Volume IV of Seasonal Carols Old & New is an exciting new venture into previously unexplored territory. Apart from a small number of Easter carols, there has been little music available for festivals other than Christmas. In Seasonal Carols Volume IV all the main seasons are represented, and in addition festivals such as Corpus Christi, Candlemas, The Transfiguration of Saints' Days receive timely attention. As a complete contrast and in a secular vein, a new rustic mixedvoice arrangement of King Henry VIII's "Pastime With Good Company" has been added. This volume is intended to give churches, schools and colleges a wide selection of material that will help to add a richer feeling to a liturgically - based Christian year.

Songlist: A Lenten Prayer, A Carol for Lent, A Song for Holy Week, Christ the Lord is Risen, Easter Day, Christ ist erstanden, Water from the Wells of Salvation, In this sign conquer, I am with you - Yes to the end of time, Spirit of God, A Whitsun Hymn, Be present, Holy Trinity, By day and night they sing, Taste and See, Alleluia, Sing to Jesus, The Old Man's King, O Lord of Hosts, All Heaven Possessing, Saints Alive, A Carol to Mary, Carol for Peace (Kum ba Yah), A Carol for Unity (Peace Depends on Unity), Pastime With Good Company

Using the well-known hymn What Wondrous Love is This? as a focal point, this new Benjamin Harlan cantata blends tasteful Lenten and Easter hymn settings with beautiful new songs resulting in a worshipful and dynamic work. Mary Kay Beall's narrative is thought-provoking and moving. Approx. 40 minutes.

Songlist: 'Tis Midnight And On Olive's Brow, All The Earth Rejoices, Be Thou My Vision, Bread Of The World, A Dawning Alleluia, The Holy City, Hosanna, Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, I Love Thee, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Jesus Shall Reign, Mary Don't You Weep, My Faith Looks Up To Thee, Postlude, Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?, What Wondrous Love Is This

Celebrate the truth of the resurrection with Risen This Day. Beautifully capturing the many moods of Easter and Lent, Risen This Day proclaims the message in majestic and moving colors. Classic Easter hymns are paired with exciting new songs to create a worship cantata appropriate for a variety of uses. Accompany with organ, piano, full or chamber orchestra, or the outstanding ChoirTrax CD to make Risen This Day a highly moving work to heighten your Easter season and services.

Songlist: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!, Amazing Love, Come And Crucify, God So Loved The World, He Chose The Cross, He Is Risen, Out Of Love, He Broke The Bread, Risen This Day

Heighten your observance of Lent and Holy Week with this Tenebrae service. Combining classic passion texts with new words and music, this service of worship is an appropriate centerpiece to any Holy Week service or can be used as separate anthems during Lent. Mary Kay Beall's narrative adds a moving touch to create an unforgettable service. Available: SATB, Instrumental Pak (Chamber), ChoirTrax CD, Preview CD, Preview Pak, CD 10-Pak.

Songlist: Ah, Holy Jesus, Behold The Savior Of Mankind, Go To Dark Gethsemane, It Is Finished, O Love Divine, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, Were You There?, What Wondrous Love Is This

The joy and drama of Easter come vividly to life through the eyes of animals and those who witnessed the events of Holy Week in this new musical for young voices. Delightful and touching songs are linked with easily-learned rhyming dialog to create a charming presentation which relates the emotional events of Holy Week and Easter, making the season all the more understandable and enriching for children. 15 minutes.

Celebrate the joy of the Resurrection with Come to the Cross, a 25-minute cantata for Easter. Beautiful new songs and traditional Easter hymns are woven together with dramatic narrative following the events of Holy Week. Cindy Berry has created a flexible work which is easy to prepare while remaining highly creative. Present the work as a complete cantata or use portions for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. Score and Parts (fl, ob, cl, hn, vc, perc) available as a Printed Edition.

Songlist: Come To The Cross, Every Knee Shall Bow, He Is Not Here (Easter Angel Song), Hosanna, Blessed Is He, Remember Me

Following the success of The Thrill of Hope for the Christmas season comes What Wondrous Hope for Lent, Holy Week and Eastertide. Mingling traditional and contemporary elements, this cantata tells the story of Christ's ministry, passion and resurrection with thoughtful narration by Pamela Stewart. Great hymnody and modern worship songs are woven together in a way that is especially useful for the traditional/transitional church. Bringing the various services of the season into community, this work provides for two distinct endings for optimal programming flexibility. A full line of support products is available to assist learning and performance. This outstanding balance of ancient and modern music is a thoughtful choice for churches exploring a diversity of musical styles in worship.

