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Be Thou My Vision—arr. Dan Forrest.
This masterfully crafted essay on the timeless Irish
hymn is realized with the utmost concern for the
melody, the singers, and the accompanist. Liquid
vocals appear over understated piano lines, followed
by judicious a cappella phrases and a sweeping
crescendo to the phrase "Heart of my own heart,
whatever befall." This is such a worshipful treatment
of a timeless melody that it deserves to be heard
again and again.
10515946 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11312701F SSA Part-Dominant MP3s . . . . . 49.99
Bound for the Promised Land—John Leavitt.
This setting of an Appalachian favorite is straight
forward and sturdy. Well orchestrated and well
crafted, this piece comes in multiple voicings and
can be used in multiple settings. "Oh, who will come
and go with me, I am bound for the promised land!"
10843645 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10880633 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10843591E String Quintet &
Percussion ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
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Coming Home (The Prodigal Son)—
William J. Kirkpatrick/arr. Lynn Shaw Bailey &
Becki Slagle Mayo. Utilizing Dvorak's theme, this
is an emotional retelling of the Prodigal Son that
expresses the conflict in this parable, followed by the
reassurance of grace and forgiveness. The choral
writing for mixed or treble choirs is earnest and
melodically rich, while the flowing accompaniment
and optional cello obbligato add a deep, warm timbre.
10953277 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Create in Me a Clean Heart—John Leavitt.
Music and message meet in this artistic offering, the
perfect backdrop for your Lenten services, times of
confession or communion. A flowing accompaniment
and soaring choral lines combine for a meditative
setting of this introspective scriptural text.
10801437 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 Crowded Table—Natalie Hemby, Lori McKenna &
Brandi Carlile/arr. Andrea Ramsey. In an easy swing
feel, this country pop song from new supergroup The
Highwomen delivers a powerful message for women
and girls to band together and hold one another up.
The optional fiddle adds a nice touch to the pretty
choral harmonies in this poignant selection.
11196063 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
lL Cry Out and Shout—Knut Nystedt.
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This bright and festive a cappella anthem is set for
SSATTB voices. Since 1956, Cry Out and Shout
has become a standard in choral literature for both
school and church.
11196157 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4L Down to the River to Pray—Ken Medema/
arr. Mary McDonald. This dynamic medley captures
the spirit and message of two popular songs that
deal with the significance of prayer for the individual
believer and the church as a whole. The spiritual,
Down to the River to Pray, is seamlessly combined
with Ken Medema's Lord, Listen to Your Children
Praying. Together, they poignantly ask for the
Father's love, the Spirit's power, and the grace
of Jesus to direct the lives of all believers. Choirs
will enjoy the flavor of this song with its unhurried
rhythmic style and supportive accompaniment. New
for this year are three new voicings, two-part mixed,
SSA and TTBB.
11164975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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For the Beauty of the Earth—John Rutter.
This masterful anthem is one that has connected
with singers and congregations all over the globe.
It is a timeless anthem you'll come back to each
and every year. Full instrumentation includes strings,
winds, harp (playable on keyboard), and drums.
Reduced orchestration includes flute, oboe, harp,
and organ. Instrumental lines soar as beautifully as
the vocal melody. A multi-generational favorite, this
is a tasteful blend of text and musical expression.
1363399 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11300853F SA Part-Dominant MP3s . . . . . . 49.99
L From Earth to Heaven—Craig Courtney.
The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith
poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting
until the two become one in spirit and understanding.
The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The
music is deep; the text rich and profound. The
melody line moves to harmony and back again until
it finally finds a resting place. Scored for SATB choir
and piano with optional string quartet or orchestral
parts available. Glorious!
10907638 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Great Is Thy Faithfulness—arr. Mark Patterson.
