SKU: LO.99-2691L

The Journey from Darkness to Light. Composed by Lloyd Larson. Choral, cantatas. Advent, Sacred. Bulk performance CDs. Lorenz Publishing Company #99/2691L. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.99-2691L).

UPC: 000308125801.

Follo w the Star, Follow the King is the journey from spiritual darkness to light, culminating in the birth of King Jesus. It is a distinctive blend of scriptures anticipating and celebrating the coming of the Christ, beloved carols, and original new music which captures the mystery and majesty of this most holy season. Combining the talents of four veteran composers, this work reflects the creativity and breadth of scope one would anticipate from these collaborators. Conceived as a flexible resource, the five sections of this work may be utilized amid multiple worship experiences during the weeks of Advent and Christmas, or they may be presented in a single service as a 25-minute work. The optional candle lighting enables a church to mark the Sundays of Advent or to highlight each movement by underscoring each designated theme. The biblically based narration serves as a cohesive link, connecting the musical sections together in an inspiring celebration of God’s great gift.

Violin Duet and Piano with optional Viola and Cello - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.36-52711356

Composed by Catherine McMichael. Duet or Duo; Performance Music Ensemble; String - Violin Duet. Ludwig Masters. Christmas. Score. 60 pages. Latham Music Enterprises #36-52711356. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (AP.36-52711356).

ISBN 9781628762853. UPC: 679360709917. English.

This collection of Christmas hymn arrangements is a wonderful educational, worship or concert resource for teachers, church musicians, or anyone who enjoys playing hymns, playing with friends, and celebrating the birth of Jesus with music.  Presented in 2 volumes, the Violin 1 part is lower to middle intermediate level and is where the melody is always most clearly presented and most prominent, while the Violin 2 part is for the more adept player, full of harmonic and the occasional obbligato-style accompaniment.  Written for two violins and piano (optional), both a viola and cello part are include to substitue for the Violin 2.  Volume 1 includes: 1. Angels We Have Heard on High, 2. Away in a Manger, 3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, 4. The Holly and the Ivy/The First Noel, 5. Joy to the World, 6. O Come All Ye Faithful, 7. Once in Royal David's City, 8. Silent Night.

These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.

(A Concert of Worship for Christmas). Arranged by David Hamilton. Sacred, Christian, Christmas, Choral, Adult Collection. Intermediate. Orchestration. Duration ca. 40 minutes. Published by Word Music

Choir

SKU: HP.1095

Composed by Robert Mitchell. Books About Music, Sacred Music Resource. General Worship, Sacred. Book. Hope Publishing Company #1095. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.1095).

UPC: 763628110956.

This book is intended for church musicians, pastors, students, and beyond and focuses on our attitudes concerning the church music of our day.
It speaks to advocates of both the old and new, and challenges us to understand, accept and enter into a variety of kinds of worship.

Classroom

SKU: BT.9781472900210

Composed by Helen MacGregor. Music Express. Method. Book with CD. 64 pages. Collins Music Publishing #9781472900210. Published by Collins Music Publishing (BT.9781472900210).

ISBN 9781472900210. English.

Helen MacGregor's Music Express is the primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?'. This complete scheme includes content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, andprovides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014.

This updated 2014 edition offers 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11. Just as its first edition,Music Express Second Edition presents an invaluable resource of great songs, stories, visuals, movies and music from across the world and across history. With links to every subject and with lesson planscateringto all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Music Express is relevant to all schools and all children.

Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books taketeachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 1.5

SKU: LO.60-1021H

Composed by Fred Sturm. First Flight Series. Jazz. Conductor's score. Heritage Music Press #60/1021H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1021H).

UPC: 000308076400.

Aside from being a great piece to program, this new chart has a wealth of ways built into it to help you teach blues form and improvisation. This composition is sequenced and developed through each 12-bar chorus using the six scale steps of the Bb blues scale as the foundation. The solo section opens up for any and all wind players to use the blues scale patterns from the first five choruses as the basis for their improvisation. However, this chart is a must have for every jazz director for the rhythm section parts alone! Each of these parts is designed for the individual instrument, and they will serve as resource guides for you and your students.

