SKU: HL.145214

UPC: 888680064914. 5x5 inches.

Here is the traditional Christmas song in a gently contemporary treatment with full choral harmonies above fresh harmonies and easy folk-style accompaniment. Lovely and reflective!

SKU: HL.322532

UPC: 888680974718. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Christina Rossetti/David Rasbach. I John 4:7-12.

One of our most treasured Christmas texts is adorned with delicate beauty in this fresh setting. An expressive piano part flows easily through the fabric of this choral tapestry. The sparkling flute obbligato is a shimmering addition to the anthem's possibilities. Capturing a classic Christmas sound, this piece is ideal for concert or sanctuary use. Score and Parts (fl, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: WD.080689705120

UPC: 080689705120.

In the past twenty years, worship styles in many churches have transformed, emphasizing a personal worship that strives for intimacy with the Father. This renewal led some ministries, perhaps unintentionally, to abandon the great hymns of our faith in favor of newly composed worship songs. Other ministries, in an effort to create a balanced worship style, mixed the new with the old, sometimes with results that only amplified the differences between the two. Hymns for Praise & Worship bridges the stylistic gap between modern-day worship songs and the hymns of our Christian heritage. A select advisory board of active music ministers, Word Music staff and key choral arrangers were assembled to pinpoint fifty-six hymns from the vast array of hymnody, not only for their musical quality, but for the messages that they bring to worshippers today. Veteran choral arrangers John E. Coates and Travis Cottrell have been creating new settings of hymns for their own congregations for years. Their experience as worship leaders brought not only musicality, but also congregational and choral pragmatism to each new arrangement in Hymns for Praise & Worship. With all of the same editions and features as the Songs for Praise & Worship series, this collection is designed to work hand-in-hand with existing resources for worship. Various stylistic changes make these settings flow easily, appeal to the modern ear, and correlate with the styles of contemporary praise & worship songs. Throughout this book you will encounter variations from traditional time signatures, intuitive syncopated rhythms, and substituted chords and harmonies. Even the few hymns with more traditional settings are treated in a manner that takes the congregation on a journey through the verses, sometimes in a more through-composed manner, and usually culminating in a climactic conclusion. Each of the changes was not implemented arbitrarily, but with the goal of making the timeless messages of each hymn leap from the page in new and exciting ways. Two added features of Hymns for Praise & Worship are the demonstration and accompaniment recordings. While the songs in the collection are well known, the new arrangements are not. The staff of Word Music felt that it was vital to provide audible resources to teach and lead worship to best communicate the desires of the arrangers. All of the core editions (Choir/Worship Team, Worship Planner, Keyboard Edition, Guitar Edition) reflect the verses and voicings used on the recordings.

SKU: LP.DC-9290

UPC: 765762027725.

12 contemporary and inspirational favorites from the finest Christian artists and writers, touching on a variety of themes: praise and worship, thanksgiving, faith, assurance, discipleship, service and more. Great listening - and a wonderful gift idea!

SKU: WD.080689569364

UPC: 080689569364.

Ring in the season with these best of the best festive arrangements from the always creative David T. Clydesdale. Perfect for singing Christmas trees, pageant plug-ins or any time during the Christmas season, A Merry Clydesdale Christmas shines with David's signature of dynamic choral settings and pull-out-the-stops orchestrations. Useful as a collection...or add the optional narration (included in the choral score) for a complete musical concert of worship. However it's presented, A Merry Clydesdale Christmas will add a worshipful, celebrative and pure fun sound to your Christmas worship this year!

SKU: WD.080689892325

UPC: 080689892325.

An infectious baritone solo is perfectly complimented by a rousing bluegrass/gospel choral expression of God's provision and protection: When storms come up, God will close the door!

SKU: HL.334979

UPC: 840126910919. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Stephen Schwartz's When You Believe won the Academy Award for Best Song in 1999, and John Leavitt gives his signature, dignified touch to his arrangement, adding strings and percussion to moving effect. The Hebrew prayer in the middle section of the piece is a great opportunity for cultural exploration.

SKU: LO.99-2435L

UPC: 000308120738.

This beloved, majestic hymn is one of the great treasures of Christian hymnody. Larry Shackley’s masterful arrangement perfectly captures its spirit, with creative choral writing, brilliant organ accompaniment, and a festive (opt.) trumpet obbligato. A soprano descant adds dimension and energy on the final verse.