Songlist: All Glory, Laud And Honor, Behold The Lamb (Communion Hymn), Come, Ye Seekers, Easter Song Hear The Bells Ringing, Gethsemane Hymn, Home (The Arms Of God), Hosanna, Mercy Tree, Speak O Lord, What Wondrous Love

A powerful setting for 8-part choir of three of the Good Friday responses at matins: "Tenebrae factae sunt," "Tradiderunt me" and "Iesum tradidit impius." Commissioned by Cappella Nova and recorded by them on Linn Records. 20 minutes.

Songlist: Tenebrae factae sunt, Tradiderunt me, Iesum tradidit impius

Three, two, one, action! Local newscaster Virginia Hamm is broadcasting live from Mr. Pigg's famous Barbeque Emporium where the "biggest Easter extravaganza ever" is being performed. The children's choir from The Firm Foundational Non-Denominational Tabernacle Temple of Glory has come to share a great story - the story of the first Easter! But their presentation may be derailed by a stubborn donkey named Duncan who feels he should be the center of the performance. It takes a gentle word from the person with the smallest role in the cast to remind everyone that God has a special part for all of us to play, and that every day can be like Easter as we "tell the world about the greatest love we'll ever know." Overflowing with sparkling songs, clever dialogue, and unmistakable spiritual truth, Mr. Pigg is the latest offering from WordKidz.

Children's music veterans Janet McMahan and David Huntsinger have created a delicious mix of humor and heart in this 25-minutework that gives your children the opportunity to take a leading role in presenting the Easter message to your church. This musical would also make an ideal outreach presentation at a local park or mall during the Easter season. So pull up a chair; we're saving a place for you at Mr. Pigg's Barbeque Emporium!

Songlist: Mr. Pigg's Barbeque Emporium, His Love, It's All About Jesus, He's Calling Us to Follow Him, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, I Love to Tell The Story, The Firm Foundational Non-Denominational Tabernacle Temple of Glory

Based on songs written and/or co-written by award-winning songwriter Jennie Lee Riddle, this contemporary Easter work will point your choir and congregation to Jesus - the One who changed everything. Titles include: It Is Finished; Let All the People; Let Our Worship Rise; The Lord's Prayer; O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus; Revelation Song; This Changes Everything; Water. Available separately: SATB, Preview CD, ChoirTrax CD, Rehearsal Trax CD, Rhythm Parts (CD-ROM), Preview Pak. Score and parts (fl, ob, cl, perc 1-2, hp, rhythm, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a CD-ROM. Duration: ca. 35:00.

Songlist: O The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus, It Is Finished, The Lord's Prayer, Water, Revelation Song, Let All The People, Let Our Worship Rise, This Changes Everything

John Leavitt has created a cantata designed for Lent and Holy Week. Titles include: What Wondrous Love Is This, Were You There, Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs, Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed and Jesus Died on Calvary's Mountain. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD, Chamnber Orchestra score and parts (fl 1/2, ob, cl 1/2, bn, perc 1 and 2, hp, str:88442), Preview CD, Preview Pak. Duration: ca. 30:00.

Songlist: Alas, And Did My Savior Bleed, What Wondrous Love Is This, Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs, Were You There?, Jesus Died On Calvary's Mountain

A Midnight Clear is a joyful collection of carols that beautifully and elegantly portray the Christmas story. Stylistic variety abounds, and the optional Chamber Orchestration will provide additional layers of texture and color to the work. Selections can be presented individually or as part of a full-length cantata, making this book an excellent choice for Lessons and Carols services or for concert presentations.

Songlist: All My Heart This Night Rejoices, Blessed Be That Maid Mary, Carol For The Newborn King, Christmas Celebration, In Dulci Jubilo., It Came Upon The Midnight Clear, King Jesus Hath A Garden, O Come, Little Children, Puer Natus In Bethlehem

Capturing the varying moods and colors of Passion Week, Lenten Canticles contains classic, well-known Lenten texts and melodies seamlessly woven together with the spoken word. Duration: ca. 36:00.

