J.S. Bach's Christians Be Joyful for SSA Choir with Piano accompaniment as edited and arranged by Ernest Read.

Uses: General Call to Worship ThanksgivingScripture: I Chronicles 16:8-11; Psalm 118Based on Psalm 118 this bestseller from Keith Christopher is an energetic anthem or call to worship. We arepleased to offer this selection in a fantastic setting for women's voices! Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 tpt 1-3 hn 1-2 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc timp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digitaldownload. Duration: ca. 2:30.

From his Grammy® Award winning debut album this 1980 pop hit by Christopher Cross established him as an artist of impeccable sensitivity and redefined the singer/songwriter genre for the decade. Choirs of all ages will shine with the smooth vocal melodies! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:45.

From his Grammy® Award winning debut album this 1980 pop hit by Christopher Cross established him as an artist of impeccable sensitivity and redefined the singer/songwriter genre for the decade. Choirs of all ages will shine with the smooth vocal melodies! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:45.

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments forcongregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; OCome All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Full Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CD Digital Resource Kit. Duration: 59:21 (with opt. congregational anthems) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

Keith Christopher gives this classic contemporary song a fresh approach in this setting that sparkles with Easter joy. Quoting Christ the Lord Is Risen Today this celebratory anthem is quickly learned during the busyEaster season.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. ChoirTrax CD available. Instrumental ePak also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50

Uses: Call to Worship Christmas Introit Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:11 From the first leaping melodic interval this enjoyable flourish for Christmas encourages and delights. This anthem is one of those rare pieces that works equally as well with smaller ensembles as it does with large choral groups. Announcing the birth of Christ with a cheerful lilt you will find the part-writing easily achieved and the piano supportive and filled with colorful impact. Add the handbells for a double dose of joy! Part for Handbells (3 oct.) available as a digital download.

Cee Lo Green's Christmas album featured this R&B classic that captures all of Cee Lo's coolness for your holiday program and offers the assurance that better Christmases are ahead! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn gtr b dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Evocation to a Friend was commissioned for the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral on behalf of Befrienders International (now Befrienders Worldwide). The text is by David Race and explores themes of friendship and hope. The music grows in intensity over a cyclic harmonic pattern with repeating melodic fragments arranged across the four voices creating a hypnotic effect. After a bleak and reflective interlude in the middle the music unwinds to a peaceful conclusion.The Novello New Choral Series is an inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers offering pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secularworks from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Timothy Noon (b.1974) is Director of Music at Holy Trinity Cathedral Auckland New Zealand. He received his musical education as a chorister at Hereford Cathedral and subsequently as Organ Scholar at Christ Church Oxford. Following appointments at St Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin and Canterbury Cathedral he became Organist and Master of the Choristers at St David’s Cathedral Pembrokeshire and then Director of Music at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral before moving to his present position in 2011. Timothy Noon - Evocation To A Friend by musicroom