Review: "Unchained Melody" - This timeless ballad is simply breathtaking! Perfect for concert groups or pop ensembles, this is an arrangement will become a staple in your repertoire. "I Wish You Love" features two special soloists in this stunning a cappella arrangement that will work equally well for a large concert choir of smaller jazz or pop ensemble. Smooth legato lines and rich harmonies will create a breathtaking moment in performance! "Skylark" - Display beauty of tone and the deep emotion inherent in the lyrics of this contemporary a cappella setting of the Hoagy Carmichael/Johhny Mercer standard. Challenging, but impressive! "Last Night When We Were Young" - The splendor of falling in love is perfectly rendered in this stunning ballad that will create a moment of sheer breathtaking beauty in concert. This challenging setting explores the full palette of harmony and offers interesting contrasts in dynamics and texture.

Songlist: My Funny Valentine, Unchained Melody, I Wish You Love, Skylark

Review: The 1950's were the golden age for the close harmony girl groups with many of them enjoying top pop hits and regular TV appearances. Many of the female harmony groups of today owe much to these early pioneers and this collection of songs are some of the finest of the era. Includes number one hits from the Andrews Sister, McGuire Sisters and the Chordettes. With piano accompaniment.

Songlist: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Mister Sandman, Lollipop, Sugartime, Sincerely

Voicing: sheet-music/girl-groups/

Review: Celebrate the lessons and legacy of the great president, Abraham Lincoln in 2009, the bicentennial of his birth. This choral suite uses Lincoln's own words to create a dramatic salute to this hero of freedom. Songs include: A Just Cause, A Lasting Peace, A Mystic Chord, Hand in Hand, Nowhere to Go. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Total Duration: ca. 15:00.

Songlist: Nowhere To Go, Hand In Hand, A Just Cause, A Lasting Peace, A Mystic Chord

Review: The Lost Birds is a musical memorial to bird species driven to extinction by humankind. Sweeping and elegaic, it's a haunting tribute to those soaring flocks that once filled our skies, but whose songs have since been silenced. It's a celebration of their feathered beauty: their symbolism as messengers of hope, peace, and renewal. But it's also a warning about our own tenuous existence on the planet: that the fate that befell those once soaring flocks foreshadows our own extinction.

Songlist: Intermezzo, There Will Come Soft Rains, Flocks A Mile Wide, Bird Raptures, A Hundred Thousand Birds, Thus In The Winter, In the End

Review: Commissioned by the Hickory NC Choral Society for their 35th anniversary season. Scored for mixed choir with solos for boy soprano and/or mezzo-soprano, soprano and tenor, the instrumentation is available for large orchestra or chamber ensemble. Combining both liturgical and non-liturgical texts, in some cases the traditional texts are slightly re-arranged for contextual emphasis. This powerful five movement work projects a wide range of meaningful expression from a biting essay on the vanity and pain of existence, to a plea for mercy, and a celebration of eternal light. The work stands alone - but would be especially moving for all saints, Good Friday, or even Palm Sunday.

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Review: From the pen of Dan Forrest comes the first Jubal House publication, Te Deum. Dan's three-movement setting is moving and inspiring. For fans of Dan Forrest, this will be a must have.

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Review: Written to commemorate the Passion of Christ, this cantata is a moving tribute to His life and ministry. Composed for maximum flexibility and scored for SA(T)B voices, the optional cued notes make it possible for the cantata to grow with your choir. Smaller choirs will enjoy the rich textures and larger ensembles will be able to engage their full resources. For churches that desire an instrumental component, a very modest consort instrumentation creates a reverent accompaniment. The narration contains scriptures and prayers to convey the graceful theme of Christ's sacrificial love. Ending with the crucifixion, A Gathering of Grace will set the stage for Easter morning.

