Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1490010 Composed by Text: Eden Reeder Latta (1839 - 1915) Tune: Henry Southwick Perkins (1833 -1914. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christian,Lent,Religious,Sacred. 11 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1066874. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1490010). Whiter Than the Snow/Eden Reeder Latta  - Henry Southwick Perkins BLESSED BE THE FOUNTAIN arr. Ken Litton (ASCAP)As an SBC music missionary active in Brazil I quickly discovered the hymns missionaries had taken with them as the work gained impetus from the 1890s when the Bagbys arrived to build on the foundation laid by early pioneers like Solomon Ginsburg. I found myself leading those hymns from the nearly 100 year old Cantor Cristão (Christian Singer) in the strongly attended evening services at the Igreja Batista Rio Doce (Sweet River Baptist Church) in Recife, with people literally leaning in through the windows from outside to sing along. Just a normal p.m. attendance or... curiosity about the missionary leading? No, certainly it was the message of the gospel in these great hymns and in the Brazilians’ creative work as well. I mainly remember holding that small print hymnal in one hand and leading with the other (shaking badly) and singing in Portuguese!From that kind of congregational participation I vividly remember the hymn Blessed be the Fountain by Eden Reeder Latta (1839 - 1915) and Henry Southwick Perkins (1833 -1914) with it’s energetic dotted eighth and sixteenth rhythm figures and text of confession based on Zechariah 13:1. That text was very important in the lives of disciples in Brazil and in my own heart. Here I have used only the verses of the text and tune, simply smoothing out the rhythm and adjusting the lyric to more modern usage (yet preserving the devotional pronouns Thee, Thy and Thine).The tune BLESSED BE THE FOUNTAIN is altered in rhythm, tempo and one descending interval from the original.  The arrangement is by me, having built the intro, interlude and key change as well as the ending from the material that constituted the refrain in the origina. As a bridge and additional textual/musical impulse into the key change and final verse I’ve interpolated the refrain from the well-known gospel hymn Whiter than Snow (FISCHER) by James Nicholson and William G. Fischer.The voices include a wide variety of unison, two-part and four-part passages that are well within the capability of the average church choir. The accompaniment difficulty level is about as minimal as it can be I hope, while still reflecting support for the voices, a measure of variety as well as some real independence.I certainly think choirs of some ability and their dedicated accompanists will enjoyWhiter Than the Snow as much as I have in developing it.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.926661 Composed by Michael A. Morizio. Christian,Sacred. Octavo. 15 pages. M.A. Morizio #3588399. Published by M.A. Morizio (A0.926661). In the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, we discover the next known Hymn to Christ right after his introductory passages, beginning at the 15th verse. Paul opens this letter with a blessing, then immediately flows to one of the 1st century hymns, which I have called, The Icon of the Invisible God. The lyrics of this hymn are declarative, bold and illuminating as to whom the Christ figure is-the icon, the very image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. The text makes it abundantly clear that Jesus is the authority; that He was there before all things, that He created all things, and that through Him all things hold together.  This anthem is composed for SATB choir with Pipe Organ accompaniment. The meter is set to 6/8 time, with a rhythm tempo of Totally Alive; which is one actual definition of the word Holy. The anthem starts at a good clip (♪=100). The key is G Major, with an incidental and occasional flatted 5th (Dâ™­) as a surprise-landing befitting to the text presented, as if to say, This is so amazing, how can it be? The flatted 5th gives the piece it's own identity and causes the listener to stand up and take notice whenever it occurs. When the hymn's lyrics glide into the all-important resolution, having made peace through the blood of the cross, the song retards and lands on a surprising musical cadence, the sixth chord (E Major).  In this piece, the pipe organ is boldly featured as it supports and under girds the musical line, occasionally trumpeting its own victorious motifs and adding some contrapuntal elements, such as this duplet motif, in the pedal line. The final lyrics about Christ having reconciled everything to Himself, whether things on the earth or in the heavens, finish the piece with a great, ‘High-Church’ choral ending.  

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.890464 Composed by Thomas Morley. Arranged by Kathleen McGuire. Renaissance. Octavo. 10 pages. Kathleen McGuire #5828249. Published by Kathleen McGuire (A0.890464). This renowned English madrigal from the Renaissance is fun for all ages. The arranger, Kathleen McGuire www.mcguiremusicworks.com, has added soprano and tenor recorders, plus a bodhrán (hand drum), to supplement the original and authentically draw the listener to the period. The bodhrán rhythm also aids in holding together the tricky fa la la section. With the addition of the recorders, the arrangement also works well with reduced vocal parts (eg SAB). Duration: 2'20.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1294465 Composed by Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman. Arranged by Julie Hinton. 20th Century,Broadway,Contest,Festival,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Praise & Worship. 9 pages. Red Tape Productions #884829. Published by Red Tape Productions (A0.1294465). SATB with piano accompaniment.  This lush arrangement features a rotating melody line throughout all four parts, though the altos get featured more than the others.  The other parts give a variety of rhythmic backings while the piano keeps a dense pulse steady.  Everyone comes together in more traditional choral harmonies for the final verse.  Great for theatrical groups, show choirs and community choruses.  Also available in 8-part mixed acapella.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.747203 Composed by Christopher R. Brown. Christian,Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Christopher Brown #4725439. Published by Christopher Brown (A0.747203). About the song: Satan has been decisively defeated. In every battle with the devil, 1 John 4:4 assures us that God is greater. When we feel trapped in sin, God is greater. When we are tempted to doubt, God is greater. When we face trials, God is greater. When we experience great loss or disappointment, God is greater still. He is able to strengthen, help, comfort, and uphold our souls by His power and might regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves. This is reason for hope, joy, and praise even in the darkest valley.Can be performed with piano accompaniment only (available separately), OR with additional band members (rhythm chart included in orchestration), OR with full orchestra (orchestration available separately).Please Note:Performance of this music requires one copy of the choral score purchased for each singer.Included in your Purchase:Vocal Score (SATB)

