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Let There Be Peace on EarthSy Miller & Jill
Jackson/arr. Jay Rouse. Peace has become a focus
in everything we do. This stunning arrangement
allows you to share those thoughts in a prayerful
and worshipful way and is appropriate for many
situations throughout the year. This breathtaking
anthem offers many performance options and is
perfect for choirs of any size. In a very troubled
world, it is our prayer that peace, truly would begin
with me! Highly recommended!
10369554 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10369555 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10369557 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10369558 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 49.95
10369556 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
Let Us Break Bread TogetherJay Althouse.
A Communion hymn classic! Get to know this
cherished hymn all over again. The pretty, flowing
accompaniment and accessible choral writing build
to a modulation and final verse featuring strong
unison parts. Solid part writing leads to an extended,
prayerful ending, "Lord have mercy on me."
10305877 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Lift High the CrossSydney H. Nicholson/arr.
Wright. This festival hymn boasts a setting for
SATB choirs with optional brass and congregation
that's ideal for Palm Sunday, Easter, and general
worship. With a flexible, straightforward manner,
this arrangement offers plenty of dignity and poise
capped by a brief but grand instrumental coda.
10341854 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10343196 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10343197 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 24.95
H Lord of the Dancearr. John Rutter. With
sensitivity and flair, John Rutter has created the
consummate arrangement of this Sydney Carter
classic! In his music, John perfectly balances the
suspenseful sweep and full range of emotions that
the text exhibits. At times it is playful and dance-
like, and at other times it is very dark, gloomy, and
dramatic. Beautifully orchestrated, this Shaker
melody takes on a new character that is vivid,
colorful, and accessible to every choir.
8058549 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10305829 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
8020414 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
8020422 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8020430 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
May Christ Be PraisedJoseph Barnby/
arr. Robert E. Grass. Based on the classic hymn
May Jesus Christ Be Praised, this Robert Grass
arrangement will make for a wonderful worship
experience for your choir and congregation. A
classic hymn with trumpet obbligato!
10364293 SATB with opt. Trumpet . . . . 1.90
A Mighty FortressMartin Luther/arr. Larry
Shackley. Brimming with energy and rhythmic
excitement, this arrangement of Martin Luther's
historic, noble hymn is a must-have for every
choir library. Separate parts for four-hand
piano accompaniment and two-hand piano
accompaniment provide a variety of performance
options. Glorious!
10366257 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366258 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Morning Has Brokenarr. Lloyd Larson.
Made popular by Cat Stevens, Morning Has
Broken reaches new heights in this Lloyd Larson
arrangement with a fresh Celtic feel. After a more
introspective opening, reflecting a morning bird
at dawn, a quicker tempo follows, as if the whole
world is waking full of escalating excitement.
10307638 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307639 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307640 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Most Blessed, Most Glorious!Jay Rouse. The
beloved hymn text "Immortal, Invisible, God only
wise" is given a new melody by Jay Rouse in this
stirring choral anthem for mixed voices and piano.
Moving forward with energy and strength, it pauses
to quote a verse of the familiar
ST. DENIO tune before
returning to its new melody for a triumphant ending.
Very nice!
10454607 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
My Jesus I Love TheeDan Forrest. This
new setting of the familiar hymn is both lyrical
and powerful, breathing new life into the familiar
statement of faith. The tender, gentle beginning
builds to a strong final verse "In mansions of
glory... I'll sing with the glittering crown on my
brow" leaving us to thoughtfully consider the
tender final statement "If ever I loved Thee, my
Jesus, 'tis now." For SATB Choir in partnership
with a stunning piano accompaniment.
10293856 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
My Life, My AllTwila Paris/arr. Heather
Sorenson. My Life, My All is an astonishing
marriage of lyrical and musical elements. Heather
Sorenson adapts two historic texts of Isaac Watts
and Charles Wesley to contemporary songwriter
Twila Paris' hymn tune,
LAMB OF GOD. This stunning
arrangement will bring your congregation to a place
of worship in the most traditional way. An exquisite
work of art.
10339132 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10425130 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
l My Savior Leads MeDavid Lantz III. Using
Fanny Crosby's immortal text and the hymn
tune
BEACH SPRING, David Lantz has reimagined
this beloved hymn in 4/4 meter with a bright,
contemporary piano accompaniment. Occasional
syncopations and harmonic twists sustain interest
and highlight the text in a fresh, meaningful way.
