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4 A Prayer for PeaceKarissa Dennis. A winsome
melody melts hearts with gentle grace in this prayer
for inner peace. This folk-like tune is supported
by several interesting harmonic twists, adding a
distinctive quality to the overall effect. A simple
canon adds variety, and a mesmerizing cello
obbligato makes this anthem truly memorable.
Voiced for maximum efficiency, choirs of every size
will find this irresistible piece to be essential for
services of reflection.
10516776 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H Prayer of St. FrancisAllen Pote. The text
from the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi is perhaps
one of the most gorgeous and thought-provoking
ever written. Allen Pote has skillfully arranged this
lovely text in a warm, flowing melody that is sure to
provide some misty eyes in the congregation.
1596683 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
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The Prayer with Lead Us LordCarole Bayer
Sager & David Foster/arr. Fettke. The Prayer, as
sung by Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban
and Yolanda Adams, has in recent years gained
the status of instant legend. Few songs have seen
such unprecedented success. Here, with slightly
adapted lyrics, brilliantly paired with Samuel S.
Wesley's hymn, Lead Us, Lord, a stunning new
prayer is created. Ideal for worship throughout the
year. Beautiful!
10050693 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10050694 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10050695 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10091197 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10091198 P/A CD for SSA Only. . . . . . 24.99
10051222 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10051223 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 60.00
The PrayerCarole Bayer Sager & David Foster/
arr. Mark Hayes. Originally recorded separately by
both Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, the English
and Italian versions were later combined to create
this well-known duet. A beautiful, yet supportive,
Mark Hayes' accompaniment makes this new
arrangement soar.
10453574 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453575 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453576 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453577 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453578 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453579E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 60.00
H Precious Lord, Take My Handarr. Jack
Schrader. Beginning in a traditional a cappella
choral style verse, this grand old classic moves
to a slow and steady authentic gospel groove.
The accompaniment CD is superior, but the piano
accompaniment is something that better pianists
will want to "sink their teeth into."
1966811 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
1966829 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8064592 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Proclamation of GratitudeMark Austin & David
Angerman. A Thanksgiving concertato, complete
with opening fanfare. This majestic anthem is
beautifully written for voices, keyboard and optional
handbells, and includes stunning choral lines
throughout. Grand, regal, and full of power!
10454810 SATB with
3 Octave Handbells . . . . . . . 2.25
PromiseCraig Courtney. In this sublime
composition, images of spring are interlaced with
"the light of the promise that beats in a heart of
love." This is pure artistry at every turn! Divisi choral
voices expressively render "a fine mist of dreams,"
"crimson horizons," and "shadows of night" over
a scrumptious piano texture. The final measures
expire with a sigh. Exquisite!
10458779 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Psalm 150Peter Anglea. Gentle, even youthful
syncopations and soaring melodies are used in this
joyful setting of the most joyful of Psalms. Only
voices and piano are necessary to achieve a jubilant
shout of praise in your sanctuary or concert hall.
10489896 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
A PsalmAndy Beck. Composed as a special
commission for the North Carolina All-State
Honors Chorus, this contemporary concert work is
satisfying from start to finish. The exuberant music
provides a joyful foundation for a text inspired by
the Book of Psalms, and a layered add-on section
builds to the glorious coda.
10452818 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10452819 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10452820 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453431 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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Reap What You SowPepper Choplin. This
tranquil original features a scripture from Galatians
6:7-9 which combines wonderfully with messages
of stewardship or missions. Set for a cappella choir,
the piece opens with solo accompanied by choir
and transitions to a warm, full-choir texture. After
the reappearance of the solo, the choir closes with
"And the fruit of the Spirit will come back to you." A
wonderful selection for general worship services as
well as memorial services.
10089985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
RefugeKeith Christopher. With a text based
on Psalm 46, this original anthem addresses the
comfort and safety we have in God during times
of trouble. It speaks of God being our refuge
and strength, followed by the assurance of His
promise to be with us through the water, the river,
and the fire.
10451998 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10451999 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Rejoice!Joseph Martin. Text and tune are
perfectly matched in this enthusiastic anthem by
Joseph Martin. Solid vocal scoring and a supportive
accompaniment make this a solid choice for large
and small choirs alike. An alternate Easter text is
also included.
10489284 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Remember MeCraig Curry. This soulful original
anthem is both a prayer for mercy and a celebration
of God's forgiveness. Ideal for commitment
Sundays or during Holy Week, it builds from a quiet
opening solo to a full-voiced refrain, intensified by
the optional rhythm and brass accompaniment.
10520107 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10520168 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10520203 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 29.95
RestorationHeather Sorenson. Contemplative
in nature, this adaptation incorporates the power of
the original masterwork with the impact of a new
sacred text. The cry for forgiveness and mercy rises
like a prayer from the luxurious textures of the choral
sonority. Linear voice leading gives this devotional
anthem an organic quality flowing with emotion.
10340343 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10340349 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10340351 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Saints Bound for Heavenarr. Lloyd Larson.
In this sturdy and spirited setting, Lloyd Larson
adroitly commingles two robust traditional
American melodies that are resolute in their joyous
assurance of the promised land. The arrangement
is accessible to choirs small and large.
10454046 SATB with opt.
4-Hand Piano. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10454049 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
SanctuaryRandy Scruggs & John Thompson/
arr. Lloyd Larson. John Thompson and Randy
Scruggs' popular praise chorus is paired with
original words and music by Lloyd Larson. The
prayerful message calls for each worshiper to come
before God in devotion and thanksgiving.
