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General Anthems
We Are ConvincedMark Hayes. With a text
based in Philippians 1:6, this dynamic anthem by
Mark Hayes is a bold statement of faith declaring
"We are convinced that our God, who began this
good and mighty work in us, will see it through to
the end until the day when Jesus comes again."
Hayes combines syncopated rhythms, contemporary
harmonies and easy-to-sing, memorable melodies
to make this a powerful musical and worship
statement from beginning to end.
10514000 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10514001 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
l We Are More Than ConquerorsBradley
Ellingboe. The text from Romans 8 firmly proclaims
that "nothing and no one can separate us from the
love of Christ." Commissioned in honor of the 40th
anniversary of a choir director's tenure, this anthem
provides an emphatic statement of faith that can be
used throughout the church year.
10617811 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t We Are Not AlonePepper Choplin. "We are
not alone, God is with us." Here is an a cappella
anthem that succinctly captures a confident thought
and presents it in such a straightforward, honest
way that you can't help but be moved! Gently
rhythmic choral ostinati support a soprano solo that
glides above the other voices in smooth, sustained
lines. Accessible and effective with large or smaller
choirs, this anthem touches the heart with its
simple but profound message. Memorable!
8071348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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We Are the ChurchHeather Sorenson. This
is a strong anthem that challenges the church to
find her unity and calling. The chorus brings the
theme into focus: "We are the Church, we are the
Bride, we are the lost who've been fully justified."
There is a strong crescendo of purpose as this
piece develops, and the final chorus sings like a
sacred concerto with piano and choir proclaiming
confidence in Christ. Some vocal divisi allows larger
groups to fully engage, while the thoughtful part-
writing and ranges encourage smaller ensembles.
10595085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10595086 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10595087E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . 69.95
We BelieveDan Forrest. With lyrics by Chris
Anderson and music by Dan Forrest, We Believe
is a moving, steadfast statement of faith. Scored
for SATB choir and piano (or organ), optional brass
quintet and percussion, or optional orchestra, this
anthem produces an epic feel from the subdued
beginnings to the strong and steadfast final phrase
of "We believe, and we rejoice!"
10513825 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513826 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10513827 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Percussion . . . . . . 30.00
10514505 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
We BelieveRichie Fike, Matthew Hooper
and Travis Ryan/arr. Heather Sorenson. This
popular song from the Newsboys is an affirming
creed that forms the foundation of our faith. The
engaging ballad moves steadily forward in a strong
crescendo of purpose. A convincing arrangement
with reasonable ranges make this piece perfect for
a variety of ensembles. The tasteful orchestration
supports the style and substance of this solid
declaration of belief.
10516973 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10516974 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10516975E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 35.00
We Come to Say Thank YouPepper Choplin.
This winning Pepper Choplin anthem is flexibly
voiced, easy and enjoyable to sing, and wonderfully
enthusiastic in its expression of gratitude to our
loving God. For all You've done we say, "Thank
You, thank You today for all the blessings You send
our way."
10520091 SATB/SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10520186 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
We Sing So All Can Hear the Story!Don
Besig. A perfect balance of ministry and artistry,
this sacred choral song reminds the listener that
we must share the Good News. This melodically
attractive selection is enriched with hymn-like
four-part writing that makes even smaller choirs
sound amazing. Sing to serve the Lord and set your
alleluias free.
10516976 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Welcome HomePatricia Mock/arr. Brad
Nix. This piece presents a universal message of
reconciliation and grace, and a reminder that God is
always seeking to bring his children home. A simple
tune carries a deeply affecting message, while
the song's distinctive chord progression offers an
underpinning of hushed beauty. The middle section
is the voice of the prodigal turning his heart to home.
This bittersweet moment is sung to the celebrated
theme from Dvorak's "New World Symphony," and
this touch is unforgettable. A must do!
10516977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Welcome to God's LoveMark Miller. Every
person has a place in this holy, sacred space
and is welcome to experience God's love! This
inspiring ballad shares powerful truths about our
relationships, our Christian community, and our
interactions with one another. A beautiful anthem
to welcome new members, the newly baptized, or
to celebrate God's limitless love for each of us.
