Composer's notes:The Fool is a time-honoured Orthodox religious figure: a Saint the highest of all who discards everything for Christ's sake. He discards all convention all decency all wealth actual and spiritual and turns himself into a figure of fun - defying all acceptable behaviour - and all religious decency. He stands in the square and lets down his trousers - he stuffs himself with food on Good Friday - he gets drunk - he 'appears'to fornicate wildly. There is a faint possibility (in not the highest of 'Fools') of gaining worldly popularity by such flagrant denial of all moral behaviour. Can such behaviour be too interesting? The true fool however embraces all of this and also (unseen) shrinks before the face of his God. By his behaviour he plucks out all hypocrisy false piety and corruption. He is a figure much needed in our times!!! The way I have tried to tacklethis extraordinary subject is to show him in seven stages from an obscene huge fat traditional clown who is drunk fornicating etc. through a stumbling frail agonized figure to a sallow-faced gaunt business man in a formalsuit staring at an empty glass. Having first revered him then mocked him the 'people' while they get drunk and jabber away at 'Christmas' and at the Feast of Feasts 'Easter' are no longer aware of him. But the audience seeshim - a tiny ragged scrap of mortality lying in a corner and faintly so faintly the voice of the Fool the true Fool for Christ's sake sings above the ribald crowd. 'He has given His life'. The Gogmagogs are the 'people' 'priests' 'singers' etc. and one male singer who can 'create' or 'uncreate' this vast role (singing and acting miming etc.) John Tavener Arranged for SSATBB chorus. Date of composition 2000. Chorus part only.

Gathered from our most successful seasonal cantatas this compilation of beloved carols is designed to work as choral anthems or for choir and congregational corporate singing. Erase the boundaries between loft and pew by bringingthe church body together in the embrace of time-tested Christmas and Advent selections. Fully orchestrated by Brant Adams these arrangements will lift your sanctuary singing to new heights. Congregants sing along while the choiradds power depth and harmonic color. The final verses of these Christmas standards are among some of the most inspiring passages you will ever experience. These arrangements will be used year after year for ?Hanging of theGreen? gatherings ?Lessons and Carol? services or for festival hymn singing during the holidays. Available separately: SATB Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD Combo) Orchestration CD-ROM (Score and Parts forFlute 1

With a memorable tune and uplifiting lyrics this modern hymn by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend will be embraced by your choir and congregation alike. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and Parts (fl ob cl 1-2 bn tpt 1-3 hn tbn 1-2 tbn3/tba perc timp vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download. (A TTBB voicing is also available but is not compatible with the ChoirTrax CD or Orchestration.) Duration: ca. 3:40.

Joseph Martin creates a winsome portrait of of our Savior's loving heart in his latest anthem appropriate for Lent Holy Week or anytime that we need to be reminded of God's comfort. The gently contemporary feeling of the melodyis immediately embraced and choirs of all ages will resonate with its stylistic blend as it incorporates the beloved strains of the hymn “Near to the Heart of God.”

Based on Zum gali gali-Patrick Liebergen is one of America's most-beloved sacred writers and it is with great pleasure we present this Palm Sunday offering “Sing Out Hosanna to the Lord!” from his gifted pen. Incorporating the traditionalsong “Zum gali gali ” this is the perfect piece for the waving of the palms. The added flute/oboe and the light percussion give the piece a special timbre that will be embraced by all who hear it. Easy to learn. Highlyrecommended!

Where Charity and Love Are God Is There-A sacred sanctuary of sound describes this choral experience. The gentle crush of clustered harmonies creates a shimmering ambience that embraces the listener with divine beauty. A sparse but effective piano part rings with purity leading the piece forward with an almost fragile web of sound. A timely admonition for all believers!

The message of Psalm 116 in a poetic paraphrase by Phil Speary is one of praise to God for hearing us when we call in times of despair. John Leavitt's reverent musical setting embraces this text by contrasting the poignantlonging of the verses with a memorable uplifting refrain. The instrumental obbligato (optional for English horn or F horn) further enhances the devotional character of this reassuring anthem. Available: SATB.

Uses: Christ the King Service Music General Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 104:1-2 Joshua 1:5 John 4:23 Daniel 7:22 A flourish for Christ the King Sunday is ideal for joining choir and congregation in the joyful embrace of sacred song. From the opening alleluias this choral piece calls a service to purpose and acts as an extended introduction to the hymn. Whether accompanied by piano or organ this time-honored hymn will be a praise-worthy addition to worship.

The community we share in the body of Christ is expressed with great sensitivity in this new sacred song. In This Room works as a warm and inviting call to worship. As an anthem it embraces the entire congregation with compassionand mutual respect. A timely choice! Supports: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Voiced for both SSAA and SATB Kevin Memley displays again his command for expressing poetry in song. The musical lines take us into Christina Rossetti's poem into her dream and speaks for all of us at the same time. High school community and college choirs will embrace the artistry in this concert selection. Medium.

Hearts will open wide to embrace the simple message of this tender original: hope dreams joy love! Easily learned in a short rehearsal time your singers will love singing this song!