The Choral Benediction is a melodic gently flowing piece that is appropriately arranged for amateur or church choir.Contemporary American composing partnership Don Besig and Nancy Price has produced more than four hundred works for school and church choirs. These award-winning composers are active as conductors adjudicators and Choral clinicians.

AdventSongs is an essential survival resource for seasonal Advent needs. Reaching deep into their years of experience as church musicians the successful songwriting team of Don Besig and Nancy Price provides a needfulcompilation of introits calls to worship a candle-lighting response and a benediction complete with congregational refrains. This beautiful assortment of meaningful Advent moments is a one-stop answer to all of yourpre-Christmas planning needs. AdventSongs will be a valued addition to your choral library for years to come.

Don Besig and Nancy Price create a moving allegory as a little child witnesses the crucifixion but does not understand. He does not know Jesus but feels tremendous grief and loss at the death of this “stranger.”Scientists and philosophers have said that children frequently understand what adults cannot and “Within the Shadow of the Cross” the little boy discovers that God is there; God IS. If we as adults could onlyperceive that we are children of God and that God IS.

Shenandoah - The Water Is Wide-'Cross The Wide Missouri is a wonderful pairing of two fantastic folk songs; Shenandoah and The Water is Wide.The fluid vocal develops the choir's beautiful tone and professional control. As the bright piano and optional flute provide a flowing and pleasing accompaniment resulting in a complete master piece arranged by Don Besig and Nancy Price.

A soulful prayer of petition “Make Me Humble Lord” is a welcome addition to your service. Don Besig uses a sturdy gospel accompaniment and strong solid choral sound to remind us to keep an attitude of gratitude andto lean on the Lord for all of our needs. Accompaniment on Lite Trax CD adds style and flair to this song for all seasons.

Don Besig and Nancy Price visit the Palm Sunday event with a unique new choral. D minor sets a distinctive mood as gentle syncopations build intensity until “hosannas” are set free in a soaring descant. The effect isnothing short of amazing. Written with typical Price/Besig sensitivities this anthem will be easy and fun for the choir to learn.

An anthem written for the Sunday after Christmas with a message to carry the spirit of Christmastide throughout the year. Hope and joy are revealed in the birth of our Savior and this anthem calls the world to come and behold thatprecious miracle. A pleasant flowing melody leads the piece onward beckoning the listener to follow the warmth of a shining star to find true light. The writers have utilized the classic “In the Bleak Midwinter” andupdated it with a relevant new text which points the church toward the coming year and the spiritual journeys lying ahead. Once again Nancy Price and Don Besig provide the singing church with beautiful and useful material.“A Time for Hope A Time for Joy” is a sure statement of faith to treasure the feeling of Christmas all year long.

Don and Nancy have penned a real winner with Filled with the Glory! This gospel-style anthem celebrates the visitation of the Holy Spirit on the apostles and the continuing joy it brings to our lives. Reminiscent of the oldhymns this southern-gospel swing choral is happy and joyful and filled with “Pentecostal power!” Everyone who hears this piece will be “filled with the glory” and anxious to share it with others! You won'tbe able to sit still and your congregation will still be humming this memorable tune for weeks to come.

A Celebration of Advent-From the veteran writing team of Don Besig and Nancy Price we present what is sure to become an Advent tradition. Assembled from some of their best-selling anthems this helpful collection is a splendid resource for your seasonalprogramming. Whether performed individually or as a mini-cantata your choir will resonate with the simple messages of hope peace love and joy! This compilation can accompany your candle lighting each week to help createprecious moments of reflection as you experience the journey of Christmas. Contains: Will We Know Him? Waiting for the Light! O Come Emmanuel; A Little Child Will Come to Lead Us; When Emmanuel Has Come; Candles of AdventAlso available: Listening CD and Preview Pack.

This gentle swing style anthem from Nancy Price and Don Besig tells the story of the first Christmas and invites us all to gather at the manger once again to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Fresh new arrangements of “Go TellIt On the Mountain” and “Gloria” combine with a new melody which will delight your choir and congregation. Joyful!

This inspired work for Holy Week is a poignant portrait of Christ's final moments and a testimony to his redemptive passion. Don Besig and Nancy Price seamlessly weave the heartrending spiritual “He Never Said a MumblingWord” in and out of an exquisite tapestry of touching harmonies and haunting recollections of the crucifixion. This defining moment in the life of the Savior will be a meaningful subject for your Good Friday commemorations.Breathtaking!

Don Besig and Nancy Price have again penned a memorable anthem that will ring through the rafters and resonate in your hearts - Celebrate Joyfully! Energy and excitement are the rule for this festive anthem and the addition ofbrass and timpani further emphasize the triumphant mood of the piece.

As simple and sweet as the little donkey himself!An endearing way to include the children's choir for Christmas (flute part included)

Description Anthem 6B, HWV 251c, Version A & B for SAATBB (or SATB) soli, SATB chorus and orchestra, with words from Psalm 42. This vocal score includes a piano reduction of the orchestral score, and is edited by Donald Burrows. Songlist As Pants The Hart