10341834 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10452028 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10452029 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Search Me, O GodJoshua Evanovich. With
a flowing melody, a rich organ accompaniment,
and familiar words from the Psalms, Joshua
Evanovich's Search Me, O God is a musical prayer
for use all year round. Easy to learn, yet profoundly
beautiful, this anthem will lead your congregation
into an attitude of reverence and confession.
10520108 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4 A Servant Heart, A Servant SongCharles
McCartha. This sacred song of devotion and service
moves forward with humble, refined charm. A
triplet pattern in the piano provides the harmonic
grounding, and the understated choral parts carry
a message of encouragement and challenge. Brief
in length but long lasting in its impact, this piece is
a sincere moment of worship for the people of God.
10516777 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Serve the Lord with GladnessRollo Dilworth.
Drawing its text from Psalm 100 and incorporating
the Doxology, this package of gospel energy will lift
your music program to a new level of choral praise.
Scored for adult, youth and children's choirs, here is
an anthem that will appeal to multiple generations.
10364320 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364321 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Serve the Lord with JoyMary McDonald.
Mary McDonald has skillfully blended the words
of three favorite Psalms with a joyous melody to
create a marvelous invitation for God's people to
join together in singing!
10454054 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10454055 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10454056 Instrumental Parts Brass . . . 29.95
l Set My Spirit FreePepper Choplin. This original
anthem by Pepper Choplin was created in the form
of a Hebrew Psalm text, evoking the mood of a
psalmist singing in a peaceful, serene style. The
vocal lines are carefully and intentionally simple
with understated phrases designed to draw the
listener into worship.
10514027 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10514028 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Shepherd Me, O GodMarty Haugen/arr. Mark
Hayes. This paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm is
beautifully captured for SATB choir: "Shepherd me,
O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from
death into life." Optional parts for violin and cello
greatly enhance the dramatic setting. This offering
is useful for many worship occasions where comfort
and hope are the focus.
10360872 SATB with opt.
Violin and Cello . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10360873 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10360874 Instrumental Parts
Violin/Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
4 The Shepherd's LambDan Forrest. "A stable
bare, a starlit sky, and under Heaven's watchful
eye a miracle in manger lay, the Lamb of God
upon a bed of hay." This lovely text by Susan
Bentall Boersma is set to beautiful music by
Dan Forrest. Scored for SATB choir, piano, and
optional woodwind duet (flute and oboe) or optional
orchestra. The optional children's choir part
completes this sensitive treatment of the story of
Christ's birth.
10513817 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513820 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Shine Like the Sunarr. Karen E. Black. This
tender setting of the Scottish folk song Wild
Mountain Thyme is a celebration of those beloved
saints who have gone before us into the light of
eternity. The message and the timeless melody are
front-and-center here, and the accompaniment on
piano and solo violin is beautifully reverent. This
expressive anthem is perfect for All Saints Sunday
or memorial services with your choir.
10461675 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Shines the LightLee Dengler. A simple, beautiful
Celtic sounding original melody is combined with a
fresh and stirring text. This tender folk song calls the
listener to look beyond the cradle to the cross. It is
a timeless piece and appropriate for all times of the
year as Christ, the "Light," is laid in a manger, walks
among us, and is hung on the cross.
10306655 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H Shout GloryByron Smith. Shout Glory lives
up to its name, with a rip-roarin' accompaniment
and highly energetic choral writing! Whether your
featured soloist sings the notes as written, or has
improvisational skills, this highly energetic gospel
original is sure to thrill the listener! Now also
available for men's voices.
8058092 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10317253 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10040582 Instrumental Parts CD-ROM . .10.00
Silence the StonesCraig Courtney. This lively
anthem exudes praise in each and every note! Your
choir won't mind the rehearsal time with this offering
because it is pure fun for the singer! Add the optional
winds, brass quartet and percussion for an exciting
celebration which shouts for joy unto the Lord!
10041476 SATB with opt. Wind &
Brass Octet & Percussion . . . 2.10
10489897 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10489903 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10041477 P/A CD for SATB . . . . . . . . 24.95
10489899 P/A CD for SSAA . . . . . . . . 24.95
10489907 P/A CD for TTBB. . . . . . . . . 24.95
10041478 Instrumental Parts for SATB. . .30.00
10489900 Instrumental Parts for SSAA . .30.00
10489905 Instrumental Parts for TTBB. . .30.00
Sing a New Song to the LordNatalie Sleeth/
arr. Jean Anne Shafferman. Jean Anne Shafferman
brings fresh life to one of Natalie Sleeth's most
popular anthems! The call and response of the
canon make this piece enjoyable to hear and
accessible for choirs small and large.
10454058 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10454059 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Sing for PeaceMarty Haugen. The beautiful
text for Sing for Peace was created by Shirley Erena
Murray, a hymn text writer from New Zealand,
known for her strong and compassionate words
for peace-making and issues of social justice.
The recording made for this collection features a
children's choir, although the arrangement may be
sung as an anthem by any choir, or it may function
as an assembly hymn.
10519856 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Sing Forth His Glorious NameMary McDonald.
This jubilant setting based on Psalm 66:2 calls the
church and all of God's creations to "sing forth
His glorious name." This captivating work can be
performed with the terrific keyboard accompaniment
or with Michael Lawrence's full orchestration.
10425011 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10425159 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10425186 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10425164 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 59.95
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Children of the Heavenly Father—
arr. Dan Forrest.
10281666 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10281670 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .17.50
Everyday Miracles—Donna Butler Douglas.
10454564 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
All Earth Rejoice with a Gladsome Voice—
Antoinio Vivaldi/arr. Hal Hopson.
10428796 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me—K. Lee Scott.
1523398 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . .1.60
Sing a New Song to the Lord—
Natalie Sleeth/arr. Jean Anne Shafferman.
10454058 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10454059 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
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