SKU: WD.080689960321

Composed by Dave Williamson. Arranged by Dave Williamson. Choral. Sacred Anthem. CD choraltrax. Word Music #080689960321. Published by Word Music (WD.080689960321).

UPC: 080689960321.

This dazzling contemporary song from acclaimed artist Josh Wilson weaves together phrases from a half dozen carols with an exciting original melody and text: Christmas not only changes the world, Christmas changes you!

((from Aspects of Love)). By Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Don Black. Arranged by Ed Lojeski. ShowTrax CD. Pop Choral Series. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.158173

Composed by Billy Higgins and W. Benton Overstreet. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. Jazz Chorals. Show Choir, Swing, Vocal Jazz. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.158173).

UPC: 888680611828. 5x5 inches.

Here's a throwback tune all the way back to the jazz age! Your choir will love recreating the “Gatsby-esque&rdquo ; look and sound of the 1920s with this quick two-step change-of-pace!

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.262845

By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Paris Rutherford. Pop Choral Series. Oldies, Pop, Show Choir, Vocal Jazz. CD. Duration 195 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.262845).

UPC: 888680728229. 5.0x5.0x0.12 inches.

Utilizing unison lines in an easy Beatles Groove, this is a wonderful vocal jazz setting for intermediate to early advanced vocal jazz choirs. Young scat singers will be able to feel the chord changes in this familiar song while piano players will have room to stretch out over these more standard changes.

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.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.40046

Composed by Janet Gardner. This edition: SoundTrax CD. CD. Alfred Choral Designs. Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-40046. Published by Alfred Music (AP.40046).

UPC: 038081447018. English. Words by William Brighty Rands.

With words by The Laureate of the Nursery, this exciting concert piece offers an optimistic view of one's place in the world. A gentle lilt and a constant eighth note make the meter changes seamless, and optional cue-sized notes easily turn this 2-part choral into an SSA arrangement.

Choir Sacred

SKU: AP.47641

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Sacred. CD. Alfred Music #00-47641. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47641).

UPC: 038081543345. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairla wn Middle School

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

By Andrew Lloyd Webber. Arranged by Ed Lojeski. (Showtrax Cd). Pop Choral Series. CD only. Size 5x5.5 inches. 40 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

SKU: LO.99-3756L

Composed by Mark Hayes. Choral. Sacred Anthem, All Saints' Day, General. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/3756L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-3756L).

UPC: 000308147780.

Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Grace (10/4873L) Mark Hayes’s dynamic setting of this enduring hymn emanates energy from the opening notes to its grand conclusion. The sparkling piano accompaniment, dramatic meter changes, and powerful choral writing all combine to lift this beloved hymn to inspired heights of joy!

SKU: LO.99-4044L

Composed by Molly Ijames. Arranged by Ed Hogan. Choral. Sacred Anthem. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/4044L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-4044L).

UPC: 000308154023.

Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for 10/5332L Molly Ijames breathes life into this beloved hymn. Soaring vocal lines, rich sonorities, and dramatic key changes underscore the profound and enduring promise that God is faithful in all seasons of life. This truly inspired setting is equally effective with full orchestra or with solo violin and piano.

SKU: LO.99-2475L

A Palm/Passion Sunday Suite. Composed by Mark Hayes. Choral. Worship Works Series. Sacred Anthem, Holy Week, Palm/Palm-Passion Sunday. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2475L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2475L).

UPC: 000308121438.

This music drama is approximately nine minutes in length and is perfect for incorporation into regular worship on Palm/Passion Sunday. John Parker’s inspired narrative opens the work with shouts of “Hosanna!” as Jesus enters Jerusalem. Mark Hayes’s score enters with growing intensity, and the choir sings a triumphant anthem of praise. The mood changes during the first interlude, as the high priests plot against Jesus, and the music beautifully underscores the scripture-based narrative. The second chorus conveys the scene at the Last Supper with haunting melodies and a lyrically flowing accompaniment. The mood of the following interlude is one of steadfast faith, quoting the hymn “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” Its narrative is inspired by Philippians 2:5–11. The final chorus is a majestic yet reflective affirmation of faith in praise to Jesus, Who was faithful to His final breath. This CD includes both the SATB and SAB performance versions.

SATB choir, piano accompaniment - easy/moderate

SKU: WD.080689588365

Composed by Cliff Duren. Arranged by Cliff Duren. Choral, cantatas. 17 Songs in 10 Arrangements featuring Jesus Can Change Your Life, Alpha and Omega, The Blood Hasn't Ever Changes and 7 more. Christmas. CD preview pak. Word Music #080689588365. Published by Word Music (WD.080689588365).

UPC: 080689588365.

Intro ducing Southern Sundays, the new Southern Gospel Choir Series, from WORD Music! There's nothing better than the rhythms and sounds of a great southern gospel song. Add the power of an energetic and spirited gospel choir to the inspiring lyrics and infectious makes-you-want-to-sing-al ong music, and you've got a proven, winning combination guaranteed to make your Southern Sunday choir sound their very best!

Arranged and orchestrated by Cliff Duren, the songs and arrangements in this new choral collection are specially designed and selected to bring you an appealing combination of hit songs and soon-to-be classics, along with some fresh, new songs that your choir can be among the very first to sing! Featuring 10 new Cliff Duren arrangements, Southern Sundays is anchored by three benchmark songs - Jesus Can Change Your Life, Alpha and Omega, and the gospel-influenced, The Blood Hasn't Ever Changed. Whether your choir repertoire is all-southern-all-the-time , or simply southern for special time.

