GENERAL ANTHEMS
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Sing and Rejoice—Matt Taylor/arr. Richard
A. NIchols. This call to worship radiates joy
and celebrates our Lord and Savior! The hymn
tune
OLD 100TH is woven in after the second
refrain and is a creative addition to the text and
melodic structure. The energetic arrangement
and orchestration create an atmosphere of
excitement and compel listeners to join in
praise of Christ.
11533126 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11533128 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
11533127 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sing to God—Jonathan Reid. What an
incredible gift God has given His children
in allowing us to worship Him in song! This
song has a triumphant opening and a slower,
thoughtful middle section that makes a nice
contrast to the energy of the closing statements.
The arrangement and orchestration are
challenging but enjoyable to learn.
11533129 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11533131 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
11533130 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sing with the Saints in Glory—Anna Laura
Page. A singable, compelling melody is on
full display in this memorable anthem for
general worship or All Saints' Day. The choral
part-writing is well crafted and will be quickly
learned by your ensemble. The energetic piano
accompaniment propels the music toward a
rich, satisfying conclusion.
11565516 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
A Song of Zion—Mary McDonald. With this
setting, you can immerse yourself in a truly
distinctive anthem. The original lyric is set in a
soul-stirring bluesy style, complete with soulful
melodic lines and vocal layering. The song
begins on the shores of the river in Babylon
and culminates by the crystal river in our
heavenly home.
11538375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Sparrows and Lilies—Douglas Nolan.
Delicate and fragile, this musical parable
from scripture reminds us to trust God in
every situation. The musical style suggests
a folk ballad, using unison singing for lyrical
clarity and simple four-part writing to add a
deeper expressive element. The guitar-like
piano support gives the anthem a pleasant,
unpretentious ambience.
11539095 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
St. Patrick's Prayer—John Purifoy. Invoking
the Trinity with the text from St. Patrick's
Breastplate, this general anthem combines
thoughtful choral writing with refined piano
decoration. Midway through the piece, it slows
to emphasize the text "Christ beside me."
11569245 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
A Steady Flame to Light the Dark—Angela
Birkhead-Flight. An original text and tune with
optional organ and violin accompaniment
carries a message of the gifts of God's love and
blessings. This message of encouragement
and hope will inspire your choir to sing of the
light of Christ and take his love into the world to
light the dark.
11566216 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11566217 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11566218 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11566219 Instrumental Parts SATB . .15.00
11566220 Instrumental Parts SAB . . .15.00
11566221 Instrumental Parts SSA . . .15.00
Still I Sing Alleluia—Kyle Pederson. These
words committing to praise even through
times of difficulty are set to the lovely Scottish
LOCH LOMOND tune: "When questions I spin
echo answerless within, even then, still I sing
'Alleluia.'" Your worship will be deeper and
richer for the gifts of this composer.
11514069 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Take the Music With You—Joseph M.
Martin. Filled with nurturing images and
warm harmonies, this choral blessing makes
a lovely conclusion to any concert or worship
gathering with its message of sending
forth encouragement to share one's faith -
approachable and memorable.
11535772 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11535788E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .40.30
The Heavens Declare—Ruth Elaine Schram &
Aren Newell Williams. This bright and
energetic anthem is expertly crafted for your
church choir. The lyrics celebrate God's
majesty and power through the beauty of
creation, and the melody will stay in your ear
for days. Your congregation will be moved to
praise every time this piece is presented!
11565519 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Tune Our Loftiest Song—Patti Drennan. This
stunning piece combines classic texts with the
immortal melody of
OLD HUNDREDTH. Opening
and closing with the familiar melodic strains,
a beautiful original melody serves as the
centerpiece of this glorious composition. This
festival-style piece features organ and piano
accompaniment as well as parts for an optional
brass quartet.
11538402 SATB w/Organ & Piano . . . . 3.20
Ukrainian Alleluia—Craig Courtney. Written
as a result of a mission trip, this work is
sure to uplift ensemble and audience alike.