Songlist: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life, Go To Dark Gethsemane, God So Loved The World, In The Cross Of Christ I Glory, Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, Jesus, My Treasure, Lead Me, Lord, O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, Set Me As A Seal

The writing team of John Purifoy and Pamela Stewart have crafted a brief work for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, suitable for use as a Tenebrae service. Told from the historical perspective of the Gospels, as well as from the Old Testament laments that foreshadow them, Lamentations of the Lamb takes us on a journey through the final days in the life of Christ. Each anthem itself is a plaintive lament taken from these combined narratives. With a final stirring lamentation offered by creation, here is a powerful ending to Holy Week in preparation for Easter.

Songlist: A Gathering of Shadows, The Table of Forgiveness, Forsaken in the Garden, In the Twilight of My Sorrow, Come, Ye Disconsolate, Lamentation for the Lamb

A meditation on the sacred passion of the Holy Redeemer, for tenor (or soprano) and bass (or alto) solo, SSA choir with organ accompaniment, with hymns for congregational participation, as arranged by Desmond Ratcliffe. The text was selected and written by Reverend J. Sparrow-Simpson. The crucifixion was first performed in 1887.

The Rose of Calvary is the greatly anticipated sequel to the best-selling cantata, The Winter Rose. Using the same beautiful imagery, the work tells the story of Jesus's ministry, passion, death on the cross and his triumphant resurrection. This creative work has nine new anthems and contains opportunities for soloists and narrators. Written to function as either a work for Holy Week or with the optional ending as a joyful celebration of the resurrection, this musical offers maximum flexibility to the director. Brant Adams reprises his role as orchestrator, and Pamela Martin once again provides thoughtful and meaningful narration. Spectacular!

This essential resource for Resurrection Sunday is a festive worship service designed for churches of any size. Beautifully orchestrated and wonderfully crafted to enable quick learning and maximum impact, this worship set includes everything you need to fill your Easter service with glorious praise and also provide a time of meaningful reflection on the Cross. Incorporating responsive readings with time-honored hymns and newly composed music, this 15-minute choral treasure has something for everyone. A hearty line-up of support products is available to facilitate your learning and presentation. Powerful! Songs include: Why Do You Seek the Living Among the Dead?; Alleluia, Alleluia; Prayer at the Cross; Reflections on the Cross; Take My Life and Let It Be. Score and parts (fl, ob, cl, hn, clo, perc - one player per part) available as a Printed Edition. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.

Songlist: Take My Life And Let It Be, Alleluia! Alleluia!, Lead Me To Calvary, At The Cross, Beneath The Cross Of Jesus, Prayer At The Cross, Why Do You Seek The Living Among The Dead?

This volume contains works for mixed voices pertaining to Christmas and the Easter season.

Songlist: Adjunk halat immar (Graces soient rendues), Adorna thalamum (Ekitsd fel templomod), Karacsonyi bolcsodal, Karacsonyi kirie, Mennybol az angyal, Napkeleti kiralyok, Nosza, lelkem!, O gloriosa virginum, O Jesule, Sancta parens, Szep kelet, szep nap! (ejev), A keresztfahoz megyek, Alleluja! orvendezzunk, Ascendit Christus, Bunbanoknak menedeke, Bunos lelek, En nemzetem (Popule meus), Fiam, Jezus, Golgotadon latunk, Ingrediente Domino (Viragvasarnap), Keresztenyek, sirjatok, Kiralyi zaszlo jar elol (Vexilla regis prodeunt), Krisztus, viragunk (A), Krisztus, viragunk (B), O Jezus, Jezus (O languens Jesu), O languens Jesu, Orvendetes napunk tamadt, Popule meus, Surrexit Christus, Szent kereszted unnepere, and more

This collection aims to provide a comprehensive survey of a highly significant part of the Christian Year: Ash Wednesday and Lent, Passiontide, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. Its contents span all musical periods of what is a marvellously rich area of church music and it contains much that is not widely available elsewhere under one cover. Ash Wednesday to Easter for Choirs includes a number of less familiar works together with new or recent arrangements of well-known tunes, such as Philip Ledger's 'This joyful Eastertide', Simon Lindley's 'Now the green blade riseth', and Bob Chilcott's setting of 'Were you there?'. Some of the anthems, for example Richard Shephard's 'Sing, my tongue' and Grayston Ives' 'Ride on', have been newly commissioned specifically for this collection, thus filling certain gaps. Wherever possible new practical performing editions of 16th-century repertoire have been prepared, reflecting current scholarship and including an English singing translation and, where, the original had none, a dynamic scheme. Such dynamics are the editors' suggestions only and may be freely ignored or adapted. Note values have in some instances been halved. Unaccompanied items include keyboard reductions for rehearsal.

