Bass Guitar,Double Bass,Organ Accompaniment,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1509637

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Ken Litton. 20th Century,Advent,Christmas,Jazz,Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 746. Artist of Note, Inc. #1084881. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1509637).

Jazz Hodie (On this Day)
PERSONENT HODIE arr. Ken Litton (ASCAP)

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Those who have the good fortunate to hear Gustav Holst’s arrangement of PERSONENT HODIE as a choral processional with its engaging melody, measured gait and echoed text have never forgotten the magical moment and were never really ready for it to end. Hailing from The Oxford Book of Carols this German plainsong melody—from the Piae Cantones, 1583—has made its way into strong choral and worship traditions at Advent/Christmas.
Of all the current texts and arrangements available, this version honors Holst’s unison accompanied setting in an unexpected, subtle jazz styling with the hope of bringing additional range to its established place in advent literature (both in terms of style and in appeal to a variety of age groups).
And, On This Day Earth Shall Ring, translated by Jane M. Joseph  (text in the public domain) gives it just the balancing traditional touch needed..
This UNISON setting offers accompaniment designed for piano or organ with option for a string bass played finger style in the jazz tradition.
This one is perfect for Lessons & Carols presentations. And, it can easily be restarted for processional use by dropping back into the C minor introduction’s bracketed bass line.
Also available in an SATB version that offers accompaniment designed for piano or organ, optional acoustic/string bass and an optional part for a single player involving three of the percussionist section best friends: suspended cymbal, mallets (vibraphone, marimba or bells or bell lyre), and a small triangle. But, an electronic piano/synthesizer voice could substitute well for the mallets and the use of handbells is also viable.
Note: This hymn plate version has everything needed for the worshiping congregation!
Also available: Audio accompaniment/demo MP3

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Choral Choir,Choral,Unison Chorus - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1509436

Composed by Gustav Holst. Arranged by Ken Litton. 20th Century,Advent,Christmas,Jazz,Religious. 3 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1084674. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1509436).

Jazz Hodie (On this Day)
PERSONENT HODIE arr. Ken Litton (ASCAP)
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Those who have the good fortunate to hear Gustav Holst’s arrangement of PERSONENT HODIE as a choral processional with its engaging melody, measured gait and echoed text have never forgotten the magical moment and were never really ready for it to end. Hailing from The Oxford Book of Carols this German plainsong melody—from the Piae Cantones, 1583—has made its way into strong choral and worship traditions at Advent/Christmas.
Of all the current texts and arrangements available, this version honors Holst’s unison accompanied setting in an unexpected, subtle jazz styling with the hope of bringing additional range to its established place in advent literature (both in terms of style and in appeal to a variety of age groups).
And, On This Day Earth Shall Ring, translated by Jane M. Joseph  (text in the public domain) gives it just the balancing traditional touch needed..
This UNISON setting offers accompaniment designed for piano or organ with option for a string bass played finger style in the jazz tradition. And, it can easily be restarted for processional use by dropping back into the C minor introduction’s bracketed bass line.
Also available in an SATB version that offers accompaniment designed for piano or organ, optional acoustic/string bass and an optional part for a single player involving three of the percussionist section best friends: suspended cymbal, mallets (vibraphone, marimba or bells or bell lyre), and a small triangle. But, an electronic piano/synthesizer voice could substitute well for the mallets and the use of handbells is also viable.
Note: This hymn plate version has everything needed for the worshiping congregation!
All this from the places you go for the best in downloadable resources as well as via Hal Leonard InStore™ retailers.
Be sure to check out other titles from East of the Altar/Artist of Note, Inc.
Thanks, as always to the good folks at ArrangeMe.com, a division of Hal Leonard.

Double Bass,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1446334

Composed by Ken Litton. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christian,Jazz,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. Accompaniment. Duration 213. Artist of Note, Inc. #1026140. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1446334).

