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4 Open My Eyes—Sara R. Nussel/arr. Douglas
Nolan. A truly inspired original melody rises like a
prayer in this sweet setting of a treasured hymn
text. A heartfelt petition for enlightenment, this
well-crafted anthem is profound in its message yet
approachable in its musical difficulty. Opening with
an optional solo, the work unfolds with a canon-
like dialogue punctuated by four-part writing. The B
section offers contrast and a chance for division in
the sopranos, lending an ethereal moment, before
giving way to a deeply sincere and quiet ending.
10804138 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4L Praise to the Lord, the Almighty—arr. Tony
Alonso. From the Revival collection, this accessible
arrangement uses the tune
LOBE DEN HERREN and
is scored for SAB choir, assembly, piano, and
guitar with optional C instruments. Modern in its
harmonization, the presentation possibilities are
numerous. For added texture, the final stanza of
this hymn includes an alternate harmonization of
the accompaniment with a soprano descant. Fresh
and chaming!
10806290 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10806290L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
10811702 Instrumental Parts C Inst. (2) . . 5.00
Prayer to Jehovah—Molly Ijames. This personal,
plaintive prayerful setting of Guide Me, O Thou
Great Jehovah brings a new dimension to familiar
words. It is scored for SATB choir, piano and
optional string quartet.
10757419 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10758669 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 20.00
4
Precious Savior, Still Our Refuge (with Leaning
on the Everlasting Arms)—Vicki Bedford/arr.
Cindy Berry. The themes of assurance and comfort
are front and center in the tender text of this sweet
choral. A lovely melody endears itself to the heart as
the message based on a classic hymn text unfolds.
Graceful part-writing brings warmth to the sound,
and a flowing piano part assists the voices. A great
option for Lent or anytime.
10804139 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4L Promised Land—arr. Brian Buda. Celebrate the
promise and hope of our eternal home with this
energetic setting of a beloved American melody.
The optional violin and djembe parts add a layer of
spunk and joy to this arrangement. Fun!
10810136 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10810136L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10810137 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Psalm 22—Edwin M. Willmington. An engaging
setting of the hymn tune
WITYLIET with strong
choral writing and occasional divisi. The powerful
lyrics are adapted from Psalm 22, with three
strophes that lead us on our earthly journey from
first breath to life everlasting. With (opt.) orchestral
accompaniment, Psalm 22 is a solid choice.
10876808 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10876816 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 25.00
10876814 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
l Rejoice—Mark Thallander and Bruce Wilkin. A
grand choral fanfare opens this exciting setting of
Rejoice the Lord Is King, accompanied by organ,
brass quintet, and timpani, and quoting Purcell's
Trumpet Tune. Moving forward, unison vocals are
contrasted by colorful molto-divisi choral sonorities,
and a soloist is featured. Two verses of the hymn
tune draw the work to a thrilling conclusion, with
optional congregational singing.
10876823 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
10876845 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
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Rejoice, the Lord Is King—arr. Mark Edwards.
A solid arrangement of
DARWALL'S 148TH that
gives a traditional treatment of the hymn in the
beginning and then segues into a beautiful choral
stanza. The ending is also bright and cheerful.
Accessible and uplifting!
10754604 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10754604L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
lL Rejoice, You Pure in Heart—Arthur Messiter/
arr. Carlton Young. Scored for SATB voices,
assembly and organ with optional brass quintet
and timpani, the time-honored tune
MaRION is set
most festively in traditional style. Vocal parts are
easy to master, and the brass quintet and timpani
parts make the anthem crackle with energy.
Appropriate for Thanksgiving, general praise, and
Trinity-themed Sundays.
10806265 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10806265L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.00
lL Resting in Your Arms—Ruth Elaine Schram.
With a fun-to-sing gospel swing feel, this flexible
anthem focuses on the peace found in walking
with God. The tune Peace Like a River is cleverly
paired with the original melody. This anthem can
be quickly prepared and has a broad application
and usability in worship services.
