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HYMN ARRANGEMENTS
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light—
Kathleen Thomerson. This arrangement of
the beloved hymn is effective for developing
mixed-voice church choirs. It presents some
challenges yet is accessible. Pitches in this
arrangement stay within typical ranges for
each voice part, and the piano accompaniment
supports the voices while providing contrast.
Singers can experiment with creative musical
expression as the composition develops.
11538250 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
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.
10366953 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10805750 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10805751 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
I'll Fly Away—arr. Craig Courtney. This
wonderful arrangement of the old gospel
favorite by Albert E. Brumley will both
please and delight your congregation. A
challenging, exciting, yet accessible four-hand
accompaniment will be a treat for your more
accomplished musicians and will provide life
and lift to the singers.
10667323 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10667324 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10667325 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
It Is Well—arr. Mary McDonald. This moving
and beautiful original melody is paired with
the immortal It Is Well with My Soul text.
The melody and harmonies flow effortlessly
over the smooth accompaniment creating
an expressive and triumphant experience for
singers and listeners alike. The final cadence
rings with a bold, resolute "with my soul!"
11538491 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
It Is Well With My Soul—arr. Mack Wilberg.
This is an arrangement of the 19th-century hymn
by Philip Bliss, with words written by Horatio
Spafford following several personal tragedies.
Despite having lost his first son to scarlet fever,
most of his assets in the Great Fire of Chicago,
and then his four daughters in a shipwreck,
Spafford's enduring faith inspired him to write
this hymn, which speaks of an internal spiritual
calm in the face of life's difficulties.
10954649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
It Is Well with My Soul—arr. Daniel Muroki/
ed. Craig Courtney. Kenyan composer Daniel
Muroki uses creative harmonies, rich piano
textures, lovely countermelody, and dramatic
modulations to offer an effective new setting of
this beloved hymn.
11416635 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
It Is Well With My Soul—arr. Tom Trenney.
This fresh setting of the beloved hymn has
unique treatments of the refrain and uses rich
textures and harmonies to bring the text alive
in a new way for your choir and congregation.
An optional obbligato part is included in the
choral octavo and the organ part is available
separately from the publisher.
11539977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11574787 Instrumental Parts Organ . . . 7.50
Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult—Sondra
K. Tucker. This anthem is a setting based on
the hymn tune
JEFFERSON that can be used
throughout the church year but is particularly
appropriate for the Sundays in Epiphany
that center on the call to discipleship. It is
accompaniment by keyboard and optional
flute and drum for a Renaissance feel. This is
a creative pairing of text and tune that will be
fun for your choir to sing.
11538024 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11538025 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 8.00
Jesus Paid It All—arr. Marianne Forman. This
elegant setting for smaller choirs shines brightly
in this new tune for the traditional hymn text.
SA(T)B voicing makes this anthem effective yet
accessible for choirs of any size.
11395406 SATB/SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Just a Closer Walk with Thee—arr. Joel
Raney. This traditional gospel hymn is
presented here in a sweeping, lush treatment
with a mini-orchestration arranged by Ed
Hogan. Briefly quoting Leaning on the
Everlasting Arms, the combination of tunes
and beautiful, slow gospel harmonies build to
a thrilling conclusion.
11393635 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11393637 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .34.95
Lead Me Home (with "Softly and Tenderly")
—arr. Joel Raney. Opening with a slow,
expressive setting of Precious Lord, this
anthem segues into a faster gospel groove for
Softly and Tenderly. Warming to the finale, it
modulates to a return statement of Precious
Lord, before drawing to a quiet close. An
optional orchestration is available.
11514352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11514351 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .65.95
Let There Be Peace on Earth—Jill Jackson
& Sy Miller/arr. Keith Christopher. Sound the
cry for peace on earth with this enduring song.
For a Christmas performance, a patriotic event
or any other occasion, this is a deeply moving
setting with an uplifting message of peace for
all the world. Now available for TTB choirs!
10310435 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10310437 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10310438 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10953871 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10310440 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
Lift Every Voice and Sing—J. Rosamond
Johnson/arr. Roland Carter. Roland Carter's
arrangement is the absolute standard for this
classic anthem of the civil rights movement,
which has also become known as the unofficial
Black American National Anthem. James
Weldon Johnson's text rings loud and clear
in this choral setting for mixed divisi choir
and piano, expressing all the emotion and
determination of the lyrics along with the artistry
of the setting. Amazing!
