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Pachelbel's Canon of Peacearr. Patrick
Liebergen. Here's a simply gorgeous prayer for
peace! Patrick Liebergen has taken Pachelbel's
beloved Canon In D and effectively offset it with
the peaceful Dona Nobis Pacem. A very versatile
piece which can be done any time of year,
including Christmas, it is especially appropriate
for Communion and Peace Sunday. This new,
inspired setting has a soothing nature and will be
an inspiration to all who hear it!
8045981 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.85
8045999 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Pie JesuMary Lynn Lightfoot. The traditional
Latin text is set to a haunting melody in this
reverent, deeply moving choral work. Composed in
memory of the children who perished in the 1995
Oklahoma City bombing, it is easily singable by
young choirs as well as more experienced school
or church choirs. An excellent pronunciation
guide/translation is included. At the close of the
work, a whispered, murmured chant on "Dona Eis
Requiem" echoes behind the vocal parts, creating
a spine-chilling effect. Magnificent!
3128881 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3025988 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3303210 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3303211 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3025996 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Shine Your Light!Terry D. Taylor. This
collection of three short pieces focuses on a
different scripture involving the concept of "light."
Terry Taylor has crafted delightful melodies with
wonderful flowing lines and reachable syncopation
that kids can enjoy. Teach these anthems by
rote first, and then transfer your choristers' aural
learning to the written musical page.
10416545 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
l Sing Together! Psallite!J.S. Bach/arr. Patrick
Liebergen. This Baroque gem offers a wonderful
opportunity to teach one of Bach's timeless
melodies to your young singers. The expertly written
vocal lines make part-singing achievable, as both of
the partnering melodies are introduced to everyone
before splitting into two parts. Use two optional
flutes to add an even greater depth to the piece.
10416031 Unison/Two-Part
with 2 opt. Flutes . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Somebody's Knockin'arr. Ken Berg. This
arrangement of the traditional spiritual features
stomps and claps which enhance the exciting piano
accompaniment - fun without being overdone! Your
children's choir will love it, and the audience will too.
10339309 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10442141 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Song of PeaceDonna Butler. In this stirring
anthem, the powerful words of St. Francis of
Assisi teach us to be instruments of God's peace
and love. A beautiful legato melody highlights the
song's message as a gentle piano accompaniment
sweetly supports the vocals.
10306681 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4 Tell the Good News About JesusBecki Slagle
Mayo & Lynn Shaw Bailey. "Lift up your voice
about Jesus! Lift up your voice and rejoice!" This
children's choir piece by Becki Slagle Mayo and
Lynn Shaw Bailey features a lilting accompaniment
that includes six bells. Your group will enjoy singing
this proclamation of the good news about Jesus!
10442069 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.90
\ This Is the DayCindy Berry. Filled with energy
and joy, this spirited anthem celebrates the gift of
each new day. Familiar words from Psalm 118:24
along with new, original text remind us that every
good gift comes from God and is worthy of praise.
Repetition throughout the piece makes the anthem
easy to learn and especially useful at the start of a
new choir year. A spoken ending with handclaps
adds an extra layer of fun to the piece.
10358636 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l This Little Light of MineAnna Laura Page. The
traditional spiritual moves smoothly into the Sunday
School song Give Me Oil in My Lamp, supported
by an accessible piano accompaniment. This fun
arrangement for children's choir will soon become
a favorite!
10454555 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Three Unison Anthems for Children's Voices
from Master Composersarr. Hal Hopson.
Three youth-friendly selections are set to wonderful
classical melodies by Bach, Brahms and Haydn in
this exceptional collection arranged by Hal Hopson.
With all titles containing messages of praise to
God, this timeless collection will be useful for many
years to come! Titles include: Lift High Every Voice;
O God, to You We Lift Our Song and We, Your
Children, Praise You.
10339303 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Walk in the LightAndre 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10011462 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
We Are BlessedAndrea Ramsey. Expressing all
of the ways in which children are blessed by God,
this original composition uses repetitive rhythms,
chordal harmonies, and simple percussion patterns
to achieve a fun, uplifting moment in concert or
worship settings. Perfect as a first exposure to
a cappella singing, the piece can be put together
quickly and brings confidence to treble choirs of
any size.
10150434 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 1.95
Who Will Be a Witness?arr. Donald Moore.
A solid choice for developing choirs, this spiritual
arrangement is based largely on the traditional, with
a few new touches to make it better fit the needs of
middle-school singers. The finished product is an
energy-filled piece with a driving beat that's so easy
and so much fun to sing, your students will want to
perform it again and again!
