(253 of the finest praise and worship songs). Composed by Various. For voice, piano and guitar (chords only). Sacred Folio. Gospel and Worship. Difficulty: medium. Songbook (spiral bound). Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics and chord names. 420 pages. Hal Leonard #080689006395. Published by Hal Leonard

For C Instruments. Composed by Various. Fake Book. Softcover. 456 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.160838).

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.35032363

Arranged by Richard A. Nichols. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 220 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032363).

UPC: 888680783402. 5.0x5.0x0.152 inches. Acts 4:24, Job 26, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalm 89:11.

A regal celebration of a time-honored hymn is displayed in this festive arrangement! Classic brass motives define the introduction, raising the curtain on a joyful unison presentation of the well-known ELLACOMBE theme. A graceful middle verse offers a pleasing contrast of interesting choral textures, giving directors an opportunity for interpretive freedom. Driving to a climactic conclusion, the anthem explodes in a sensational sonic moment worthy of cathedral or concert hall. Score and Parts (hn, tpt 1-2, tbn, tba, sdm, bdm, cym, timp) available as a digital download.

By Traditional. Arranged by Dan Edwards. For 3-5 octave handbells with optional rhythm instruments. Secular, Church or Concert. Level 2. Handbell score. Published by Jeffers Handbell Supply

Guitar Chord Songbook. Brentwood-Benson Miscellaneous. Size 5.75x8.75 inches. 160 pages. Published by Brentwood-Benson.

By Various Composers. Easy Piano Songbook (Easy arrangements for piano and voice). Size 9x12 inches. 270 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

(Over 850 Classical Themes and Melodies in the Original Keys) For C instrument. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With vocal melody (excerpts) and chord names. Lassical. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 646 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9203

Organ Music Based on Hymn Tunes. Tune Name: Andújar, Bedford Park, Dunedin, Fennville, Gather Us In, Grace Eternal, Hickory Hill, Julion, Mighty Savior, Romans 8, Shanti. Sacred. 70 pages. GIA Publications #9203. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9203).

UPC: 785147920366.

Cherished hymn tunes arranged for organ by some of the finest composers living today. Drawn from two of GIA’s most successful hymnals (Worship—Fourth Edition and Gather—Third Edition), the settings sparkle and inspire while maintaining a moderate difficultly level.

(Leadsheets for Performance and Personal Enjoyment). Composed by David Mcdonald. For voice solo. Sacred Vocal. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company

Choral; Tenor (Choral Score)

SKU: HL.49045282

Choral Score. Composed by Alvin Singleton. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical, General Worship, Sacred. Softcover. Composed 2016. 44 pages. Duration 21'. Schott Music #ED30159. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045282).

ISBN 9781495078996. UPC: 888680651473. 9.0x12.0x0.138 inches. English.

Prayer is one of the composer's most original and sophisticated works. The typical African-American church service seems to be a source for this piece with its interplay of sections and colors, yet the work in form and rhythmic choices is clearly 'classical' and never breaks out into easy imitations of, for example, gospel music.The work opens with the choir singing the spiritual 'My Lord, What a Mornin'' in octaves, sung flat-out a cappella, as might happen in church. The instrumental section following this opening feels very much like a thoughtful response by the congregation. Instruments seem to behave like individual churchgoers, colorfully dressed and answering various episodes with individual thoughts. As for any fears that the mighty organ might drown out the proceedings, Singleton puts that to rest by employing it almost like another choir or section of the choir. The trumpet soloist does not blast us into heaven, it tends to sing and, we find out later, is preparing us for the spiritual 'Where Shall I Be When the Firs' Trumpet Soun'?' Even the tenor soloist behaves much like just another (but still important) instrument.The composer has chosen to not only feature spirituals, but also to set a poetic text called A Christian Prayer, whose main message, almost like some modern-day Kyrie, calls out 'save us teach us ' and extols the importance of humility and the defeat of violence. Singleton has always been a composer who has simultaneously answered the call to carry out what he feels is his duty to his fellow humans while using the finest of his art to do so, and Prayer finds him at the top of his game.- Carman Moore.