10458776 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
My Shepherd Will Supply My Needarr.
Victor C. Johnson. Part of the beauty of the
American hymn tune
RESIGNATION is that it
peacefully interprets the words of Psalm 23 in a
convincing but unobtrusive way. Victor Johnson
brings the message to new expressive levels in this
tender, lyric setting for mixed chorus, piano and
oboe. Peaceful, reverent, thoughtful and always
harmonically rich, this is the hymn anthem that will
invoke the presence of God in any worship service.
10366223 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366224 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Nearer, My God, to TheeLowell Mason/
arr. Dan Forrest. The Christian life is one that
looks ahead to the eternal, and this hymn setting
successfully lifts the listener's gaze heavenward to
glimpse the glories that await. Gently alternating
between verses in duple and triple meter, it depicts
the believer's longing to spend eternity with the God
whose love knows no boundary. Soaring voices,
piano and cello obbligato come together in a single
moment to utter this exquisite choral prayer.
10424946 SATB with Cello . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
4 O for a Thousand Tongues to SingDavid
Schwoebel. The hymn tune
AZMON is merely eight
measures of music — but David Schwoebel's
exuberant setting lavishly expands it with the
glorious timbres of mixed voices, brass, timpani and
organ. Creative use of key changes, instrumental
interludes, and harmonies bring the anthem through
several strong verses to a triumphant culmination.
10458777 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10458778 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
O God Beyond All PraisingGustav Holst/arr.
Mark Hayes. This beautiful hymn text speaks of
praising God no matter what life brings our way, for
God is so amazing that no song can truly express
the depth of our gratitude. Set in equal parts unison
and four-part homophonic style, this is ideal for
general worship and perfect as an introit. The
conclusion is a glorious coda of "Alleluias" based on
the
THAXTED tune that builds in resounding praise.
10305845 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10310040 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 12.50
O God Beyond All PraisingGustav Holst/
arr. Hal H. Hopson. The traditional tune
THAXED is
arranged for SATB voices, organ, optional brass,
handbells and timpani. A truly celebratory anthem
for use anytime during the church year.
10369832 SATB with Organ . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l O Love That Will Not Let Me GoHeather
Sorenson. Using George Matheson's hymn as
inspiration, Heather Sorenson has added her own
melody in this deeply felt anthem. The work gathers
momentum to a emotional fervor on "O Cross, that
lifteth up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee,"
ending in a statement of resolve that captures the
essence of the believer's trust.
10454611 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 O Love That Will Not Let Me Goarr. Mark
Hayes. This powerfully expressive choral setting is
adapted from Mark Hayes's keyboard arrangement
found in The Art of the Piano, Volume 3. It is a
true art song, in which the keyboard powerfully
complements the richly-imagined vocals, offering
great interpretive opportunities for the choir.
10454007 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
O Love That Will Not Let Me GoAlbert L.
Peace/arr. Molly Ijames. Another of the beloved
hymns from an earlier century, this song of
resignation is refashioned with sweeping choral
lines and stellar accompanying features that
will take your breath away. Scored for voices,
piano and optional strings, it features a beautiful
original melody on the third verse that brings
the listener back to the original with a sense
of "coming home." This is the song of the
devoted heart, arranged with special care for the
worshipping church.
10366220 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366221 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10366222 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
Oh, How He Loves You and Me (with Jesus
Lover of My Soul)Kurt Kaiser. With a flowing
triple meter as its core, this tender choral setting
combines Kurt Kaiser's timeless melody with
the hymntune
MARTYN to create a touching
worship moment for your choir. A very accessible
accompaniment supports the vocals and allows
the text to shine through. This is a poignant
reminder of God's love that is welcome every
time it is presented.
10423730 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
The Old Rugged Crossarr. Mark Hayes. This
magnificent arrangement of the beloved hymn
transforms it into a powerful witness to the sacrifice
and salvation of the cross. Absolutely stunning in
every respect, it is a marvelous contribution to the
repertoire for Lent.
