Training and Empowering your Worship band-Whether you're in a band yourself or part of a ministry involved with teams this book can help you on your journey. For 30 years musician songwriter and worshipper Tom Lane has worked in the Christian worship music industryand alongside churches ministries and movements around the world associated with worship.In this collection of articles Lane encourages honesty and clear communication from all sides while aiming for the right thing– to be a band that worships first and foremost. Spiritual relational professional and practical issues relevant for individuals and groups in worship ministry of any kind are addressed head on.Historically bands have helped lead revolutions crusades campaigns churches rallies and entire nations. The role bands play in worship though important is not the pinnacle of the calling or mandate according to Jesus. While it's okay tohave a good rock band and want to go places many creatively gifted Christians miss the mark entirely and are derailed by their own quests for something other than God. Likewise worship teams sometimes miss the mark by placingtoo much emphasis on performance and not enough on relationships. This book will help lay the foundation for a healthier pursuit of creative dreams and a closer walk with God.

The heartfelt authenticity of these Appalachian-based spiritual songs shines in this new mini-collection arranged by Tom Fettke. Featuring three songs from the award-winning film Cold Mountain this collection contains singable settings of Great High Mountain Poor Wayfaring Stranger and I'm Going Home which offer a unique and transparent worship mood.

The spirituals created by the American Negro constitute one of the most beautiful folk song literatures in the world. Indeed in several respects the spirituals stand by themselves—- by reason of their sheer nobility of their melodies picturesque imagery the religious exaltation frequently evident in both text and music but it is the energy but it is the vitality of the rhythm that draws admirers and worshippers. This second collection contains 17 Spirituals all chosen to include both the most admired songs in this field and a representation of the widely divergent styles and their rhythms. Every song has been arranged here for Voice and Piano with optionalGuitar chords and Harmonica included in the notation.

Uses: Lent Holy Week General SpiritualScripture: Genesis 28:15; John 8:12; Luke 24:32This traditional spiritual is given an authentic “bluegrass” treatment. Adroitly crafted withstellar part writing and interesting vocal textures this arrangement is a pleasant change of pace for Lenten worship gatherings general usage or even concerts. Truly unique! Available separately: SATB Bluegrass Combo (fiddle mandolin guitar bass) StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:02.

Uses: General Lent YouthScripture: Hebrews 2:4; John 4:48; Acts 19:11; Psalm 135:9; Mark 16:20The tastefully theatrical chorals of Joel Raney always invigorate worship moments and stretch ourstylistic envelopes which allows churches to expand their worship vocabularies. Celebrating the miraculous wonders of Christ's ministry this anthem seems right at home in a musical vernacular that sounds jazzy and traditional allat once. Attention to details of articulation dynamics and interpretation will pay dividends musically and spiritually as you energize your group towards a deeper appreciation of the ministry of Jesus.

Spiritual-Originally written for middle school voices this lovely spiritual arrangement is set for choir accompanied by solo saxophone. It would also work successfully for high school or adult voices in worship or concert settings.

This unique choral will breathe a breath of fresh air into your worship celebration. Beautiful imagery and fresh harmonies characterize this new piece that focuses on spiritual growth. Good for graduation and confirmationobservances as well as general worship services Song of Growing is a highly useful anthem. Accompaniment on Lite Trax 2004 Vol. 2 (MD5240)

Craig Curry's communion chorus became a worship favorite when first introduced in the “Seasons of Praise” collection. This anthem setting merges his poignant praise chorus with the spiritual “Let Us Break BreadTogether ” meeting the mission statement of the Seasons of Praise series – to meld contemporary and traditional musical elements together. Have the choir sing the anthem then later have the congregation sing thepraise chorus. Again worship enhancements that make a difference. Accompaniment track available separately. Rehearsal Trax available separately.

This fantastic anthem incorporating the beloved spiritual Give Me Jesus weaves a haunting challenge to the church based on the celebrated passage from Matthew's gospel. Treasures contains rich choral writing that gives you anopportunity to fully exploit the expressive range of your choir. Worshipful.

Level A Method Book-A Progressive Piano Method for the Christian Studentby Joseph Martin David Angerman and Mark HayesKeys for the Kingdom is a fully graded piano series designed especially for the Christian student. Through astylistically diverse set of musical experiences students will learn the foundations of good musicianship. Each lesson is carefully written to provide gradual progress. The graphic illustrations are designed to be fun andinspiring as well as to reinforce the lesson. While learning the basic concepts of piano playing the student is introduced to many styles of sacred music: the wealth of great hymnody songs and psalms of the church; as well asthe great classics in piano literature that every student needs to excel in musical study. Also included in the series are Bible verses affirming spiritual values intended to motivate the student toward excellence at thekeyboard.This multi-key stylistically diverse series of books introduces basic concepts of rhythm intervals scales chords music theory artistry and improvisation. Companion products include hymnbooks contemporaryChristian songbooks theory/technique/improvisation books performance books seasonal books and duet books. These along with planned future companion materials will help support the student's learning quest.Each methodbook establishes a deliberate but steady pace for the developing student. Principles of reading music theory technique interpretation and musicianship are explored. Calling on the combined teaching experience of over 40years the authors have fashioned new ways of teaching proven concepts. Great emphasis is placed on the beauty if the music the lyrics and the art which accompanies individual songs. Each lesson also includes appropriatescripture references to help students discover the joy of worshipping and serving God through their own music.

Uses: Epiphany General Youth Choir Scripture: Matthew 5:14; John 8:12 This Epiphany anthem is a challenge affirming that we are children of light. A confident ballad of praise the congregation can join on the chorus bringing a sense of purpose and unity to your worship services. Musically achievable and spiritually meaningful this will be a welcome addition to the post-Christmas repertoire.

Uses: General Praise Team Youth Scripture: I John 3:19 Here is a modern sacred standard arranged with sensitivity for choir. Often sung as a solo or praise chorus this spiritually dynamic offering captures the mystery andmajesty of personal worship. Easy to learn but hard to forget!

No.2 From Ten Negro Spirituals-Swing Low Sweet Chariot is arguably the best known Negro spiritual in the world; famous as a worship song a sports anthem and a popular melody. It was arranged for unaccompanied Male Voice Choir (TTBB) and Baritone solo with Piano reduction for rehearsal purposes in 1932. Sir Granville Bantock (1868-1946) was a British composer conductor and educator. He channelled his energetic and creative personality into many musical projects championing the works of Jean Sibelius founding the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and composing many splendid classical pieces. Viewed by his contemporaries as out-of-date his music is now beingappreciated as one of the last great contributions from the English Romantic movement.

Bring back a warm memory with this arrangement of a hymn from our treasured past. Calling the faithful to worship and work this servant's song is set in a straightforward manner that harkens to the sound of early hymnody.Appropriate for Second Advent emphases and general services with service focus. A spiritual challenge to all!

These are very short settings by our in-house composers of texts which set the theme for every Sunday and major feast of the new Common Worship services. Evocative and atmospheric they create exactly the right mood forcelebration. There are two versions SATB and SA Men. Choirs will find the music straightforward and congregations will enjoy their immediate spiritual appeal.