MP3 Accompaniment [~3:30]
Angel, Blow that Trumpet
Words & Music by Ken Litton (ASCAP)
SATB or TTBB Piano, opt. String Bass, Clarinet, Trumpet & Trombone
Many choirs/ensembles haven't done many trumpet-feature songs in the last decade or so. But, since the trumpet figures so prominently in the Bible why not try one?! And, since both the anthems and contemporary worship songs of today tend to neglect the second coming of Christ here’s an offering from the spiritual/anthem/jazz confluence.
Angel, Blow that Trumpet is based on I Corinthians 13:50-57 and I Thessalonians 4:13-18.  The style? Well, let’s call it “Natalie Sleeth meets New Orleans jazz!”
You’re almost sure to find the voicing very approachable, yet thrilling for SATB (TTBB and SSA also available).
The accompaniment is a dixie-land styling originally conceived for piano, string bass/fretless electric bass/standard bass guitar (it would be fun to have someone do it on the “big bass viol”), Bb clarinet, trombone and Bb trumpet. 
These parts are included with the choral score.
Above all, it's fairly easy to learn and fun to sing!
The clarinet and trombone parts are a lot of fun and the trumpet part features an easily playable/adaptable ending that nails the piece (actually the lower version is really nice). Plus, with the single exception of swinging the eighth note pairs, there’s no improvisation required here. These parts are really best for good, legit players just as written.
And, though I know that you have more than enough skill to get all of this from the score, the audio file in mp3 format (3:32) will also available separately.
All this from the places you go for the best in downloadable resources:
Sheet Music Direct
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As well as via Hal Leonard InStore™ retailers.
Also…be sure to check out other titles from East of the Altar/Artist of Note, Inc.
Thanks, as always to the good folks at ArrangeMe.com, a division of Hal Leonard.

Choral Choir,Choral,TTBB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1445608

Composed by Ken Litton. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christian,Jazz,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. 22 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1025450. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1445608).

Angel, Blow that Trumpet
Words & Music by Ken Litton (ASCAP)
TTBB Piano, opt. String Bass, Clarinet, Trumpet & Trombone
Many choirs/ensembles haven't done many trumpet-feature songs in the last decade or so. But, since the trumpet figures so prominently in the Bible why not try one?! And, since both the anthems and contemporary worship songs of today tend to neglect the second coming of Christ here’s an offering from the spiritual/anthem/jazz confluence.
Angel, Blow that Trumpet is based on I Corinthians 13:50-57 and I Thessalonians 4:13-18.  The style? Well, let’s call it “Natalie Sleeth meets New Orleans jazz!”
You’re almost sure to find the voicing very approachable, yet thrilling for SATB (TTBB and SSA also available).
The accompaniment is a dixie-land styling originally conceived for piano, string bass/fretless electric bass/standard bass guitar (it would be fun to have someone do it on the “big bass viol”), Bb clarinet, trombone and Bb trumpet. 
These parts are included with the choral score.
Above all, it's fairly easy to learn and fun to sing!
The clarinet and trombone parts are a lot of fun and the trumpet part features an easily playable/adaptable ending that nails the piece (actually the lower version is really nice). Plus, with the single exception of swinging the eighth note pairs, there’s no improvisation required here. These parts are really best for good, legit players just as written.
And, though I know that you have more than enough skill to get all of this from the score, the audio file in mp3 format (3:32) will also available separately.
All this from the places you go for the best in downloadable resources:
Sheet Music Direct
https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/1538200/Product.aspx
Sheet Music Plus
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/explore?q=Ken+Litton&lang=default
As well as via Hal Leonard InStore™ retailers.

Also…be sure to check out other titles from East of the Altar/Artist of Note, Inc.

Thanks, as always to the good folks at ArrangeMe.com, a division of Hal Leonard.

Keyboard - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1503432

Composed by Ken Litton. Arranged by Ken Litton. 20th Century,Christian,Contemporary,Religious,Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 140. Artist of Note, Inc. #1078881. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1503432).

A Mission for Every One
Audio accompaniment/demo MP3
A song I wrote at the request of the South Brazil Mission of the International Mission Board SBC, for their Annual South Brazil Mission Meeting in 1997 while we were serving the churches of the Federal District Baptist Convention in the capital city of Brasília (1000 miles into the interior of the country).
The key reference here is Matthew 24:4-14...
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.—KJV
#evangelism #outreach #witness #testify
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Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1499790

Composed by Noel. Arranged by Ken Litton. 19th Century,Advent,Christian,Christmas,Holiday. 8 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1075857. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1499790).

