50 Hymn Arrangements for SATB Choir and Congregation-The Novello Book Of Hymns is a collection of 50 favourite hymns inspiringly and engagingly written for SATB Choirs. Edited by David Hill all the arrangements in this book are designed to be singable by congregations without music and can be used in any church or school service.As well as providing uplifting versions of hymns these arrangements also work well as easy anthems enabling church and school choirs to learn an often striking and dramatic piece of music quickly and easily.The hymns have been arranged by a range of well-loved composers including Richard Lloyd John Bertalot David Hill Stephen Jackson Philip Moore Christopher Robinson and many others.Editor of the collection David Hill is a Choral Advisor to Novello. He is Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers Musical Director of the Bach Choir Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia Associate Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society and Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University.

The Novello Book Of Hymns is a collection of 50 favourite hymns, inspiringly and engagingly written for SATB Choirs. Edited by David Hill, all the arrangements in this book are designed to be singable by congregations without music, and can be used in any church or school service.As well as providing uplifting versions of hymns, these arrangements also work well as easy anthems, enabling church and school choirs to learn an often striking and dramatic piece of music quickly and easily.The hymns have been arranged by a range of well-loved composers including Richard Lloyd, John Bertalot, David Hill, Stephen Jackson, Philip Moore, Christopher Robinson and many others.Editor of the collection David Hill is a Choral Advisor to Novello. He is Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, Musical Director of the Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, Associate Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society, and Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

How great is this? A new hymn with a dynamic text and lofty strain written in a regal style that salutes the church's incredible legacy of hymnody. Text writer Chris Anderson and composer Richard Nichols have teamed together many times always with excellent results. Written in celebration of a new organ at the Catalina United Methodist Church Tuscon AZ the hymntune is called “Catalina.” With optional brass and percussion and opportunities to include the congregation this anthem is themed for general use. It is a hymn of praise that celebrates God's grace and can include Easter Pentecost Christ the King or any service of praise. Easy.

Uses: General Hymn Arrangement Call to WorshipScripture: Psalm 95:6 Written in an authentic folk style this hymn arrangement is a distinctive addition to any worship gathering. This cheerfulversion really captures the rustic abandon of the simple pentatonic tune coupled with a fresh original message of worship. A great choice for a call to worship or concert! Easy to learn and easy to like! Available separately:SATB Digital Score & parts (violin cello) LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:41.

Afro-American Spiritual-Composer Carlton Young has arranged this traditional Afro-American hymn for mixed voices (SATB) suitable for a medium easy junior high school choir. It is part of Hinshaw music's Youth Festival Choral Series. _x000D_Notation for keyboard accompaniment comes with this octavo.

27-year-old Mary Dana to express her grief at the recent deaths of her husband brother wrote the words and music sister and infant son. Since then it has been used in funeral processions and even crossed over into blues and folk music. Contemporary composer John Carter was the ideal musical talent to arrange this hymn for a medium-easy choral group.

Engaging style and a joyful spirit characterize this Advent admonition! Lightly jazzy and in minor this easy-to-sing choral is immediately attractive and a pleasant change from more somber Advent offerings. Lots of unison singing aids learning and when the early-American hymn tune RESTORATION arrives in the B section the four-part texture is warm and sonorous. With light percussion and bass this can be an inventive offering for your choir.

Teach Us O Lord is the fifth of Five Easy Hymn Anthems on Original Texts and Tunes a collection created as a somewhat delayed reaction to 9/11. It is for two-part choir (any configuration of high/low) and organ and composed in the style of traditional Protestant hymn tunes. The text a prayer of supplication asks God to teach us how to properly serve Him in the pursuit of peace justice and brotherhood. Congregational participation is optional.

Uses: GeneralScripture: I Chronicles 16:23-30; Psalm 145:1-7; John 3:16-17Already becoming a modern hymn standard this anthem of adoration will work in a variety of worship settings. The expertlycrafted piano accompaniment sets the foundation and easy-to-learn choral parts along with an option for the congregation to join complete the package.

From Southern Harmony 1835-Easy SATB arrangementFull of joy and hope this is a terrific arrangement of the traditional American folk hymn from Southern Harmony 1835. It starts with a flowing melodic tune and finishes with beautiful harmonies.

Early American Folk Hymn-With lots of canon and a cheerful tempo this piece is fairly easy for the choir but prove more challenging for the handbell ringers as the bells are a major part of the production.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Galatians 5:22 Ephesians 1:3 Beginning with a free flowing opening replete with luxuriant harmonies this anthem awakens the dawn with the spirit of gratitude. Soon a good-natured accompaniment takes the reins and the appearance of the familiar hymn Count Your Blessings lifts spirits with a confident statement of faith and thanksgiving. Splendid part-writing makes this an easy learn. A winner!

Acting as bookends to your worship these recognizable tunes from the early American hymn tradition will be familiar to the gathered and an easy learn for your choir. The bell-like accompaniment and the optional brass add to thejoy. The new texts by master lyricist Bryan Jeffery Leech bring a new distinction to the timeless truths of Easter. Highly recommended!

This pop-gospel anthem will be an instant success. The singing is easy incorporating Let the Redeemed of the World Say So and joy abounds as the chorus gives way to a chorus of the gospel hymn I Will Sing of My Redeemer. A triumph!