Book 5 of the Sing Out! series features wonderful new choral arrangements of five top pop tunes, all arranged by renowned Vocal Coach and Choral Director extraordinaire Mark De-Lisser. Each song has been beautifully arranged for SAT chorus, the unison harmonies totally reinvigorating these favourite pop songs.From the classic rock anthem of the 1980s in Toto's Africa, to the modern pop heartbreaker All Of Me by John Legend, these are great songs with even greater arrangements. The unabashed positivity of Nico and Vinz's Am I Wrong makes a fantastic counterpart to the optimism in the face of pain represented by the arrangement of the traditional gospel song Take My Hand, Precious Lord, a tune used to wonderfully affecting effect in the recent film 'Selma'. Finally, this fresh pop choral setlist is rounded off nicely with Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud, a beautiful love song in which the power and emotion of the words will enhance the performance. Arranged for SAT (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) Choir, these songs are designed to be sung to backing tracks, but Piano accompaniments and Guitar chord boxes are included for rehearsal purposes, or if you wish to perform with a live band. Aside from De-Lisser's incredible arrangements, this pack includes an innovative and user-friendly download card with performance backing tracks, full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each Vocal part recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. Helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in this book, giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs.Mark De-Lisser is a celebrated Vocal Coach and Choral Director, who has been featured on BBC1's 'Last Choir Standing'. His extensive introduction and notes within this songbook bring a personal touch, as De-Lisser really is passionate about getting people singing, improvising and, most of all, enjoying themselves. The new Choral arrangements of these fantastic pop tracks are ideal for spicing up a performance with these tunes, reinvigorated with lush harmonies and rich voices, all the while retaining the magic and meaning of the original songs. At your next performance, make sure you Sing Out!, leaving your audience truly astonished. / Choeur SAT

Book 5 of the Sing Out! series features wonderful new choral arrangements of five top pop tunes all arranged by renowned Vocal Coach and Choral Director extraordinaire Mark De-Lisser. Each song has been beautifully arranged for SAT chorus the unison harmonies totally reinvigorating these favourite pop songs. From the classic rock anthem of the 1980s in Toto's Africa to the modern pop heartbreaker All Of Me by John Legend these are great songs with even greater arrangements. The unabashed positivity of Nico & Vinz's Am I Wrong makes a fantastic counterpart to the optimism in the faceof pain represented by the arrangement of the traditional gospel song Take My Hand Precious Lord a tune used to wonderfully affecting effect in the recent film 'Selma'. Finally this fresh pop choral setlist is rounded off nicely with Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud a beautiful love song in which the power and emotion of the words will enhance the performance.  Arranged for SAT (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) Choir these songs are designed to be sung to backing tracks but Piano accompaniments and Guitar chord boxes are included for rehearsal purposes or if you wish to perform with a live band. Aside from De-Lisser's incredible arrangements this pack includes an innovative and user-friendly download card with performance backing tracks full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each Vocal part recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. Helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in this book giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs. Mark De-Lisser is a celebrated Vocal Coach and Choral Director who has been featured on BBC1's 'Last Choir Standing'. His extensive introduction and notes within this songbook bring a personal touch as De-Lisser really is passionate about getting people singing improvising and most of all enjoying themselves.  The new

Andrea Ramsey Choral Series-This poignant text by famed Irish poet Thomas Moore is filled with nostalgia and inherent melody. The poet lost in thought in the middle of the night wrestles with past memories of boyhood whilst contemplating his journey to the present--friendships and loneliness smiles and tears. Even as the poet grapples with sadness of former days gone by the feeling of hope remains when voices unite in song reminding us that we are never alone on our journey.

