Full of joy in the music and lyrics this original anthem by Lowell Alexander will add a sparkle of Christmas excitement to a December worship service or concert. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD DVD Trax. Score and parts(fl 1-2 (pic) ob cl 1-2 tpt 1-3 hn 1-3 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba mallet perc 1-2 perc 1-2 timp dm hp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:40.

A Service of Lessons and Carols Celebrating the Life of Christ-Written in a traditional style and inspired by the celebrated lessons and carols format Testimony of Life presents the life death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Comprised of choral anthems Scripture and congregational songs the work also divides easily into three sections enabling directors to present the work progressively through Lent and Easter. Choirs of any size will enjoy the thoughtful part writing and the easily learned melodies. From joyful celebrations of Christ's early ministry to the deep sadness of His suffering and crucifixion from the shadowed whispers of Gethsemane to the brilliant alleluias of Easter Testimony of Life is a thoughtful mix of artistry andministry. A full line of support products is available to enhance your performance. Duration: approx. 40 minutes. Songs include: Prologue - I Will Sing the Wondrous Story - The Story Begins - A Day of Rejoicing and Praise - Hosanna Loud Hosanna - Banquet of Mercy - Into the Garden - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - A Day Bright with Joy - I Know that My Redeemer Lives.

This poignant song by DIAMOND RIO has been set in an accessible yet compelling arrangement by Keith Christopher. Use that strong male soloist to convey the inspirational text and let your choir enjoy the full backup vocals.School and church choirs alike can celebrate a moment of God and country with this timely and meaningful song.Available separately: SATB SAB and TTB. Instrumental ePak includes parts for Synthesizer Guitar Bass and Drums.ChoirTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

Par WEIR JUDITH. Celebrate HM The Queen's 90th Birthday with your choir Sing Judith Weir's special new choral piece I Love All Beauteous Things Master of the Queen's Music, Judith Weir, has been commissioned by St Paul's Cathedral in London to write a piece for SATB choir and organ in celebration of HM The Queen's 90th birthday in 2016. The piece is now available from Chester Music, so that choirs all over the world can join in with the festivities. Churches and other local organisations are planning events on Sunday 12th June and many may want to include this approachable setting of Robert Bridges' poem. Directed by Andrew Carwood, the St Paul's Cathedral Choir will perform I love all beauteous things as part of the National Service of Thanksgiving which will take place on at 11am on 10 June in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. At the service the Archbishop of Canterbury will give the address and the Prime Minister will read a lesson. The event will be televised live on BBC1. Judith Weir comments: 'It is a particular honour to contribute new music for this great occasion, and a pleasure to write a choral version of Robert Bridges' beautiful verse.' Preview the score here Download the digital sheet music here COMPOSER'S NOTE At the suggestion of Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral, I have set words by Robert Bridges, who was Poet Laureate from 1913-1930. Bridges was an outstanding humanitarian and writer, whose poetry has inspired me before in The Voice of Desire, a song-cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano. This short, fast-tempo setting aims to emulate the swift, fleet-footed rhyme and metre of the two-verse poem, with its unobtrusive but telling reference to 'man in his hasty days'. J.W. Commissioned by the Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 90th birthday of HM The Queen, generously supported by the Boltini Trust. Performed at the National Service of Thanksgiving for HM The Queen's birthday at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on Friday 10th June 2016 in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Music by Judith Weir, Master of the Queen's Music, words by Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate in the year HM The Queen was born. Duration c. 3½ minutes I LOVE ALL BEAUTEOUS THINGS words by Robert Bridges OM (1844-1930) Poet Laureate 1913-30 I love all beauteous things, I seek and adore them - God hath no better praise, And man in his hasty days Is honoured for them. I too will something make And joy in the making - Altho' to-morrow it seem Like the empty words of a dream Remembered on waking. (I love all beauteous things, etc…)/ Feuillet / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

Christmas Cantata-It was into the shadows and winter of this world that Christ came to bring us the light and warmth of his salvation.This new cantata Winter's Grace from renowned composer Joseph M. Martin celebrates this great light and washes the sanctuary with the messages of hope peace joy and love using a program of candles Scriptures prayers and music. The incorporation of familiar carols will engage the listener and ease the learning process.A full line of support products is available to facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practice hints interpretive movement options plus other helpful aids to make your presentation a success.Includes: A Winter's Song; Celebration for Advent; Hope Peace Joy and Love; Carols of Adoration; Let the Earth Resound With Praise!; A Silent Holy Night and more.

Energy and excitement abound in this glorious anthem of praise! Driving rhythmic accompaniment supports a dynamic memorable melody. Accessible to any size choir or ensemble this psalm packs a punch. “O Come Let Us Singto the Lord” is overflowing with joy! Everyone will feel compelled to break into song after this invitation!

VOCES8 singles series-An opening movement for SATB choir piano and timpani (with solos for soprano tenor and alto). A calm opening leads to a dramatic conclusion with text by Cicero and Ovid in praise and recognition of their homeland. A New World is a musical story across five movements with texts by authors from Cicero and Ovid to George William Russel; from nursery rhymes to war poets. The music and texts link to form a narrative that questions what sort of ?New Worlds? have come into existence or could be created in our future and considers how we balance human traits of fear displacement isolation and conflict with equally human traits of love hope forgiveness and unity. The internationally-renowned British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. The celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble?s ethos and this is shown in their versatile concert programmes and innovative educational work. The ?VOCES8 singles? series includes songs for which the group is particularly well known and which have been composed or arranged specifically for VOCES8.

This setting of Videntes Stellam aims to explore the extremes of emotion surrounding the revelation of Christ. The piece begins by depicting the vision of the star and the journey of the Kings utilising a bright harmonic language in the Organ and emphatic cascading outbursts of praise from the Choir periodically interrupted by more reflective iterations of the text. Following a final declaration of exaltation and joy the piece concludes with a peaceful and reverential picture of the giving of gifts to the infant Jesus fading away as the Organ takes up the original theme under the final statement of '… myrrham' from the Choir.Suitable forevensongs or concerts throughout the whole of the Advent Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Videntes Stellam was the 2013 winner of the New Music for St Paul's Cathedral Composition Competition.

Uses: General Music Appreciation Scripture: Psalm 13:6 Acts 16:25 Exodus 15:1 Psalm 59:16 With a confident flourish of praise and the clarion statement of Come Christians Join to Sing this anthem immediately engages the spirit. This curtain raising acclamation soon surrenders to a lightly syncopated original theme that is a charming melodic gesture accompanied by a cheerful piano part. This text celebrates the glory of singing the old songs and the community we find in praise. A counter-melody adds vocal variety and the piece is sure to set toes to tapping with its upbeat and joyful nature.