This anthem is a Christmas blessing. With a lilting bounce the yuletide celebration begins and keeps on going. Excellent for small choirs this SAB anthem is quickly learned.

Composer: Patti Drennan

Arranger: William David Brown

Lloyd Larson has uniquely intertwined Fred Bock's classic anthem, Be Still and Know, with his own settings of Silent Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem, and the results are stunning. Created as part of the Brehm Center Choral Series which provides additional web-based resources for rehearsal and worship ideas found at www.fredbock.com, this anthem works for choirs of all sizes. A new Christmas classic has been born! Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak available.

Arranger: Lloyd Larson

Arranger: Lucy Hirt

There is a stark loveliness to this Lenten motet. The hymn tune Herzlibester Jesu emerges effortlessly, surrounded by original material that depicts the beauty and agony of the sacrifice. Easy to medium in difficulty, it is a superb choice for Communion or Lenten services.

Composer: Jennifer Klein

How is it possible to keep a spiritual favorite rooted in the past but sound so new? In this arena, Stacey Gibbs is the master. This energetic arrangement was premiered at the ACDA National Convention in 2015 under the direction of Jefferson Johnson. A great concert closer, this one will bring the house down. For high school and college male choirs. Medium difficulty.

Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs

Although the title may conjure images of power, this sacred anthem is actually a prayer. The composer constructs lovely flowing lines within a chorale style and introduces some delightfully surprising harmonies. The inspirational words come from the Book of Common Prayer. Easy to medium.

Composer: Edwin Childs

Arranger: Dan Bishop | Composer: John Newton

This powerfully descriptive piece by Paul Doust uses programmatic musical elements that mirror the lyrics. The text is an anonymous, Gaelic blessing with poetic words and images. Paul's setting is fresh and metaphoric and very satisfying.ÿGood for advanced high school, college and communtiy ensembles. Medium to difficult.

Composer: Paul Doust

Using a beautiful accompaniment by Robert Schumann as the foundation, Tom Cuffari generates a setting of the Ave Maris Stella (Hail, Star of the Sea) text in Latin for SSA voices. The match is so complementary you would think it was all Schumann. A handsome concert piece for high school, college or community treble choirs. Medium difficulty.

Composer: Tom Cuffari

For over 20 years They Shall Soar Like Eagles has been an annual best-seller. Now composer Laura Manzo has teamed up with lyricist, J. Paul Williams, to create a beautiful Christmas anthem with a lovely flute obbligato.

Composer: Laura Manzo

Because He Lives has become a standard Easter hymn for congregations the world over. Lloyd Larson has done a masterful job of bringing this hymn into the choral anthem format. Not just for Easter, it is a song of victory and promise and praise.

Arranger: Lloyd Larson | Composer: William J. Gaither

The words of Jonathan Cook provide the reassurance we want to hear when we grieve a loss. The tune that Dr. Nichols has set matches the uplifting encouragement of the text. In the end it is a song of praise and thanks to God. Easy to medium.

Composer: Richard Nichols

The mixed voices setting was released years ago and became a strong selling anthem. This SSAA setting displays K. Lee Scott's adaptability. His command of vocal writing is excellent, and his arranging style is never overdone. A refined reserve to his technique make this an elegant spiritual setting for high school, college and church treble choirs.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

Exuberance and joy fill this work and its dramatic call to praise. A triumphant nuematic alleluia melody alternates between the voices giving the song a thorough and continuous theme of praise. Available separately: SATB, SAB, Brass Parts.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

The Latin title means Sing and that is exactly what this piece does with great joy and enthusiasm. For the advanced high school or college choir, this dynamic number is primarily in English but punctuated with Cantate Domino now and then. Rhythmic, soaring, and brimming with variety, this piece is medium to difficult.

Composer: Stephen D. Emmons

This beautiful song of hopes and dreams has been selected for the Elena Sharkova Series. Shayla Blake, a relatively new composer on the scene, has selected the poetry of Julie Myers for her composition. Treble choirs from high school through college will enjoy the ethereal harmonies and effective voice-leading. Easy to Medium.

Composer: Shayla L. Blake

Beginning with an a cappella statement from And Can It Be, this Easter anthem segues into the first verse of the Lowry hymn Christ Arose. The brass wait patiently while the piece builds with keyboard accompaniment. ÿEventually the percussion stir, and soon the lower brass are sounding, and the upper brass join in as all that has voice proclaims He arose! Medium in difficulty.

Arranger: David Schmidt | Composer: Robert Lowry

Patti Drennan has taken Fred Bock's solo piano setting of Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, one of the most popular on the market, and arranged it for mixed choir and keyboard. It opens with a vibrant and rhythmic motif that soon gives way to the perenial Easter favorite.

