Instrumentation includes: Full Score, Piano (4-Hand), Handbells, Timpani, Percussion (Brake Drum, Orch. Chimes, Sus. Cymbal). The larger-size score is formatted for clarity and ease of page turns for the pianists. The text by Charles Anthony Silvestri traces the formation of a bell: bronze, mined from earth, first formed into weapons of war, then melted down and recast as a bell to toll for vespers, and eventually pealing out in victory and joy. The accompaniment of four-hand piano optional handbells and percussion vividly paints the metallic sounds and bell imagery of the text. The metaphor for turning from war to peace makes the piece suitable for patriotic occasions, earth day, world peace day, and others.

If you have a large advanced mixed divisi chorus this is a must for your next holiday concert! The marriage of text to harmonic language is truly exquisite. This is another winner by composer Dan Forrest.

Dan Forrest sets the well-known text by Methodist founder John Wesley to keyboard accompaniment. This piece is excellent for any service of renewal, covenant or stewardship. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.

John Donne has provided inspiration for a number of significant choral works. This is truly no exception. For unaccompanied mixed voices with a small amount of divisi, this work will be performed over and over by college and university choirs. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.

The writings of American poet Jake Adam York (1972-2012) are not broadly known, much due in part to his untimely death at the age of 40. In this setting of York's most successful work Dan Forrest thoroughly illuminates the elegiac sentiment of the poem through both the voices and the piano. This is a substantial work and could find great meaning at a funeral or time of mourning, Memorial Day event, or community celebration of life or love.

Dan Forrest magnifies the power of this well-known hymn based on the AVON tune and Isaac Watts text through his creative choral writing. Both the a cappella verse and the climactic statement Here, Lord, I give myself away add drama to the setting. A must for your Lenten season.Available separately: SATB and BonusTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25.

Composer: Isaac Watts

Uses: Thanksgiving, general, stewardship, concert Scripture: Psalm 100, Psalm 150 The Old One Hundredth is the thematic germ that forms the building blocks for this distinctive new offering from composer Dan Forrest in his inaugural publication with Shawnee Press. We have placed this in our new Cathedral Series, a special series dedicated to exceptional sanctuary music from some of our nation's leading composers. This award-winning anthem (winner of the 2007 Donald Sutherland Endowment Competition) is well suited for Thanksgiving or general use and the sparkling organ writing is a tour-de-force for your accompanist.

The grandeur of Ralph Waldo Emerson's skyborn music text creates a canvas for Dan Forrest's magnificent sonorities in this superb selection for choir and soloist with piano or optional strings. Breathtaking in its beauty and imagery!

This postlude to the Words from Paradise set (Holy, Hallelujah, Selah, Hosanna) is now available for double male chorus. Suitable for a male chorus festival. Difficulty Level: Advanced Adult.

The text for the piece is taken from Isaiah 60, portraying Christ as the Light of the World. Scored for brass ensemble with organ or full orchestra, the work requires a large chorus of skilled singers. Try it with a festival chorus, in concert or worship settings or seasonally. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

Uses: General, Hymn Arrangement, Reformation Scripture: Numbers 12:6; Psalm 16:5-8; Psalm 61:1-5 This sensitive setting of a beloved Irish hymn is truly a worshipful experience. A contrasting a cappella section adds interest and emotional depth, while optional use of harp and cello brings the concept to a beautiful level of expressivity. It is a work that your choir and congregation will ask for again and again, and we are proud to offer this best-selling anthem in a variety of new voicings. Stunning! Instrumental parts (vc, hp) available as a digital download.

The text for this piece combines Psalm 96:1 (both in English and in Latin) with the words of Charles Anthony Silvestri. Scored for mixed chorus and piano, the festival work would be successful with high school, college/university, community choruses or even some church groups. The combination of Silvestri and Forrest is always amazing! Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.

Commissioned by the Indianapolis Youth Chorale for their performance in the Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas for the 2013 ACDA convention, this thrilling sacred work showcases mixed voices with piano and organ. Featuring sonorities that move from rhythmically vibrant to expressive and lyrical to a contrasting chorale section, this selection is excellent for festival occasions in worship and concert.

Ruth 1:16-17 This text, adapted here from the book of Ruth, is well known to most of us because of its use in many marriage ceremonies. Dan Forrest now beautifully sets the text for divisi mixed voices a cappella. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult

Dan Forrest's original setting of this tune (HMC2353) was written as a memorial work for President John F. Kennedy. This revoicing for male chorus is scored with optional audience/congregation with keyboard or orchestra. Particularly fitting for academic male choruses, the piece may also find use in worship settings or community gatherings.