10549527 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 What God OrdainsJosh Bauder. Opening with a
lyric and gentle soprano solo, What God Ordains is
a stunning melodic and meaningful addition to the
sacred repertoire. Musically the piece flows from a
solo through a cappella, SATB and joyous exalted
closing verses to a quiet tag ending. The depth of
this setting will be an effective tool in your ministry.
10599932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
What Makes Me Sing?Ruth Elaine Schram.
With text based on Psalm 33, Ruth Elaine Schram
offers us an original SAB arrangement that meets
the needs of so many choirs. With reverence and
anticipation, this lovely anthem is perfect for the
smaller ensemble. "What makes me sing? It's your
love, your unfailing love. I will sing of your love,
forever!" With beautiful, full harmonies, this anthem
has been written with great care!
10514366 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
What Shall I Offer My God?Lloyd Larson.
Lloyd Larson opens this magnificent anthem of
Christian stewardship with the scriptural question,
"What shall I offer my God?" A poignant musical
moment beautifully accompanies the commitment
expressed in the concluding phrase "My life I shall
give to my God."
10520087 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Whatsoever Things...Patrick Roszell. Familiar
lines from Philippians are sensitively set with
an introspective original melody to create this
concert feature for mixed ensembles of all sizes.
"Whatsoever things bring love and cheer, virtue and
peace, think on these things."
10590572 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10590574 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
When Peace Like a Riverarr. Mark Hill. The
classic hymn spans the dramatic spectrum from
contemplative to celebratory in this inspiring setting.
From the flowing opening to the resounding final
chorus, this anthem offers a profound affirmation
of faith: "It is well with my soul!"
10520144 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
When Speaking Has CeasedCraig Courtney.
"When speaking has ceased and the room has
grown still... The Spirit of God finds a place to
alight." This choral essay on the presence of the
Holy Spirit is a study in contrasts: the clamor of
earth and the quiet voice of God; the heavy burden
and the weight of prayer. This is Craig Courtney at
his expressive best on a work of depth for the adult
choir and Spirit-filled worship.
10188433 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Where Is This Gift of Heaven?Joseph Martin.
The blending of Joe Martin's inspired music with
Herbert Brokering's profound lyrics yields this
incredibly poignant anthem for spring or Easter.
Martin's ability to make sense of the text by painting
it musically is extraordinary. This anthem is sure to
be a great new addition to the repertoire and sure
to become a standard. Highly recommended!
10554124 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Who Can Separate Us?Larry Shackley.
This commissioned anthem is extraordinary and
finely crafted by Larry Shackley. Vocal ranges are
reasonable, there is some unison singing, and
an extravagant orchestration help to make this
piece accessible and inspiring! Share this powerful
arrangement of this message with your congregation.
10554115 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10554116 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10554118 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10554119 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 59.95
H With a Voice of SingingMartin Shaw. This
joyous work is a choral classic that is appropriate for
any festive occasion. With easy-to-sing harmonies
and unison passages, it is an absolute must for
every choral library. Your choirs and listeners will
always appreciate its vibrant beauty.
426601 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
426510 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
l With Glory, Honor and Praise!Don Besig.
This original anthem takes a festive approach
with an engaging rhythmic theme and a text
adapted from the Psalms. The appearance of
For All the Saints is a significant affirmation of
the Church and those who serve. Well crafted
and combined with the timelessness of the lyric,
this choral is sure to be a useful and winsome
addition to any worship gathering.
10595094 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Wonderful Grace of Jesusarr. Larry Shackley.
This spirited arrangement of the well-known hymn
offers a rollicking celebration of the abundance
of God's grace. Featuring options for two or four
hands at the piano, this adaptation from the
keyboard collection Festive Hymns for Four Hands
is a great choice for worship throughout the year.
Now available with a TTBB voicing.