Arranger: Patti Drennan | Composer: Fred Bock

Selected for the Steve Roddy Houston Children's Chorus Series, this joyful number dances to a 3/4 meter. Paul's words speak to children and adults alike, and teaming with composer Patti Drennan has proved rewarding. Perfect for almost any season.

Composer: Patti Drennan

This worshipful a cappella setting of a familiar text beckons us to grasp the truth of Chrit's call to come to Him and find rest. Prayerfully penned with rich choral writing, this reverent reminder truly depicts the love that God holds for His saints. Easy to medium.

Composer: Mark Blankenship

Patti Drennan's joyful music has teamed with J. Paul Williams' jubilant text to create a dynamic anthem. The accompaniment is energetic, the melody tuneful and the words expressive. As the title indicates, the piece is a song of praise that will brighten any service or program. Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak available.

Composer: Patti Drennan

It is hard to go wrong with Bach's Prelude in C major. Tim Sharp uses the harmony from that famous Bach piece to create a new melody that is presented in a homophonic hymn-style. He pulls the text from Matthew 25:34-45 (For I was hungry and you gave me...). The second time around we get to enjoy the original Bach rendition under the choir. Together it brings us a very satisfying and encouraging anthem appropriate for Lent, Communion, or any service of worship about caring. Easy to Medium.

Composer: Tim Sharp

The Colorado all-state treble choir stood outside their hotel rooms, many stories high, singers at all levels, singing this arrangement into the attrium in the center. The sound was compelling and so it was recorded on someone's iPhone and posted on YouTube. Then it went viral. The next you know it was programmed for the ACDA National Convention. It is a stunning arrangement that builds just right.

Arranger: Jace Wittig

William Billings is widely recognized as the father of American choral music. With elegant simplicity he followed the lead of his European contemporaries and imparted his own unique style. This Easter declaration bravely states the victorious words of Christ's resurrection without accompaniment, yet the strength of the anthem rings easily and powerfully.

Composer: William Billings

Based on the much-loved Ash Grove tune, Doug's writing is simply superb. His harmonic adjustments are appropriately nourishing, befitting this song of Thanksgiving. Optional 2 octave Handbells or Handchimes dress the piece perfectly.

Composer: Douglas Wagner

One of the great hymns by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Hart Morris has arranged it for SATB choir and organ. Sure to be a favorite on All Saints Sunday and services honoring those in missions, the congregation is invited to join in the final stanza. The hymntune remains firmly intact in this arrangement, while the harmony provides creative pleasure and celebration.

Arranger: Hart Morris | Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams

This choral masterpiece was THE festival anthem for the latter half of the 20th century. Constructed in a form and style reminiscent of Beethoven's Hallelujah from the Mount of Olives, the musical statements are powerful and exhilarating. A strong accompaniment instills the dramatic choral lines with confidence. A timeless classic for both church and school choirs!

Composer: M. Thomas Cousins

From the first notes of the piano you know you are in for a fun time. This is a gospel-rock setting of the great carol that won't stand still, as will anyone else. An ad lib break brings even more joy to the piece that choirs will love. The ending is everything you hoped for.

Arranger: Patti Drennan

Here's a bright and rhythmic Christmas anthem. Your choir will really enjoy putting this one together. Available: SATB, 2-Part.

Composer: Joseph Martin

This dynamic choral is a winning festival piece. With a repeating rhythmic motif the drive forward is compelling and easily learned. The familiar Latin text celebrates the day with great rejoicing. High school, college and community groups will want to program this energetic number accompanied by Brass quartet or piano. Easy to Medium.

Composer: Vijay Singh

Arranger: William David Brown

The most famous American Christmas carol family is undisputably the Burt family. The carols of Bates and Alfred Burt and the Christmas carol cards they sent are now part of our hymnody and folklore. Abbie Burt Betinis is the great granddaughter of Bates and grand niece of Alfred, and is continuing the tradition with freshness and craftsmanship. A noted and often commissioned composer in her own right, she brings skill and talent to this unique genre in a way no one else could. The verse and chorus form reminds us of an English carol, but the text, taken most often from other Burt family members, are very American. Enjoy this energetic carol with sacred text by John Harris Burt

Composer: Abbie Betinis

Commissioned by Jefferson Johnson and now part of his male chorus series, here is another excellent arrangement by Stacey V. Gibbs. An ideal choice for fine high school or college men's choirs.

Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs

Here's a wonderful new treatment of the well-known American hymn from David Schwoebel. Utilizing a bluesy chromatic harmony and an optional clarinet obbligato, this classic sings in a place it has not visited before - and it is delightful. Supported by a brilliant piano accompaniment and full of great vocal lines, this is a beautiful church choir anthem.

