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CHILDREN'S CHOIR
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Children's
General Anthems
An African Worship Song—Joseph M. Martin
& John R. Paradowski. Based on the Ghanaian
folk song Nanuma, this anthem highlights
important elements of worship: praising God in
song, praying, and going forth to share God's
love. Written for children, youth, and adults,
the piece can be sung by one choir or multiple
choirs for a multigenerational presentation.
Handclaps, percussion instruments, and a
rhythmic piano accompaniment join with
other options to create an unforgettable
multicultural experience.
11376214 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11376213 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.35
All Good Gifts—Dora Ann Purdy. Reminding
us of God's abundant blessings, this anthem
of gratitude combines a stirring traditional text
with a beautiful new melody perfectly suited to
treble voices. The addition of Praise God, from
Whom All Blessings Flow makes the piece an
excellent selection for Thanksgiving or any
Sunday throughout the year.
11374370 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.20
Amazing Grace for the Lost Lamb—Ruth
Elaine Schram. This tender anthem tells
the Parable of the Lost Sheep with beautiful
vocal lines in a pleasing meter. The second
stanza is a setting of Amazing Grace, which
complements the message with "I once was
lost, but now am found." The two melodies
combine to provide a lovely partner song,
reinforcing independent singing in each part.
A gentle unison ending sweetly expresses,
"Jesus carried me home to the fold."
11373704 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.10
Amazing Grace -with- Praise, Praise,
Praise the Lord—arr. Becki Slagle Mayo.
Filled with joyful rhythm, the merging of two
favorites makes for a winning combination!
The piece opens with the Cameroon
processional Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord,
which transitions seamlessly into Amazing
Grace and infuses the beloved hymn with
jubilant energy. Becki's optional harmony is
a wonderful stepping stone for emerging part
singers. Optional conga and maracas.
11347630 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.35
Asante Mungu (Thank You, God)—
Jennifer Klein & Karen Crane. Perfect for
Thanksgiving or at any time of year, this
African-inspired song will be fun for children to
learn and sing while also teaching an important
message. This original song uses a text with
Swahili words of thanks and their English
translation paired with a catchy melody. It may
be sung in unison or with the optional second
part for some simple harmony. An optional
drum part makes it even more fun!
11417407 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.40
Benedictus—Bruce W. Tippette. A familiar
Latin text is set in an original work with a lyrical
and easy-to-teach style perfect for developing
treble ensembles. With comfortable vocal
ranges, effortless vocal lines, and a graceful
accompaniment, this will prove to be a
perennial favorite for concert or service use.
11395966 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Cantate!—Victor C. Johnson. This joyous
Latin text paired with a fitting English text has
been set in a bright, lilting style. This short
piece is a perfect introduction to Latin for
young singers, with limited complexity and
vocal lines that help singers stay on part.
11393877 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Come Be the Light—Mark Patterson. This
uplifting anthem of hope calls us to be bold
and courageous - sharing God's light, joy,
hope, and love with the world. Useful for
treble choirs of all ages, there is an exciting
piano accompaniment and an optional part for
handbells or handchimes. Useful for a fall choir
kickoff, choral festival, the Epiphany season, or
any celebratory occasion.
11202617 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.25
11203301 Accompaniment CD . . . . 27.95
Come, Christians, Join to Sing—arr. Mark
Patterson. Rhythmic energy fills this festive
arrangement from start to finish! Melodic
syncopation plus an optional vocal harmony
for budding two-part choirs bring new life to
this cherished hymn of praise. Great for older
elementary, youth, or adult choirs.
11374379 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.15
Come, Let Us Sing—Becki Slagle Mayo
& Lynn Shaw Bailey. Psalm 100 is given an
energetic and joyful treatment in this original
anthem from two masterful composer/
arrangers. The addition of the optional second
part provides a descant-like feel, giving the
opportunity to sing pure vowels on the word
"alleluia." This is a great selection for any time
of year but is especially perfect for Thanksgiving.
11346991 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 1.95
Down by the Riverside—Michael Burkhardt.
A very accessible setting of this classic
spiritual, this is wonderful for those just starting
to learn part-singing. Useful for both school
and church settings.
11416033 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Down by the Riverside—arr. Russell
Robinson. Young choirs will enjoy the swing
style in this arrangement of the well-known
traditional spiritual. Conservative ranges on
each part, an added descant or solo line,
handclaps, and a sturdy supportive piano
accompaniment make this approachable to
learn and fun to perform.
11393033 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Emmanuel: God Is With Us—Naomi King
Walker. The ABA format, with the final A
featuring a descant over the original melody,
along with echo effects and parallel harmony
makes this a great choice for children. The
repetitive lyrics emphasize that God is always
present in our lives. The middle section
incorporates TALLIS' CANON for a simple, unison
prayer: "O God, when we must face our fear,
remind us you are always near."
