SKU: A0.887973

Based on the ancient Latin text by Prudentius Aurelius, made famous by the evocative translations of Neale and Davis, this new setting of Corde Natus (Of the Father's Love Begotten) presents a beautiful choral reflection on love, creation and worship. Sometimes associated with Advent or Christmas, the lyrics are typically associated with the Gregorian chant: Divinum Mysterium - a style of singing that is difficult for many congregations, even when updated to modern notation in hymnals. This anthem re-presents the timeless lyrics with steady meter, regular phrases full of step-wise melodic motion,  with plenty of unison and light choral harmony. It functions both as a piece suitable for amateur choirs, as well as having enough challenges to engage a more advanced choir. The piano part flows in and through the melody, leading to the punctuating moment of each verse: Alleluia..

SKU: A0.1105202

This original music by Elizabeth Ambrose to lyrics by Linda Watson, with a descriptive words and tuneful melody is suitable for SATB choir with piano accompaniment or a cappella. This arrangement is suitable to use for any combinations of voices: S, SA, SAB, STB with piano accompaniment (omit the other voices). The time signatures changes are smooth, starting and finishing with a feel of two beats in a bar. The middle section has three beats in a bar and could be fraction slowed with ‘A tempo’ from bar 52.

SKU: A0.935511

Written in the style of classic Christmas carols with fun, memorable melody and lyrics, this new Christmas song will quickly become a part of everyone's caroling canon. By and large, Christmas music is either sacred or secular, about Jesus, Mary, the shepherds and angels or about presents and parties and Santa Claus. We live them both simultaneously. This carol represents that, with the first verse being a patter of excitement and the second more lyrical, focusing on the Advent of the Savior. Then, just as in life, they are sung together, complimenting each other. We end in unison with a glorious and memorable refrain Nativity mangers make friends out of strangers with peace on earth, good will to all men.

* Bells/Chimes sound beautiful but it can also be performed with just piano and the voices singing the bell parts.
* Perfect of school or church Christmas concerts or caroling. Also great for families around the fireplace or out Christmas caroling.
* Written to be sung by two groups, however, there is a cut version (explained in print) that does not require splitting in two groups. It can be sung straight through without overlapping the verses.
* Some harmony parts are indicated in the vocal line. Of course you can sing just the melody in unison all the way through, but there are ample opportunities to break out into fun 2,3 and (in some places) 4-part harmonies. Up to you.

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SKU: A0.850787

Silent Night for Women's Choir (SSA) or Youth (Children's) Choir (High/Med/Low), solo voice, and piano, in a fresh new arrangement that is part Latin, part contemporary, and gorgeous from beginning to end. In 6/8 time, for any level of choir, this beloved Christmas melody soars over the catchy and syncopated accompaniment, and features a lyrical solo voice that can be female or male. A timeless classic that your choir will love to sing...from Shelley Rink Music. Back to School 2015 The SAB Mixed Choir version of this arrangement has been peformed at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, CA, the Harris Center in Folsom, CA, as well as venues in El Dorado Hills, CA and Placerville, CA. (Youtube: Shelley Rink).

SKU: A0.1203229

This a cappella arrangement of Sugartime is easy and a ton of fun. Great for Valentines day gigs! To SATB singers: please note that the melody is in the Lead part, which may be your Alto(s)!!

SKU: A0.1042265

The character of this devotional prayer is fully captured in this simple but highly effective setting. The melody is memorable and the harmony enhances the sentiment of each phrase. This piece would enhance any act of worship but works particularly well as a Communion Motet or Blessing.

SKU: A0.1316537

The charming poem from Samuel Taylor Coleridge which sums up the how wondrous and joyful birdsong is, especially in summertime has been set to a childlike, innocent sounding melody that is scored for SATB with Piano accompaniment.  Accessible to any school or concert setting.  An accompaniment track is also available.

SKU: BJ.1374

8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Chesterton's Carol was composed for the Christmas season of 2017 and dedicated to Father Tobias Unnerstal, the parish priest of the Roman Catholic parish Christ the King, in Gothenburg, Sweden.

In A Christmas Carol Poem, G.K. Chesterton paints a tender portrait of the Christ-child lying on Mary's lap. The music has the character of a lullaby in 6/8 meter. The lovely melody is harmonized in a fresh and sometimes surprising way.

SKU: C6.846063

A gently moving accompaniment propels this new melody by Thomas Wesley with a timeless message. Unison passages give way to simple four-part harmonies in the first stanza. The middle section explores shifting tonalities as the music word-paints the text until hope rises in a new key with the theme of God's love and kindness. A call to simple, loving Christ-likeness is beautifully set in the final stanza and ending. The accessible part-writing and beautiful melody will make this a new favorite. Minimum purchase of 10 copies on digital download anthems.

SKU: C6.836063

A gently moving accompaniment propels this new melody by Thomas Wesley with a timeless message. Unison passages give way to simple four-part harmonies in the first stanza. The middle section explores shifting tonalities as the music word-paints the text until hope rises in a new key with the theme of God's love and kindness. A call to simple, loving Christ-likeness is beautifully set in the final stanza and ending. The accessible part-writing and beautiful melody will make this a new favorite. Minimum purchase of 10 copies on digital download anthems.

SKU: A0.847398

The timeless text is made fresh with an additional new verse and a new singable folk-like melody. Deeper than our deepest sorrows, higher than the clouds above, trust in God's unchanging mercy, rest in God's unchanging love. Easy to learn. Includes bonus separate piano part to minimize page turns during performance.