SKU: CF.CM9787

ISBN 9781491164587. UPC: 680160923496. Key: D major. English. Original.

The text for the first voicing (SSA) of this piece came to me in the fall of 2020 while teaching at Crosby High School in Crosby, Texas. My students, though enthusiastic to be back in Choir, were struggling to cope with the civil unrest around them, in addition to the pandemic. When considering how I could help them navigate this time, I realized that they were in need of some sort of consistency, of feeling grounded in themselves. As we  focused on building of community and citizenship, this text and tune came to mind, each phrase highlighting an element of personal and community wellness.I lead with my spirit keeping love in the circle around me. (Social)Expressing my spirit (Occupational)Loving what I can see and cannot see, I'll take care of the vessel I am in (Physical)I love with me that's under the skin (Emotional)Taking care of my mind (Intellectual)Envisioning the me I want to be (Spiritual)I had the honor of collaborating with composer/educator Saleel Menon to create the beautiful piano accompaniment and SATB setting.Who I Want To Be opens with a solo functioning as a mantra throughout the tune. As the piece continues, voices join in unison and harmony to emphasize the intent.When the repeats in mm. 48–51 occur, invite students to share some of their own mantras and affirmations, or feel free to borrow from the words my students in the Crosby HS choir inspired me to write:Allow yourself graceI am persistentI am fragile, not brokenYou are worthyI am worthyI know that your success is not my demise!The only validation I need is my ownI believe in myselfI see youIt’s okay to not be okayBreatheI love and I am lovedPrepare yourself for not only a powerful performance, but a rewarding experience and conversations with your students.THIS is the piece you want stuck in your students’ heads!~CRM.

SKU: KJ.J18

UPC: 8402701291.

Kevin Oldham's compositions are all powerful and inspirational, and this piece is no exception with it's gorgeous, flowing piano accompaniment (showcased in a piano interlude), accessible choral arrangement and meaningful original text.

SKU: WD.080689645174

UPC: 080689645174.

Featuring 10 of the newest and best Southern Gospel hit songs, with a variety of arrangements to meet all your southern gospel choir needs; songs and arrangements full of grit and attitude, like Gotta Be Saved; songs that celebrate being sons and daughters of the Most High like We Are God’s Children; songs that express the promise of eternal life and declare a longing to go home like I Know I’ll Be There, and Resurrection Morn; songs that speak to the depth of God’s love for us and the lengths to which He will go to rescue us like Lost and Just When You Thought; songs that tell of His faithfulness to us and songs that speak of our desire to be found faithful; songs that will bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eye, and a spring to your step, that will make your heart soar to think of how much He loves us! No sound this side of heaven rivals the sound of a spirited choir raising their voices together to sing an emotion-filled Southern Gospel song of testimony, deliverance, victory, promise, and forgiveness. Gather your choir together soon to let them experience the joy and blessing of ministering to people through the message and sounds of a Southern Gospel song!

SKU: LP.OR-2106

UPC: 765762109001.

We don't talk or sing about heaven enough. How comforting to know that our residence on this planet is only temporary and that Our Lord has gone before us to prepare our mansion..

SKU: WD.080689757723

UPC: 080689757723.

Every choir leader knows that Sunday comes once a week, and there's always a need for sing-able arrangements that can be ready in an instant. The Instant Worship Choir Collection is packed with 20 dynamic arrangements that meet the need right when you need it! Perfect for small and large choirs alike (depending upon the circumstance: slim Sundays, summer choir, special event choir, snow choir, during busy seasonal rehearsal times) or whenever you want an easily-prepared song your choir is guaranteed to enjoy presenting.

20 song value collection, re-voiced to be able to be rehearsed and ready in 30 minutes. At $9.95, that is less than 50 cents per anthem! Practice Trax available.