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Because He Lives—Bill & Gloria Gaither/
arr. Joseph M. Martin. One of the most beloved
modern hymns is set soaring in this dynamic
arrangement! This glorious testimony of faith is
sure to become a favorite with your congregation
and choir.
11595147 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11597449E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . . 86.20
Come By Here—arr. Kyle Pederson.
This sensitive setting of the spiritual Kum Bah Ya
is not to be missed. In one spot the piano plays
a guided improvisation over the choir singing
neutral syllables. In another there is the option
to sing unaccompanied. An emotional high point
occurs when the sections each sing out their
situations, "longing, falling, hiding," then answer
together, "You are here." This work hits every
high mark in terms of vocal writing, a skillful
accompaniment, and a beautiful effect.
11199621 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Deep River—arr. John Leavitt.
This arrangement of a beloved American
spiritual moves from a simple opening chorale
to a full soaring climax what a wonderful fresh
setting of a national treasure! Optional violin
and string bass are available for those seeking
instrumental resources.
11642432 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Do Lord, Remember Me—
arr. Mary McDonald. This lively arrangement of
the beloved spiritual is sure to uplift your choir
and congregants alike. Your choir will enjoy
singing this anthem with the rhythm section
parts for piano, guitar, electric bass, percussion,
and drums, available separately (piano
accompaniment is included in the octavo).
11540080 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11621429 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11540082 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 29.95
Down by the Riverside (with
Standing in the Need of Prayer)—
arr. Mary McDonald. Combining two familiar
spirituals, this dazzling arrangement utilizes an
abundance of rhythmic energy to express the
need to lay down our burdens and stand before
the Lord in prayer. Written in a down-home gospel
style, this piece is well crafted and just plain fun.
Optional parts for synthesizer, acoustic guitar,
electric bass, percussion and drums are available.
Highly recommended!
10750781 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10906880 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11514334 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Down in the River to Pray—
arr. Eric Nelson. This popular traditional folk song
is combined with the spiritual Deep River to create
a deeply moving presentation. The piece begins
simply with a solo alto line, then the texture builds
slowly as other parts join in. A change to a more
fluid piano part depicts moving water supporting
a verse of the spiritual before returning to the
opening material.
11538013 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Down to the River to Pray—
arr. Sheldon Curry. From the film "O Brother,
Where Art Thou," this Appalachian-flavored
spiritual is a genuine, heartfelt plea for prayer.
With a moving low-voice solo and optional
parts for strings, this powerful work creates a
deeply emotional presentation for choir and
congregation. Unique and memorable!
8059526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
8064007 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8064008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
8060681 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Down to the River to Pray (with Lord,
Listen to Your Children)—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. Available in a variety of voicings, choirs
will enjoy the flavor of this song with its unhurried
rhythmic style and supportive accompaniment.
10514067 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10603783 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11164974 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11164975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11164976 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Fill Your Jar at the Well—
Diane Hannibal/arr. Joel Raney.
Pure jubilation surrounds this anthem dedicated
to an important moment in Jesus' ministry. After
a soulful opening solo, the choir comes in up-
tempo unison, then sings SATB to the end. Filled
with toe-tapping rhythms, this piece includes
options for gospel piano, soloist, Hammond
organ, and drum set.
11569232 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Fly Away Medley—arr. Mark Hayes.
A real gospel tapestry! The arranging genius
of Mark Hayes shines in this stellar medley of
gospel favorites, including Albert Brumley's I'll Fly
Away, featured in the movie "O Brother, Where
Art Thou?," We'll Understand It Better By and By;
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder; On Jordan's
Stormy Banks and When the Saints Go Marching
In. Arranged in a "down-home" country style with
fresh, playful choral harmonies, this will be as
much fun to sing as it is to listen to. The SATB
and SAB editions open with a stylized vocal trio
feature that really gets things going. The terrific
orchestration hits the mark and will guarantee a
spectacular performance!
8059561 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
8059562 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
8059563 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Give Me Jesus—arr. Trevor Manor. Beautiful
vocal lines and satisfying accompaniment are
the hallmarks of anthems in the Congregational
Anthem Series. Combining the beauty of choral
anthems with the importance of congregational
singing, these works feature familiar hymns,
accessible and well-crafted choral writing, and
simple yet compelling accompaniments. They
allow the entire congregation to join the choir
without rehearsal. These works can function
either as choral anthems or congregational
hymns in a service order using the included
congregational melody sheet.
11539974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Give Me Jesus—arr. Mary McDonald.
Fill your sanctuary or concert hall with this epic
treatment of the beloved spiritual. A moving
prayer of devotion is supported by a beautiful
accompaniment, striking harmonies, and a
rousing conclusion. Enhance your presentation
even further with the optional cello obbligato.
11641204 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11641205E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11641208E Instrumental Parts-
Cello ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
Give Me Oil in My Lamp—
arr. Mary McDonald. This lively gospel
celebration is sure to generate excitement for
choirs and congregants alike. Optional rhythm
and brass add energy and splash to this
prayerful plea for spiritual strength, joy, and
perseverance.
11639178 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11639180 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 34.95
Glory to His Name—arr. Cliff Duren.
Invite your congregation into powerful, joy-filled
worship with this vibrant, funk-inspired take on
the classic hymn. Driven by soloists and a soulful
trio, this energetic service opener features rich
textures and dynamic choral backing parts.
11643315 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11643319E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . 9.95
11643317E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . . 79.95
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 a
pull-out-the-stops ending that is sure to have
everyone on their 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.
1424092 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8070839 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10002656 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
1939735 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 60.00
I Am His Child—Moses Hogan. "I may not
be all that you are, I may not be a shining star,
but what I am I thank the Lord for making me his
child." A deeply moving and profound text, Hogan
has such a way of conveying hope and aspiration
through music that it reaches us all.
3045515 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10026540 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3219094 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
I Don't Know Why (Jesus Loved Me)—
Andrae Crouch/arr. Dennis Allen. This timeless
gospel classic comes to life in a powerful choral
setting. With its heartfelt text and soulful melody,
this arrangement captures the depth of God's love
and grace in a way that resonates with singers
and congregations alike. Weaving in a touch of the
beloved Jesus Loves Me, it's easily prepared and
deeply moving.
11642138 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
I Sing Because I'm Happy—
arr. Kenneth Padden/adapt. Rollo Dilworth.
Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of
the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow originally
performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass
Choir, this setting is an inspirational choice for
gospel, church, and concert choirs.
10451977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11614978 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10928292 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10573396 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . 2.65
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