John Purifoy : All My Life

This effective pairing of two mid-century classics provides more than just nostalgia: there is a substantive message of a personal relationship with Christ. Truly inspired arranging opens this octavo up to any group. Sure to put a smile in the heart of all who grew up with these standards!

Composer: Ralph Carmichael

John Purifoy : One Small Flame

A well-known seasonal folk song is given wings in a text designed especially for Advent. Articulating the themes of hope, peace, love, joy and light, this winsome tune is creatively arranged for choirs of any size.

Uses: Christmas Eve, Christmas, Benediction, Concert Scripture: Romans 15:13; Galatians 3:14 A peaceful moment of benediction at the conclusion of a Christmas service is part of many worship traditions. This ancient Irish blessing is filled with touching imagery of stars, hearth and angels, all wrapped up in beautiful music. Don't miss this elegant choral blessing! Duration: ca. 2:31.

Uses: Hanging of the Green, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Communion Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6; Titus 2:11-14; John 1:1-14 Here is a pleasing menagerie of seasonal carols perfect for use during candlelight communion observances. The octavo includes: O Come All Ye Faithful, Away in a Manger, The First Noel, and Silent Night. These are presented with an optional candlelight communion service guide rich with programming suggestions. Beautiful and useful!

Uses: Hanging of the Green, Christmas Eve, Christmas, Communion Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6; Titus 2:11-14; John 1:1-14 Here is a pleasing menagerie of seasonal carols perfect for use during candlelight communion observances. The octavo includes: O Come All Ye Faithful, Away in a Manger, The First Noel, and Silent Night. These are presented with an optional candlelight communion service guide rich with programming suggestions. Beautiful and useful!

This deeply emotive anthem from the cantata Lamentations of the Lamb invites the listener to consider the suffering Christ on His path to the cross. Bestowed with a winding and bittersweet tune, the imagery of the lyric moves slowly with haunting phrases of compelling beauty. Filled with many musical opportunities for freedom and artistry, the anthem is not difficult to learn, giving ample time to explore the depths of its musical and spiritual nuances. A perfect opener for a service of shadows or a candlelight communion. Score and Parts (fl, ob, vc) available as a digital download.

This deeply emotive anthem from the cantata Lamentations of the Lamb invites the listener to consider the suffering Christ on His path to the cross. Bestowed with a winding and bittersweet tune, the imagery of the lyric moves slowly with haunting phrases of compelling beauty. Filled with many musical opportunities for freedom and artistry, the anthem is not difficult to learn, giving ample time to explore the depths of its musical and spiritual nuances. A perfect opener for a service of shadows or a candlelight communion. Score and Parts (fl, ob, vc) available as a digital download.

A message of strength and hope is woven throughout this arrangement of three beautiful spirituals. Purifoy masterfully combines Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away and Deep River along with a sensitive accompaniment to create a special moment for any service. Performance Time: Approx. 4:45

With words by Oliver Wendell Holmes, commissioned for the National Peace Jubilee held in Boston in 1869, and original, uplifting music, this work speaks to a nation's desire for healing and reconciliation. Though alluding to Christmas in the final stanza, the work is excellent for ecumenical, patriotic and community performances.

With words by Oliver Wendell Holmes, commissioned for the National Peace Jubilee held in Boston in 1869, and original, uplifting music, this work speaks to a nation's desire for healing and reconciliation. Though alluding to Christmas in the final stanza, the work is excellent for ecumenical, patriotic and community performances.

With words by Oliver Wendell Holmes, commissioned for the National Peace Jubilee held in Boston in 1869, and original, uplifting music, this work speaks to a nation's desire for healing and reconciliation. Though alluding to Christmas in the final stanza, the work is excellent for ecumenical, patriotic and community performances.

With words by Oliver Wendell Holmes, commissioned for the National Peace Jubilee held in Boston in 1869, and original, uplifting music, this work speaks to a nation's desire for healing and reconciliation. Though alluding to Christmas in the final stanza, the work is excellent for ecumenical, patriotic and community performances.

John Purifoy has crafted an exquisite anthem based on Isaiah 11:1-9. John's dedication of this work to grandsons Jacob and Luke give it an extra special touch. Duration: ca. 4:30.

John Purifoy has crafted an exquisite anthem based on Isaiah 11:1-9. John's dedication of this work to grandsons Jacob and Luke give it an extra special touch. Duration: ca. 4:30.

Incorporating the traditional Kyrie and Agnus Dei texts, this meditative setting creates a peaceful flowing effect through harmonic richness and gentle modal sonorities. Excellent for building choral tone, blend and intonation!

Incorporating the traditional Kyrie and Agnus Dei texts, this meditative setting creates a peaceful flowing effect through harmonic richness and gentle modal sonorities. Excellent for building choral tone, blend and intonation!

Incorporating the traditional Kyrie and Agnus Dei texts, this meditative setting creates a peaceful flowing effect through harmonic richness and gentle modal sonorities. Excellent for building choral tone, blend and intonation!

Incorporating the traditional Kyrie and Agnus Dei texts, this meditative setting creates a peaceful flowing effect through harmonic richness and gentle modal sonorities. Excellent for building choral tone, blend and intonation!

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 7:17; Psalm 118:21; I Thessalonians 5:17-18 With each repetition of Thanks be to God, this anthem endears itself to the heart of the worshipper. Based melodically on a treasured American tune, this emotional octavo lifts a petition of gratitude with luscious harmonies and a moving cello part. Layers of beauty characterize the textures of the part-writing, and a sensitive touch with dynamics and tone quality will yield stunning results with your choir. Distinctive!