Songlist: Lent Prose, Civitas sancti tui (Bow tine ear, O Lord), Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake, The Litany (BCP), The Litany (ASB), Peccantem me quotidie, Agnus Dei, Like as the Hart, Drop, drop, slow tears, Wash me throughly, Christus factus est, The Lamentation, Jesu, grant me this I pray, God so loved the world, Ecce quomodo moritur justus, Adoramus te, Christe, God so loved the world, The Feast of Palms, Hosianna dem Sohne Davids, Hosianna to the Son of David, Ride on, Ingrediente Domino, Pueri Hebraeorum, In the heart where love is abiding, Pange lingua / Of the glorious Body telling, Tantum ergo, Ave verum corpus, A new commandment, Sing, my tongue, In the departure of the Lord, and more

The many moods of Holy Week followed by the triumph of Easter are captured in this moving work from Lloyd Larson and Mark Hayes, with compelling narration by Pamela Stewart. From the celebration of Palm Sunday to the despair of Good Friday followed by the resurrection, The Passion and the Promise presents fresh and dynamic words and music with creative narration. Perform each anthem separately during Holy Week and Easter or together as an unforgettable 25-minute cantata.

Using Above All as the focal point, this new Easter musical is filled with incredible songs of praise. The arrangements and orchestrations are spectacular. A biblical based narrative is included. Performance Time (if perform in its entirety): Approx. 30 minutes

Songlist: In Christ Alone, Worthy Is The Lamb, Above All, Be Unto Your Name, For The Bread Which You Have Broken, Go To Gethsemane, We Will Glorify

In a despairing world looking for answers and real truth, Christians' proclamation of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus can bring hope and life to searching hearts. But to share that truth, we must believe it. Because We Believe, created by Marty Parks, is an Easter affirmation of our faith and calls us to rise and proclaim our beliefs with courage. Inspirational reader-response narrations begin with a declaration of truths about Christ and then walk through the crucifixion with stirring emotion. Accessible arrangements of both new and familiar Easter songs, including a powerhouse version of"The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" and a thrilling"Behold He Comes 'medley, encourage choir and congregation to embrace and celebrate the pivotal message of the gospel: Christ's sacrificial love for us. While not compromising on fullness of sound, this musical is ideal for smaller choirs or larger choirs with limited rehearsal time and delivers a powerful message without elaborate staging. The time has come. The time is now. Let's stand and share what we believe!

Songlist: Because We Believe, Our God Saves, Great Is Your Glory, He Looked Beyond My Fault (And Saw My Need), The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power, Grace Greater than Our Sin, Jesus Paid It Al, Above All, Crown Him with Many Crowns, Behold, He Comes, Days of Elijah, Because We Believe

Jesus made an astounding claim in Luke 4. When He proclaimed that He was the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy, it was more than a resume of credentials; it was a mission statement. In fact, it was a commitment - to you and to me - that there would be a place where sinners can find mercy; the afflicted can find healing; the broken can find compassion, and the outcast can find dignity. Behold the cross of Christ...it is the place where love and mercy meet.

This profound spiritual theme is movingly captured by veteran arranger Marty Parks in Where Love & Mercy Meet, the latest offering from Simply Word Easter. Combining popular songs by Michael W. Smith, Bill and Gloria Gaither, and Darlene Zschech and Reuben Morgan with beloved classics, this musical features engaging worship sequences with easy-to-learn SATB choral parts and arrangements for one male and one female solos (with optional men/women unison), making it ideal for smaller choirs or those with limited rehearsal time. A well-designed accompaniment DVD is available to enhance your production, as well as an optional small-cast dramatic script by Kim Messer that will bring the themes of the musical into a powerful contemporary focus. This Easter, invite your congregation and community to come to the place where love and mercy meet - the cross of Jesus Christ.

From the Sunday Choir Kit series comes a musical for Easter. With Stan Pethel's signature vocal arranging and Mary Kay Beall's creative worship resources and narrative, this musical meets needs for a variety of choirs and settings: adult, youth, senior adults, and more! The 20-minute length makes it easily-prepared and it includes two Twila Paris favorites: He Is Exalted and We Bow Down. Available: 2-Part Mixed, ChoirTrax CD, Complete Kit, Preview CD, Preview Pak, CD 10-Pak.