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.888262 Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Arranged by Edward David Zeliff. Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Edward David Zeliff #4767003. Published by Edward David Zeliff (A0.888262). This unique setting of the familiar Christmas carol treats each verse differently, with the first verse being in a more traditional choral style, the second very reflective with a richly textured piano accompaniment to the vocal line carried either by a soloist or a small section or even all the women in unison, and the third being very robust with a vibrant and exciting piano accompaniment and syncopated choral parts leading to a coda and the return of the soloist or small section. There is much variety in voicing, texture, and rhythms, with a propulsive introduction and transitional interludes in the piano.

Choral Choir (SATB divisi) - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.796815 By The Band. By J.R. Robertson. Arranged by Eric Hagmann. A Cappella. Octavo. 14 pages. Eric Hagmann #3911445. Published by Eric Hagmann (A0.796815). An SSATB + duet vocal jazz arrangement of The Weight (Take a Load Off, Annie) by The Band.  This chart reimagines The Band's original song as an a cappella swing tune straight out of the 1940's.  The bottom voice thumps along on neutral syllables of your choosing just as an upright bassist would in the big band.  If you don't have any singers who can take on this part, an actual bass instrument could be substituted.  The guitar accompaniment of the original song is now replaced by complex jazz harmonies and rhythms sung by your upper voices to compliment your soloists.  The last 1/3rd of the song has a breakdown that layers and overlaps your voices one by one until they come together for a final build into the last chorus.  This section also offers an opportunity for a small quartet to sing an optional harmony part. While this piece is challenging, it offers a unique spin on an old classic that will surely hold your audience's attention if performed well.  .

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.849295 By Men Without Hats. By Ivan Doroschuk. Arranged by Sarah Jaysmith. Film/TV. Octavo. 15 pages. Sarah Jaysmith #4978395. Published by Sarah Jaysmith (A0.849295). This 80's classic (covered by Glee in 2010) will have your choir and your audience moving to the beat! The arrangement captures the infectious rhythm of the original while adding straightforward harmony to fill out the sound. This would be a great piece for an encore - it is very upbeat and catchy.It is SATB, accessible to choirs from early intermediate upwards, and the piano part is not too complicated (there are 16th notes but the pattern is repeated often). The duration is c. 2'10.This could be programmed with two of Sarah's other arrangements to form an 80's pop section in your concert - Holding Out For A Hero and Fame!Sarah Jaysmith has been composing and arranging choral music for many years. Find her at www.sarahjaysmith.com

SATB choir, a cappella - Digital Download SKU: LX.10-5572L Composed by Bryan Sharpe. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. 8 pages. Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music #e10/5572L. Published by Lorenz Publishing - Digital Sheet Music (LX.10-5572L). ISBN 9780787773465.With a Gospel, swing feel, this original a cappella anthem is an upbeat tune with text inspired by Psalm 23. Utilizing choral layering, rhythmic variations, stylistic articulation, and changing dynamics, choirs will love singing it and get your congregation's toes tapping along!

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1008170 Composed by Donnalynn Grunewald. A Cappella,Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Octavo. 2 pages. Donnalynn Grunewald #6454787. Published by Donnalynn Grunewald (A0.1008170). A joyful SATB hymn of the message the angel brought to shepherds on Christmas Eve. Simple harmonies and repeated rhythmic passages make it easy to learn. Could be performed a cappella.

SATB choir (choir divisi) and piano or orchestra (Orchestra: 2[1.2/pic] 1 1 1 – 2 2 1 0 – 1 – str – Chorus (divisi)) - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8980-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. 14 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8980-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8980-E). English.The opening movement from the larger Great Lakes Cantata is a musical depiction of the reverence one holds for the lakes, with gently flowing syncopated rhythms.

Chorus - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PO-0002091 Hold On - SATB. Arranged by Mark Hayes. Secular Choral. 9 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PO-0002091. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PO-0002091). UPC: 038081136400.This vibrant, classic, minor-key spiritual arrangement will bring out the best in your choir. It opens and closes with a slow statement of the melody. Exciting choral writing throughout. Its sudden dynamic changes from pianissimo to fortissimo create interest. InstruPax includes: director's score, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor sax, baritone sax, tambourine, rhythm.Recorded Acc. Available.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.956424 Arranged by Glenda E. Franklin. A Cappella,African,Instructional,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 12 pages. Glenda E. Franklin Publications #6370819. Published by Glenda E. Franklin Publications (A0.956424). This traditional African-American spiritual is based upon a verse in the book of Luke in the new testament. The texture of the arrangement offers opportunity to build on a cappella part-singing independence for more experienced middle school groups or less experienced high school groups.  The syncopated rhythms throughout are sure to capture your singers and your audience. 

SATB choir and Piano - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.1.3674-E Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn, Henry Gauntlett, and Philip Biedenbender. Advent, Christmas, Christmas-Sacred, Lessons and Carols. 16 pages. Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital #1.3674-E. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital (MQ.1.3674-E). English.A fresh take on two familiar carols. This piece is a great opener for a concert. The two melodies are layered in a rhythmic, exciting manner enabling a rewarding experience for the singers and audience.