“Angel's Touch” was commissioned for violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv premiered along with pianist Meng-Chieh Liu at Carnegie Hall in November 2013. Yevhen Stankovych is one of the central figures of contemporary EasternEuropean music. Like his Ukrainian born predecessors Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev from his very first compositions Stankovych established himself a composer of great dramatic talent.

This beautiful choral paints the warm glow and message of the menorah through lyric and music. The optional violin adds to the cultural feel of the original work creating a lovely ballad selection for the Hanukkah season.Available separately: SATB opt. violin; 3-Part Mixed opt. violin PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 1:57.

Uses: General Lent MemorialScripture: John 14:1-3; Isaiah 41:13; Mark 5:36The words of Jesus are the springboard for this moving anthem of assurance. Long melodic lines carry the message of hope asdeep harmonies enrich the emotion of these treasured words. The optional violin obbligato adds to the calming spirit of the piece. This anthem is appropriate anytime but especially useful for Lent or Memorial observances. Violinpart included. Duration: ca. 4:33.

Shawnee Press Cathedral Series-Uses: General festival music appreciationScripture: Psalm 103:1-4 Luke 1:47Dan Forrest is an awesome new writer in the choral music scene and his work is masterful. This choral of distinctioncelebrates not only expressive melodies but also rich luxurious harmonies. True choral textures characterize the timbre of the piece and this new selection from our Cathedral Series is sure to resonate in the hearts ofthose who hear it! SATB violin Duration: ca. 4:11.

Dyson's sumptuous choral epic of 1938 subtitled ‘A Cycle of Poems’ charts man's journey through life and the afterlife using a collage of English poems. Quo Vadis is a work that in its aim design and achievement reaches for visionary heights. Right from the start Dyson's harmonic language and skilful orchestration are completely at the service of his beautiful and carefully crafted libretto. The composer fervently believed in the English choral movement's need for practical tuneful and lively music. Quo Vadis with its colourful orchestration and fine melodies demonstrates the effectiveness of this aestheticapproach. Arranged for SATB Chorus and Orchestra this major yet often overlooked piece lasts about 90 minutes in 9 movements.Sir George Dyson was a well-known English musician and composer of the 20th century. His compositions include a symphony in G major a violin concerto and a number of other works many of them for choir. Apart from his musical career Dyson was involved with the military during WWI his handbook on grenade-fighting techniques became the standard Army text for many years.

Now available in one volume! Five of the most popular choral masterworks from the Schirmer classic choral library. An excellent value for schools colleges community choirs and churches. Also available: Keyboardaccompaniment and flexible mix and match instrumental accompaniment parts. Includes: Handel's “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah Beethoven's “Hallelujah” from The Mount of Olives Handel's“Hallelujah Amen” from Judas Maccabaeus Mendelssohn's “He Is Watching Over Israel” from Elijah Haydn's “The Heavens Are Telling” from The Creation. Available for SATB.Instrumental books include Keyboard Accompaniment Flute/Oboe Clarinet Trumpet I/II Horn in F Alto Sax Trombone Violin I/II Viola Cello Bass.

Uses: General Praise Team Youth Choir Scripture: Acts 2:21 - Revelation 5:12 - Romans 10:13 A successful praise and worship selection is transformed into a useful choral vehicle in this arrangement. Contemporary style dances with traditional choral textures creating a lovely amalgamation for choirs of any age. Solid declarations of adoration and devotion are the foundations of the text while the music rises and falls with appropriate power and purpose. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD (Accomp. SplitTrax Perf.) Orchestration (Score & parts for flute oboe Horn 1 & 2 Trumpets 1-3 Trombones 1 & 2 Bass Trombone Glock Drum Set Timpani Rhythm Violin 1 &2 Viola Cello Double Bass). Duration: ca. 4:46.

Uses: Good Friday Holy Week Scripture: Luke 23:34; John 19:30 Essential repertoire for Holy Week is represented in this stark yet beautiful tableau of the crucifixion. A poignant violin line duetswith an expressive piano part to weave a worshipful moment of deep reflection. A solo representing the voice of Jesus from the cross wafts above a series of choral echoes and creates a passionate portrait of unfailing divinelove. Violin part included. Duration: ca. 3:25.