10027480 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10027481 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10027482 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10027483 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10027484 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
4 You Renew My SoulRuth Elaine Schram. A
Ruth Schram original with text based on Psalm
23. Stirring and comforting, this setting presents
two equal parts for children's choir. The intimate
accompaniment brings together this truly
breathtaking arrangement.
10454557 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Adult Choir with Children's Choir
H Antiphonal Hosanna—G. Alan Smith. Perfect for
Palm Sunday celebrations, whether you use adult choirs,
children's choirs, or both! Use two equal voices or two
choirs each in unison on this effective piece that is
uplifting and easy to put together.
8065739 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1474444 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Be Not Afraid—Craig Courtney. Commissioned by a
church in Sioux City, Iowa, which was forced to relocate due
to flooding, this lyrical anthem speaks of God's presence
with us in times of hardship and of His infinite mercy. A
wonderful musical expression of comfort and courage for
confirmation, child baptism or dedication, or any time you
wish to convey the love of God through Isaiah's words of
redemption: "You are precious in My sight." The opening
statement can be sung by sopranos or solo voice, but is
especially appropriate for children's voices.
1825967 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Candlelight Carol (with Silent Night)—
Joseph M. Martin.
This gentle lullaby, combining adults
and children in a tender setting that partners an original
song with Silent Night, is ideal for Christmas Eve. Each
melody is presented separately, then interlaced together
for a touching finish. An option for the congregation to
join in is included.
10360870 SATB with opt. Unison Choir. . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10360871 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
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Christmastime—Michael W. Smith &
Joanna Carlson/arr. Lloyd Larson.
Gleaming with
energy and joy, this anthem arrangement teams up
Michael W. Smith's popular Christmas song with the
beloved carol Angels We Have Heard on High. The result
is truly marvelous! Combine your adult and children's
choirs in this festive offering just perfect for Christmas
Eve and Christmas Day services.
10028424 SATB with opt. Children's Choir . . . . . . . 2.15
10067493 SAB with opt. Children's Choir . . . . . . . . 2.15
10360825 Two-Part Mixed
with opt. Children's Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10028425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10360827 Handbell Part 3/5 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
10028426 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain—
Carolyn Jennings.
With the text adapted from Isaiah
40, this is a popular choice for adult choirs with a soloist
or combined adult and children's choirs.
1378900 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60
He's Got the Whole World with This Is My
Father's World—Joel Raney. This simply sparkles!
Creative scoring reaches new heights in this endearing
medley of two beloved classics. The children's choir joins
the adults as equal partners, each taking a turn with the
melody until an exciting final appearance of both tunes
at once! The world theme is beautifully expressed and
makes a great song for mission Sunday.
8064480 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10360911 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10360912 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Hosanna and Hallelujah!—Cindy Ovokaitys
& Kevin Thomson/arr. Raney.
This is perfect for
Palm Sunday, and it's easy to prepare for adult choir,
unison children's choir, piano and eight handbells (part
included). Shouts of "Hosanna" proclaim Christ's entry
into Jerusalem. "Hosanna and hallelujah! We crown you
Lord of all!"
10187313 SATB with opt. Unison Choir
& 8 Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Peace on Earth, Silent Night—Lynn Shaw Bailey
& Becki Slagle Mayo.
A beautiful scene of peace
and joy is painted in this pleasing choral for holiday
programming. Memorable melody meets meaningful
text and the effects are a stunningly sensitive moment
that would be beautiful accompanied by candlelight and
children's choir. The quote of Silent Night is perfect!
10367697 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Star Carol—John Rutter. The masterful pen of John
Rutter created this marvelous Christmas selection that
has become a Christmas tradition for mixed choirs. Use
of children's choir or orchestration with SATB choir will
only enhance your presentation.
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
6382782 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.95
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This Little Light of Mine—arr. Joel Raney.
Your choir will really love learning and performing this
exciting arrangement of the well-known spiritual. Original
material sets up the spiritual, which opens with unison
children's choir, giving the piece a sense of innocence.
The energy and excitement that builds is unbelievable,
and when you reach that final verse, the added hand-
claps just put it "over the top!"
8056691 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10046685 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8056692 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8056693 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
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Your Kingdom, O God Is My Glorious
Treasure—Joseph Hurl/arr. Scott M. Hyslop.
A newer hymn composed in 2003, this delightful,
optimistic anthem overflows with the joy of the redeemed
soul seeking life in the Savior's presence. Scored for
mixed voices, organ, oboe and optional congregation,
it is also effective as a combined offering for adult and
children's choir. Feature a child soloist on the first verse
for a memorable worship moment.
10461234 SATB with Organ & Oboe . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
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