10425049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10425085 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Our Grateful Hymn of PraiseChristopher
Gilliam. Melding the traditional with the
contemporary, this uplifting anthem uses Folliot
Pierpont's text on For the Beauty of the Earth with
both the well-known melody and a newly composed
tune. The result is a refreshing look at a timeless
hymn scored for mixed voices and piano.
10366976 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 Our Great SaviorRonn Huff. The tradiitonal
hymn Jesus, What A Friend for Sinners is given
a stunning choral treatment by Ron Huff. With a
solo featured on the second verse, this tender and
beautiful anthem is a true choral gem.
10458586 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10458587 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10458588 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.99
Our Rock and Our SalvationSheldon Curry.
A robust and imaginative transformation of
the immortal text "God of Grace and God of
Glory" is paired with the "Sacred Harp" tune
THE
MORNING TRUMPET. The accompaniment is brisk
and full of conviction.
10366424 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Our Song Shall Rise to TheeJoseph M.
Martin. Here's an inventive and moving setting
of "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!"
Accompanied by piano in a classical style, the
elegant choral lines perfectly complement this
refreshing treatment of a well-loved hymn text.
Wonderful for worship at any time of the year, but
particularly fitting on Trinity Sunday.
10341836 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4 Pilgrim Songarr. Lloyd Larson. Lloyd Larson
brings a sweet and gentle flow to the folk hymn
popularized by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
with this captivating "Americana" arrangement.
This is a very appealing anthem for mixed
voices, piano and flute. A song of the Christian
just passing through this life, and looking
forward to the glories that await in eternity. How
refreshing a message!
10454040 SATB with opt. Flute . . . . . . . 2.05
10454041 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Praise to the Lord the Almightyarr.
Steve Dunn. A creative harmonic and rhythmic
treatment, along with an inspired, energetic
accompaniment, brings fresh appeal to this
enduring hymn.
10366427 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366428 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Praise to the Lord the AlmightyTom
Anderson. An innovative look at familiar
hymns that are often used. This arrangement's
lush, rich choral harmonies are accompanied
by creative piano lines. Old favorites gain a
fresh perspective!.
10369802 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Precious Lord Take My Hand/I Need Thee
Every HourThomas Dorsey/arr. Mark Hayes.
Full of gospel blues, swing rhythms, and
passages of call and response, this anthem
flows seamlessly from Thomas Dorsey's much-
loved tune into Robert Lowry's I Need Thee Every
Hour. The choral parts are accessible, and your
accompanist will love playing the dazzling piano
accompaniment. Optional rhythm parts add to the
fun. A treasure that will capture and transcend
generational lines.
10295049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10295047 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10295048 Instrumental Parts
Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Reflections from MicahJoseph M. Martin.
A foundational Biblical principle is presented in
this Scripture in Song set against the melodic
backdrop of a much beloved Irish hymn tune.
For stewardship Sundays or for times when our
Christian commitment is being emphasized, this
inspiring challenge is ideal. The choral writing is
logical and filled with expressive potential for your
worship ensembles.
10306650 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Rejoice, The Lord Is KingJohn Darwall/
arr. Drennan. Your Sunday service is sure to
be complete with this joyous arrangement
of the victorious hymn everyone knows and
loves. Complete with brass, organ, choir, and
congregation, this piece allows everyone to join
in the triumphant moment of praise!
10292454 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10292455 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 24.95
Rejoice, The Lord Is King!arr. Joel Raney.
Enrich your church dedication services with
this joyous arrangement. Solid 4-part writing
and a superb accompaniment of piano, organ
and handbells make this piece a celebration
in its own right. A true joy for singers and
instrumentalists alike!
10028498 SATB with opt. Organ
& 3/4 Oct. Handbells . . . . . . 2.05
10452030 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10452031 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 26.95
10028499 Instrumental Parts Organ . . . 5.00
10028501 Handbell Part 3/4 Octaves . . 4.00
10028502 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Renew Your ChurchLloyd Larson. The
hymn All is Well comes from the "Sacred
Harp" collection of 1844 and is a call for revival
from an earlier century. It translates well to an
anthem of confidence and renewal, particularly
in this setting that employs brass, timpani and
piano. It's perfect for Missions Sunday, building
dedications, or even the beginning of a new year
of ministry.
10366977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10366978 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 30.00
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