Songlist: Jesus, In Gethsemane, In The Stillness Of The Moment, Palm Branches, A Green Hill Far Away, Ask Of Me, Recessional, A Light In The Upper Room, The Day The Cross Held Up The Sky, Prelude Of Shadows

Review: Proclaim the majesty...the wonder...and the joy of the Christmas message with Sing and Shout for Joy! Tom Fettke's musical mastery is complemented by the thought-provoking and inspiring words of Pastor Jack Hayford to create an unforgettable Christmas worship experience. Flexible to meet the needs of choirs large and small, contemporary or blended, this new musical presents the life-changing message of the Gospel in six musical sections filled with classic carols and exciting new songs.

Songlist: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy To The World, Jesu, Light Of Lights, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne, Shout To The Lord, He Is King Of Kings, Gloria! Glory To God!, Jesu, Joy!, Jesus, The Light, Mary's Song, See His Entrance To The World, Shepherd Fields, They Had Joy, Treasures For A King, What You Gonna Call Him?, Child Of God, Come And Behold Him, Holy, Holy, Holy (Early Christmas Morning), Good Christian Men, Rejoice, We Will Glorify

Review: Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture, narration, carols and candles, this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular, there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements as well as opportunities for congregational singing. From the hushed whisper of the Candlelight Processional to the festive arrangements of some of our most beloved carols, this work has something for everyone. An optional quiet ending is offered for churches wanting a more devotional closing. Includes: Prologue; Processional; Prepare and Celebrate; Advent Longing; Come, Long-Expected Jesus; Awake! Arise! Rejoice!; Carols of Joy and Hope; Joy to the World; A Christmas Madrigal; Turn Your Heart to Christmas; A Festive Christmas Flourish; Silent Night, Holy Night. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-3, hp, pno/harpsi, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Chamber Orchestra (fl, ob, cl, tpt 1, opt. tpt 2, hn (sub tbn), tbn, perc, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, keybd) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

Songlist: Silent Night, Joy To The World, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Processional, Prepare And Celebrate, Advent Longing, Come, Long-Expected Jesus, Awake! Arise! Rejoice!, Carols Of Joy And Hope, A Christmas Madrigal, Turn Your Heart To Christmas, A Festive Christmas Flourish

Review: Written especially for developing choirs, this festive SA(T)B cantata is overflowing with joyful seasonal songs ideal for smaller ensembles. Original material mingles with traditional carols in a jubilant mix, crafted to create large musical impact with minimal numbers and rehearsal time. The musical variety ranges from galloping gospels, to contemporary ballads and joyful carols to tender manger lullabies. Larger groups can take advantage of the cued notes for richer sonorities and still enjoy the sensitive care taken to minimize awkward passages for quick learning. A flexible narration allows thoughtful directors to customize their programs while optional orchestral support brings appropriate instruments to the programming of this innovative cantata for Christmas. The cantata can even be done progressively throughout Advent and completed during Christmas celebrations. Available separately: SA(T)B, Listening CD, Preview Pack (Book/CD combo), 10-Pack Listening CDs, Orchestration (Score & parts for keyboard, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and percussion), StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment only), SplitTrax CD, RehearsalTrax CDs (part-predominant, reproducible). Duration: ca. 27:00.

Songlist: Joy To The World, Prepare The Way, A Song Of Christmas, Call The Baby Jesus, Sleep, Little Lamb, Come, Hear The Music, In Bethlehem, Come, Emmanuel, Christmas Songs Of Joy

Review: This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. A musical service of shadows, Candles of Grace is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive music portraying the events of the Passion. A thoughtful orchestration adorns this chamber cantata with refined beauty and grace, giving directors an instrumental or track option for their presentations. From the delicate opening phrases to the fragile whispered ending, this work is essential for remembering and experiencing the suffering of the Lord. Songs include: Prelude (The Shadow Falls); Bring Me to the Cross; The Garden Call; Man of Sorrows, What a Name; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Keep Me Near the Cross; Scenes from a Solemn Cross; Epilogue. Score and Parts (pno, fl, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a digital download. For the Accompaniment and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Bring Me To The Cross, Jesus, Lover Of My Soul, Man Of Sorrows, What A Name, Near The Cross Of Jesus, Prelude/Epilogue- The Shadows Fall, Scenes From A Solemn Cross, The Garden Call

Review: Perfect for International Women's Month performances! Washington Women is a collection of musical settings of speeches, opinions, and interviews of sixteen remarkable women from all across the political spectrum and throughout U.S. history, from Abigail Adams to Kamala Harris. The composers took their words and set them to music with the hopes that performers and their audiences will learn more about these women and discover why they spoke those words when they did. Women featured include: Abigail Adams, Madeleine Albright, Barbara Bush, Laura Bush, Shirley Chisholm, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Betty Ford, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kamala Harris, Elena Kagan, Sandra Day O'Connor, Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Condoleeza Rice, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Margaret Chase Smith.