10454089 SATB with 4-Hand Piano. . . . 2.25
10554126 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
A Wonderful Time up ThereLee Roy
Abernathy/arr. Stan Pethel. Many gospel quartets,
and even Pat Boone, have recorded this southern
gospel evergreen! It is a rollicking good time with
lots of fun writing. Featuring the men's section, this
celebratory piece will raise the roof and set feet to
tapping as it provides a jubilant look at heaven and
our divine destiny.
10487925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10487926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
t The Word Was GodRosephanye Powell. What
an impact this august anthem will have on both
choir and listeners! Its rhythmic structure develops
from the superb interplay between the voices, and
the layering of sound upon sound creates a musical
tapestry. Written in an almost spiritual style, but
definitely not a spiritual, this will make a stunning
choice for larger church choirs!
3030707 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8068120 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
8064800 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Worthy Is the LambJ.S. Bach/arr. Tom Fettke.
From the treasury of Baroque literature comes
this sacred adaptation of a J.S. Bach masterwork.
Beautifully wed with the "Worthy is the Lamb" text,
this will become a standard Holy Week offering for
choirs everywhere. The string orchestration adds
a very tasteful ambiance to the piece, and the
sensitive keyboard writing is just as successful. An
instant classic!
10487927 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10487928 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10491298E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
Yes He DidJ. Paul Williams/arr. Lloyd Larson.
This is a delightful gospel anthem guaranteed to
please. Energizing vocals and a splendid piano
part complete the package, making this a must-do
anthem for choirs who seek stylistic variety in
their music selections. Each verse of this amazing
modern spiritual tells of an important season in the
life of Jesus. Don't miss the new TTBB voicing!
8062013 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10516803 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8062014E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 10.00
Yes, My Jesus Loves MeMary McDonald.
Inspired by Anna Warner's beloved children's
hymn, Yes Jesus Loves Me, here is a compelling
new melody that is highlighted by the dramatic
sweep of a magnificent accompaniment. Evocative
of both the simple faith and the innocent fears of a
child, this piece captures the charm of Warner's text
and raises it to new heights in a timeless anthem of
devotion. Now available in an SSAA voicing.
10058513 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10554127 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
You Are ThereHeather Sorenson. Written by
Heather Sorenson, this tender ballad is a song
of thanksgiving and praise. This original anthem
focuses on the faithfulness of God and the mercy
and grace that has been extended to us. "And in
our broken prayer, grief unshared, we can see that
You are there."
10454863 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10454865 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10454866 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
l You Are to Be PraisedDaniel Nelson. This
stirring text from Psalm 65 speaks to the wonders
of God's creation and can be used throughout
the year for general praise. Daniel Nelson offers
a versatile setting - the soprano solo may also be
sung by a small section, and the accompaniment
may be played on organ or piano.
10617813 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
You Raise Me UpJoseph Martin. Springing from
the top of the pop charts comes one of the great
inspirational numbers of our time. A very usable
vocal treatment makes this open to choirs of any
size, and the poetic imagery of the text allows the
piece to speak to many occasions both sacred and
secular. "You raise me up, to more than I can be."
10340401 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10340404 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10340406 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
You Raise Me UpRolf Lovland & Brendan
Graham/arr. Hayes. At last, a choral arrangement
by Mark Hayes of this phenomenal hit by Josh
Groban! The song, based on a traditional Irish tune,
lends itself beautifully to Mark's lush, powerful
interpretation, making this the definitive setting of
You Raise Me Up for today's choirs. With or without
the full orchestration, it is absolutely stunning!
Highly recommended!
10308739 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10308740 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10308741 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10308742 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10308743 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
10308744 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 60.00
H Zion's WallsAaron Copland/arr. Koponen. The
memorable melody from Copland's "Promise of
Living" will be recognized by all in this revivalist
song. This arrangement takes the masterwork and
makes it attainable by any size and caliber choir.
It has very little divisi, great vocal ranges and a
supportive piano accompaniment. Impressive in
concert or festival settings. Don't miss it!
1478338 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1478346 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1478353 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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