Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer Look page. Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer Look page.

Uses: Christmas EasterScripture: Lamentations 3:22-23; Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 2A noble hymn tune is combined with an inspiring new text in this choral concept for groups of any size. Careful craftingof the parts enriches the sound of your group and the inclusion of both Christmas and Easter texts makes this anthem of praise a beautiful and useful addition to your choir's repertoire. Available separately: SATB Handbells(digital 3-4 octaves). Duration: ca. 3:01. Congregation pages available in the “Closer Look” feature.

This rousing spiritual set for mixed or treble voices and piano will be a great concert closer. Commissioned by the North Carolina MEA for the 2005 Middle School Honor Choir this bold setting by Henry Leck and Martin Ellis willbecome a standard in concert choral repertoire. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.Available separately: SATB and 3-Part Treble.

Judith Clurman Choral Series-David Chase's bright and brilliant arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol God Rest Ye makes the perfect closer for any winter concert. Chase has been music director and arrangerfor the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and this sparkling arrangement for SATB choir jumps off the stage as if it were part of that event.

From the Bon Jovi album The Circle this 2009 single evokes themes of working people “picking themselves up by their bootstraps in hard times.” This uplifting message and full voiced choral arrangement will be anoutstanding choice for graduation or as a concert closer. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Combo parts (tpt 1-2 tsx tbn gtr b dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Whether it opens your concert or serves as a closer this rhythmic and exciting spiritual arrangement will be just the perfect fit. Beginning in a lighter manner the piece develops with solo opportunities and builds to a powerful closing. Whether it opens your concert or serves as a closer this rhythmic and exciting spiritual arrangement will be just the perfect fit. Beginning in a lighter manner the piece develops with solo opportunities and builds to a powerful closing.

Uses: General Praise Team Benediction Scripture: Isaiah 44:23: Isaiah 55:12 Unbounded energy and celebration characterize this contemporary choral. Full of rhythmic flair this anthem is an engine of praise for both smaller ensembles and choirs that enjoy variety in their musical offerings. An idiomatic piano accompaniment helps propel this piece forward while ample repetition makes learning the music easy. The optional solo moment can include some improvisation. An unforgettable service or program closer! Score and Parts (elec gtr/elec bass dm perc 1-2 tpt 1-2 asx tbn) available as a digital download.

Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series-Beautifully simple and melodic this setting of a secular Irish blessing is a wonderful concert closer or encore piece.

Uses: General Missions Social Justice Unity Outreach Scripture: II Corinthians 6:18: Galatians 4:1-6: Ephesians 4:1-6 A heartfelt prayer for a closer relationship with our heavenly Father is the central theme of this thoughtful text. Alive with gospel joy this swinging song for the spirit is filled with great choral moments. The understated accompaniment is easy to play and offers effective support to singers. Your congregation will appreciate the familiar style of this delightful octavo.

from Sid Meier's Civilization IV. Translated from the words of the Lord's Prayer. this Grammy-winning 2005 composition from the fourth entry in the award-winning video game franchise Civilization is a watershed moment in video game composition. Becoming the first piece of video game music to ever be even nominated for a Grammy, this epic piece is presented for the first time at Hal Leonard. The Closer Look pane on this product page contains pronunciation guides and an introduction to the language of Swahili by linguist and Kiswahili expert Peter M. Mhunzi.

There is a gentle country feel to this worshipful ballad which calls for God's Spirit to draw us into a closer relationship with Christ. A good balance of unison/two-part writing and richer four-part harmonies make this a satisfying selection for traditional choral ensembles and the lyrics make it useful all year long especially during Pentecost. Score and Parts (rhy dm ob vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.