Amazing Grace / Pachelbel's Canon is an anthem that beautifully weds the famous Canon In D by Johann Pachelbel with the beloved traditional folk hymn Amazing Grace. It is appropriate for performance by both church and school choirs.Arranged by Jean Anne Shafferman.

2-Part and Piano-Beginning with a strong fanfare this selection eventually moves into the traditional French carol “Angels We Have Heard on High”. But the greatest part is when Ms. Foncannon brings in Beethoven's “Ode toJoy” and weaves them together as if they have always meant to be joined. The Christmas classic nature of the song enables this church anthem to work in many school situations as well. Available: SATB 2-Part.

Beginning with “Morning ” this choral moves into the rollicking “Hall of the Mountain King” with equally fitting lyrics teaching the things and ways of the folks from Scandinavia. What a unique winter andholiday selection – classic songs with a multicultural twist creating a novel number for your concert. Lois and Marti have done it again!

Songs Of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay Njay Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also beperformed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue which uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N’kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa).  If you enjoy these songs try L’Estrange’s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!  The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SA/Men choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

This is a marvelous graduation or spring concert selection. Ellen Foncannon's tribute to a dear friend flows beautifully and poetically. Available: 2-Part.