God Is with Us is the third of Five Easy Hymn Anthems on Original Texts and Tunes a collection created as a somewhat delayed reaction to 9/11. It is composed in the style of traditional Protestant hymn tunes. The text acknowledges God's constant presence with us especially in times of stress and uncertainty. Congregational participation is optional.

This energetic processional for a cappella voices and percussion defies categorization. This fun original work includes some alternate text ideas that make it useful for almost any occasion. The rhythms are hypnotic and the harmonies engaging.

It's Christmas Time Once Again!-This joyful Philippino Christmas Carol is a welcome addition to the season. San Francisco conductor and arranger George Hernandez has masterfully arranged a simple SATB a cappella setting that simply works!. High school college and community choirs will love this piece.

As with most of the other Solfege Suite selections this piece can be sung entirely in unison by following the melody voice throughout. The divisi in the melody lines are either in octaves or very simple 3rds. Theharmony voice while really cool is entirely optional. Directors may choose to use them with a section of voices or an ensemble of voices or not use them at all. Ken Berg Boogie Woogie From Solfege Suite #3 2 Part Choral

Now available for SSA voices this marvelous work was released a few years ago to great acclaim and remains popular. Fully orchestrated in 4 distinctive movements this missa brevis tastefully weaves American folksongs spirituals and hymns into a liturgical fabric. May be performed with piano chamber orchestra or full orchestra.

Ellen Foncannon sets a firm foundation and introduces us to several different melodies singing of God's holiness. The styles vary but there is a consistent character that finally releases into the familiar hymn for which we haveall been waiting. With youthful zest the anthem concludes with a gratifying climax. Available: SATB.

Emily John harpist and elementary choral director offers us an absolutely delightful setting of this absurd and playful nursery rhyme. Selected for the Judith Herrington Choral Series historical and performance notes areprovided. The nonsensical words which are part of the folk song add to the fun.

Jonathan Talberg's choral series has produced a library of excellence for the advanced a cappella choir and this latest entry is a beauty. Richard Burchard tends to write in a density that is thick and rich yet this compositionhas an openness that feels new and equally satisfying.

Originally set for SATB voices and performed by the ACDA National Honor Choir this new SSAA setting maintains the same energy and drive. The complex lines and rhythms are captivating but are also cleverly much easier to learnthan they sound making this piece a choir and audience favorite.

This African song contains easy ostinato patterns that are simple to learn but sound wonderfully complex when all put together. An excellent selection for concert or festival use. This African song contains easy ostinato patterns that are simple to learn but sound wonderfully complex when all put together. An excellent selection for concert or festival use.

Incorporating the hymn God of the Ages Whose Almighty Hand this anthem for choir piano and optional trumpet celebrates God's love for us and our calling to share the good news. Commissioned for the dedication of a new churchsanctuary this piece begins softly and builds to a joyful conclusion.

English composer Alan Smith provides a setting of Psalm 96. There is a stately English character to the piece which is lofty and lilting. There is also a captivating and informal flair here and there that make the pieceespecially interesting. It is a festive anthem of praise for the worshipping church.

Greg Gilpin really knows how to write a dynamic song. The tune and rhythm are immediately catchy and the song practically sings itself. Excellent for church or school. Available: SAB.

Mattie Stepanek was 14 when he died but his poetry and enthusiasm caught the notice of celebrities and presidents. Ron Kean has taken Mattie's Christmas poem of peace for all the world and created a melody that helps the messagesoar. Fitting for children's choirs treble choirs and even mixed choirs this is a wonderful song of hope and love.

SATB a cappella-Latin and English texts. Available: SATB a cappella.

Available: SATB 2-Part Brass Parts.

Edwin Fissinger's music has a distinctly American sound and his choral set Dakota Prairies uses poems that describe some of our north central states' most beautiful scenery. The Wild Prairie Rose isthe third in the set and uses a poem by Alice Sinclair Page. The madrigal-style writing is excellent for choirs of all sizes from festival to chamber groups.

Uns Ist Ein Kind Geboren-Respected scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician. Respected scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician.

Absolute fun! That best describes this great arrangement of a classic American folk song. Esteemed conductor John Alexander with co-arranger Ryan McSweeney has created an excellent festival piece for high school college andcommunity choirs. The 4-hand piano score string bass xylophone and guitar add to the fullness of this playful piece.

Woman why weepest thou?-Heinrich Schutz is one of the greats and revered scholar Peter Aston provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English Dr. Aston also includes in-depth historicalnotes from the original source. The music is exquisite and worthy of study and performance in high school and college but still germane to the church choir as well.