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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

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

This exciting arrangement of the well-known hymn makes an ideal call to worship anthem. Part of the new Hymnz 4 Kidz series, this piece will inspire singers and listeners alike.

Arranger: Heather Sorenson

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

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

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

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

Part of the new Hymnz 4 Kidz series, Heather Sorenson brings us this fresh and innovative arrangement of this grand hymn.

Arranger: Heather Sorenson

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

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

From the Houston Children's Chorus Series, this anthem fills a need for patriotic music for children. Lloyd Larson's creative setting of a J. Paul Williams text will really inspire. Beautiful! Available: 2-Part.

Composer: Lloyd Larson

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

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

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

Everyone will enjoy this delightful treble arrangement perfect for Christmas services and concerts. A great addition to the Hymnz 4 Kidz series!

Arranger: Heather Sorenson

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

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

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

This beautiful a cappella arrangement of the Phos Hilaron prayer of light is written by the current Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association, Tim Sharp. The piece is especially poignant for Evening Prayer or Epiphany settings. Also includes an additional antiphon, Lux Christi, by Jubal House composer, Edwin M. Willmington.

Composer: Timothy Sharp

Here is a beautiful setting of the classic text from Richard Burchard. Opening with just the chant line the piece soon broadens like a stream into a river of sound. Richard's signature progressions, ripe with lush suspensions, cascade into warm pools of resolution. This is a most satisfying piece for college and community choirs.

Composer: Richard Burchard

From the master hand of maestro William D. Hall comes a wonderful new setting of the German Christmas carol.

Arranger: William D. Hall

Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs

With well over a million copies sold, this may be the most popular partner song to Silent Night ever. This new SAB arrangement lets the men start with the first counter-melody, followed by the sopranos on a second tune. The altos bring in the familiar carol which can include the audience/congregation as well. Great closer for any Christmas season holiday concert or service. Chamber Orchestra includes Score and Parts for Violin I, II, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Flute I,II, Trumpet I,II, Trombone I,II and Percussion. Instrumental Quartet includes Score and Parts for Strings (Violin I, II Viola, Cello) or Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon).

Arranger: Fred Bock | Composer: Sylvia Powell

Composer: Abbie Betinis

This new hymn from well known composer, Ken Medema, is sure to be a congregational favorite for years to come. Heather Sorenson has captured the majesty of this hymn and made it accessible to SATB choirs. The anthem expresses praise to God for all of the gifts that He gives.

Arranger: Heather Sorenson | Composer: Ken Medema

A powerful and majestic fanfare for voices, organ, and optional brass and percussion, Psalm 118 is sure to be a memorable opening for your program or worship service.

Composer: Robert Parker

Composer: Abbie Betinis

From the Elena Sharkova series comes an excellent setting of the Poem by John Keats. Composer Karuna Sangam, a former student of Elena's, sets the text in 7/8, which gives the entire piece a lift. Keeping an English folk song flavor, Sangam's tune carries the poet's message to fret not, knowing that more good will come. For trebel choirs of all ages, easy to medium in difficulty.

Composer: Karuna Sangam

Arranger: Fred Bock