The musical “Heroes of the Faith” burst on the scene just last year – an exciting children's show by J. Paul Williams and Pamela Martin including such musical luminaries as Lloyd Larson Craig Curry CindyBerry Mark Hayes and Joe Martin. The story leads the children through the museum of Biblical Heroes and discovers what they had that exists in each of us – the ability to serve God with the gifts we are given. The titlesong “Hero of the Faith” is presented here as a single and is a wonderful anthem of joy and praise. Available: 2-Part.

a gospel medley and classic spiritual-The Gospel Train is a crowd-pleasing collection of gospel favourites such as Go Down Moses  Oh Happy Day! and Ain?t No Mountain High Enough. It also includes Standing In The Need of Prayer a well-loved spiritual with a simple meditative melody and a pleasing repetitive chord sequence. These spirituals are arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment and form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers ofall ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen 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. 

8 Sparkling 2-Part Chorals for the Holiday Season-This versatile collection of eight holiday choral pieces lends itself perfectly for your holiday or winter concert programming. Each selection is a stand-alone arrangement however the collection contains a short rhyming linking script so that the songs can be performed together as a cohesive holiday production. You can successfully use all or any combination of the eight songs. The Enhanced Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements optional program script as well as choreography and staging suggestions. The enclosed CD-ROM offers reproducible singer and speaking parts. Whichever performance option you choose Catch the Holiday Spirit will prove to be a positive andentertaining collection of holiday cheer for your singers and audience alike! Suggested for grades 4-8.

The supreme position of Christ the Lamb seated on the throne is established with magnificent music in this arrangement of this Sunday morning favorite. Bold sweeping gestures adorn this version of the hymn with fantastic support being offered by the accompaniment and the optional chamber orchestration. Vocal parts will be encouraged by the quality of the harmonic writing and listeners will instantly connect to the almost cinematic approach. Truly unique! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn tpt perc 1-3 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

(Hodie Christus Natus Est)-Uses: Christmas Call to WorshipScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12The traditional Latin text “Hodie Christus natus est ” sets the foundation for this charming Christmas introit well suited for any choirof unison or treble voices. The optional second voice part adds the feeling of antiphonal singing while optional finger cymbals enhance the joyful proclamation of Christs birth. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD.Duration: ca. 1:50

There is unbridled joy in this simple statement of hope and confidence. Ideal for opening a service with young voices What a Beautiful Day is sure to lift the spirits of the faithful. The song is mostly unison with afew optionaltwo-part moments included for color. Splendid!

A Multi-Traditional Choral Celebration-Everyone will enjoy this sparkling choral show that's a snap to put together and will leave everyone with the holiday spirit! With choreography by John Jacobson it's wonderfully adaptable for everything from holiday concerts to caroling to singing for the local Rotary club. Eight flexible sections include: 1. Happy Holiday 2. Once Upon a Wintertime 3. White Christmas 4. Happy Kwanzaa 5. Feliz Navidad 6. Happy Hanukkah My Friend (The Hanukkah Song) 7. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 8. Do You Hear What I Hear. Available: SATB Director's Score SAB Director's Score 2-Part Director's Score SATB Singer's Edition SAB Singer's Edition 2-Part Singer's Edition Director's Kit Preview CD ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 28:00.

When The Cross's Bitter-A wonderfully stirring piece for two equal voices contrapuntal lines well within the reach of most high school or adult choirs. This moderately advanced choral work is from our Jean Ashworth_x000D_Bartle Choral Series. _x000D_'The duet from cantata 99 (by J.S. Bach) has become a permanent fixture in the repertoire of the Toronto Children's Chorus'.- Jean Ashworth Bartle.

Sparkling bright happy and simply gorgeous are a few words to describe this new orchestrated arrangement by Mark Hayes. With an introduction that would surely thrill writers Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne Mark leads into a jazz waltz that dances into an ending any Hollywood movie would dream of using and performing! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Orchestration Parts and Score StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.

POD-O Trinity! O Unity! is a work by Rupert Jeffcoat for Upper Voices and Organ Accompaniment setting text from Ave Colenda Trinitas translated by J.D. Chambers.

Dido's big break came when Eminem sampled Thank You for the chorus of his hit single Stan. The original was then released in early 2001 and became a top five hit for Dido. This superb song with its distinctly recognisable chorus has been arranged for 2-part Choir with Piano accompaniment by David Lawrence.

A sense of longing and mystery surrounds this contemplative Advent piece that asks Who are we waiting for? Excellent for introducing other Biblical names of Jesus this anthem uses a minor key repeated phrases and optional flute to communicate a heartfelt yearning to know the long awaited Messiah. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:37

The party goes on and on and on with this 2010 pop hit by Taio Cruz. It's just so much fun to sing it pulses with energy and infectious joy and is a super choice for pop and show choirs. “I throw my hands up in the air...Ijust want to celebrate and live my life.” Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 3:15.

A delightful Christmas cantata for children’s voices (and ensemble/electronic backing tracks) with or without narrator: reggae jazz rock ballad and pop numbers to witty text by Richard and Thomas Allain.Caesar has called a census in the Holy Land. So everyone is crowding back into Bethlehem a town where they read Shalom! Magazine where suddenly there are donkey traffic gridlocks and hotels where you can't get a room for love or shekels.Tom works doing odd jobs at the Fun Big Inn which isn't much fun at all. This busy night he decides to leave the landlord in the lurch and head for the bright lights of Jerusalem. But he doesn't get far runningfirst into reggae singing shepherds and then three groovy wise dudes following a star. Tom can hardly ignore the remarkable things they have to tell him. So what does he do next? What would any of us do?Richard and Thomas Allain retell the story of the Nativity in a new and individual way with immediacy and wit in a string of unforgettable tuneful songs and sharply clever words in an idiom accessible to everyone.Manger Tom can be performed with unison voices someone to narrate highly effective with just Piano or Keyboard accompaniment. But there are parts available too for instruments you might want to add. Included with the score of Manger Tom is a CD which comprises of a full performance of the musical numbers by professional singers and players as well as just the accompaniments for everyone to sing along to if they prefer.Additionally lyric sheets and a script are available as free downloads - visit www.hybridpublications.com to access the bonus material. Lyric sheets enable easy rehearsals and the script allows Manger Tom to be performed as a full nativity play.

from Godspell-The 2011 Broadway revival of Godspell brought new interest to this inspiring pop anthem! It speaks directly to the human spirit and our ultimate power to build a truly civilized community. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.