With three fabulous volumes of Instruments in Praise already perennial favorites this Christmas collection is sure to be a hit! Lloyd Larson has taken some of the great Christmas carols and songs of the church – suchas “Away in a Manger ” “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “We Three Kings ” to name a few – and arranged them for solo instruments and piano. The parallel voicings make this collectionavailable to all instrumentalists who enjoy sharing their gifts in worship.

Joy Has Dawned. The message of Christmas is a message of joy - and becomes the central theme that is woven throughout this 37-minute musical by Lloyd Larson. Easily learned, this work contains eight selections of both new and familiar carols and spirituals, including Keith Getty's powerful song, 'Joy Has Dawned.' The work is dynamically arranged for SATB choirs and orchestra, and is filled with the joy of the season, which congregations will find appealing, as the message embraces the hope that we have in both the good days and the bad - that joy has dawned upon the world - giving us something to celebrate!

with Take My Life and Let It Be-Based on the well-known Beach Spring hymn tune Lloyd Larson brings us a stately and majestic anthem of commitment and adoration. May be used for Sunday worship focusing on missions commissioning confirmation service to others or to honor those who have served. BonusTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

with Now Thank We All Our God-Lloyd Larson pairs an opening a cappella treatment of Now Thank We All Our God with an accompanied arrangement of a Claire Cloninger thanksgiving text based on the NETTLETON hymn tune. The main theme “Inthanksgiving let us praise Him; in thanksgiving let us sing” is heard throughout as the music builds to the final “Amen.” With optional flute and oboe.

The musical “Heroes of the Faith” burst on the scene just last year – an exciting children's show by J. Paul Williams and Pamela Martin including such musical luminaries as Lloyd Larson Craig Curry CindyBerry Mark Hayes and Joe Martin. The story leads the children through the museum of Biblical Heroes and discovers what they had that exists in each of us – the ability to serve God with the gifts we are given. The titlesong “Hero of the Faith” is presented here as a single and is a wonderful anthem of joy and praise. Available: 2-Part.

This originally appeared in Joel Raney's best-selling Lenten cantata At His Name code no. 8871. This originally appeared in Joel Raney's best-selling Lenten cantata At His Name code no. 8871.

Lloyd Larson and J. Paul Williams have added this lively piece to the Houston Children's Chorus Choral Series. A Christmas winner! Available: SATB 2-Part.

A gentle folk feel permeates this carol of assurance. Words of promise join with memorable melodic material creating a moment of warmth and worship for the season of wonders. The chorus is unforgettable. Available: SATB violin; LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:44.Uses: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:12

Lloyd Larson put on his most distinguished and regal robes when he composed this piece. Using a text by the revered theologian Thomas Troeger and poet John Oxenham Larson presents a magnificent theme. The St. Peter hymn tune (In Christ There Is No East Or West)with congregation crowns the anthem beautifully. Scored with optional brass and percussion this commission praises God and honors our unity in Christ.

Lloyd Larson has cleverly written a dynamic Palm Sunday anthem based on John 12:13-15. Works for unison voices (such as children) or 2-part mixed or a mixture of the two. Bouncing to a cut-time beat the procession of Palm Sundayis celebrated – he even smuggled in a bit of the Ellecombe hymn-tune. Easy for all church styles. Available: Unison/2-Part.

Because He Lives. Because He Lives has become a standard Easter hymn for congregations the world over. Lloyd Larson has done a masterful job of bringing this hymn into the choral anthem format. Not just for Easter, it is a song of victory and promise and praise.

Lloyd Larson has uniquely intertwined Fred Bock's classic anthem “Be Still and Know” with his own settings of “Silent Night” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem” and the results are stunning.Created as part of the Brehm Center Choral Series which provides additional web-based resources for rehearsal and worship ideas found at www.fredbock.com this anthem works for choirs of all sizes. A new Christmas classic has beenborn! Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak available.

This challenging yet satisfying anthem of praise is imbued with an almost Celtic aesthetic. The main theme is punctuated with interesting cross rhythms and delightful counter-tunes. A celebrative refrain offers a festive sequence of alleluias in full harmony and continues the call to praise text emphasis. The piano accompaniment sparkles and when combined with optional flute obbligato it dazzles. A solid choice for sanctuary or concert hall!

Lloyd Larson uses rhythm and melody beautifully to convey the message of Psalm 100. After a legato section the anthem blends into a fresh setting of the Doxology followed by a reprise of the opening theme. Use as a call toworship or full anthem throughout the year. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak ChoirTrax CD.