Arranger: David Schwoebel | Composer: Robert Lowry

Here's a wonderful new treatment of the well-known American hymn from David Schwoebel. Utilizing a bluesy chromatic harmony and an optional clarinet obbligato, this classic sings in a place it has not visited before - and it is delightful. Supported by a brilliant piano accompaniment and full of great vocal lines, this is a beautiful church choir anthem.

Arranger: David Schwoebel | Composer: Robert Lowry

How great our joy to find a William Hall arrangement of this classic Christmas Hymn that had never been published. Dr. Hall's experienced understanding of the voice beams through with this superb edition. Excellent for high school, college and church choirs.

Arranger: William Hall

This flowing and beautiful setting of Psalm 23, originally set for 2-part, has been revoiced by demand for SATB. Remember this for Lent or any Shepherd Sunday. Available: SATB, 2-Part.

Composer: Lloyd Larson

Heather Sorenson's intriguing setting of this standard Christmas Carol is unparalleled. Her imaginative writing to a classic tune brings a deeper appreciation to the song. No question, Heather's setting makes you want to sing this favorite all over again.

Arranger: Heather Sorenson | Composer: Jean Baptiste Calkin

From our Seasons of Praise Choral Series, we're proud to introduce a new piece by John Jensen and arranged by Lloyd Larson. I will exhalt you my God and king, I will praise your name forever. With all my heart I will testify of your unfailing love.

Arranger: Lloyd Larson | Composer: John Jensen

Written by the outstanding young composer, Jocelyn Hagen, I Will Pray and Sing uses three separate scriptural texts to reflect upon the nature of prayer and song.

Composer: Jocelyn Hagen

Designed and commissioned as a concert opening piece, I Will Sing, demands attention and drafts even the most reserved into singing. Available with optional brass (2 tpts, 2 tbns) and percussion, the accompaniment is crisp and rhythmic. The choral sentences are exuberant and driving and soon break into canon. A soft and reflective middle section exalts the oneness of God before a return to the opening fanfare. Ending with strength and excitement, it is great for festival and general use.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

What a delight to see the American Christmas carol traditional made famous by Alfred Burt find a new lineage through his great niece, Abbie Burt Betinis. She continues the intelligent and creative applications Alfred paved before her, but also brings an undeniable newness to the process. As Alfred often did, she uses the texts of Bates Burt (her grandfather) and sets them to music.

Composer: Abbie Betinis

It would be more appropriate to label this piece as a composition for piano and divisi treble voices because the accompaniment is equally significant to the singers. A stimulating and thought-provoking musical setting, the text from Lord Byron applauds nature and that which is larger than ourselves.

Composer: Michael Cleveland

Fred Bock's classic piano solo setting that combined Debussy's Claire de Lune and Jesus Loves Me has been a best-seller for over 30 years. This new choral setting retains the original beauty while adding voices. Creative and inspired!

Arranger: Lloyd Larson | Composer: William Bradbury

The familiar words of Charles Wesley are treated to a thoughtful, new musical fitting by respected musician, Ken Berg. Beginning in E minor with treble voices in an unadorned unison the voices soon break into parts, eventually opening into 4 parts. Then the men join the chorus on the theme, eventually letting the women rest and move into a 4-part portion of their own. All resume together and end quietly in E major. Medium difficulty for more advanced church choirs.

Composer: Ken Berg

A gentle, lilting melody leads the celebration for the joy Christ's birth brings to all. In elegant simplicity, Tom Worrall sends noels singing that touch the soft spot in our hearts. For worship, concert or Christmas Eve, this is a lovely anthem.

Composer: Tom Worrall

Jubilate is not only a joyful and rhythmically interesting piece, it is also one of the most versatile. Best performed antiphonally, it has two choir parts that echo and answer one another and can be divided in numerous ways. Optional woodblock, tambourine, and finger cymbals bring added zest to this song of praise. The familiar Latin text makes the song useful in worship and concert. Easy to medium.

Composer: Clare Toy

Featuring the text of the traditional 'Kyrie' and alternating between the Greek and the English texts, this setting is a profoundly singable and expressive choice for a strong church choir. The setting also encourages the use of an optional children's choir.

Composer: Edwin Willmington

Benjamin Harlan offers a powerful statement on the sovereignty of God in this artistic setting of the Southern Harmony tune PROSPECT. Grussaute's thoughtful text reminds us that our God is the Alpha and Omega, the ruler of time and space - He is the Lord of Forever. Accessible for both choir and accompanist, this anthem can be used throughout the year.

Arranger: Benjamin Harlan