This beloved hymn of faith is given a fresh sound by
the pen of composer Mark Patterson. The delightful
piano and flute accompaniment infuses this familiar
hymn with optimism and energy, while the rich SSA
harmonies evoke depth of devotion. A reproducible
vocal part is available for the unison (with opt.
descant) voicing, which allows younger singers to
hone their music reading skills. The reproducible vocal
part is a fine option for aging choirs and assisted living
ensembles with limited storage space and budgets.
11100211 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11100212 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11100213 Unison Reproducible Choral . . . 12.95
11100214 Flute Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
lt Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal—
arr. Craig Carnahan. Here is a rousing setting for
a cappella chorus on the tune Invitation from the
shape note collection Southern Harmony of 1835.
With an alternate text for the Christmas season,
and two performance options for mixed and men's
chorus, this promises to be a highlight of any concert
or worship experience.
11164348 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal—
arr. Mark Hayes. Mark Hayes delivers a
masterpiece with his arrangement of this nineteenth-
century American shape-note standard! The brilliant
four-hand (optional two-hand) piano accompaniment
and inventive choral treatment accentuate the
celebratory text. Accessible and energetic, this
highly effective selection is sure to become a favorite
of choir and congregation!
10307598 SSA with opt. 4-Hand Piano . . . . 2.50
11312434F SSA Part-Dominant MP3s . . . . . 49.99
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He Never Failed Me Yet—Robert Ray.
Driving rhythms and classic gospel sound
have made this selection a favorite of an entire
generation. Highlight one or two soloists in an
in a pull-out-the-stops ending that sure to have
everyone on it's feet clapping along! Who says you
can't have fun in church? The SSA edition is one
step higher, in the key of C. SSA arr. Drew Collins.
TTBB arr. Keith Christopher.
8070839 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11310423F SSA Part-Dominant MP3s . . . . . 49.99
HL How Beautiful—Twila Paris/arr. Lloyd Larson.
This exquisite ballad by Twila Paris has been lovingly
and artistically set by Lloyd Larson and orchestrator
Mark Kellner. With both Lenten and Communion
themes, this setting can be used year 'round and
will sound equally appealing with orchestra, P/A
CD, or just piano accompaniment. Now available for
women's choirs in SSA!
10806355 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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How Can I Keep from Singing?—Robert Lowry/
arr. Sarah Quartel. Available in editions for SSAA
and for SATBB a cappella voices, Sarah Quartel's
setting of How Can I Keep From Singing? is a lively
reimagining of the 19th-century hymn. Opening
with a solo verse, the piece proceeds with a soaring
soprano melody supported by the rhythmic vocal
accompaniment of the ATBB voices, with occasional
alternation between 4/4 and 7/8 meter. Together,
these elements capture both the gentle hope and the
profound joy of the text.
10817931 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
lL How Firm a Foundation—arr. Dan Forrest.
The strength and majesty of this traditional hymn are
brought forth in this worthy arrangement. Voices
and piano unite triumphantly in a great foundational
hymn of the faith. A wonderful choice for general
services as well as celebratory services throughout
the church year.
11196161 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
L I Will Be a Child of Peace—Elaine Hagenberg.
"For well I know Thy hand will bless the seeker after
righteousness." This sensitive, worshipful prayer
is arranged from a Shaker hymn and superbly
expresses the deepest longing of the redeemed soul.
Breathtaking with luscious piano writing.
10805750 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11305586F SSA Part-Dominant MP3s . . . . . 49.99
4 I'm Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing—
arr. James M. DesJardins. This piece combines
musical elements of traditional African-American
spirituals and Protestant church music. Inspirational
and great fun to sing, with optional claps and
hand moves, singers will ride on the energy and
excitement of the driving bass line in the highly
rhythmic piano accompaniment. Now available in
a three-part mixed voicing!
10872487 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lL Jericho!—arr. Reginal Wright.
The walls of Jericho come alive with a fresh take on
the beloved spiritual for treble choirs. An opening
lyrical section blossoms into a more traditional
upbeat setting with a stylized gospel piano
accompaniment. Dramatic effects and a big descant
lead to an exciting finish that will make this ideal for
a closer or an encore.
11161184 SSA divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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