Songlist: All Glory, Laud And Honor, We Bow Down, On The Third Day, Crown Him With Many Crowns, Christ The Lord Is Risen Today, When I Survey The Wondrous Cross, Praise The Risen Lord, God So Loved The World, He Is Exalted

Beginning with the triumph of the resurrection, The Third Day revisits the life and ministry of Christ through accounts of those who walked with Him during His earthly journey. Peter, Matthew, Thomas and others gather around a communion table to share their thoughts and feelings about the One who changed their lives forever.

Songlist: Overture, In Remembrance Of Me, Crown Him With Many Crowns, He Is Lord, Bless The Lord, O My Soul, Christ The Lord Is Risen Today, There Is A Fountain, Feed My Dear Lambs, He Is Alive!, Beautiful Savior, Beneath The Cross Of Jesus, Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Light in the Darkness is a unique Tenebrae service, offering a unique blend of classical music, passion hymns and new songs. The result is a moving service of worship and remembrance for Lent, which will provide your church and community with a perfect manner in which to usher in the season of resurrection and renewal. The work captures the poignancy and drama of Holy Week through compelling music and narrative, with artful, yet singable arrangements. 30 minutes. Available: SATB, Instrumental Pak (Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra), ChoirTrax CD.

Songlist: Beautiful Savior, Lord Of Salvation, Crucify Him!, Final Prayers At The Cross, Lord Of Sorrow, Lord, We Adore And Bless You, O Lamb Of God, Most Holy, O Sacred Head Surrounded, Prelude, What Love!, When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

Taken from the first arrangements on which Robert Shaw and Alice Parker collaborated, these titles were selected from hundreds of familiar and forgotten works for their musical and poetic excellence. The arrangements were made as simple as possible in order to let the words shine through the choral tone and texture while achieving variety from changes in voicing in a constant effort to reflect the most subtle articulations of the text. The earliest song in this collection is the ancient chant "Christ the Lord Hath Risen." Other familiar hymns come from the sacred tradition: "The Strife is O'er," and "O Sons and Daughters." The re-telling of the Easter story, and the joy of the Easter season, should shine forth through the singing of these songs. Listen, re-enact and give voice to the central mystery, in order that all who hear may join the celebration.

Songlist: This Joyful Eastertide, Christ The Lord Hath Risen, Hilariter, Lord Christ, When First Thou Cam'st To Men, Love Is Come Again, O Sons And Daughters, On Easter's Morn, The Strife Is O're, Easter Eggs

From the cheers of Palm Sunday crowds to the first light of Easter morning, this new 20-minute Easter musical presents the Easter message simply yet powerfully. Incorporating favorite praise songs (Open the Eyes of My Heart, As the Deer, Great Is the Lord) with Easter hymns and new songs woven together with compelling narrative, this musical is highly singable and worshipful.

Songlist: As The Deer, Shine, Jesus, Shine, Great Is The Lord, Open The Eyes Of My Heart, Christ The Lord Is Risen Today, Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?, Bread And Wine Of Life, Behold The King, Day Of Darkness, Underscore, O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Relive the events leading to Christ's ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross and be reminded that He truly is our King with You Are My King, a blended musical with a variety of styles that will speak to listeners of all ages. Ideal for services during Holy Week or as a special presentation on Easter Sunday morning, this work also includes optional narrations that may be adapted to your particular needs. You will find this collection of songs usable beyond the Easter season.

Songlist: Any Road, Any Cost, Now Unto Him, Lord Of All, You Are My King (Amazing Love), Jesus Lives Today!, You Are The Bread, Was It A Morning Like This?

This Easter praise and worship musical features over 20 titles, blending great hymns of the season with some of the most powerful worship songs of our day like O the Passion, Worthy Is the Lamb and Crown Him with Many Crowns. Music, narration, lighting and production notes are included to assist in producing a worship experience that is perfect for intimate concerts or full productions.

A book of anthems, hymn arrangements, and other pieces covering the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter, including music for Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day. The book is in the same style as the successful Noel! series, with the same balance of new and familiar pieces to ensure it appeals to the greatest possible choral market.

The Sunday Singer, is a choral publication for smaller-sized church choirs that consists of several accessible anthems representing original works and arrangements of hymns and contemporary favorites. For each title, special attention has been given to voice leading, limited vocal ranges and carefully crafted piano accompaniments. Published two times a year, The Sunday Singer will serve as a valuable resource for your choir throughout the church year.

Songlist: All Hail King Jesus, All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), Holy Place, Jesus, Lover Of My Soul, More Precious Than Silver, Open Our Eyes, Open The Eyes Of My Heart, When I Survey The Wondrous Cross