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The Best New Children's Choir Spring Anthems
Joy on That Day
Ruth Elaine Schram.
This delightful Palm Sunday anthem captures the excitement of
Christ's entry into Jerusalem. Quoting the hymn Hosanna, Loud
Hosanna, this festive piece invites participation from both singers
and congregation. For a creative performance option, use the
anthem as a processional, with children waving palm branches.
11642186 Unison Teacher's Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.95
11642187E Unison ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
11642188F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11642189F Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Kindness Sings
Mark Burrows.
Highlighting the transformative power of kindness, this sweet
and lyrical original song has ample unison lines and repetitive,
accessible harmonies that are easily learned and remembered,
great for developing part-singers. Ideal for both concerts and
services, it carries an important message for everyone that when
hearts are open, kindness truly sings.
11642468 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.15
11642469F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Open the Gates
Hal H. Hopson/ed. Katie Houts.
Based on Psalm 24, this jubilant anthem has flexible voicing,
optional handbells or hand chimes, and a congregational refrain. It
invites the whole church family to join their voices together in praise.
New in this edition are an optional text for the Easter season and an
expanded handbell part. A true intergenerational celebration!
11642474 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.15
11642475F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Procession of Praise
An Introit for Palm Sunday
Joseph M. Martin.
Palm Sunday comes alive with this celebratory anthem calling one
and all to wave palm branches and sing "Hosanna!" The anthem's
opening section can be used as a children's choir processional.
Repetition in the melody and text throughout makes the piece
easy to sing and memorize
11601459 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
11601477F Unison/Two-Part Performance MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
11601478F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00
Rejoice! It's Easter Day!
Jeff Reeves & Cindy Berry.
With words of jubilation and music that empowers, this Easter
anthem celebrates Christ's victory over the grave. The B section
showcases the traditional Easter hymn Christ the Lord is Risen
Today set to the LLANFAIR tune. The song's easy one-octave
range is ideal for older elementary, youth, and small adult choirs.
11601461 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
11601479F Unison/Two-Part Performance MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
11601480F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00
Blessed Is He
A Palm Sunday Partner Song
Vivian Hare & Katie Houts.
The memorable melodies, engaging rhythms, and partner-song
structure make this anthem ideal for children's choirs leading the
congregation on Palm Sunday. Written for unison/two-part voices
with piano, the accompaniment also includes optional handbells or
hand chimes, wood block, and tambourine for a festive timbre.
11642455 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.15
11642456F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Descend on Us, We Pray
Andrew Parr.
With a catchy melody for unison voices with an optional second
part, this song is ideal for children, youth, or intergenerational
choirs. It is a musical prayer that calls on the presence of the Holy
Spirit. The anthem combines musical energy with spiritual depth,
making it an excellent choice for Pentecost Sunday.
11642459 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
11642460F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
God's Promises
Becki Slagle Mayo & Aren Newell Williams.
Children's choirs have the opportunity to sing scripture with
confidence and joy in this anthem for unison or two-part voices
with piano. It combines memorable, easily learned melodies with
foundational biblical truths. The piece nurtures faith formation and
musical development, a winning combination for church choirs.
11642464 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
11642465F Accompaniment MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
Higher Than the Heavens
Marion Gerow.
Singers lift a lyrical melody of adoration in this anthem based on
Psalm 8:1. An optional descant enables your stronger singers to
develop vocally as the vaulting melody urges us to look higher
even than the heavens - toward our Lord. The beautiful tune
travels into the key change and ends in a reflective unison.
11642552 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
11642553F Unison/Two-Part Listening MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.49
11642554F Unison/Two-Part Accompaniment MP3. . . . . . . . 14.99
11642555F Unison/Two-Part Teacher's Resource. . . . . . . . . 14.95
Hosanna We Sing
Glenn Eernisse & Susan Eernisse.
Your congregation will want to join in the celebration during this
energetic Palm Sunday anthem. After a rousing unison entrance,
the B section prompts us toward reflective awe of the one who
"comes to set us free." In response, an optional descant soars
over the returning "Hosanna" melody. A teacher resource is
available separately.
11642556 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
11642557F Unison/Two-Part Listening MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.49
11642558F Unison/Two-Part Accompaniment MP3. . . . . . . . 14.99
11642559F Unison/Two-Part Teacher's Resource. . . . . . . . . 14.95
The Best New Children's Choir Spring Anthems
