Although the words come from the 19th century there is no question the music is of today. The opening tonal clusters from the choir, accompanied by a rolling line and steady harmony in the piano, create a mood of mystery. Praise rings forth exuberantly in salute of God's command of life and death, however the music stays well-grounded in reality, and the newness is engaging. An excellent church anthem, general song of praise, All Saints day, or concert. Medium difficulty.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

An expressive Agnus Dei is paired with the treasured American hymn Shall We Gather at the River, each perfectly complementing the other in both emotion and spirituality. Available: SATB, 2-Part.

Arranger: Ron Kean

This beautiful piece uses the classic text from Numbers and is excerpted from the closing section from a three-movement work for choir and chamber orchestra entitled Touch. Based on the paintings of Chinese artist He Qi it will be a wonderful benediction for high school and up.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Giulio Caccini's melody from the 16th century is romantic and lovely. Skilled Canadian composer Larry Nickel has adeptly set the Ave Maria text to this tune and the results are wonderful. Originally arranged for the Three Canadian Tenors and broadcast widely on YouTube, this setting for SATB will find plenty of uses from school choirs and church choirs.

Arranger: Larry Nickel | Composer: Giulio Caccini

Beginning with an unassuming quietness, this Psalm setting has drive! Twice the chorus is interrupted with a serene contrast befitting the remaining scripture text, but each time the response rallies greater than before.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Colossians 3:16 is one of the great scripture passages that calls us to sing. Petker's melodic choice is a beguiling motif that moves from an accompanimental figure into a sung statement. Taken from the third movement of Petker's Te Deum to Music the middle section rises steadily in joyous praise to God.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Composer: Alessandro Constantini

Nick Strimple has composed a set of three easy anthems, and lacking in difficulty is absolutely true. But elegant and distinguished also describes these settings of familiar texts. This setting of Psalm 51 is for unison choir or solo voice and organ accompaniment.

Composer: Nick Strimple

The familiar portions of this spiritual dance delightfully and are surrounded by meaningful choral statements, especially the ending Breathe On Me Breath of God.

Arranger: Larry Nickel | Composer: James Weldon Johnson

This song of joy and praise has been carefully edited for optimum performance by John Tebay. This exuberant Renaissance piece comes to life with its modern day key placement and notation. Perfect for high school, concert or church service.

Arranger: John Tebay | Composer: Hans Leo Hassler

Based on the text from Zephaniah 3:17, this piece celebrates God's rejoicing over us. Movement one from Te Deum to Music for choir and orchestra, this piece opens in reverent awareness of God's presence and turns to a joyful, American-flavored country dance.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Larry Nickel has done a brilliant job elevating this much loved German Carol. Clever uses of ostinato and rhythmic play make it a blast to learn and sing. Church and school choirs will enjoy this arrangement.

Arranger: Larry Nickel

This SATB a cappella version of this spiritual has enjoyed considerable popularity. Great for church or school. Available: SATB a cappella, SAB accompanied.

Arranger: David Julian Michaels

Director of Music at Hollywood Presbyterian, Ariel Quintana was recently named assistant conductor to the Los Angeles Master Chorale. His compositions have been performed by some of the world's most renowned ensembles and Pavane is proud to release his setting of Isaiah 58:6-9.

Composer: Ariel Quintana

This fabulous Christmas piece rings with energy and joy. Ripe with antiphonal qualities, the piece opens with a brief fanfare and proceeds to celebrate the season. A wonderful holiday concert opener for high school, college or community choirs, or for a church anthem. Medium to difficult.

Composer: Jonathan Adams

Lloyd Larson has cleverly written a dynamic Palm Sunday anthem based on John 12:13-15. Works for unison voices (such as children) or 2-part mixed, or a mixture of the two. Bouncing to a cut-time beat, the procession of Palm Sunday is celebrated - he even smuggled in a bit of the Ellecombe hymn-tune. Easy, for all church styles. Available: Unison/2-Part.

Composer: Lloyd Larson

Kevin Memley always writes beautiful piano accompaniments and he also smuggles in some sophisticated harmonies in the most clever and unassuming ways. The Isaiah text is one of assurance and the music provides that and much more. Beginning and ending calmly, the space in-between builds in intensity and then pulls back. Appropriate during Lent and communion, its general theme can be sung at almost any service of worship.

Composer: Kevin Memley

Trenney's setting brings depth and dignity to a hymn that is already growing to be a classic in churches everywhere. The word child and light in the title prepare you for the inspiration and the following that is inherent in the hymn. Trenney builds his setting artistically, stretching shine in a prism of glorious sounds.

Arranger: Tom Trenney | Composer: Kathleen Thomerson

This new setting of Psalm 121 from distinguished composer, Allan Robert Petker deserves your attention. Both the melody and the harmonic flow leads you through mountains and hills in comfort, strength and peace.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

From Psalm 27 comes a message of faith and hope. The musical writing is a bit challenging but well worth the effort. The flute adds a tremendous dimension, not typical of obbligatos. A classical fugal-type middle section is rhythmic and festive. The concluding lines of praise are dynamically fulfilling. Available: SATB, Flute Part.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Although the words come from Ecclesiastes, the message and music will fit any concert program. Reminding youth to be wise through their maturing years, this piece breaks into a delightful na-nana section that carries a madrigal quality.