Composer: John B. Dykes

A glorious arrangement of this beloved 17th-century English carol. The orchestration adds rich texture to this piece, making it truly regal. Original melodic material in the introduction and interwoven throughout implores the voice to join in the joyous strain and soars to a triumphant conclusion.Percussion part includes percussion/timpaniThere is also a separate orchestral arrangement which includes: Flute I; Flute II; Oboe; Clarinet I in B-flat; Clarinet II in B-flat; Bassoon; Horn in F I; Horn in F II; Horn in F III; Horn in F IV; Trumpet I in B-flat; Trumpet II in B-flat; Trumpet III in B-flat; Trombone I; Trombone II; Trombone III; Tuba

This perennial favorite is taken to a new level by the skillful touch of Dan Forrest. The four-hand piano accompaniment is challenging, but completely fulfilling. Another performance option is the use of the BonusTrax Accompaniment CD. Available separately: SATB, BonusTrax CD (08748249). Duration: ca. 2:30

This memorial work on a text of Mark Twain is set to the rich harmonic structures found in a number of Dan Forrest pieces. For mixed divisi voices accompanied or unaccompanied. Make sure to read the moving composer's notes.

Poetry By: Mark Twain

A beautiful affirmation of our Shepherd as protector, provider, comforter, and forgiver with a final stanza of our devotion as followers. This Eileen Berry text is beautifully set by Dan Forrest. Duration: ca. 3:55.

William Rees' timeless text affirms the song title with the phrase, Tho, Thyself, has set me free. Dan Forrest's music is moving and passionate, a perfect anthem for Holy Week or a reflective Easter morning moment. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts for Strings available digitally (88442). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Written in memory of the 2011 Japanese tsunami victims on a text by Anthony Silvestri, this piece is scored for mixed chorus with piano and may be sung in either English or Japanese. Combining elements of both western and Japanese musical traditional, use the piece in any setting to promote international unity and good will. Difficulty Level: Advanced Adult.

The five a cappella movements forming Words from Paradise by composer Dan Forrest. Each sets one word from Scripture. The five pieces form a symmetrical arch with selah as the keystone. Each piece represents a different aspect of eternal life. The pieces are exceptional as a group but are equally successful standing alone. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

Originally scored for mixed voices as a part of the set Words from Paradise, this revoicing for unaccompanied male chorus is lively and has use both in the church and with some acacdemic ensembles. Use it on Palm Sunday or as a concert opener. Lots of fun! Difficulty Level: Advanced Adult.

This revoicing of Dan Forrest's original mixed chorus setting (HMC2217), is an awesome addition to the Hinshaw treble chorus catalog. Scored for SSAA chorus with piano or optional orchestra, try it for Pentecost or your American Music Month concert.

Hymn of Hope is an original text and tune by Dan Forrest, commissioned for the 150th Anniversary of First Baptist Church, Lapeer, Michigan, and is sure to be another fine Forrest addition to your choral library. Duration: ca. 4:30.

This eleven-minute work takes its texts from Luke, Revelation, John and Psalm 116. Scored for piano or orchestra with divisi mixed chorus, the piece would be effective in both concert or worship settings. Best for large advanced chorus. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

This text by John Henry Newman and Edward Bickerstith was made famous by inclusion in a number of hymnals to a tune by John B. Dykes (Lux Benigna). Here Dan Forrest gives us a masterful original work for large mixed chorus (divisi) with a substantial piano accompaniment. New light is truly shed on the text. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

This piece belongs in every church choir library. Dan Forrest has taken a 17th century German tune, performed his magic and provided us with a relatively simple arrangement for mixed chorus with piano or organ. This would be perfect for the Sunday following Easter. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.

Scored for mixed chorus (divisi) with percussion ensemble, the text by Emily Dickinson for this second of three nocturnes comes alive in Dan Forrest's lush harmonic writing and colorful use of the percussion. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

Commissioned by Florida State University to Celebrate the 65-year history of the university singers, this nineteenth century American parlor song arrangement preserves the nostalgic mood of the original but casts it in a more modern harmonic idion. This would be great as part of a set for American music month. Consider coupling it with Stephen Foster. Difficulty level: Medium Adult.

Composer: Thomas Bayly

Uses: General, festival, music appreciation Scripture: Psalm 103:1-4, Luke 1:47 Dan Forrest is an awesome new writer in the choral music scene and his work is masterful. This choral of distinction celebrates not only expressive melodies, but also rich luxurious harmonies. True choral textures characterize the timbre of the piece and this new selection from our Cathedral Series is sure to resonate in the hearts of those who hear it! SATB, violin Duration: ca. 4:11.

Composer: William Cowper

Dan Forrest's Jubilate Deo brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 by setting it in seven different languages and drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences. Here, movement IV shifts to Africa, setting portions of the text in Zulu and drawing from African vocal and drumming traditions. Works well in the context of the entire work or standing alone.

This work by Dan Forrest is a festival arrangement of the well-known tune Thaxted by Gustav Holst. Scored for mixed voices with piano or optional string orchestra or brass sextet with percussion, the haunting melody and powerful accompaniment will surely raise the roof. Try it on Christ the King, Trinity Sunday, or for general use. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult.