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 7:17; Psalm 118:21; I Thessalonians 5:17-18 With each repetition of Thanks be to God, this anthem endears itself to the heart of the worshipper. Based melodically on a treasured American tune, this emotional octavo lifts a petition of gratitude with luscious harmonies and a moving cello part. Layers of beauty characterize the textures of the part-writing, and a sensitive touch with dynamics and tone quality will yield stunning results with your choir. Distinctive!

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 24:1; Psalm 100:4; Philippians 4:4 A thanksgiving cornucopia for church choirs is found in this medley of favorites. Invite the congregation to join for a true interactive experience for all worshippers. Creative transitions and festive modulations encourage singing and corporate worship. Use piano and organ to create a joyous effect. Duration: ca. 2:44.

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 24:1; Psalm 100:4; Philippians 4:4 A thanksgiving cornucopia for church choirs is found in this medley of favorites. Invite the congregation to join for a true interactive experience for all worshippers. Creative transitions and festive modulations encourage singing and corporate worship. Use piano and organ to create a joyous effect. Duration: ca. 2:44.

The delicate nuance of the Chopin-esque accompaniment provides the perfect support to the expressive melodic phrases in this lovely work with text by the American poet Nathaniel Hawthorne. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00.

The delicate nuance of the Chopin-esque accompaniment provides the perfect support to the expressive melodic phrases in this lovely work with text by the American poet Nathaniel Hawthorne. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00.

The delicate nuance of the Chopin-esque accompaniment provides the perfect support to the expressive melodic phrases in this lovely work with text by the American poet Nathaniel Hawthorne. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00.

The delicate nuance of the Chopin-esque accompaniment provides the perfect support to the expressive melodic phrases in this lovely work with text by the American poet Nathaniel Hawthorne. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00.

The delicate nuance of the Chopin-esque accompaniment provides the perfect support to the expressive melodic phrases in this lovely work with text by the American poet Nathaniel Hawthorne. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00.

The delicate nuance of the Chopin-esque accompaniment provides the perfect support to the expressive melodic phrases in this lovely work with text by the American poet Nathaniel Hawthorne. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Here is a stately setting of the traditional hymn with four stanzas in Latin (with optional English verses) that will be accessible and very useful for many Christmas programs and services. Optional strings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. String parts (vln 1, vln 2, vla, vcl, bs) available as a digital download. Duration: 3:05.

Here is a stately setting of the traditional hymn with four stanzas in Latin (with optional English verses) that will be accessible and very useful for many Christmas programs and services. Optional strings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. String parts (vln 1, vln 2, vla, vcl, bs) available as a digital download. Duration: 3:05.

Here is a stately setting of the traditional hymn with four stanzas in Latin (with optional English verses) that will be accessible and very useful for many Christmas programs and services. Optional strings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. String parts (vln 1, vln 2, vla, vcl, bs) available as a digital download. Duration: 3:05.

Here is the famous and popular spiritual by Hall Johnson in a new accompanied edition by John Purifoy. Easily-learned and very effective in performance or worship!

Composer: Hall Johnson

Welcome this confident setting of a towering hymn classic to your choral repertoire. Energized with effective choral techniques, this setting is an ideal festive opener for any service. Brilliant brass and jubilant handbell options lift the concept to dizzying heights. Unforgettable! Score and Parts (tpt 1-2, tbn 1-2) and Handbell part (3 octaves) available separately as digital downloads.

Uses: Lent, Holy Week Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7 A foundational Scripture for all believers is lovingly presented in this sonorous choral tapestry. Like a delicate tonal watercolor, this portrait of grace is replete with word painting and shimmering harmonies that seem to beckon the listener to introspection. The piano is both vocally supportive and musically contributive to the emotive qualities of this moving testament of grace.

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

A medley of favorite American hymns with optional brass quartet. Includes: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing; On Jordan's Stormy Banks; My Shepherd Will Supply My Need. Available: SATB, Instrumental Pak, ChoirTrax CD.

O Sing a Song of Bethlehem blends with Sing We Now of Christmas for a dynamic and distinctively English-flavored Christmas anthem. The a cappella chorale in the middle is framed by a reprise of the main theme. Use as an offertory or call to worship. Brisk and inviting! Available: SATB.

Country: England

This modern praise song is quickly becoming embraced by congregations of all styles and ages. The lyrics describe the timeless element of God's Word and will provide an inspirational moment to a variety of worship settings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Lynn DeShazo

This modern praise song is quickly becoming embraced by congregations of all styles and ages. The lyrics describe the timeless element of God's Word and will provide an inspirational moment to a variety of worship settings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Lynn DeShazo

This modern praise song is quickly becoming embraced by congregations of all styles and ages. The lyrics describe the timeless element of God's Word and will provide an inspirational moment to a variety of worship settings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Lynn DeShazo

This modern praise song is quickly becoming embraced by congregations of all styles and ages. The lyrics describe the timeless element of God's Word and will provide an inspirational moment to a variety of worship settings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Lynn DeShazo

This modern praise song is quickly becoming embraced by congregations of all styles and ages. The lyrics describe the timeless element of God's Word and will provide an inspirational moment to a variety of worship settings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Lynn DeShazo

This modern praise song is quickly becoming embraced by congregations of all styles and ages. The lyrics describe the timeless element of God's Word and will provide an inspirational moment to a variety of worship settings. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Lynn DeShazo

Using the immortal words of the Gospel of John as a focal point, this energetic offering maintains a driving and upbeat pace throughout. The melody is spirited, and the accompaniment really adds to the celebrative feel. Available: SATB, BonusTrax CD.

The flowing accompaniment supports a profound and moving text and melody in this Ken Medema gem. The smooth and sustained sections contrast nicely with accented rhythms which punctuate the powerful message. Wonderful! Available: SATB.

Performed By: Ken Medema