Philip M. Hayden : A Candle Shines

Here is a set of charming unison theme songs for your Advent services. Simple and beautiful, this service music will pair perfectly with either the piano or acoustic guitar accompaniment.

Composer: Philip M. Hayden

Jim Papoulis : Dance Little Flame

Created during an inspirational collaboration between the Fairfax Choral Society Poetry of Music, the Fairfax Public Schools and the composer, young people were encouraged to write poetry. The metaphor embraced by the young poets is that of a flame in all of us that, which when encouraged, keeps dancing and giving others hope. The music embraces this reverence and when joined by the text, a truly special message is shared.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Jim Papoulis : Give Us Hope

This special 20th anniversary edition has the same notes as the first edition but now, more of the royalties are going to the Foundation for Small Voices. See Jim talk about this special piece on the Hal Leonard Website.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Paul Mealor : Song of the Ocean

According to the composer, 'The Song of the Ocean was written to celebrate the ocean and bridges science and art in the context of negotiations regarding future governance of the ocean.' The song was first performed at the University of Aberdeen in 2020. The global online premiere was on World Ocean Day, 8th June 2021, performed by a choir of singers from around the world with the Philharmonia Orchestra, as a project with DOSI (Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative). Officially endorsed as UN Ocean Decade Activity as part of the 2021-2030 United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Composer: Paul Mealor

Jim Papoulis : There Is Hope In Me

Kindergartners in Brookline, Mass. cut to the essence of music when they instructed the composer to write Simplicity, beauty, love, and music is the message they want to convey to the world. Here is a poignant song for your youngest singers.

Composer: Jim Papoulis