Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.254502

Discovery Level 2. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Discovery Choral. Chanukah, Concert, Hanukkah, Holiday, Jewish. CD. Duration 150 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.254502).

UPC: 888680721404. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

With a nod towards a Klezmer band--clarinet and tambourine--added to the piano accompaniment, here is a high energy Hanukkah song. Merging a traditional Hanukkah melody with original words and music by the composer and the arranger, this is sure to become a tradition on your holiday concerts.

SKU: LO.99-3711MD

Composed by Jay Rouse. Choral. Sacred Anthem. Performance/accompaniment CD (split-track). Medallion Music #99/3711MD. Published by Medallion Music (LO.99-3711MD).

UPC: 000308146899.

This exciting song is a high-energy, lively, toe-tapping Southern gospel tune with a nod to the old gospel standard The Sweet By and By. A true celebration of the promise of our eternal home, this song will be loved by your choir and congregation alike!

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.49758

Arranged by Mark Hayes. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-49758. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49758).

UPC: 038081568454. English.

It's a dynamic duo of fabulous '50s holiday hits! Choral singers will enjoy the traditional harmonies and laid-back swing of this mini-medley that clocks in at just over three minutes. The doo-wop falsetto pops near the end provide a nifty nod to nostalgia. For even more fun, add some showmanship with Santa hats, jingle bells, and riser choreography. SoundPax includes parts for a standard rhythm section.

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.124855

Composed by Audrey Snyder and John Jacobson. Choral. Halloween, Medley, Novelty. CD. Duration 150 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.124855).

UPC: 884088984922. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. John Jacobson & Audrey Snyder.

If you are looking for a spooky selection for Halloween or any other occasion, look no further! This trio of tunes drawn from the classics will provide all necessary goosebumps and even a chuckle or two! Original lyrics combine with these famous melodies: Funeral March of a Marionette (Charles Gounod), In the Hall of the Mountain King (Edvard Grieg), The SorcererÂ’s Apprentice (Paul Dukas).

SATB choir with trio - Moderate

SKU: WD.080689927324

Composed by David Clydesdale. Arranged by David Clydesdale. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. CD choraltrax. Duration 4 minutes, 28 secnods. Word Music #080689927324. Published by Word Music (WD.080689927324).

UPC: 080689927324.

David T. Clydesdale brings his signature powerhouse arranging gifts to this soaring new song that features multiple solos and choir, as it describes the discovery of the empty tomb in vivid detail.

SKU: WD.080689705120

Composed by John E. Coates. Modern Christian: Sacred. Accompaniment CD (split). Word Music #080689705120. Published by Word Music (WD.080689705120).

UPC: 080689705120.

In the past twenty years, worship styles in many churches have transformed, emphasizing a personal worship that strives for intimacy with the Father. This renewal led some ministries, perhaps unintentionally, to abandon the great hymns of our faith in favor of newly composed worship songs. Other ministries, in an effort to create a balanced worship style, mixed the new with the old, sometimes with results that only amplified the differences between the two. Hymns for Praise & Worship bridges the stylistic gap between modern-day worship songs and the hymns of our Christian heritage. A select advisory board of active music ministers, Word Music staff and key choral arrangers were assembled to pinpoint fifty-six hymns from the vast array of hymnody, not only for their musical quality, but for the messages that they bring to worshippers today. Veteran choral arrangers John E. Coates and Travis Cottrell have been creating new settings of hymns for their own congregations for years. Their experience as worship leaders brought not only musicality, but also congregational and choral pragmatism to each new arrangement in Hymns for Praise & Worship. With all of the same editions and features as the Songs for Praise & Worship series, this collection is designed to work hand-in-hand with existing resources for worship. Various stylistic changes make these settings flow easily, appeal to the modern ear, and correlate with the styles of contemporary praise & worship songs. Throughout this book you will encounter variations from traditional time signatures, intuitive syncopated rhythms, and substituted chords and harmonies. Even the few hymns with more traditional settings are treated in a manner that takes the congregation on a journey through the verses, sometimes in a more through-composed manner, and usually culminating in a climactic conclusion. Each of the changes was not implemented arbitrarily, but with the goal of making the timeless messages of each hymn leap from the page in new and exciting ways. Two added features of Hymns for Praise & Worship are the demonstration and accompaniment recordings. While the songs in the collection are well known, the new arrangements are not. The staff of Word Music felt that it was vital to provide audible resources to teach and lead worship to best communicate the desires of the arrangers. All of the core editions (Choir/Worship Team, Worship Planner, Keyboard Edition, Guitar Edition) reflect the verses and voicings used on the recordings.

SKU: LO.99-2435L

Composed by Larry Shackley. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Ascension, General, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2435L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2435L).

UPC: 000308120738.

This beloved, majestic hymn is one of the great treasures of Christian hymnody. Larry Shackley’s masterful arrangement perfectly captures its spirit, with creative choral writing, brilliant organ accompaniment, and a festive (opt.) trumpet obbligato. A soprano descant adds dimension and energy on the final verse.

Choral (ChoirTrax CD)

SKU: HL.284385

Arranged by John Leavitt. Sacred Choral. General Worship, Pentecost, Sacred. CD. Duration 230 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.284385).

UPC: 888680827397. 5.0x5.0x0.189 inches. Ephesians 1:3, I Peter 2:10, Revelation 21:6.

When hymnody is made into an anthem, it connects with the congregation in a profound way. The early-American hymn tune NETTLETON appears in nearly every denominational hymnal and this incarnation speaks with inspiring grace. The part-writing is solid and approachable with glistening innovations in the upper voices and variety which moves the parts from unison to two-part and then to full four-part textures. A refreshing quieter ending with the use of a lesser-known verse puts a devotional spin on this classic and opens it up to a variety of usages. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Choral (Accompaniment CD)

SKU: HL.8754607

Composed by John Bacchus Dykes and Reginald Heber. Arranged by Heather Sorenson. Accompaniment CD. Fred Bock Publications. Anthem, Children's Choir, General Worship, Hymn, Sacred. Fred Bock Music Company #BGTD2567. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.8754607).

UPC: 884088646967. 5.5x5 inches.

The “Hymnz4Kidz” series burst forth last year with considerable fanfare, led by one of the brightest new names in sacred music, Heather Sorenson. Now comes the latest release: Holy, Holy, Holy. Traditional hymns dressed in fresh and snazzy outfits that captivate young singers and teach them our legacy of hymnody is grabbing everyone's attention. The series offers a host of correlating products: Accompaniment Tracks, Orchestral Score and Parts, and a downloadable Digital Toolkit (including a short skit, director's resources, activity sheet, and much more). Teaching old hymns has never been so much fun!

SKU: LO.99-3274L

With O Worship the King. Composed by Twila Paris. Arranged by Thomas Fettke. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Ascension, Christ the King, General. Performance/accompaniment CD (split-track). Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3274L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3274L).

UPC: 000308138627.

Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi combine their considerable talents to offer this glorious match of traditional and contemporary hymnody. Rising key changes build to a thrilling finish in this regal piece that is perfect for use throughout the church year.