A familiar melody and a powerful text join to make this Tom Fettke arrangement a new favorite. Behold the Risen Lamb is a wonderful anthem of prayer and praise reflecting the awesome wonder at Christ's sacrifice andresurrection and expressing gratitude for the gift of life everlasting. “One with my Lord I cannot die. My soul is purchased by His blood; my life is safe with Christ on high...” Very moving for Lent Easter orcommunion services.

If Mendelssohn's How Lovely Are The Messengers is a bit outside the reach of your choir try Carl Nygard's moving setting of texts from Romans and Psalm 119.

Pepper Choplin contends earnestly with the tragedy of war and the lope for a lasting peace in this thought-provoking anthem. This is an appropriate piece for our troubled times yet a touching tribute to the men and women whodedicate themselves to the service of freedom. Moving!

One does not expect a text from the Old Testament to fit so appropriately for a Lenten or Communion service. But Psalm 34:9 is a remarkable prayer that composer Anthony Doherty has used to create a moving motet. The simplicity is part of the charm for this choral gem.

Les Chansons des Roses-In addition to his vast output of German poetry Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) composed nearly 400 poems in French. His poems on roses struck me as especially charming filled with gorgeous lyricism deftly crafted and elegant intheir imagery. These exquisite poems are primarily light joyous and playful and the musical settings are designed to enhance these characteristics and capture the delicate beauty and sensuousness of the poetry. Distinct melodicand harmonic materials recur throughout the cycle especially between Rilke's poignant “Contre qui rose” (set as a wistful nocturne) and his moving “La rose complète.” The final piece “Dirait-on ” is composed as a tuneful chanson populaire or folksong that weaves together two melodic ideas first heard in fragmentary form in preceding movements.--Morten Lauridsen

This beautiful and moving Hebrew prayer is one of the most beautiful in all of Jewish litanies. As we sing we ask God to treat us with charity and kindliness and save us!. This arrangement is lush and highlights the beautiful message.

Written by Kenny Loggins when he was still in high school and re-introduced and re-imagined several times in the years that followed. This beautiful lullaby speaks to both moving on and at the same time staying in place. A beautiful ballad for your concert choir.

With a beautiful Pentecost text from Chris Anderson Richard Nichols has given us a gentle and moving hymn-styled anthem. A simple solo voice introduces the first essence of the Holy Spirit while the choir provides a warm accompaniment. Each verse commences with more attributes of the Holy Spirit each verse growing in voices and strength. The closing statement returns softly to the solo voice and supporting choir. Medium in difficulty.

This anthem may begin gently and humbly but the sorrow soon gives way to joy. The verses and chorus are wonderfully melodic with a moving piano accompaniment. The poem presents the emptiness of being alone and the security of being found in the arms of Jesus. Easy to medium for church choirs non-seasonal.

Billy Joel's pop hit from 1978 receives a fresh and contemporary treatment in this a cappella setting with melodic lines seamlessly moving from part to part within a light vocal texture that will challenge your pop/jazz singers to perform at peak level! Duration: ca. 3:00.

This traditional Latvian a cappella selection appears to be all about horses--horses eager to run--and run they do! However it is really a mythological song about heavenly affairs and two grey steeds with their golden saddles and silver harnesses. An occasional 7/8 measure keeps us on our toes as a variety of percussion instruments add to the excitement. A pedal-tone drone moving from part to part keeps the energy high and the pitch in check.

Uses: General Good FridayScripture: Luke 23:34; Romans 3:21-25a; Romans 5:12-21A rich hymn text is combined with a new refrain to create this poignant and deeply moving song. Singers and listenersalike will be reminded of both the agony and triumph of the cross in this stirring anthem. Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn tpt 1-3 hn 1-2 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc 1-2 dm hp rhythm vn 1-2 va vc db) available onCD-ROM and as a digital download.

A joyfully syncopated musical experience with optional congregational participation orchestral accompaniment along with ethnic drumming this hallelujah-filled piece based on Psalm 148 will have everyone moving and singing God's praise!

Christina Rossetti is one of the most popular poets whose words are set to music. Her descriptive words about death being a dream like state are so enchanting they call for musical expression. Richard Burchard's music is equally moving ethereal and thoughtful. Adding an oboe obbligato above the a cappella choir and soprano soloists lifts the music even higher. Great for college choirs medium in difficulty.

from An American Tale-The a cappella choral textures communicate the touching lyric and classic melody of this beloved ballad perfectly in a setting that is accessible yet musically satisfying! Opening with a lyric solo line accompanied by the ensemble the melody then passes between the soprano and tenor before modulating and moving steadily forward to the expressive final chords.