This is heartfelt music pure and simple - just the thing to lift voices in the spirit of Thanksgiving for SATB chorus.

From the Josh Groban “Noel” CD comes this tender ballad reminds us to look around at the remember there's so much to be thankful for. Fettke's pairing with “Thanks to God” creates a beautiful choralexpression for any time of thanksgiving. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl ob cl tpt 1-3 hn tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc dm hp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a CD-ROM and as a digitaldownload. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Original Hymns for All Occasions-This book features a fresh non-denominational collection of twelve new and original songs written by Grammy« and Dove Award-nominated songwriter Thornton Cline. The hymns are written in the contemporary and traditional styles for all occasions: praise and worship Offertory Thanksgiving Christmas Lent Easter weddings and anniversaries all inspired by the word of God. Recommended for music ministers church choirs schools and for personal use. The book also includes audio tracks featuring recordings of each song available online for download or streaming.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: II Chronicles 5:13 Psalm 9:1 Psalm 95:2-3 Alive with festive joy this anthem of gratitude to the Trinity is a cheerful song for Thanksgiving or any worship service. A vigorous paean of praise the main theme is punctuated with approachable mixed meter patterns mingled with syncopation. A percussive piano part moves the piece forward and the expressive middle section offers a lyrical contrast with affirming words of worship and adoration. Driving to a confident conclusion the song ends with an dramatic exclamation of I will give thanks!

Sacred Songs for Young Voices (with reproducible pages and PDF song charts)-Sing and Celebrate 7! provides everything you need for developing younger elementary choirs in your church! Designed for grades K-4 Sing and Celebrate 7! contains a variety of general and seasonal songs for use throughout the church year. Packed with lesson plans teaching resources and rehearsal planning ideas this collection gives you all the tools necessary for building a successful engaging choir program in one value-packed Book/CD! The enhanced StudioTrax CD features accompaniment and performance tracks along with reproducible singers' pages supplemental teaching resources and colorful PDF song charts for projection options! All resources found on the StudioTrax CDcan also be easily downloaded online! Songs both familiar and new along with fun creative teaching plans will nurture the musical and spiritual growth of your singers to last a lifetime. Songs include: Sing Him a Song of Praise! (General) Give Me Oil in My Lamp (General) Love the Lord (General) Thankful (Thanksgiving) I Wanna Be Ready (Advent) A Christmas Scene (Christmas) Onward to Bethlehem (Christmas/Epiphany) Make My Heart Your Home (Lent/General) Jesus Is Risen! (Easter) A Family Recipe (Mother's Day/Father's Day/Family). Also available in the Sing and Celebrate! series: the original Sing and Celebrate! (35028238) Sing and Celebrate 2! (35028755) Sing and Celebrate 3! (35029219) Sing and Celebrate 4! (35029809) Sing and Celebrate 5! (35030476) Sing and Celebrate 6! (35031059)

A Thanksgiving classic from Don Besig and Nancy Price is now available for smaller SAB choirs. “Simple Thanks” has been a harvest time favorite for years and this new voicing makes the popular anthem even moreaccessible. Incorporating the favorite hymn “Simple Gifts ” this memorable easily learned seasonal offering is light and cheerful. A song of gratitude that will live in the hearts and minds of the listener beyond theclose of the service.

Master of the Queen’s Music Judith Weir was commissioned by St Paul’s Cathedral in London to write a piece for SATB choir and organ in celebration of HM The Queen’s 90th birthday in 2016.The piece is now available from Chester Music so that choirs all over the world can join in with the festivities. Churches and other local organisations are planning events on Sunday 12th June and many may want to include thisapproachable setting of Robert Bridges’ poem.Directed by Andrew Carwood the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir performed I love all beauteous things as part of the National Service of Thanksgiving whichtook place on at 11am on 10 June 2016 in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. At the service the Archbishop of Canterbury gave the address and the Prime Minister read a lesson.  Judith Weircomments:'It is a particular honour to contribute new music for this great occasion and a pleasure to write a choral version of Robert Bridges’ beautiful verse.'COMPOSER’S NOTEAt the suggestion of Michael Hampel Precentor of St Paul’s Cathedral I have set words by Robert Bridges who was Poet Laureate from 1913–1930. Bridges was an outstanding humanitarian and writer whose poetry hasinspired me before in The Voice of Desire a song-cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano. This short fast-tempo setting aims to emulate the swift fleet-footed rhyme and metre of the two-verse poem with its unobtrusive but tellingreference to ‘man in his hasty days’.J.W.Commissioned by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the 90th birthday of HM The Queen generously supported by the Boltini Trust. Performed at theNational Service of Thanksgiving for HM The Queen’s birthday at St Paul’s Cathedral London on Friday 10th June 2016 in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.Music by Judith Weir Master of