Bob Kauflin's modern worship song is given a more classical setting by Dan Forrest, professing, O Great God of highest heaven, glorify Your life through me. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Composer: Bob Kauflin

The collaboration of Charles Anthony Silvestri and Dan Forrest is a winner, no matter the medium. This advanced, unaccompanied work of nine minutes in length for mixed chorus with divisi is descriptive, narrative and colorful. The work evokes some of the profound feelings a young Norwegian experiences while leaving home and traveling to America. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

Composer Dan Forrest has combined the prayers from the timeless Te Deum text and woven them into an artistic and emotional offering entitled Prayers. Available with optional chamber and full orchestrations, Prayers is well-suited for both concert and liturgical settings. Prayers is excerpted from Forrest's larger work, Te Deum.

Commissioned by ACDA for the 2011 National Childrens Honor Choir conducted by Henry Leck this majestic setting of Psalm 8 is absolutely gorgeous! Emerging from silence, the ethereal opening moves into more flowing phrases, with violin obbligato and the djembe adding a subtle world music flavor. Inspirational! Includes parts for Violin and Djembe. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 5:00.

A number of movements from Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest comfortably stand alone. The Sanctus, movement IV from the work, is scored for divisi mixed chorus with keyboard or orchestra (full or chamber). For the advanced church, collegiate, or community ensemble, the piece could easily open a concert or be used on Christ the King Sunday.

The five a cappella movements forming words from paradise by composer Dan Forrest are each set on word from Scripture. The five pieces form a symmetrical arch with Selah as the keystone. Each piece represents a different aspect of eternal life in heaven. The pieces are exception as a group but are equally effective standing alone. Difficulty Level: Advanced Adult.

This arrangement of the traditional American folk song in the Folk Songs of America series by composer Dan Forrest is scored for mixed chorus. The work can be performed a cappella or with piano and creative percussion accompaniment. Try it with high school or university voices or community chorus. Great for American Music month! Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Middle School. High School or Medium Adult.

Country: American Folk

This piece is Movement VI from Dan Forrest's extended work Jubilate Deo (HMB269). Here published separately, the piece calls for mixed chorus, optional treble chorus, with piano or organ or orchestra. The individual piece easily stands alone. Try it on your Earth Day concert.

This work was commissioned by the Greenville Chorale to celebrate the ensemble's fiftieth anniversary and to honor their conductor, Bingham Vick. Set to the fifth century words of St. Patrick, the work is scored for large chorus and piano. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

Dan Forrest's breathtaking treatment of this beloved hymn is filled with emotion as heard in the flowing piano accompaniment, the violin obbligato, and the masterful choral writing. Together they boldly express the depth and magnitude of God's love for us. A strong selection for the Lenten season or Holy Week. Instrumental parts available digitally (Solo vn, vn 1 & 2, va, vc, b).

This powerful inspirational piece with a dynamic piano accompaniment is another exuberant work by Dan Forrest. Optional violin, horn, timpani and percussion.

Folk Songs of America is a choral cycle by Dan Forrest and this is the first installment in this ongoing series. The characterization and dialogue between the male and female singers provide a sweet dramatic element - all wrapped in the lovely lyrical writing of Dan Forrest. Consider programming it with a group of early American pieces.

Country: American Folk

Now available for male choruses! There is faint music in the night and pale wings fanned by silver flight, a frosty hill with tender glow of countless stars that shine on snow - this masterful poetic setting is filled with wonderful imagery and opportunities for expressive singing. A lovely and lyrical choice for Christmas programming!

This is a fifteen minute work in three movements - the text to each penned by different lyricists in diverse styles dealing with the stars. Scored for mixed chorus (div.) with percussion ensemble, the texts come alive in Dan Forrest's lush harmonic writing and colorful use of the percussion.

Taking the eloquent Edwin Hodder text, Dan Forrest has written new music that reverently expresses the wonder and depth of God's holy Word. The analogies - a garden of flowers to be plucked, a deep mine of jewels, a starry host, and a shield - show both the beauty and strength of the Word. The anthem ends with a legato sevenfold amen. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute, Bb Clarinet, F Horn, Bb Trumpet, Percussion, Violin 1, 2, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. BonusTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 4:20

This unaccompanied motet is scored for divisi mixed chorus. Quoting Adeste Fideles, this is a perfect selection for college/university or advanced choral holiday concerts. Difficulty Level: Medium Advanced Adult.

This is a lovely setting of the John 1:14 text . . . the Word became flesh and dwest among us scored for mixed chorus (divisi) with piano. You will find the melodic and harmonic treatment by Dan Forrest fresh and appropriate. Try it for Advent or Christmas. Difficulty Level: Advanced Adult.