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
NOEL CMD Trad. English Melody
arranged by Ken Litton (ASCAP)
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The text is the familiar hymn of Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876), an American clergyman ministering for many years in Massachusetts. After a retirement due to health concerns, his second Christmas hymn dating from about 1849 was published in The Christian Register. Of it a fellow minister by the name of Morrison wrote, I always feel that, however poor my Christmas sermon may be, the reading and singing of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear are enough to make up for all deficiencies.”
Here the tune is NOEL (CMD). The arrangement begins in Eb moving up to F, followed by an expressive (optionally a cappella) section in Dm. After a brief return to F for the final stanza (with a descant limited to top space F) there is a subtle surprise by joy to Em and on to a singable ending in G, with options for second soprano. 
The voicing range from unison to 2-part and on to 3 and 4 parts, but in a singable, approachable range for choirs of medium ability and only a hint of easily sung divisi.
The accompaniment is active but playable and the score suggests a harpsichord voice as the keyboard option. The style of the piece——as well as the mp3 instrumentation—allude to abasso continuo optional part for cello, bassoon, or other C bass instrument, a separate medium difficulty part included.
And mp3 demo/slass accompaniment track is available separately.
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Cello,Harpsichord Accompaniment - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1500764

Composed by NOEL CMD Trad. English Melody. Arranged by Ken Litton. Historic,Religious,Sacred,Standards. Accompaniment. Duration 188. Artist of Note, Inc. #1076843. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1500764).

It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
NOEL CMD Trad. English Melody
arranged by Ken Litton (ASCAP)
Audio Demo/Accompaniment track

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The text is the familiar hymn of Edmund Hamilton Sears (1810-1876), an American clergyman ministering for many years in Massachusetts. After a retirement due to health concerns, his second Christmas hymn dating from about 1849 was published in The Christian Register. Of it a fellow minister by the name of Morrison wrote, I always feel that, however poor my Christmas sermon may be, the reading and singing of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear are enough to make up for all deficiencies.”
Here the tune is NOEL (CMD). The arrangement begins in Eb moving up to F, followed by an expressive (optionally a cappella) section in Dm. After a brief return to F for the final stanza (with a descant limited to top space F) there is a subtle surprise by joy to Em and on to a singable ending in G, with options for second soprano. 
The voicing range from unison to 2-part and on to 3 and 4 parts, but in a singable, approachable range for choirs of medium ability and only a hint of easily sung divisi.
The accompaniment is active but playable and the score suggests a harpsichord voice as the keyboard option. The style of the piece——as well as the mp3 instrumentation—allude to abasso continuo optional part for cello, bassoon, or other C bass instrument, a separate medium difficulty part included.
And mp3 demo/slass accompaniment track is available separately.
All this from the places you go for the best in downloadable resources as well as via Hal Leonard InStore™ retailers.
Be sure to check out other titles from East of the Altar/Artist of Note, Inc.
Thanks, as always to the good folks at ArrangeMe.com, a division of Hal Leonard.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.818234

By Stephen R Dalrymple. By Stephen R Dalrymple (Dalrymple Designs). Arranged by Stephen R Dalrymple. Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 39 pages. Stephen R Dalrymple #3093979. Published by Stephen R Dalrymple (A0.818234).

Lord of Time - original song by Stephen R Dalrymple - Worship Team Edition ♫ English Version ♫ The Kreyòl version has its own video ♫ CCLI Song #7142326 ♫ music © 2005, 2021 Stephen R Dalrymple ♫ recording ℗ 2015 Stephen R Dalrymple ♫ presentation © 2021 Stephen R Dalrymple ♫ sequenced by the composer ♫ It was my first trip to North Haiti Music Camp. Sitting in the little white stucco chapel, I caught a breeze in the hot afternoon. Living on a lush tropical island on a campus planted with stunning landscaping such as the vivid oranges and reds of the flambouyan tree, tasting mango plucked right from the trees, taking in the night fragrance of the iloilo trees, and working with campers who were serious about learning, who wanted to gather every drop of musical knowledge they could, it really seemed like I was in Paradise. ♫ On my way back and forth to the men’s dorm, I often saw carpenters working on an open air work bench, transforming large hand-sawn slabs of wood into beautiful tables and chairs with hand tools. I began to meditate on the idea of what an incredible artist the Lord of the Universe is. I was impressed with the thought of how different occupations are related to the work God does in His universe every day. ♫ available for purchase at SheetMusicPlus.com SheetMusicDirect.com and Flightnote.com.

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1416727

Composed by Charles Wesley-AMSTERDAM, Foundry Collection, 1742. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christian,Contest,Festival,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. 45 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #998390. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1416727).

Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above
Charles Wesley-AMSTERDAM, Foundry Collection, 1742
SATB Choir, Organ/Keyboard, Opt. Brass & Percussion

Looking for something just a bit different/reduced from the concertato form, and even easier to learn to kick off the choir season?
Based on Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above this arrangement, entitled Let All Things Praise the Lord is faithful to the original including a stanza omitted in most hymnals that speaks of the choir as a battle-worthy leadership unit in worship.
The text, based on Psalm 150 by English pastor Charles Wesley, was originally published in his brother, John Wesley’s Founder Collection of 1742 in conjunction the tune AMSTERDAM (which carried annotations and adaptations from a German tune). 
Immediately following the choir, brass, percussion and organ/keyboard fanfare, opportunity is given to the congregation to participate in the liturgy. The middle section is original music that wings the emotion/meaning of the text to a more meditative stream and back again—via a reprise of the opening fanfare—to the rousing finale with a creative descant that appears not only in Soprano/Tenor, but also (for a change) in Alto and Bass. And, with a little attention from the conductor and choir the congregation can stay in it until the final release!
Included are parts for: Choir, Organ/Keyboard, Bb Trumpets, F Horn, Trombones, Bass Trombone/Tuba and Percussion: Mallets/Tympani (2 players) as well as alternate parts for Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone and Eb Baritone Saxophone.

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Choral Choir,Choral,TTBB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1492799

Composed by Ken Litton. Arranged by Ken Litton. Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. 14 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1069484. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1492799).

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Text by Charles Wesley/Music by Ken Litton (ASCAP)

TTBB mixed voices, accompanied  optional Flute/C intrument

The stanzas of the text are combined here and some of its expressions personalized in order to emphasize the confident prayer of praise. And though the music is a little more meditative than many tunes, it is still in keeping with the original expression that helped give rise to the hymn:  “Had I a thousand tongues, I would praise Him with them all!”

After the piano and flute introduction, the new tune is lightly harmonized in both stanzas, but each has it’s own unique voicing at My gracious Master and You break the power, respectively. The brief flute/C instrument solo can add a lot to the piece, but an optional cut from the end of m.41 to m.59 and on to the key change could be offered in the score. After the key change the melody returns in unison, followed by a worshipful close.

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Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1436603

Composed by Ken Litton. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christian,Jazz,Religious,Sacred,Spiritual. 20 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1016714. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1436603).

Angel, Blow that Trumpet
Words & Music by Ken Litton (ASCAP)
SATB Piano, opt. String Bass, Clarinet, Trumpet & Trombone
Many choirs/ensembles haven't done many trumpet-feature songs in the last decade or so. But, since the trumpet figures so prominently in the Bible why not try one?! And, since both the anthems and contemporary worship songs of today tend to neglect the second coming of Christ here’s an offering from the spiritual/anthem/jazz confluence.
Angel, Blow that Trumpet is based on I Corinthians 13:50-57 and I Thessalonians 4:13-18.  The style? Well, let’s call it “Natalie Sleeth meets New Orleans jazz!”
You’re almost sure to find the voicing very approachable, yet thrilling for SATB (TTNN and SSA also available).
The accompaniment is a dixie-land styling originally conceived for piano, string bass/fretless electric bass/standard bass guitar (it would be fun to have someone do it on the “big bass viol”), Bb clarinet, trombone and Bb trumpet. These parts are included with the choral score.
Above all, it's fairly easy to learn and fun to sing!
The clarinet and trombone parts a lot of fun and the trumpet part features an easily playable/adaptable ending that really nails the piece (actually the lower version is really nice). It turns out that they are really best for good, legit players just as written in a swing style.
And, though I know that you have more than enough skill to get all of this from the score, the audio file in mp3 format (3:32) will also available separately.
All this from the places you go for the best in downloadable resources:
Sheet Music Direct
sheetmusicdirect.com
Sheet Music Plus
sheetmusicplus.com
As well as via Hal Leonard InStore™ retailers.
Also…be sure to check out other titles from East of the Altar/Artist of Note, Inc.
Thanks, as always to the good folks at ArrangeMe.com, a division of Hal Leonard.

C Instrument - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1148947

By Artist of Note. By Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christmas,Classical,Historic,Religious,Sacred. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #749075. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1148947).

OK, you still have that Christmas Eve (or other Advent) service coming up. And, like that night long ago when the organ was broken there’s a problem: With your keyboard player out, you need to play Silent Night with the congregation. And, though you don’t play guitar all that well, you’d rather do more than just the first stanza a cappella or you want to tell the story of how it was originally done. Well, here’s an answer that’s about as simple, playable and well edited as it gets. It’s not as easy for the singers as C or Bb, but a student guitarist can play it quite beautifully. And you can, too! Just use the guitar chord symbols. Prepare, then sleep in heavenly peace!