Par WEIR JUDITH. Celebrate HM The Queen's 90th Birthday with your choir Sing Judith Weir's special new choral piece I Love All Beauteous Things Master of the Queen's Music, Judith Weir, has been commissioned by St Paul's Cathedral in London to write a piece for SATB choir and organ in celebration of HM The Queen's 90th birthday in 2016. The piece is now available from Chester Music, so that choirs all over the world can join in with the festivities. Churches and other local organisations are planning events on Sunday 12th June and many may want to include this approachable setting of Robert Bridges' poem. Directed by Andrew Carwood, the St Paul's Cathedral Choir will perform I love all beauteous things as part of the National Service of Thanksgiving which will take place on at 11am on 10 June in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. At the service the Archbishop of Canterbury will give the address and the Prime Minister will read a lesson. The event will be televised live on BBC1. Judith Weir comments: 'It is a particular honour to contribute new music for this great occasion, and a pleasure to write a choral version of Robert Bridges' beautiful verse.' Preview the score here Download the digital sheet music here COMPOSER'S NOTE At the suggestion of Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral, I have set words by Robert Bridges, who was Poet Laureate from 1913-1930. Bridges was an outstanding humanitarian and writer, whose poetry has inspired me before in The Voice of Desire, a song-cycle for mezzo-soprano and piano. This short, fast-tempo setting aims to emulate the swift, fleet-footed rhyme and metre of the two-verse poem, with its unobtrusive but telling reference to 'man in his hasty days'. J.W. Commissioned by the Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 90th birthday of HM The Queen, generously supported by the Boltini Trust. Performed at the National Service of Thanksgiving for HM The Queen's birthday at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on Friday 10th June 2016 in the presence of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Music by Judith Weir, Master of the Queen's Music, words by Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate in the year HM The Queen was born. Duration c. 3½ minutes I LOVE ALL BEAUTEOUS THINGS words by Robert Bridges OM (1844-1930) Poet Laureate 1913-30 I love all beauteous things, I seek and adore them - God hath no better praise, And man in his hasty days Is honoured for them. I too will something make And joy in the making - Altho' to-morrow it seem Like the empty words of a dream Remembered on waking. (I love all beauteous things, etc…)/ Feuillet / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

Flowing with dignity and familiarity this new original song of thanks and praise is reminiscent of an old folk song set to new harmonies. The melody supports a poem by Bill Conner which describes the bounty of God's blessings.The easy setting moves into a simple canon that nicely enhances any service of thanksgiving.

A spectacular reimagining of the celebrated Shaker song made famous by Aaron Copland in Appalachian Spring! This American classic is sent soaring in this joyful and energetic arrangement that tugs at the heart and thrills the soul. Many options are available: full orchestration/track one piano four-hands or a one piano two-hands version. All are expertly crafted and offer choirs a distinctive new take on this testament to living modestly in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

This expansive song collection will provide many years of enjoyment for anyone who loves folk music. Nowhere else will you find such a rich array of work songs, traditional ballads, love songs, fun songs, sea shanties, blues, cowboy songs, battle hymns, carols, spirituals and anthems. Just mention a beloved folk melody and, chances are, you will find it in this volume.

Uses: General Communion Lent Praise Team Scripture: Daniel 8:7: Revelation 18:13: Psalm 35:10: Romans 8:26 A worship song from the contemporary Christian group Selah has been sensitively adapted for choirs in this very usable octavo. Slowly lilting like a folk song in a pleasing 6/8 meter this song conveys the redemptive story by presenting a portrait of a loving Father and a perfect Lamb. The chorus is a personal address of thanksgiving that is a deep prayer of faith. Score and Parts (gtr perc vn vc) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 18:3 Revelation 5:12 This simple song of gratitude is decorated with tender grace by a pleasing piano accompaniment. Fulfilling SATB writing mixes with unison passages for an expressive yet clarion presentation of this message of heart-felt devotion. A special anthem of reflection for Thanksgiving or any worship gathering!

Uses: General Thanksgiving Youth Choir Scripture: Psalm 7:17 Matthew 6:28 Colossians 3:15 Here's an anthem with a charming quality that endears itself instantly to the ear and a message that quickly attaches to the heart. Lightly rhythmic this selection is a one rehearsal wonder with easy part-writing and approachable melodic patterns. A song of praise for Thanksgiving or anytime!