New music combines with favorite Advent carols in Advent Trilogy. Benjamin Harlan has created a very moving medley which captures the longing and beauty of Advent. Includes: O Come O Come Emmanuel; Prepare Ye the Way; Come ThouLong Expected Jesus. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak ChoirTrax CD.
Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 188:1 I Chronicles 16:8 Psalm 136Benjamin Harlan takes three well-known Thanksgiving songs and joins them together with purpose and power for anytime thechurch gathers to worship. From the innocent clarity of the shaker tune: Simple Gifts (with a new text) which transitions to O WALY WALY then to the confident chords of Come Ye Thankful People Come …
One Small Child brings together some of the most beloved contemporary worship songs with favorite carols for an unforgettable Christmas celebration! David Meece's touching powerful song is the recurring theme which ties the work together. Optional narration and dramatic monologues are included. Chamber and Full Instrumental Paks available. ChoirTrax CD also available.
This anthem is a perfect example of the less is more philosophy. Contained in this simple poem are core truths that encourage us to give our praise and honor to God alone. A true masterpiece of melody! With only a few notes thecomposer has achieved an impressive anthem of power and strength!
SATB-For Palm Sunday the sturdy Lasst Uns Erfreuen hymn tune is set with compelling new words. Perfect for a processional with optional children's choir.
A festive anthem of Christmas praise! Beginning with a simple statement of the main theme from the sopranos the arrangement soon develops into an exciting and celebrative proclamation. The dynamic contrasts add interest and wonderful surprises. Your choir will enjoy singing this one.
A favorite text and tune of singers and listeners alike this festival hymn is given new life in this upbeat 7/8 setting. The central section is legato and chorale-like making for a beautiful contrast before a slow build with 'Alleluias' returns us to a reprise of the original flavour creating an exciting and powerful ending.
The melody almost sings itself in this flowing anthem. The text is simple yet heartfelt and supported by a very appropriate harmonic treatment. This is one you can teach to the congregation as well making this anthem all themore memorable. Useful as a call to worship or benediction. Available: SAB.
Uses: General Pentecost Reformation Church HeritageScripture: Matthew 17:25-26A standard hymn text “The Solid Rock” is sensitively set with a sturdy new melody with outstanding results.The chorus is an outstanding moment affirming the foundations of our faith and makes a great choice for church heritage Sundays or services during the season of Pentecost. The quiet refined ending b…
SATB-From the opening dawning sounds this anthem creates a rich picture of the first Easter morning. It soon builds to a triumphant and driving celebration of the Resurrection. The optional brass percussion and flute will add ashining moment and the incorporation of Crown Him with Many Crowns is inspired!
From the Christmas cantata A Child This Day this exuberant setting of the familiar Isaiah text makes an exciting Advent or Christmas call to worship anthem. The joyful 6/8 meter and majestic orchestration provide awonderful impetus for the scripture passages “Make straight in the desert a highway for our God! Every valley shall be lifted up every mountain made low prepare ye the way of t…
From Scriptures-Commissioned by First Baptist Church West Monroe LA in honor of their minister of music Lonnie Stewart. Text adapted from Scriptures a becoming devotional piece for any Sunday
From the darkness and hope of Advent to the light and joy of Christmas this new cantata captures the varied colors of Christmas in fresh tones. With a blend of classic carols and rich new songs this 35-minute cantata literallymoves the service from darkness to light vividly illustrating the hope of Christmas through music and the spoken word. Medium to medium-easy. IPak contains score and parts…
From the creator of the bestselling “Christmas Canticles” comes a stunning cantata. Classic Easter hymns and beautiful new songs are woven together in three suites to create a work perfect for Lent and Easter. Thecantata can be performed in its entirety or use each of the three suites as separate extended anthems. Accompany with organ and/or piano full or chamber orchestra or the outs…
Celebrate the truth of the resurrection with “Risen This Day”. Beautifully capturing the many moods of Easter and Lent “Risen This Day” proclaims the message in majestic and moving colors. Classic Easterhymns are paired with exciting new songs to create a worship cantata appropriate for a variety of uses. Accompany with organ piano full or chamber orchestra or the outst…
Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra)-From the darkness and hope of Advent to the light and joy of Christmas this new cantata captures the varied colors of Christmas in fresh tones. With a blend of classic carols and rich new songs this 35-minute cantata literallymoves the service from darkness to light vividly illustrating the hope of Christmas through music and the spoken word. Medium to medium-e…
At the sound of a trumpet the church is called to arise go to the manger and worship the newborn King. The bell-like piano part adds to the festive qualities of this joyful call to worship and the short performance time adds flexibility to your seasonal programming.
Opening with a brass flourish followed by a layered vocal effect this festive piece segues to a majestic processional of Christ The Lord Is Risen Today. Rhythmic and vibrant this anthem remains easily prepared and highlyeffective. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak (Brass) ChoirTrax CD.
This is a peaceful and expressive setting of Oliver Cooke's hymn 'I Know a Fount' a musical reminder that by God's love and sacrifice our sins are washed away. The rich homophonic choral writing and simple rippling piano accompaniment give space for the text to be fully heard and embraced by the listener.
From Advent to Nativity the message of Christmas is conveyed in fresh musical moments and the spoken word in this highly flexible work. Traditional carols are blended with new Christmas songs to create a cantata appropriate forAdvent Christmas Hanging of the Greens or Lessons and Carols services. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak (Full Orchestra) Instrumental Pak (Chamber Orchestra) ChoirTra…