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. This is the original arrangement as sung by the Military Wives Choir.Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song it's the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year.The text is taken from poems letters and prayers written bythe Military Wives selected and adapted by Paul Mealor and a passage from the Book of John:Wherever you are my love will keep you safe;My heart will build a bridge of light across both time and space.Wherever you are our hearts still beat as one I hold you in my dreams each night until your task is done.Light up the darkness my wondrous star Our hopes and dreams my heart and yours forever shining far.Light up the darkness my prince of peace;May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.Wherever I am I will love you day by day I will keep you safe cling on to faith along the dark dark way.Wherever I am I will hold on through the night;I will pray each day a safe return will look now to the light.Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.John 15:13

In 1866 a women's memorial association in Mississippi tended the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers treating the dead as equals despite the lingering rancor of war inspiring this poem by Francis Miles Finch. This musicaltreatment has been created with simplicity and tenderness ideal for a Civil War retrospective Memorial Day or other occasions. Available separately SATB SAB and TTB. Duration: ca. 3:50.

What a find! This outstanding medley of many well-loved holiday carols will fill the need for the familiar in your holiday concert leaving time for the other Shawnee Press gems you'd like to program. Cleverly assembled andarranged by Greg Gilpin and orchestrated by Stan Pethel “A Wreath of Carols” basically sings itself weaving the colors and sparkle of the season throughout. The majestic ending will have the audience on their feetapplauding and in the holiday spirit. Fantastic!

For SSA chorus Piano Harp Percussion and Strings.Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song it's the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year.The text is taken from poems letters and prayers written by the Military Wives selected and adapted by PaulMealor and a passage from the Book of John:Wherever you are my love will keep you safe;My heart will build a bridge of light across both time and space.Wherever you are our hearts still beat as one I hold you in my dreams each night until your task is done.Light up the darkness my wondrous star Our hopes and dreams my heart and yours forever shining far.Light up the darkness my prince of peace;May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.Wherever I am I will love you day by day I will keep you safe cling on to faith along the dark dark way.Wherever I am I will hold on through the night;I will pray each day a safe return will look now to the light.Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.John 15:13

Uses: Lent Holy Week Good Friday Valentine's Day Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1 - Ephesians 5:2 - Isaiah 35:1 This Shawnee classic is now available in SATB and SAB voicings along with a full orchestration or StudioTrax option. Using The Rose as a sacred metaphor the life of Christ is told with artful poetry and music. This anthem is easily learned but hard to forget. With simple imagery a winsome melody and singable harmonies this tender offering touches the heart with a message of divine love.

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day,I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way.Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / Ssa Et Piano

Uses: General Mother's Day Father's Day Church Heritage BaccalaureateScripture: Luke 1:50; Psalm 145:4; Psalm 100:5One of the most celebrated Celtic melodies is given new purpose in this splendidnew retooling. Declaring the providence of God and his faithfulness the SAB voicing brings lightness and clarity to the choral texture while the flowing piano part adds support and variety. For church heritage Mother's andFather's Day or use anytime the SAB voicing makes this an excellent choice for slim Sundays. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Uses: General YouthScripture: Psalm 22:4-5; Ephesians 1:12-13; John 15:13From our Simply Sacred series and bubbling over with joy this positive reminder of God's presence in our lives is abrief but effective choice for contemporary or traditional worship gatherings. The repetition makes this a great “one rehearsal wonder” and the SAB voicing is useful for slim Sundays. Youth will love this one with itssimple syncopation and added rhythm section.

Turn back the clock with this fun-filled, slow-rockin' 50's style piece which spoofs a holiday off-again, on-again romance and ends with the singers not alone beneath the mistletoe. The SoundTrax Cassette features an authentic 50's sound complete with baritone sax. Add staging to make it a real show-stopper. InstruPax includes: director's score, 2 alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, rhythm. / Choeur SSA

Uses: General Ash Wednesday Healing Memorial Youth Scripture: Hebrews 2:18; Luke 22:41; Proverbs 3:11-12; Psalm 34:19 This young song has already touched many with its tender message of assurance. In its short life it has topped the request list on many Christian radio stations and for good reason - it speaks to the heart of the Christian walk and reminds us that grace is present even in the valley experiences of life. Expertly adapted by the arranger the words are presented clearly and reverently.

This is a different kind of holiday number, focusing on a yuletide wish for peace and brotherhood: 'What I want most of all this Christmas is a world of love and peace.' A simple, yet poignant sentiment, set to a lovely melody by Jay Althouse. Logical voice leading, easy accompaniment. A modulation helps build to the finish and the piece ends with a quote from Handel's Joy To The World melody. / Choeur SAB