11316577 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Like a River in My Soul—arr. Tim Osiek. The
river flows steady and calm in this beautiful
arrangement of the traditional spiritual edited
by Dan Forrest. It is impossible to ignore the
underlying intensity which rises and falls as
peace, love and joy move from river to ocean
to fountain and back again. It is accompanied
by piano and is certain to become a favorite.
10907660 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11166181 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11166182 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
The Longer I Serve Him—William J. Gaither/
arr. Jay Rouse. This popular Gaither song
has been combined with the classic hymn 'Tis
So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, and the result is
breathtaking. Opening with an optional solo, the
vocal writing moves from unison to rich four-part
writing. The piano accompaniment is soulful,
beautifully conceived, and a delight to play. An
optional string orchestration is also available.
11538398 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling—arr.
Dan Forrest. An exhilarating festival setting
of Wesley's revered hymn text to
HYFRYDOL.
Rhythmic accents, brilliant scoring, motivic
development, optional congregational
involvement, a cappella middle stanza, and
soaring descant will elevate your worship
service. With piano and/or organ and
optional brass and percussion. This same
musical setting is also available separately
with Wesley's Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus text for use at Advent and Christmas
(#11514061).
11514064 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11521806 Instrumental Parts Brass Sextet
& Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11521807 Instrumental Parts
Organ Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling—Thomas
Keesecker. This work features Charles
Wesley's iconic text in an original setting. The
anthem is expressive with long, flowing vocal
lines. The optional instrumental part adds a
very appealing additional layer of sound. An
accessible piece for choirs of all sizes.
11566252 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11566253 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 5.00
Love Lifted Me—Sean Paul. A well-known
hymn text receives fresh musical treatment
in this evocative offering. A murmuring piano
motive in minor introduces a testimony to
God's saving love, while the main theme
suggests the spirit of a folk song or a rustic
sea shanty. As the anthem develops, the piano
accompaniment expands and the voices take
on more confidence, secure in the love of
Christ. Appropriate throughout the year, choirs
and pianists alike will savor this heartfelt work.
11539097 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Love, Mercy and Grace—C. Austin Miles/arr.
Joel Raney. From tender thoughts of God's
love to ecstatic acclamations of thanksgiving
and praise, this anthem portrays a journey of
faith. A skillfully crafted piano accompaniment
coaxes the arrangement forward while
traditionally styled harmonies provide sonority.
11539094 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Make Me a Channel of Your Peace—
Sebastian Temple/arr. Mark Hayes. With
alluring harmonies, exquisite voice leading, and
an elegant piano part, this refreshing setting of
Sebastian Temple's Prayer of St. Francis calls
us all to be peacemakers.
11416775 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Make Us Your Church—Richard Williamson.
This strong musical statement of faith opens
with unison voices before leading to SATB.
After a modulation, the hymn tune
AURELIA
sweeps in with a slower tempo, mostly SATB
unaccompanied with the piano weaving in and
out. The A theme returns with strong unison
singing followed by SATB voices that build to a
powerful close. It's a great general anthem that
speaks to generations of the church.
11568892 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Melodies of Love (In My Heart There Rings
a Melody; Wonderful, Wonderful Jesus; He
Keeps Me Singing)—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
This medley of musical memories is arranged
for success and filled to the brim with joy and
praise! Great for homecoming services or any
time you want to put a smile in the heart of
your people.
11416465 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
More Love to Thee—arr. Howard Helvey.
Known for his exquisite writing, the arranger
has given a fresh yet familiar feel to the
traditional text and tune of this hymn. Refined
and elegant lines weave into a lovely prayer of
aspiration for choir and congregation.
11416634 SATB w/organ. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
More Love to Thee—Mark Shepperd. This
original setting of a well-known and much-loved
hymn text is paired with a new melody. The
rich and flowing optional cello part, available
separately, adds a rich color to the musical
texture. The piano accompaniment pairs well
with the vocal writing and balances the cello for
a nice effect.
11538034 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11538035 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11538036 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 5.00
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