10882194 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882194L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4L A Resting Place—David Rasbach. Salvation
through Jesus Christ is proclaimed through an
exquisite melody, rich harmonies, and a skillful
accompaniment. Short a cappella highlights and
a soprano descant punctuate the original melody
of this beloved hymn. A truly beautiful depiction of
Christ's love and sacrifice, appropriate for Lent or
throughout the year.
10810884 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10810884L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Revive Us Again—arr. Larry Shackley.
"Hallelujah, Thine the glory!" begins this robust,
upbeat anthem that features a glorious four-hand
piano accompaniment. This favorite hymn of
prayer and praise is easy to prepare and includes
antiphonal give-and-take between the choir
sections. Highly recommended!
10754004 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754004L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754007 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4L A River Glorious—Frances R. Havergal & James
Mountain/arr. Joel Raney. A bright, jazzy style
provides an energetic gospel setting that combine
Like a River Glorious; Blessed Assurance and I've
Got Peace Like a River. Choirs will enjoy the light,
syncopated rhythms and four-part harmony that is
both catchy and accessible. Perform with keyboard
alone or add the optional rhythm parts.
10906824 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906824L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906825 P/A CD & Split Track. . . . . . 29.95
10906826 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
4L Rock of Ages—arr. Klayton Hoefler. Rock of
Ages, with its timeless text and melody, receives
a poignant setting from new composer Klayton
Hoefler. This anthem delicately balances the duality
of grace -the simplicity and the extravagance - and
the result is a stirring musical proclamation of
God's love. The exquisite piano accompaniment
seamlessly rises and falls with the vocal lines.
10907417 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10907417L SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lL Sacrifice of Praise—Joseph M. Martin. This
stately anthem is a prayer to be a sacrifice of
praise. With a well-executed traditional approach,
it features singable original melodies, a soprano
descant, and a brass accompaniment, making it an
excellent celebratory anthem.
10882195 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10882195L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10882196 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10882198 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Percussion . . . . . . 29.95
lL Seasons Turn—Thomas Keesecker. Using a text
by noted hymn writer Delores Dufner and pairing
it with the hymn tune
SEASONS TURN, we are
reminded that throughout the day, the seasons and
our entire lives, God watches over us. The anthem
will work well for services focusing on trust and
God's care for us. Suitable throughout the entire
church year. Scored for SATB voices with piano
and guitar accompaniment.
10806267 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10806267L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.00
l Simple Gifts—arr. Ryan Murphy. A spectacular
reimagining of the celebrated Shaker song made
famous by Aaron Copland in Appalachian Spring!
This American classic is sent soaring in this joyful
and energetic arrangement that tugs at the heart
and thrills the soul. Many options are available:
full orchestration/track; one piano, four-hands or
a one piano, two-hands version. All are expertly
crafted and offer choirs a distinctive new take on
this testament to living in the spirit of Thanksgiving.
10881004 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10881005 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10881006E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . 69.95
lL Song of Grace—arr. Phillip Keveren. The timeless
text of Amazing Grace is set to the beloved
ST.
AGNES
tune in this worshipful anthem of praise.
Lovely harmonic moments in the choral parts are
enhanced by an artful piano accompaniment, and
the included optional flute part adds an extra touch
of grace.
10882615 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882615L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10913994 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 44.95
4L The Summons—John L. Bell & Graham Maule/
arr. Tom Fettke. John Bell's modern classic has
been given a light, Celtic touch from the always-
creative Tom Fettke. With a lightly dancing touch,
The Summons joyfully challenges singer and
listener alike to "come and follow." The chamber
orchestration can enrich your offering.
10810953 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10810953L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10810954 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10810955 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 40.00
lL Surrounded by Your Grace—Tracey Craig
McKibben. A beautiful folk-like melody enhances
contemplative lyrics, magnifying the grace and love
of God. The lilting verse leads to a resounding chorus,
beautifully set with accessible part writing. The
optional acoustic instruments will add to the beauty
and Celtic feel of this prayerful, uplifting anthem.