Songlist: Freedom, Believe, Remember The Ladies, The Essence Of America, For Centuries Now, Those Of Us Who Shout, In The Field Of Equal Rights, We Pride Ourselves, It Is Necessary, It Took Me Quite A Long Time, I Am Ever Hopeful / I Want A President, We Not Only Dream

Review: This major work is an affirmation of assurance that takes us on a musical and spiritual pilgrimage through the beloved 23rd Psalm. Singers and listeners will be carried from peaceful meadows to the shadowed valleys, and from the fragile hope of faith, to life everlasting. A work of scope and substance, Psalm 23 - A Journey with the Shepherd gives directors a wonderful opportunity to program outside the seasonal box. A glorious orchestration by Michael Lawrence decorates the expressive choral writing with color and a theatrical sweep. Songs include: We Are Not Alone; The Lord Is My Shepherd; Restore My Soul; Lead Me on the Paths of Righteousness; Though I Walk through the Valley; You Comfort Me; My Cup Overflows; We Are Not Alone (reprise); Surely Goodness and Mercy. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, tpt 1-3, hn 1-2, tbn 1-2, tbn 3/tba, perc 1-2, timp, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

Songlist: Surely Goodness And Mercy, Lead Me On The Paths Of Righteousness, My Cup Overflows, Restore My Soul, Though I Walk Through The Valley, You Comfort Me, The Lord Is My Shepherd, We Are Not Alone

Review: Inspired by the spiritual Were You There, this musical experience is based on several monologues by those who were at the cross. The work leads us through many emotions: from the Holy Love shown to Mary Magdalene, to the intimacy of Mother Mary's Still My Son, to the regret of Peter in It Should Have Been Me. The musical can be of almost any length since each momologue and anthem may be used independently. However We Were There is used, it will provide a powerful Holy Week resource for years to come. Maximum length if all pieces are used: 53 minutes.

Songlist: Were You There, Holy Love, Christ Is Our Brother, Surely This Was the Son of God, How Can It Be?, Still My Son, It Should Have Been Me, We Were There, At the Cross

Review: This remarkable resource is an essential compilation of beloved carols by a trio of our best-selling arrangers. Fully orchestrated and filled with variety, you will discover music for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Soaring festival arrangements mingle with equally impressive restrained offerings to provide a well-balanced volume of seasonal songs for concert or sanctuary usage. Beautifully orchestrated, this assemblage is sure to be a permanent part of your holiday music planning. Includes: Joy to the World; Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; How Far Is It to Bethlehem?; Masters In This Hall; O Holy Night; Gesu Bambino; Ding Dong! Merrily on High!; As With Gladness Men of Old; Silent Night, Holy Night.

Songlist: As With Gladness Men Of Old, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Ding Dong! Merrily On High!, Gesu Bambino, How Far Is It To Bethlehem?, Joy To The World, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Masters In This Hall, O Holy Night, Silent Night

Review: Fourteen traditional and modern Christmas texts, all set by contemporary composers for various choral combinations and levels of accomplishment. Includes works for Unison, SSA and SATB choirs. But for one or two more adventurous pieces, these carols are sufficiently melodic and straighforward to be tackled by choirs of any size or with limited rehearsal time, while still being fresh and challenging works of today.