Composer: Larry Nickel

Beginning with the 19th century hymn Hark the Vesper Hymn is Stealing, Ellen Foncannon brings a lively freshness. Including a simple handbell part (5 bells) and an optional C-instrument obbligato, we soon hear the English Carol, The First Noel. The two songs combine and take us to a festive finish. Great for children's choirs and Christmas concerts.

Arranger: Ellen Foncannon

Written in a lively and energetic gospel style, Brian Tate displays his talents leading the 200 voice Vancouver Island Gospel and World Music Choir. Guaranteed to be a success wherever it is performed!

Composer: Brian Tate

Incorporating the hymn, God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand, this anthem for choir, piano and optional trumpet celebrates God's love for us and our calling to share the good news. Commissioned for the dedication of a new church sanctuary, this piece begins softly and builds to a joyful conclusion.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Brian Tate's arrangements are some of the most popular in our catalog. Set for 3-part SAB a cappella choir, this is a great piece that calls to the promised land and the hope that the singer qualifies for entry to see those that went before. For school and church choirs, young and old. The tender ending will capture your heart. Easy to medium.

Arranger: Brian Tate

Based on Cor. 13, Allan Petker has developed a new text and tune that is simple and profound. The memorable melody delicately flows in support of the text and eventually concluding in a most satisfying ending.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

This classic English madrigal by Thomas Morley (1557-1603) has been wisely edited and arranged by famed teacher/composer Joyce Eilers. The uniqueness is the voicing: SSAB, for choirs whose members number more women than men. The music is a joyful favorite now available to many more ensembles.

Arranger: Joyce Eilers | Composer: Thomas Morley

The SAB edition became an immediate hit upon release. A period selection from the Renaissance, the English and Italian texts are both provided. The two part edition also contains an optional accompaniment.

Arranger: Eileen Brooks | Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

This anthem that combines Jesus Loves Me and O Love That Will NOt Let Me Go was first released last year for SATB. Now in 2-part Mixed with an optional obbligato, it is even stronger than the year before. Part of the American Classics Series, this is a marvelous anthem for almost any time.

Arranger: Allan Robert Petker | Composer: Bradbury and Peace

Veteran arranger Jan Sanborn has taken this famous Lenten hymn and delicately added some 20th century flavors. The respect for the original authors and arrangers is apparent as Jan maintains careful voice-leading that complements the inherent heritage. Set for a cappella voices, this offers a superb choice for the Lenten season. Available: SATB a cappella.

Arranger: Jan Sanborn | Composer: J.S. Bach

Think of the power that one song can have. One song can gather a nation or unite lovers, and so forth. Distinguished composer, Allan Robert Petker gives us a joyful, bouncing melody that explores the power of a song and celebrates it. For high school and festival use.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Here is the traditional spiritual freshened up with zest and spice. The choir adds its own percussion through a clapping section that further energizes the piece.

Arranger: Brian Tate

Here is the traditional spiritual freshened up with zest and spice. The choir adds its own percussion through a clapping section that further energizes the piece.

Arranger: Brian Tate

J.S. Bach penned SDG at the end of most of his compositions, which is Latin for to God be the glory. This energetic number can serve as a church anthem of praise or a concert number for high school, college and community groups. The 7/8 pattern is entrancing and fun; the harmonies playful and clever. Easy to Medium.

Composer: R. Kevin Boesiger

Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part.

Arranger: David C. Dickau

Commissioned by the Northern Light United Church in Alaska, this stirring piece lives up to its name. A brilliant fanfare sets the stage for this illuminating anthem. Brass and percussion parts available.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Arranged for the 2016 Oregon Elementary All-State Choir, Ken Berg selected a Southern Harmony tune. Although a sacred text, like a Spiritual, its historical place in American music moves it easily to the concert hall. A great festival number, it celebrates the glory of the call to heaven. Good for children's choirs or treble choirs, easy to medium in difficulty.

Arranger: Ken Berg

Strong and stately, Dr. Satre, professor of music at Trinity International University, has arranged both titles for a cappella voices.

Arranger: Paul Satre

Based on the story of Jesus calming the seas from Luke 8, this anthem musically paints the storms and struggles that can toss our lives about. With the message of faith being central, the music and text also provide encouragement and strength.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Rarely has a new setting of such a time honored text been so refreshing. Including the Tallis Canon (with a new text), this anthem brings elegance and depth to profound poetry.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

This has been a classic SATBB choral anthem for 150 years. This new edition weaves the vocal parts into SATB and makes a long-time favorite available for choirs today.

Arranger: Allan Robert Petker | Composer: Samuel Wesley

Based on John 17:20-24, this commissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody, this anthem explains how our understanding of God's love for us enables us to live more fully as well. Organists and choirs will find this an excellent anthem of praise.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Canadian composer, Larry Nickel, understands the choral instrument superbly, and it is evident in pieces like this one. The writing is easy to follow and brings out the best in the choir, yet there remain clever elements that add depth to the work. This joyful number lives up to its name and includes an almost folk song quality as well. Fun to learn, sing and hear.

Arranger: Larry Nickel