Ruthie Schram raises the bar with her arrangement of the traditional spiritual Little Lamb Little Lamb Little Innocent Lamb. The choir will enjoy singing and the congregation will enjoy hearing this one.
This sparkling creation by James Eliot using the Latin Gloria in Excelsis Deo text is a wonderful dialogue between the choir and piano accompaniment. It works as a winter/holiday selection as well as a general title for afestival or contest. Contrasting sections add charm and learning opportunities abound throughout. Fresh and appealing! Available separately: SATB 3-part mixed.
Piano duet arrangements for beginners at a late elementary level. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High • Away in a Manger • Deck the Halls • The First Noel • Good King Wenceslas • Jingle Bells •Jolly Old St. Nicholas • O Christmas Tree • O Come All Ye Faithful • Silent Night • Sleep Holy Babe • We Three Kings • We Wish You a Merry Chris…
B. Wayne Bisbee sparks new life into an old favorite with his setting of “Deck the Hall.” Instead of the traditional 4/4 chorale melody Bisbee has written a lilting jig in 6/8 and sometimes 7/8 with optional soloistor small group on the middle stanza. The melody is cheerful and festive with a wonderful echo effect on the final “fa la la's.” This festive dance-like version…
Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes option…
Michael Gallina. A one-act musical revue based on contemporary social issues concerning kindness in relationships of today’s youth. Up-to-date songs are laced together by a group of rhyming rappers!
Together We Sing Series-In this celebratory choral each part sings its own melody which later combine in partner-style form. It's an excellent choice for smaller choirs and younger singers learning to harmonize as well as to sing independently and in unison. The lyric uses English and easy Latin phrases to make learning quick while giving the opportunity for musical development.
Duets for Sanctuary Singers-Quality compilations of sacred duet materials are not easy to find. This useful “potpourri of praise” is filled with duet material for a variety of vocal combinations. Musical diversity abounds with selections for almost every season of the church year. A lushly orchestrated accompaniment CD is available to add to the singers' performance options and the be…
Not a note is sung! Drum and rhythm speech create this fresh and exciting new “opener ” Do You Feel the Rhythm? from Greg Gilpin. A wonderful way to teach rhythm dynamics style choral energy and introducechoreography. The slow rock feel mid-choral brings contrast and even more opportunity for musical and style interpretation. What a great way to set up your concert and even introd…
Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 9:1 Jeremiah 30:19 II Corinthians 4:15 Philippians 4:6-7 One of our most beloved sacred tunes is transformed by a new text offering up a gentle and joyous prayer of thanksgiving. The organ sets an atmosphere of reflection and worship forming a bed for this ancient plainsong melody. Much unison singing encourages quick learning and text clarity. An …
Undeniable happiness abounds in this new contemporary praise anthem. An ideal opener this general use choral has easily learned syncopations and harmonies. It incorporates a statement of the Doxology to the well-known “DukeStreet” melody. The mixture of traditional with contemporary equals an excellent choice for blended music programs. The clarinet part adds a haunting quality to thi…
Lloyd Larsen is known for his well-crafted piano arrangements. This collection provides selections for use throughout the year. Contents: Onward Christian Soldiers • All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name • Be Thou My Vision• Beneath the Cross of Jesus • O Come O Come Emmanuel • O How I Love Jesus • When We All Get to Heaven • Go Tell It on the Mountain • Wha…
Familiar and original words combine with two well-known melodies creating a refreshing and lovely work for Christmas and winter. With ease and grace this choral is a musical setting worthy of any December performance for mixedvoices as well as men's and women's ensembles.
Uses: Christmas Using the celebrated music of Greensleeves this sensitively arranged holiday choral could also be sung by adult ensembles. An exquisite manger lullaby. Available: 2 Part Treble LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:18.
W. Drake Mabry has transcribed Joplin's Ragtime Dance for wind quintet. This arrangement is ideal for use in schools for young wind players at an intermediate level.
This sparkling creation by James Eliot using the Latin Gloria in Excelsis Deo text is a wonderful dialogue between the choir and piano accompaniment. It works as a winter/holiday selection as well as a general title for afestival or contest. Contrasting sections add charm and learning opportunities abound throughout. Fresh and appealing! Available separately: SATB 3-part mixed.
Behold the Risen Savior! is an exciting anthem with all the majesty of a big Easter production yet suitable for smaller choirs. Written for SATB and keyboard it offers optional congregational involvement on the thirdverse with the inclusion of “Crown Him with Many Crowns.” This anthem would also work well as an introit leading into the first hymn. Recounting Christ's victory over dea…
from The Beautiful Christ-Uses: Easter Praise Team Youth Choir Scripture: Mark 16:1-8: Philippians 3:10-12: I Corinthians 15:55 A powerful contemporary song receives exalted treatment in this adaptation. The piano accompaniment propels the piece forward while an urban gospel harmonic language announces the Easter message with shouts of O death where is thy sting' Persuasive repetition creates…
Music meets message with refined artistry in this serene and comforting anthem filled with word painting. The lyric speaks of the various layers of peace found through faith and moves from the intimate and personal to the spreading of peace in a more global sense. The music cradles the text with a gentle touch and watercolor harmonies that surround the listener with the spirit of calm. Supported w…