Songlist: A Lullaby Of The Nativity, Balulalow, Dormi Jesu, Coventry Carol, When All The Angels, The Two Nowells, A Lullaby Of The Nativity, A Babe Is Born, Journey From Nazareth, Coventry Carol, Balulalow, Balulalow, The Holly And The Ivy, Heaven Knows Why, When All The Angels, Dormi Jesu

Voicing: a-cappella/arrangements/christmas/choral/

Review: Veljo Tormis (b. 1930) is recognized especially for his vocal and choral works. For him, music begins with words; he does not have "purely musical" ideas. Tormis is a real master of large-scale choral composition. His music is often connected with ancient folk songs of Estonian and other Balto-Finnic peoples.

Songlist: Laulan lapsele (I Sing for My Child), Marjal aega magada (It's Time for the Little Berry to Sleep), Lase kiik kaia! (Let the Cradle Swing!), Aiutus (Lulling)

Voicing: a-cappella/lullabies/

Review: This helpful choral songbook contains newly composed songs and classics arranged with sensitivity to smaller and developing choirs. Thoughtful SAB voicing makes this useful resource a must-do for slim Sundays and for times when rehearsal times are limited. The acoustic qualities of the arrangements and the optional instrumental obbligatos open this book up to both traditional and contemporary-styled worship ensembles. A variety of subjects and writers are featured and a pleasant track option is available. Titles include:Come, Walk With Me; The Earth Is the Lord's; Hear Us, O Father; I Will Rejoice and Be Glad; Lord of Life; On Jordan's Stormy Banks; One Day We'll Stand; Train Up a Child; A Choral Benediction. Available separately: SAB Book, Listening CD, Preview Pack, Instrumental Pack CD-ROM, StudioTrax CD.

Songlist: A Choral Benediction, Come Walk With Me, Hear Us, O Father, I Will Rejoice And Be Glad, Lord Of Life, On Jordan's Stormy Banks, One Day We'll Stand, The Earth Is The Lord's, Train Up A Child

Review: Six settings of beloved hymns for choir, congregation and orchestra. Service readings and responses are also included featuring scripture passages and historical origins of each hymn. Ideally suited for a community-wide hymn festival or as a service of worship. Titles include A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, The Church's One Foundation, Abide with Me, Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, For All the Saints, and All Creatures of Our God and King. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute, Oboe, Trumpet 1, 2, Horn 1, 2 (sub. Trumpet/Trombone), Trombone, Bass Trombone, Timpani and Percussion. ChoirTrax CD also available. Duration (if performed as entire work): Approx. 25 min.

Songlist: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Abide With Me, The Church's One Foundation, All Creatures Of Our God And King, For All The Saints, Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow

Review: Tenebrae is a deeply symbolic, curated service designed to lead your congregation through the final hours of Christ's life on earth. Based on the ancient Tenebrae, the gradual extinguishing of candles produces increased shadows and ultimately darkness by the end of the service, symbolizing Christ's death. With the inclusion of the optional Lord's Supper, this is a complete 60-minute service that includes three choral anthems, instrumental duets, litanies, underscores, and full worship leader notes.

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Review: More than just a re-telling of the nativity, this work explores both the mystery and the majesty of Christ's birth. Filled with original sacred songs and beloved carols, this innovative cantata is not only a beautiful concert moment, but it is a true worship experience. The richness of both contemporary and traditional elements, along with thoughtful narrations, make this work an excellent choice for blended worship styles, and Keith Christopher's stunning orchestrations complete the package. The perfect blending of artistry and ministry! Songs include: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence; Come to Us; Luke 2 (with Silent Night); Sleeping Adonai; Angels Sing; Unto Us; Shout! Sing Hallelujah!; Worship Christ the King; A Tribute of Carols. Score and Parts (fl/pic, ob, cl, bn, tpt 1-3, hn, tbn 1-2, tbn3/tba, perc, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db, ksr, rhy) available as a digital download. For the Rehearsal (Part Dominant) Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Songlist: Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy To The World, What Child Is This?, O Come, All Ye Faithful, O Worship The King, Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence, Come To Us, Shout! Sing Hallelujah, Unto Us, Angels Sing, Luke 2, Sleeping Adonai

Review: This six-movement extended work is built on foundational Scripture passages that ground and guide us in life. Using her trademark rich chords and soaring melodies, Heather Sorenson delivers an all-original work that inspires, compels, and encourages us in our faith journey. Optional Scripture readings and narrations are included.

