(E-Z Play Today #145). By Various. E-Z Play Today. Softcover. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

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SKU: GI.G-9600

Sacred. GIA Publications #9600. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9600).

In creating the African American ecumenical hymnal, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism it was imperative to the core committee that the hymnal serve as a needed resource for the many denominations in the African American Church. It was the committee’s strong desire that this hymnal would represent and preserve the rich theological, cultural, and musical heritages of these traditions and offer a full breadth of music representing historical as well as vibrant contemporary worship, while looking toward the future. It was also of utmost importance that this hymnal draw the body of Christ together so that it may be enlarged, enriched, and inspired to live and worship based on what unites us: “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” This hymnal contains selections of diverse styles and genres, including traditional ecumenical hymns, contemporary texts written for the twenty-first-century church, praise and worship selections, music from Taizé, choral responses, responsorial psalmody, traditional and contemporary gospel music, and Negro spirituals. The editors maintained a remarkably high degree of excellence in selecting and presenting this repertoire, and church musicians of all tastes could find this anthology useful either as a reference or as a repository for imaginitive congregational song. Jason Overall, The Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, Volume 27, Number 10, December 2018.

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SKU: GI.G-003428

Composed by William Wallace. Sacred. GIA Publications #003428. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-003428).

Known for his work in interfaith activities, Wallace's songs featured in this collection bridge the gap between traditional Christianity and a scientific view of humans and the universe. Many of the texts are set to original, easily sung tunes while others carry a familar melody. Great for Sunday liturgies, retreat groups, and personal meditation on spirituality and mysticism.   .

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SKU: GI.G-017074

Director / Keyboard Edition. Composed by Rosemary Hakim Fedorchuk. Advent, Christmastide, Children. Sacred. With guitar chord names. GIA Publications #017074. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-017074).

Keeping Advent in a school or parish is challenging, especially when the surrounding culture begins the celebration of Christmas earlier and earlier each year.  Creation to Christmas is a wonderful tool to remind all involved that the anticipation of the season is for someone, not some thing.  This Advent program is rich in both musical and catechetical content as it teaches students not only about salvation history but music history as well, incorporating various spirituals throughout the program.  Everything your community needs to prepare this program is provided here: a full script with keyboard or guitar arrangements of the songs, director’s notes, templates for the Jesse Tree ornaments, and necessary participation forms, with reprintable elements provided on the included CD-ROM.  Sure to become a well-loved tradition year after year!