beware! This minor-keyed mysteriously melodic choral creates an ominous musicalsetting that is an adventure in dynamics and musical interpretation.

Farewell My Friend-This exciting choral features a beautiful text in English and Swahili (pronunciation guide included) about the never-ending love and devotion of true friends. With a rhythmic emotional melody and accompaniment. Greg Gilpin hastaken this wonderful African farewell and crafted a musical benediction that is especially appropriate for graduation or a final concert. Journey in a circle as you start...remember us...return to us...

This haunting anthem depicts the scene of Christ gathered with his disciples in the upper room washing their feet and sharing the Last Supper. The beautiful music deftly portrays the many emotions of that evening and the movingtext retells the familiar story with heartrending accuracy. In an Upper Room is a sensitive choral expression of deepest grief and sorrow.

Know Your Notes and Rests-Composer and music educator Jane Lamb who composed and created the Orff collection The Rhythm of the Seasons and Holidays has created this collection of original songs and activities for the music classroom using Orffinstruments rhythm instruments and movement. Through a hands-on approach the following concepts are presented: steady beat simple meter note names note values rests and absolute pitch. The Note Book has been kid-tested for students in grades one through five and is a must-have for the elementary classroom. Grades 1-5.

Don Besig and Nancy Price create a moving allegory as a little child witnesses the crucifixion but does not understand. He does not know Jesus but feels tremendous grief and loss at the death of this stranger.Scientists and philosophers have said that children frequently understand what adults cannot and Within the Shadow of the Cross the little boy discovers that God is there; God IS. If we as adults could onlyperceive that we are children of God and that God IS.

A Proclamation of Hope- Featuring music from an all-star cast of composers: Michael Cox Patti Drennan David Friedman Jill Gallina Alice Gomez W.T. Greer Stefania de Kenessey Rosephanye Powell Joseph M. Martin Robert Seeley Singfor the Cure is a 60-minute 11-song choral collection with full orchestration or piano accompaniment. Based on true stories of breast cancer survivors the individual pieces are powerful enough to be used alone or groupedfor a mini-program. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; plan now to honor the members of your community whose lives have been touched by this struggle. The work includes promotional ideas to support this life-changing work.Don't miss the opportunity to Sing for the Cure and celebrate the lives of courageous women in your community! Benefitting Komen for the Cure

This singular text was taken from a pastoral prayer and is an inclusive blessing for creation and the human community. It is also a call to responsibility and that makes this choral useful anytime. The music is free-flowing matching the rise and fall of the words giving thoughtful directors many opportunities to encourage expressive singing.

From the opening gesture incorporating Blessed Assurance to the final acclamations of praise this vibrant new call to worship is enjoyable to sing and a festive contemporary beginning to any worship service. Legatomelodic lines that build to a glorious finish balance driving rhythmic material. This Is the Day of Rejoicing is highly recommended!

Here is a powerful anthem perfect for general use or more specifically for Epiphany. Incorporating the classic hymn How Brightly Shines the Morning Star this anthem is a celebration of our journey of faith and a reminder to walk in the light of the Christ.

Breathtaking. Exquisite. This powerful prayer for peace and mercy is sheer beauty. Layers of sound and color and texture weave seamlessly into an intricate tapestry of devotion. From the larger work Memorial written in responseto the events of September 11 Kyrie is a moving emotional plea for peace.

For Advent you will not find a more expressive vehicle to convey the longing and prayerful hope for a deliverer than this thoughtful selection from John Parker and David Lantz. The vocal textures are mostly stepwise easing thelearning process while this linear quality creates an organic effect that unfolds like a flower with sincerity and simple beauty.

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!

Incorporating the beloved carol What Child Is This? while thoughtful and probing A Question for Christmas is a melodic journey of discovery. The Christmas seeker will find the answer to his or herquest in this touching choral. Revealing the incarnate Christ is at the heart of this beautiful carol making it appropriate for Christmas communion or any seasonal service of worship. Make this lovely octavo the heart of yourprogram this Christmas.

Uses: General senior choirs revival Scripture: II Corinthians 13:4 Luke 11:9 I Peter 5:7 John 20:15 Weaving two pre-existing songs into a tapestry of worship these songs are cooperative not onlyin musical content but also textual emphasis. With two anthems in the set this octavo is a real budget stretcher. The first anthem joins Tell It to Jesus and What a Friend We Have in Jesus while thesecond piece brings together Just a Closer Walk with Thee and In the Garden. These have become standard anthems for festivals and their SAB voicing makes them perfect for churches of any size.

With deep reverence the prophecy is made: On that day there will be one God and His precious name the only name. And the earth will know but one God and His name alone will be above all names... Awe and mystery are heardin this mostly two-part octavo but as the music builds toward the climax layers of sound and texture are added until every tongue confesses that He Is Lord in strong confident glorious harmony. On ThatDay is accessible to choirs of any size. Text from Zechariah 14:9; Romans 14:11