SKU: LO.99-3975MD

UPC: 000308152883.

Performance/accompaniment CD plus Split-track for 10/5285MD Timeless lyrics combine with a timeless melody and accompaniment in this refreshing setting from Jay Rouse. Perfect for any worship service, this anthem of praise and devotion is sure to move your choir and congregation.

SKU: AP.41765

UPC: 038081468457. English. Traditional Carols; words adapted by Charlotte Lee.

Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed for choir alone, band alone, or a combined performance. An elegant and timeless treat for the holidays.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

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: HL.249663

UPC: 888680712235. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

This classic Frank Loesser song from the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls gets better with age. With an easy swing style, ranges that are perfect for young singers and a timeless message this is a perfect addition for young singers in concert.

SKU: WD.080689924323

UPC: 080689924323.

The timeless words of Charles Wordsworth (most often set to Ode to Joy) receive an exciting new melody from the pens of Tony Wood, Don Poythress and Chris Eaton in this stunning choral arrangement from Phillip Keveren.

SKU: HL.269148

UPC: 888680737658. 5.0x5.0x0.151 inches. Isaiah 60:1, Romans 12:1.

Exploding from the page with a clarion call to service, this epic song is something to be experienced. Written in a timeless poetic style, the significant text covers the spiritual journey of the church with respect and lofty aspirations. The resolute hymn-like theme is tastefully harmonized, interspersed with unison and two-part writing for power and clarity. A new bridge recently added by the songwriters and artist Chris Tomlin proclaims a glorious call to the church to Arise, shine, for your light has come. A luxurious orchestration is also available bringing a cinematic scope to a song that has already become a modern-day sacred classic. Highly recommended! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tbn3/tba, perc 1-3, timp, pno, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

SKU: HL.269790

UPC: 888680739232. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

This soulful ballad by the late and legendary Canadian poet Leonard Cohen is timeless and at the same time timely. It speaks to hope in the darkness and implores us all to make better what we can affect. The arrangement has interpreted the melody and created a contemporary setting of this powerful song.

SKU: LO.99-2884L

UPC: 000308129953.

Perfect for a blended worship setting, Larry Shackley's arrangement of I Could Sing of Your Love Forever masterfully blends a praise and worship classic with a timeless hymn. Wonderful scoring creates beautiful choral harmonies throughout, and the optional rhythm parts help add to the uplifting and rejoicing mood.

SKU: HL.226455

ISBN 9781495091612. UPC: 888680674786. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

This thoughtful and needful work is a stellar collection of hymn classics appropriate for every time of year. Touching the heart with expressive harmonies and masterfully arranged for success, your choir will sound their very best as they explore this essential sacred repertoire. When used with the inspiring narration, this gathering of beloved hymns becomes a festival of song with a timeless message for both singers and listeners. An excellent choice for Thanksgiving, as well! Songs include: This Is My Father's World; Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens; The King of Love My Shepherd Is; My Faith Looks Up to Thee; Beautiful Savior; When Peace Like a River. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

SKU: HL.300629

UPC: 888680962890. 5.0x5.0x0.185 inches.

Ben E. King's timeless 1961 masterpiece is given all the care and attention a classic like this deserves when entering the Discovery Series. Taking the time to provide a blueprint for singing syncopated, melodic phrases with ease, Audrey Snyder lets this verifiable standard soar!

SKU: HL.265081

UPC: 888680731571. 5.0x5.0x0.148 inches.

Here's a classic '90s pop/rock tune made famous by Hootie & the Blowfish. The catchy lyrics and strong back beat make it timeless and a song your audience will love to remember.

SKU: HL.226457

ISBN 9781495091636. UPC: 888680674809. 5.0x5.0x0.078 inches.

This thoughtful and needful work is a stellar collection of hymn classics appropriate for every time of year. Touching the heart with expressive harmonies and masterfully arranged for success, your choir will sound their very best as they explore this essential sacred repertoire. When used with the inspiring narration, this gathering of beloved hymns becomes a festival of song with a timeless message for both singers and listeners. An excellent choice for Thanksgiving, as well! Songs include: This Is My Father's World; Speak, O Lord, Your Servant Listens; The King of Love My Shepherd Is; My Faith Looks Up to Thee; Beautiful Savior; When Peace Like a River. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

SKU: LO.99-3951L

UPC: 000308153453.

Performance/accompaniment CD for 10/5236L Marty Parks crafts an original melody that breathes fresh life into the timeless Fairest Lord Jesus text in this enthusiastic anthem. The optional child’s solo and flute part help establish its incredible spirit. A great option for spring worship and a powerful reminder that Jesus is our life’s joy!

SKU: HL.295240

UPC: 888680946128. 5.0x5.0x0.169 inches.

Featured in the 1961 Elvis film Blue Hawaii, as well as the recording of the same name, this timeless song is set here in a Doo-wop style. Perform a cappella (with vocal percussion) or with the optional piano or CD tracks.