SKU: WD.080689705120

Composed by John E. Coates. Modern Christian: Sacred. Accompaniment CD (split). Word Music #080689705120. Published by Word Music (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.

Choral (ChoirTrax CD)

SKU: HL.253990

Arranged by John Leavitt. Brookfield Choral Series. General Worship, Sacred, Thanksgiving. CD. Duration 170 seconds. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.253990).

UPC: 888680720001. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Genesis 8:22, Nehemiah 8:12, Psalm 68:19.

This hymn arrangement of Sing to the Lord of Harvest visits a traditional Thanksgiving text celebrating the bountiful provision that flows from the hand of God. All creation proclaims its praise in this dignified hymn known for its attractive melody and cheerful alleluias! Moments of sonorous chords feature the choir in deep expressivity contrasting with more thinly arranged sections with light counterpoint to provide sparkle and charm. A poised ending crowns the work with worship and praise! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hndbls, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Handbell part also available as a separate download.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48955

Composed by Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Emily Warren, and Ian Kirkpatrick. Arranged by Alan Billingsley. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Pop; Radio; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48955. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48955).

UPC: 038081562797. English.

Nominated for three GRAMMY Awards (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance), Dua Lipa's hot hit is easily called nu-disco---a pop genre inspired by '70s disco and '80s electronic dance music. This track boasts a percolating funk bassline with strong synth chords, dynamic string bursts, and that signature cowbell in the chorus. As an option, feature a confident alto soloist at the beginning and toward the end of this perky post-breakup song that celebrates newly found independence.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.