Perfect for Maundy Thursday this musical offering tells the events of Holy Week. The vocal scoring and piano accompaniment support the moving text and our response to Christ's sacrifice with the beginning of His covenant with allChristians at the first communion. Available: SATB.
Written in chorus-style this anthem will enrich your family dedication services and become a musical tradition for both choir and congregation. God's design for home and family is presented here as a picture of the family of God.There are so many opportunities for enhancing worship with optional texts and responsive participation by the congregation. Seeing God in ourselves and our children and e…
Sacred Songs for Young Voices (with reproducible pages and PDF song charts)-Sing and Celebrate 7! provides everything you need for developing younger elementary choirs in your church! Designed for grades K-4 Sing and Celebrate 7! contains a variety of general and seasonal songs for use throughout the church year. Packed with lesson plans teaching resources and rehearsal planning ideas this col…
Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord here is a rousing and uplifting anthem of joy peace and hope There is a mighty hope since Jesus arose from the grave is the perfect text for the Easter season. May besung a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment. Available for SATB a cappella with optional accompaniment. Duration: ca. 2:15.
A beautiful expressive song of assurance based on the familiar passage in Romans 8. Suitable for any time during the church year Your Love Will Never Let Me Go is particularly meaningful during Lent when our thoughts focus onGod's love and Christ's sacrifice for us.
Uses: AdventScripture: Psalm 98; Isaiah 52:7-10Another in the continuing series celebrating the candles of Advent this cheerful anthem shines joy into the sanctuary. A lightly syncopated theme drivesthe energy of the piece forward and the simple yet profound message looks toward the birth of Jesus. As is the case with all pieces in this series the music is well crafted and arranged for the succ…
Deck the Hall O Tannenbaum and The Wassail Song-An engaging setting of carols and original music in an easy-to-learn partner song this arrangement gives you a familiar selection for your holiday program. Perfect for developing voices in many performance situations. Availableseparately: 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.
This outstanding collection features 10 classic songs for any combination of two voices and piano. Alfred Music's top masterwork arrangers provide supportive accompaniments, well-crafted vocal lines, historically informed editorial markings, plus IPA pronunciation guides and complete translations for every piece in a foreign language. Superb recital, concert, and contest repertoire for developing …
Uses: AdventScripture: Luke 1:26-38; Isaiah 7:10-14; Matthew 1:18-24A rich soulful melody enhances the air of mystery and wonder in this expressive anthem for Advent. Written in a minor key thepiece prayerfully asks “when will You come to us?” The well-crafted piece also incorporates the beloved hymn O Come O Come Emmanuel that heightens the sense of yearning for the coming of the…
SATB-This poignant reflection on the cross is unique... seeing the cross as not only a cruel instrument but a tree of life for all. This is perfect for any Good Friday service. The powerful When I Survey the Wondrous Cross is incorporated creating an unforgettable moment.
Come Be Fed is a winsome musical invitation to come to the table of the Lord and share the communion feast. As the lyrics state ...take this cup break this bread; come be filled; come be fed. BonusTrax available #08743348.
Good morning Bethlehem! Another day has dawned in the little town and the citizens are bustling with activity. Bethlehem's mayor and his staff of one are hard at work announcing the new tax from Caesar Augustus. Meanwhile angelsare polishing their halos in heaven for a big announcement and a young couple from Nazareth are preparing for their first child. By midnight a miracle will occur which w…
Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: I Chronicles 16:34; Psalm 92:1Dancing gently in 3/4 meter this anthem of thanksgiving reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from God. Melodicrepetition and a recurring refrain make the piece easy to learn and sing. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:07
Uses: CommunionScripture: John 21; Luke 14:15; John 11:25-27The winsome lyricism of this sacred song is a perfect companion to the warmth and assurance of the communion gathering. Crafted to be achoral invitation to approach the table of grace with hope the listener is encouraged to be part of the body of Christ. This easily learned anthem is nonetheless profound in its effect. Whether accompanie…
This rhythmic upbeat anthem is a change of pace for Advent or Christ the King Sunday quoting the passage from Isaiah 12 as the basis for the text. With joy and assurance we sing of His promised salvation. Much unison andtwo-part singing and the repetitious nature of this piece make it easy to learn and remember. Changes in voicing and dynamic add interest and propel it forward to the victoriou…
Opening with the classic As the Deer praise chorus then gently incorporating a worshipful new communion song this anthem is an intimate statement of faith and praise. Warm and inviting.Available separately: SATB and on BonusTrax CD (#08743349).
Uses: Palm Sunday Scripture: John 12:11-19; Zechariah 9:9-15 The energy of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem is captured in this lilting song of praise. Fill the sanctuary with Hosannas and the sound of handchimes calling thefaithful to behold the coming King. Optional handbells or handchimes.
Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Jeremiah 31:11 Beckoning for Emmanuel to come and set us free this anthem of expectation combines original music and text with the beloved Advent hymn O Come O Come Emmanuel. A stirring piano accompaniment enhances the sense of longing with its gentle but continuous rhythmic drive.
Book/Enhanced CD (with reproducible pages and PDF song charts)-Sing and Celebrate 5! provides everything you need for developing younger elementary choirs in your church! Designed for grades K-4 Sing and Celebrate 5! contains a variety of general and seasonal songs for use throughout the church year. Packed with lesson plans teaching resources and rehearsal planning ideas this collection gives…
Uses: Holy Week Good Friday Scripture: Luke 2:8-15 4:9-11 22:41-43 This singular selection is a study in contrasts as it takes us from Bethlehem to Calvary. Through the angelic experience we sense the powerful emotion of Passiontide. The innocent qualities of the melody and the pure transparent textures of the piano add to the haunting effect. Easily learned this anthem leaves time to master …
Uses: General commitment youth choirScripture: Isaiah 64:8 Luke 14:33 Jeremiah 18:3-4The important lesson of a life yielded to the will of God is presented with sensitive understanding in this newanthem. Impressionistic music seems to capture the spinning of the potter's wheel as it turns and helps to bring theatre to the words and the message into clarity. An accessible piano accompaniment ma…
