Let Us Give Thanks! A singular song of thanksgiving, this lightly rhythmic offering is seasoned with a tasteful jazz syntax. The theme in minor is an easy sing and well-balanced with unison and fuller harmonies. Displaying a spirit of gratitude for the blessings of life, this piece is usable any time of the church year. A special moment occurs when the early American hymn tune RESTORATION appears joined with the lyrics of Come Ye Thankful People, Come.

The lead single of the debut album by the Season 9 winner of The Voice Jordan Smith offers an important life-affirming message and gives singers a chance to emulate Smith's stellar vocal production. Both joyful and gentle this selection will surely inspire!

Uses: Christmas YouthScripture: Luke 2:8-14A well-loved spiritual shines with new life in this contemporary version that is sensitively voiced two ways for developing voices. A fresh compositionalapproach gives a lively brightness to this traditional spiritual. The text is a challenge to share the good news and celebrate the coming of the Light. For schools and sanctuaries alike. Available separately: SAB TB LiteTrax CD.Duration: ca. 3:14.

Choral Highlights-Since its initial release in 1994 Disney's The Lion King and its many sequels TV shows remakes and theatrical productions have firmly placed this beloved retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet among the ranks of the Mouse House's best deftly balancing humor grief joy and heart in an Elton John-composed and Hans Zimmer-scored cinematic treasure. Arranger Mark Brymer (also a Disney composer!) masterfully sets the best of the entire Lion King catalog in this brand new completely fresh medley which includes: Can You Feel the Love Tonight Circle of Life Hakuna Matata He Lives in You Never Too Late and Beyoncé's Spirit!

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. This is the original arrangement as sung by the Military Wives Choir.Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen.A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song it's the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year.The text is taken from poems letters and prayers written bythe Military Wives selected and adapted by Paul Mealor and a passage from the Book of John:Wherever you are my love will keep you safe;My heart will build a bridge of light across both time and space.Wherever you are our hearts still beat as one I hold you in my dreams each night until your task is done.Light up the darkness my wondrous star Our hopes and dreams my heart and yours forever shining far.Light up the darkness my prince of peace;May the stars shine all around you may your courage never cease.Wherever I am I will love you day by day I will keep you safe cling on to faith along the dark dark way.Wherever I am I will hold on through the night;I will pray each day a safe return will look now to the light.Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.John 15:13

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. This is the original arrangement as sung by the Military Wives Choir. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / Ssa Et Piano

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / Ssa Et Piano

Conductor Cristian Grases has infused his charismatic personality into this delightful composition. He brings energy and life to the Scripture texts from the Rule of St. Benedict. The accompaniment dances up and down the keyboard while the choir tosses rhythmic fragments of the text to one another. The singers unite for the chorus statement which is full of praise and meaning. Great for treble choirs at church or school. Medium in difficulty.