By Duke Ellington. Arranged by Paris Rutherford. (Showtrax CD). Choral. CD only. Size 5x5 inches. Published by G SCHIRMER, INC.

Complete Songs of Music Express Magazine 2002-2003. Arranged by John Jacobson. (Showtrax CD). Music Express Books. CD only. Size 5x5.5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

SKU: LO.99-2869L

Composed by Mark Hayes. Choral. Sacred Anthem, All Saints' Day, Christ the King, General, Pentecost. Performance/accompaniment CD. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2869L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2869L).

UPC: 000308129663.

Mark Hayes has created this brilliant arrangement featuring accessible contrapuntal choral textures and an Americana sound reminiscent of John G. McCurry's original. The four-hand piano accompaniment is stunning and the optional two-hand accompaniment makes it great for all. This exciting anthem is appropriate for church or a school concert or festival.

SKU: GI.G-1087

Jason Max Ferdinand, Conductor. Composed by Jason Max Ferdinand. GIA Choralworks. Music Education. Listening CD. GIA Publications #1087. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-1087).

UPC: 785147008729.

This incredible group, on their self-titled first recording, melds the finest choral technique with true depth of emotion, creating a not-to-be-missed listening experience. Recorded just days before COVID-19 abruptly altered the semester at Oakwood University and released in the midst of the pandemic, coupled with heightened racial tensions across the U.S. and beyond, The Aeolians seeks to bring hope to so many who are in need. Conductor Jason Max Ferdinand writes, “You, our audience should be provoked, challenged, and leave with optimism—the type of optimism that Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King possessed. We, the Aeolians, are no longer satisfied with solely displaying musical prowess. Coupling hope with mastery could be the combination that produces uncompromising societal transformation. We have programmed this music, hoping to appeal to the mind, but not leaving the heart untouched.” CONTENTS: Forever Music (Hayes) • Smile (arr. Dent) • Promised Land (Burton) • Pilgrim’s Hymn (Dawson) • Examine Me (Dent) • My Soul Hath Found Refuge (Simpson-Currenton) • The Chariot Jubilee (Dett/ed. Ferdinand) • Gospel Train (arr. Burton) • We Remember Them (LaBarr) • We Shall Overcome (arr. Gibson) • Shout for Joy (Hailstork) • When I Lay Me Down to Sleep (Mulholland).

Choral (ChoirTrax CD)

SKU: HL.225666

Let Earth and Heaven Rejoice. Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Jon Paige. Brookfield Christmas Choral. Anthem, Baroque, Christmas, General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 120 seconds. Published by Brookfield Press (HL.225666).

UPC: 888680673734. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. G.F. Handel/Jon Paige. Luke 2:7, Matthew 1:18-23, Revelation 12:1-5.

From Judas Maccabeus comes a sacred reworking of one of Handel's most beloved melodic creations. Adapted for use at Christmas, the score overflows with a Baroque elegance, ideal for a holiday concert or worship service. Its brief performance time (under two minutes) makes it a wonderful call to worship. The accompanying chamber orchestration keeps in the style and delivers a sparkling option for churches with string resources. Bravo! Score and Parts (vn 1-2, va, vc, continuo) available as a digital download.