SKU: LO.99-2350L

Composed by Mark Hayes. Choral. Sacred Anthem, General, Thanksgiving. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2350L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2350L).

UPC: 000308117813.

Marry a lyrical, memorable melody with a unique new text on gratitude, hand it to a master craftsman-composer and the result is a fresh alternative to Thanksgiving worship or any service where an anthem of thanks is desired. This warm, inspirational anthem celebrates the spiritual truth that when we give thanks to God, we are dramatically changed.

SKU: LO.99-2310L

Composed by Derek K. Hakes. Choral. Sacred Anthem, Christmas. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2310L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2310L).

UPC: 000308117776.

This fresh, festive and powerful setting of the beloved “Angels We Have Heard on High” is sure to get everyone’s adrenaline flowing! It is a driving and energy-packed arrangement replete with meter changes and harmonic surprises while still maintaining accessibility for most choirs. With or without the optional brass, the result is a sparkling addition to your Christmas concert repertoire!

SATB choir - Easy

SKU: WD.080689034336

With Mighty to Save. Composed by Bradley Knight. Arranged by Bradley Knight. Choral. Sacred Anthem. CD choraltrax. Word Music #080689034336. Published by Word Music (WD.080689034336).

UPC: 080689034336.

A pullout from Redeemed...The Gospel Changes Everything, Cornerstone with Mighty to Save uses two well-known worship choruses that come together in a powerful and memorable arrangement, perfect for leading a congregation any time of the year!

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.49655

Composed by Milton Delugg and Willie Stein. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Great American Songbook; Secular; Standard. CD. Alfred Music #00-49655. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49655).

UPC: 038081567426. English.

Flash! Bam! Alakazam! Vocal jazzers will love the fall-offs, slides, tight harmonies, and rapid fire triplets in Kirby's arrangement of this Great American Songbook standard. Two brief notated solos sound improvised over the hip changes at the turnaround. Recommended listening: study the style with the 1950 recording by Nat King Cole. SoundPax includes trumpet, sax, and rhythm.

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Choir Sacred. This edition: SoundTrax CD. CD; Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. Published by Alfred Music

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.286817

From The Band's Visit. Composed by David Yazbek. Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. Broadway Choral. Broadway, Concert, Musicals, Show Choir. CD. Duration 195 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.286817).

UPC: 888680898915. 5.0x5.0x0.154 inches.

Musician, lyricist and genre-defying composer David Yazbek finally won a long-overdue Tony for his work in The Band's Visit on Broadway. Containing his trademark chord changes that surprise and delight with each listen, this arrangement captures the gradual 6/8 build in a lush and faithful representation of the show's climax in which the entire cast sings together for the first time, celebrating their newfound connections.

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.

Choral (VOICETRAX CD)

SKU: HL.284350

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Phil Collins. Arranged by Roger Emerson. Discovery Choral. Movies, Pop. CD. Duration 240 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.284350).

UPC: 888680826789. 5.0x5.0x0.147 inches.

This Phil Collins rock ballad, written for Disney's Tarzan, won an Oscar and a Golden Globe, but the defining feature of the song are the simple, heartfelt lyrics. Strategic key changes emphasize the gentle melody while giving the piece motion through its numerous call and response phrases.

By Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey. Arranged by Mark A. Brymer. (Showtrax Cd). Broadway Choral. CD only. Size 5x5.5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

SKU: WD.080689997327

Composed by Cliff Duren. Choral. Sacred Anthem. CD choraltrax. Word Music #080689997327. Published by Word Music (WD.080689997327).

UPC: 080689997327.

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.319977

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Ruth Morris Gray. Discovery Choral. Christmas, Holiday. CD. Duration 116 seconds. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.319977).

UPC: 888680973865. 5.0x5.0x0.194 inches.

Normally set in a 3/4 meter, We Three Kings is transformed into a three-section, 4/4 showcase with personality to spare! Syncopated rhythms and spirited dynamic changes will guarantee a surprise hit with your students and audiences!

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.48926

Composed by Greg Gilpin. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Graduation; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-48926. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48926).

UPC: 038081562506. English.

Carefully placed staccatos and well-chosen chord inversions illuminate the gospel style of this original anthem of hope. It's a perfect pep talk or pick-me-up theme song for whenever your program needs a lift. A solo voice becomes a duet before all the singers join in and grow with intensity. Several ascending key changes raise spirits, ensuring that the uplifting message resonates. Everything will be alright, everything will be okay, 'cause I can see a new horizon on a brand new day. If you don't perform with the kickin' SoundTrax accompaniment, be sure to add a groovin' drummer and riffing organ of your own. We dare you (and your audience) not to clap along!

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir

SKU: HP.C6175C

Composed by Philip P. Bliss. Arranged by Milt Friesen. Piano Accompaniment. General Worship, Sacred. Choral Performance/Accompaniment CDs. Hope Publishing Company #C6175C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6175C).

UPC: 763628961756. By Horatio G. Spafford & Philip P. Bliss.

Popular hymn tune by Horatio G. Spafford & Philip P. Bliss We welcome Milt Friesen to the Hope catalog with this magnificent setting for SATB voices and piano accompaniment. Spafford's hymn text was written as a response to great personal tragedy and a response of incredible faith in the midst of adversity. The power of this hymn is captured in the masterful writing with rolling accompaniment, and harmonic shifts that float effortlessly over delicate syncopation and meter changes.