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Review: Combining traditional carols with the best of today's contemporary Christian seasonal selections, this cantata is an ideal choice for the traditional/transitional church. Using the well-known Lessons and Carols template, this work brings it all together for an outstanding blend of old and new. A fresh version of the traditional lessons written in modern language is a special feature. The work includes opportunities for the congregation to participate and as well as options for children's choir. Tell the old, old story in a brand new way with The Thrill of Hope. Songs include: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Oh Children Come; Advent Hymn; All Is Well; Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus; What a Beautiful Name; Noel; Let the World Sing Gloria; One King; The Thrill of Hope; O Holy Night. Score and Parts (fl, ob, cl, hn 1-2, perc 1-2, rhy, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Score and Parts for Praise Band (perc 1-2, rhy) available as a digital download.

Songlist: Emmanuel, O Holy Night, All Is Well, O Come, All Ye Faithful, One King, Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, Noel, Let The World Sing Gloria, Oh Children Come, What A Beautiful Name, Advent Hymn, The Thrill Of Hope

Review: Shake It Up With Shakespeare is part of the Rise and Shine Series. This musical for 2-part voices will provide your students with a fun and unforgettable introduction to English literature's most famous writer, William Shakespeare. Shakespeare not only wrote a wide range of plays and sonnets that touch upon all aspects of the human condition, he also created words and phrases that are still very much a part of our everyday language. Through the use of an easily memorized rhyming script and a healthy sprinkling of his most famous quotes, this musical serves as the basis for an overview of five well-known Shakespearean plays. The opening song is followed by five musical selections that highlight the essence of the plays featured: two comedies, two tragedies and one history. Along with his ability to expose the darker aspects of human nature, Shakespeare also demonstrated a gift for highlighting the humorous side of everyday life. The six original songs written for this musical are more reflective of the latter perspective of his works. The Enhanced Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements, rhyming program script as well as choreography, prop, staging and performance suggestions. The enclosed CD-ROM offers reproducible singer and speaking parts. A performance/accompaniment CD is available separately or in a kit with the enhanced Teacher edition. Suggested for Grades 2-5. Performance Time: 20 minutes.

Songlist: Henry The Eighth, Magical, Mystical, Mistaken Identity, Shake It Up With Shakespeare, Star-Crossed Love, Witches' Brew

Review: This helpful choral songbook contains newly composed songs and classics arranged with sensitivity to smaller and developing choirs. Thoughtful SAB voicing makes this useful resource a must-do for slim Sundays and for times when rehearsal times are limited. The acoustic qualities of the arrangements and the optional instrumental obbligatos open this book up to both traditional and contemporary-styled worship ensembles. A variety of subjects and writers are featured and a pleasant track option is available. Titles include:Come, Walk With Me; The Earth Is the Lord's; Hear Us, O Father; I Will Rejoice and Be Glad; Lord of Life; On Jordan's Stormy Banks; One Day We'll Stand; Train Up a Child; A Choral Benediction. Available separately: SAB Book, Listening CD, Preview Pack, Instrumental Pack CD-ROM, StudioTrax CD.

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Review: We come from many different lands, and no two journeys have been the same. Yet, we are all the followers of dreams. We are all followers of dreamers. Can you hear the heartbeat of the freedom marchers ... Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King? The dreams of peace, hope and freedom echo in our hearts from those who have gone before us. And to honor these dreamers and leaders, we must pledge to live the dream and keep hope alive! This Express Musical features 6 stirring songs of peace and freedom with short, connecting narrations that combine for a touching performance while requiring minimal rehearsal time. The Teacher Edition comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements of each song, narrations and choreography by John Jacobson. Young performers will enjoy the exciting full-color singer editions for extra visual appeal. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer 20-Pak, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher book, 20 singer editions, and P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 25 minutes. For grades 3-6.

Songlist: Down By The Riverside, Hallelujah, Get On Board, I Have A Dream, Like A Mighty Stream, The Rhythm Of My Soul, We Live The Dream