Commissioned for the 50th anniversary of Prairie Baptist Church in Prairie Village Kansas what better expression of love and unity across the generations? Combining adult and children's choirs Mark Hayes uses the younger voicesto sing of the future the adults to sing about the past and brilliantly brings them all together as they are “united in the journey of faith.” The chorus lends itself easily to congregational participation as well.“Our Journey of Faith” could be the theme song for many congregations. It should definitely be a part of your next church celebration.

If you are looking for your next inspirational choral you've found it! This original work speaks of friendship learning and the journey that lies ahead in a musically emotional setting that builds to a grand ending of a brand new day. Available: SATB; SAB; StudioTrax CD.

Joseph Martin's celebrated cantata Journey of Promises yields a glorious scriptural paraphrase for Advent or Palm Sunday usage. The musical vernacular of Lift Up Your Heads has a more classical appeal and yet it has thoseMartin touches that congregations find most appealing. The choral canon that closes the piece sounds much more difficult than it actually is so choirs will love singing it. Tasteful.

Uses: Epiphany Christmas concertScripture: Matthew 1:2-18Anchored by the chorus of We Three Kings the inspired words of this choral anthem guide us to the light of Christ. We mirror thejourney of the magi and discover the Christ-child waiting to receive us. Harmonically interesting the piano part weaves a texture of mystery while the words help us to see a contemporary parallel to our own spiritual journey.Consider using the optional flute & handbells.

Sam Pegg's A Child Of The Snows for SATB choir and Piano accompaniment is a setting of a poem by G. K. Chesterton. Chesterton was known as an avid traveller and was a friend to all he met on his wanderings. In his own house he was famed for his warmth and hospitality. For him the inn was almost a spiritual symbol. 'In all of my settings of his poems I have tried to convey the sense of a yearning journey of life coupled with the joy of finding something thought lost forever: we travel to a place that if we are truthful we never really left. In A Child of the Snows I have tried to suggest the wandering wondering journey to the next staging post 'the Inn at the end of the world'. - Sam Pegg There is heard a hymn when the panes are dim And never before or again When the nights are strong with a darkness long And the dark is alive with rain. Never we know but in sleet and in snow The place where the great fires are That the midst of the earth is a raging mirthAnd the heart of the earth a star. And at night we win to the ancient innWhere the child in the frost is furled We follow the feet where all souls meetAt the inn at the end of the world. The gods lie dead where the leaves lie red For the flame of the sun is flown The gods lie cold where the leaves lie gold And a Child comes forth alone.

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Celebrating those who first journeyed to the manger this anthem reminds us that everyone can be a part of the Christmas miracle. The sweeping melody presents this inspiringtext that penetrates the seeker's heart with the true meaning of Christmas.

Slipknot, the instantly-recognisable heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa, shot to fame after the release of their first album in 1999, grabbing the attention of millions of adoring fans, and some not-so-adoring conservative commentators. From the first, Paul Harries photographed them on stage, backstage and through artistic eyes, and Dysfunctional Family Portraits is a fascinatingly creative look at this distinctive band.The name Dysfunctional Family Portraits perfectly sums up the band, a dysfunctional melee of chaos and aggressive music, while the humans behind the monstrous masks remained truly close, and their camaraderie comes across in these intimate photographic portraits. The energy and chaos of their live shows is particularly well-captured by Harries' brilliant shots, showing them in their natural habitat: that of loud, sweaty, energetic and adrenaline-fuelled music.Throughout Dysfunctional Family Portraits, Paul Harries guides the reader on a journey from Slipknot's beginnings with their truly terrifying masks and red boiler suits, through their changing looks and their artistic developments. As Paul Harries says, being a rock photographer is not an easy task. You have to be able to capture personality and the essence of a musical style in a visual medium. But photographing Slipknot is a whole new endeavour, capturing masked madmen straight out of a horror film while maintaining order among the chaos must have been difficult, but the brilliance of this book is testament to his ability as a photographer.Featuring full colour photographs of Slipknot throughout their journey as a band, you will get to see exclusive backstage antics, dynamic shots of their legendary live shows, as well as hundreds of other behind-the-scenes pictures and words from Harries and members of the band. Perfect for a Slipknot fan, but also ideal for anyone interested in modern heavy metal music or even darkly comic theatrics. A ridiculously entertaining band, the vibrant photographs in Dysfunctional Family Portraits are full of life and full of the energy that Slipknot, as a band, have transmitted through their music. / Livre

from Journey of Promises-From the highly successful cantata Journey of Promises comes this joyful advent proclamation “Arise and Shine! Your Light Has Come!” based on scripture from the prophecy of Isaiah. Joseph Martin's adaptationof these hopeful words is set to the popular English tune “Sussex Carol.” Brant Adams has provided a luscious orchestration that is a spectacular option for churches with instrumental resources.

In this collaboration with author Charles Bennett the journey of a boat becomes a metaphor for the journey through life. The nine Choral movements present their own stories within the whole with interludes highlighting solo instruments (these may be omitted if performing with Piano).

A Cantata for Christmas Preview Pack ( Book/Listening CD)-The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent Christmas and Epiphany the anticipation incarnation and proclamation of Christ's birth is presented. Each movement is from a different nation filling the work with a tapestry of musical diversity. The overall theme of unity and peace on earth is timely giving many options for creative presentations. Colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams capture the diversity that is so much a part of this meaningful work. A smaller chamber orchestration is also available as well as a full line of support products.Songs include: A Joyful Journey of Carols - Hear the Song Heard 'Round the World - An Advent Prayer - Prepare the Way of the King - Ges¨ Bambino - Rejoice! Christ Is Born! - A Unity Carol - Music of the Morning Star - Prayer for Peace. Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2/pic ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tba timp perc 1-4 hp kybd vn 1-2 va vc db) and Consort (fl cl tpt 1-2 tbn bls perc kybd) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

This edition of a vocal jazz original for the Real Group works just as well for choirs at the high school level and beyond as for vocal jazz ensembles. With friendship as a theme the lyrics offer advice for those setting out on their lives' journey aboard the ship Destiny. A beautiful melody line and cool background rhythms make this piece a standout program addition. Duration: ca. 4:45.