The a cappella setting is worthy of festival
consideration as well as a sacred concert
selection for your better choir. Rewarding
in message and in musical quality, this
contemporary prayer shines brightly as a
message of hope and perseverance.
10041487 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10312003 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Use Me, Lord—Cindy Berry. Drawing from
the power of commitment to Christian service,
strong musical gestures and homophonic
choral texture call this anthem to purpose.
The message is delivered with clarity and well
supported by the piano to encourage your choir
and inspire your congregation.
11539855 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Walk in the Light—Andre Thomas. Your
congregation won't sit still when they hear this
dynamic gospel arrangement of the traditional
hymn Jesus, the Light of the World! Filled with
joy and celebration, this anthem features an
amazing piano accompaniment loaded with
rhythmic energy and harmonic color. Whether
you sing the mixed voice edition or the two-part
setting, you'll be thrilled with the melodic and
harmonic spice that adds to the soulful richness
of this piece.
10004246 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10011462 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
We Are Held—Susan LaBarr & Jim Wilson.
In times of trial, there is great comfort in being
held. Robert Bode's encouraging text reflects
upon the ways in which all things are held
together. The gentle ballad setting is lyrical
and approachable, and allows space for the
emotion of the text to shine through for either
concerts or services.
11392535 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11514263 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
We Are Not Alone—Pepper Choplin. "We are
not alone, God is with us." Here is a piece that
succinctly captures a confident thought and
presents it in a straightforward, honest way.
The choir supplies rhythmic energy while the
soloist glides above in smooth sustained lines.
Accessible and effective with large or smaller
choirs, this piece touches the heart with its
simple but profound message. Originally
conceived as an a cappella anthem, the
optional orchestration adds a dramatic element.
8071348 SATB A Cappella . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11317770 SATB Accompanied . . . . . . . 2.50
11317772 SSA Opt. A Cappella . . . . . . 2.50
11317773 TTBB Opt. A Cappella . . . . . 2.50
We Stand in Grace—Joshua Hummel.
Explore the many beautiful truths of the gospel
- peace with God, the coming hope and joy
of eternity - through singing this anthem. The
syncopated, energetic vocal line is paired with
a piano accompaniment that drives the piece
forward. The arrangement highlights Christ as
the mediator between God and man. Optional
instrumental parts are available.
11570716 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11570717 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
11570719 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
We Will Praise You—David Schwoebel. The
text, written to show confident praise, is full
of imagery and artfulness. It is paired with a
beautiful melody that reminds us to praise
even during difficult circumstances. The first
two stanzas and refrains are followed by
a contrasting middle section. The original
melody returns in the final stanza for a quiet
and assured conclusion.
11564880 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
Weave Us in Community—Karen Marrolli.
This setting incorporates the traditional
Irish tune
ST PATRICK with piano and flute
accompaniment and optional violin and drum.
The instrumental parts have the feel of an Irish
folk song, and the original text is a prayer for
unity and peace. Each verse builds in intensity
to end softly stating the title.
11538052 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
11538053 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .15.00
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Speak, Lord—Tom Trenney.
11512125 Two-Part Mixed w/Solo . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Wonderful Grace—
Cindy Ovokaitys/arr. Charles McCartha.
11393990 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Be Still—Karen Marrolli.
11373281 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
I Prepare a Place—
Diane Hannibal/arr. Roger Thornhill.
11416454 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
In Pastures Green—Charles McCartha.
11540092 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Still, Small Voice—Douglas Nolan.
11374131 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
The Lord Is My Shepherd—Allen Pote.
8060334 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Praise the Lord (from "Judas Maccabeus")
—G. F. Handel/arr. Hal H. Hopson.
8052227 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
In Everything Fair—
Patricia Mock & Douglas Nolan.
11416675 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Our Lord, Our God—David Lantz III.
11534435 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
11510177 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
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