A dynamic Palm Sunday anthem for contemporary or blended worship services! “With Crowns of Praise” builds in intensity and excitement from the first chord as colors and textures are layered with the constant additionof more vocal and instrumental parts. Combining a stately processional with contemporary rhythms and the traditional organ with praise band instrumentalists this is the ul…
Uses: Palm SundayScripture: Matthew 21:1-11; John 12:12-19The bitter and the sweet are mingled together in this dramatic presentation for Palm Sunday services. This singular anthem stands at the crossroads of the triumph of Christ's entry into Jerusalem while at the same time looking past the cheering crowds to the jeering mob of Good Friday. The music is filled with power as it slowly delivers i…
from Footprints in the Sand-Uses: Palm Sunday Scripture: Zechariah 9:9 - John 12:12-15 - Matthew 21:5 The triumphal entry is announced with all of its pomp and regality in this re-tooling of a time-honored hymn tune typically associated with Easter. Perfectly at home in its new clothing this theme epitomizes jubilation and praise. Fanfare-like episodes connect sturdy a cappella sections and full…
Energy and excitement abound in this glorious anthem of praise! Driving rhythmic accompaniment supports a dynamic memorable melody. Accessible to any size choir or ensemble this psalm packs a punch. “O Come Let Us Singto the Lord” is overflowing with joy! Everyone will feel compelled to break into song after this invitation!
Uses: General Ascension Christ the King EastertideScripture: Psalm 47The poetic imagery of this Psalm makes it usable not only as a general anthem but also for Ascension Eastertide or Christ theKing Sunday. The festive brass and percussion parts added to the organ make this an anthem of great impact. Mixed meter sections dance with more lyric passages as the anthem develops and a very special…
Written while on an afternoon visit to the inspiring vistas of Pikes Peak in Colorado this anthem of thanksgiving is a unique approach to the breathless wonder of God's creative force in the world. This anthem never ceases toenthrall congregations with its message of worship.
Wow! This is a must-have anthem for every choral library. Joseph Martin provides two great texts – one for Easter and one for general worship – both of which are brimming with dazzling imagery and unbounded joy. Thelilting dance-like accompaniment moves the piece along so deftly that the song seems to end too soon. “A Resurrection Acclamation” is a thrill for both choir an…
From Plas Johnson and Thomas Beans Bowles to Tony Iommi and Ann Wilson, take a look at the variety of pop music played on flute. The online audio features performances of the notated music for all the solos in the book, as well as play-along backing tracks. Songs include: Rockin' Robin (Plas Johnson) · Stubborn Kind of Fellow (Thomas Beans Bowles) · California Dreamin' (Bud Shank) · Everyone (Coll…