Be Merciful Be Gracious is a chorus from Edward Elgar’s ‘The Dream of Gerontius’ scored for SATB Voices and Organ or Piano accompaniment in this Novello edition.The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38 is a work for Voices and orchestra in two parts composed by Edward Elgar in 1900 to text from the poem by John Henry Newman. It relates the journey of a pious man's soul from his deathbed to his judgment before God and settling into Purgatory. Elgar disapproved of the use of the term 'oratorio' for the work though his wishes are not always followed.The piece is widely regardedas Elgar's finest choral work and some consider it his masterpiece.Sir Edward Elgar was an English composer many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations the Pomp and Circumstance Marches concertos for Violin and Cello and two symphonies. He was appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1924.

Based on the hymn tune Dix this concertato is set for mixed choir with keyboard optional handbells and violin. Opening in unison for all voices additional verses include a variety of choral textures with a rich accompaniment and decorative violin obbligato. Great for Thanksgiving earth day or general use.

Uses: General Advent Revival Praise Team YouthScripture: Acts 1:11; John 14:1-4; Jude 1:14; Revelation 16:15This contemporary praise anthem celebrates the joyful anticipation of Christ's return.Enlivened by a high-energy syncopated theme this festive acclamation soars with a memorable chorus and an uplifting text. The final ostinato is a great moment mixing traditional choral techniques with a purely modern musicalvernacular. The results are stunning and a fitting finale to a truly praise-worthy new worship song. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn1&2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1-3 Tuba Violin 1&2 Viola Cello and Double Bass). Duration: ca. 4:27.

Dr. Tim Sharp Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association has created this unique and captivating service of lessons an carols in the Early American style. Characteristic harmonies and sounds of the era canbe heard in this one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration. Readings and an outline for the service are included.Includes: Away in a Manger; Followers of the Lamb; Go Tell It on the Mountain; I Heard the Bells onChristmas Day; Oh Come Little Children; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Rise Up Shepherd and Follow; The Saviour's Universal Prayer; Shout Ye Heavens; Thou Child Divine; A Virgin Unspotted; We Three Kings of Orient Are; What ChildIs This? Available separately: SATB Preview CD ChoirTrax CD (split trax only) Preview Pak CD 10-Pak. Score and Parts (flute recorder clarinet percussion violin 1-2 viola cello double bass dulcimer accordion harpand opt. banjo) available as a Printed Edition.

Adonai Adonenu-Now available in an SATB edition this gorgeous majestic setting of Psalm 8 was originally commissioned by ACDA for the 2011 National Children's Honor Choir conducted by Henry Leck in the SSA voicing. Emerging from silence theethereal opening moves into more flowing phrases with violin obbligato and the djembe adding a subtle world music flavor. Inspirational! Includes parts for violin and djembe. Available separately: SATB SSA. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Uses: GeneralScripture: Numbers 12:6; Philippians 3:7A time-honored hymn speaks anew in this lyrical setting beautifully decorated in a Celtic style. The poetic imagery of this hopeful text is wellsuited to the sensitive choral writing and the addition of the instrumental consort completes the package. Available separately: SATB Digital parts (oboe violin cello). Duration: ca. 3:53.

Uses: General Lent Ash Wednesday Holy WeekScripture: I John 1:9; Psalm 51:10-12; Hebrews 8:12From the pages of concert music repertoire comes an adaptation that incorporates the power of theoriginal masterwork with the impact of a new sacred text. Contemplative in nature the cry for forgiveness and mercy rises like a prayer from the luxurious textures of the choral sonority. Linear voice leading gives thisthrough-composed anthem an organic quality flowing with emotion and religious devotion. A noble orchestration crowns the whole with dignity and nobility. Available separately: SATB Orchestration StudioTrax CD. (Orchestrationinstrumentation: Score & parts for flute 1&2 oboe clarinet 1&2 bassoon horn 1&2 trumpets 1-3 trombone 1-3 tuba timpani percussion 1&2 harp piano violin 1&2 viola cello double bass). Duration: ca. 4:47.