10810151 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10810151L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10810152 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10810153 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 19.95
lL Take My Life and Let it Be—Brian L. Hanson.
Known for his fresh approach to nineteenth-century
hymnody, Brian Hanson incorporates two tunes
(
hENdON and patMOS) in this heartwarming anthem.
Choirs will enjoy the expressive choral writing and
stirring phrases, beautifully aided by the piano.
An optional violin part is also included.
10907418 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10907418L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Teach Me Your Way O Lord—Lloyd Larson. A
gentle, tender yet confident prayer of supplication
becomes a statement of faith as it develops.
Accessible for most church choirs, this hymn
setting will quickly become a valuable addition to
a time of prayer and supplication in worship.
10757422 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
lL The King of Love My Shepherd Is/O Breathe
on Me, Breath of God—arr. Tony Alonso. From
the Revival collection, this piece takes the tune ST.
COLUMBIA, adds a modern harmonization, and
pairs it with the text from Baker and Hatch. Scored
for SAB choir, assembly, keyboard, and guitar
with optional flute and violin, this very accessible
work combines these two hymns into one piece
and offers multiple presentation possibilities! For
added texture, the final stanza hymn includes an
alternate harmonization of the accompaniment with
a soprano descant.
10806291 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10806291L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
10811707 Instrumental Parts C Inst. (2) . . 6.00
HL Then Sings My Soul (How Great Thou Art)—
Stuart K. Hine/arr. Mary McDonald. With altered
melody and lush harmonies, Mary McDonald's
fresh treatment awakens a new breadth and
splendor into this timeless hymn, giving rise to the
greatness that it invokes in worshiping God, our
Creator. The gorgeous orchestration by Michael
Lawrence is a true complement to Mary's splendid
choral writing. Now available in an SSA setting.
10235819 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10235819L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10275260 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10275260L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10554460 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10554460L Two-Part Mixed Large Print. . 2.25
10750789 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10750789L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10275261 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10275261L TTBB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10235828 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10750849 Instrumental Parts
3/5 Octave Handbells . . . . . . 5.50
10235829 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
lL There Is a Happy Land—arr. Mary McDonald.
This jubilant anthem has a distinctive Sacred Harp
feel. Anticipating that heavenly "happy land bright,
bright as day," the weaving of the beloved Sweet
By and By is inevitable and inspired. The result is a
joyful anthem of praise and celebration!
10882667 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10882667L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
lL This Is How—Chris de Silva. This gentle work
scored for SAB voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard,
and guitar with optional C instrument and cello
is based on the John 13:35 text, "This is how all
will know that you are my disciples, if you have
love for one another." The memorable refrain and
additional verses make this a perfect selection
for the communion procession, but you'll want to
use this piece anywhere and everywhere in your
worship celebrations.
10806306 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10806306L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
This Is My Father's World—arr. Elaine
Hagenberg. What a gorgeous setting for church
or school choirs! Superb choral writing and a
marvelous piano accompaniment with violin
obbligato make this a truly exceptional arrangement
of the traditional hymn. Highly recommended!
10589958 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
l This Is My Story—Phoebe Knapp & Anna
Prather/Joshua Hummel. Anna Prather and Josh
Hummel add new stanzas to a familiar, well-
loved chorus. Optional violin, viola, cello and oboe
parts are available. Joyfully proclaim God's praise
through this energetic arrangement!
10799525 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
lL Three Folk Hymns—Gwyneth Walker. This
collection for SATB chorus, children's chorus and
piano includes I Will Arise; Be Thou My Vision and
Standin' in the Need of Prayer. Rather than the
traditional four-part hymn style of harmonization,
these songs explore and offer alternative
presentations. Each is written in a way to involve
both an adult choir along with a children's choir.
10805135 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05
10805135L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.05
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and efficient for
over 40 years."
— Dr. Tom Hammett
Director of Music Ministries
Chattanooga, TN