11384844 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11384845 C Instrument Part . . . . . . . 3.00
Encourage One Another—Mark Burrows.
This energetic echo song brings out the best in
young treble voices and offers a joyful message
of friendship and community. The text focuses
on caring qualities, and the optional djembe,
claves, and shaker (parts available separately),
as well as the body percussion cues, create a
dynamic and spirited performance!
11416970 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.45
11416971 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . 11.95
Family (Familia)—Mark Burrows. When
we look at our neighbors, what do we see?
This endearing two-part piece celebrates
the wonderful diversity of our communities
and neighborhoods, with a gentle challenge
to see one another as God sees us: beautiful
children of the world. Set in both English and
Spanish, this accessible piece extends a hand
of welcome and embrace, asserting that "we
are more than neighbors, we are family."
Includes the composer's thoughtfully updated
text for Jesus Loves the Little Children. A
perfect selection for elementary and middle
school choirs!
11347641 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Festival Alleluia—Allen Pote. This sparkling,
rhythmic Festival Alleluia is an excellent
selection for young voices looking for a very
attainable challenge.
1497270 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 1.95
Follow Me—David Schwoebel. Based on the
important truth "I am the light of the world,"
this anthem has an engaging melody and is
filled with dynamic contrast and a supportive
accompaniment. An optional second part
includes echoes and some countermelodies
and creates opportunities for harmony singing.
Based on John 8:12.
11373700 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
For Love Shall Be Our Song—Douglas
E. Wagner. Based on Colossians 3:12-15,
this unison anthem celebrates the universal
message of love and peace. The bright and
beautiful melody is accessible to voices of
all ages, though it will especially shine in
children's voices. The short phrases make
learning a cinch, defined by a buoyant A
section followed by a more lyrical B section.
The optional flute part enhances the repeat
of the opening phrases when it appears in
the recapitulation.
1625631 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
A Future with Hope—Mark Burrows.
Particularly relevant in times of change or
uncertainty, this easily learned anthem based
on Jeremiah 29:11-13 offers comfort and
assurance. Limited ranges and a supportive
piano accompaniment make this a perfect
selection for elementary singers, mixed-
age treble choirs, youth choirs, or adult
choirs. Useful as the choir season comes
to a close or for graduations and other
milestone celebrations.
11396857 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.45
Gentle Words (Humility Song)—Becki
Slagle Mayo. This traditional Shaker text
reminds us of the power of words - especially
words offered with care and kindness.
Featuring two complementary melodies which
meet in a partner song, this piece is especially
effective for beginning and intermediate treble
choirs. A wonderful selection for both church
and school settings.
11396878 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.45
Glorious—Stephanie Mabey/arr. Masa
Fukuda. This inspiring song is about
discovering the uniqueness that lies within
each of us, embracing it, and letting it ring out
for the whole world to hear. We are all truly
glorious! A MIDI accompaniment rehearsal
track, which includes a full orchestra consisting
of 15 instruments, is available separately.
11176040 SSA or SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
God Be in My Head—Andrea Ramsey. This
lovely work for treble voices and piano is a
lyric, fluid rendering of the familiar text from
the Book of Hours (1541). Elegantly simple,
it offers the opportunity for young choirs to
explore tone, blend, and musical sensitivity
while offering a message of comfort. An ideal
way to close a concert or service.
10098665 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.50
God Is Here Today—arr. Tom Trenney.
Earnest and reassuring, this anthem is a
true reflection of the man honored in its
dedication - Fred M. Rogers. Tom Trenney's
lovely arrangement features a beautiful partner
melody and an opportunity for congregational
singing. The ending phrase certainly captures
the essence of this song, as well as Mister
Rogers' legacy: God is love.
11202721 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.10
11203317 Accompaniment CD . . . . 27.95
God's Family for Me—Joanne LeDoux &
Milton LeDoux. This cheerful piece celebrating
the gift of family is set in a relaxed shuffle. The
melody will be quickly learned and is suitable
for elementary choirs of any age. The middle
section features lyrics that state that whatever
position we have in a family, the one thing that
is true is "God loves me and God loves you!" A
happy clarinet part is included.
11373701 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
God's Word Is Like a Seed—Elizabeth Gage.
A youth anthem based on the parable of the
sower, the engaging melody is complemented
with a memorable and singable chorus. The
first verse tells the story, then the second
verse personalizes the story as a prayer for
understanding and personal growth. Optional
harmony is available on the last two chords of
the ending for this otherwise unison anthem.
11373705 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me—Jeff
Reeves. Ideal for Lent, Pentecost, or any time
of year, this gentle anthem expresses a desire
to live more like Christ in all we say and do.
Short, optional spoken prayers introduce each
verse before the choir sings the graceful,
flowing melody. Options for solo singing,
descant, and use of chime tree (or finger
cymbals) complement the reflective spirit of
the piece, fitting for older elementary, youth,
and adult choirs.
11374380 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.20