Celebrate Theory. Composed by The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program. Theory. Celebrate Theory. Celebrate Theory is a new series that supports the study of music theory at every stage of a student’s musical development. Encompassing rudiments, harmony & counterpoint, analysis, and music history, Celebrate Theory is an essential resource for enrich. Book. 160 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company (FH.THS10).

Choral (digital production kit)

SKU: HL.35028368

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Christmas. DVD. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35028368).

UPC: 884088651671. 5.25x7.5 inches. Joseph M. Martin.

Uses: Advent, Christmas

Scrip ture: Luke 2

From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols” service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs, this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments for congregational participation, handbell ringers, and children's choir, if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; O Come, All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise, Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB, SAB, iPrint Orch CD-rom, Printed Orchestration, iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom, iPrint Handbells CD-rom, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack, RehearsalTrax CDs, Digital Resource Kit (Power Point, Poster/Program PDFs, Rehearsal Tips, Choir Devotionals, Children's Program, Composer Bios). Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) or ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

2-part mixed voices, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument, cello, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9698

Composed by Paul Tate. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9698. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9698).

UPC: 785147969808. English.

Using a psalm refrain he wrote for the multi-composer, 3-year liturgical cycle resource Cry Out with Joy, Paul Tate has penned a new set of verses that beckon us to: Trust. Follow. Believe. In addition to the choral and keyboard parts, the octavo contains all the instrument parts, including the guitar edition with vocal harmony.

40 Contemporary Arrangements of Praise Songs with Hymns. Arranged by Carol Tornquist. Book; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Sacred Performer Collections. Contemporary Christian; Hymn; Sacred. 172 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(The Journey from Darkness to Light). By Lloyd Larson. Arranged by Mary Mcdonald. Orchestra. For Flute, Clarinet, 2 Trumpet, Horn, 2 Trombone, Percussion, Piano, Synthesized Strings. Cantata. Choral: Advent. Orchestral Score and Parts. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

SKU: GI.G-10688

Writing Prompts for the Church Year. Sacred. 88 pages. GIA Publications #10688. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10688).

ISBN 9781622777044. Text by Alan J. Hommerding.

Writing prompts are well-known in the field of creative writing. They are a means for writers to concentrate on and explore particular topics or themes, with the intent of encouraging writers to write thoughtfully and creatively, even in times of “writer’s block,” or periods in which personal inspiration seems to be lagging. However, no collection of these prompts focused for writers in the religious, scriptural, spiritual, or liturgical fields has been available. The Pen of a Nimble Scribe was created for these writers. It uses the scriptures and rhythms of the Church’s lectio naries (Roman Catholic and Revised Common) toopen new and creative writing approaches. For anyone who writes religious/spiritual/scrip tural/liturgical texts of any sort, it will be a valuable resource. Alan J. Hommerding brings more than thirty years as an editor, author, poet, and pastoral prayer practitioner to this collection.

(A Christmas Presentation of 5 Songs in Unison/2-Part). By Marty Parks. Choral. Worship In Unison. Traditional. Easy. Book. 36 pages

SKU: GI.G-10098

Composed by Deke Sharon, J.D. Frizzell, and Marc Silverberg. Teaching Music Through Performance. Music Education. 342 pages. GIA Publications #10098. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10098).

ISBN 9781622774876.

Teac hing Music through Performance in Contemporary A cappella is the essential book for a cappella repertoire and rehearsal techniques, compiled and edited by educators and leaders committed to demystifying the genre and providing teachers with access to the best repertoire and pedagogy possible. Built on the model of the best-selling Teaching Music through Performance series, this volume includes chapters on the most important issues in teaching and learning contemporary a cappella, and analysis and insights for 82 works across genres: Barbershop, Contemporary A cappella, Doo-wop, Folk/Classical, Vocal Jazz. The list of composers and arrangers is diverse, the repertoire includes both arrangements and original compositions. Each selection is representative of a major a cappella trend or historical event, such as repertoire from The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect, The Real Group, Sweet Adelines, or Pentatonix. Of course, every selection—regardle ss of musical style—is performed a cappella. The authors also develop a five-point difficulty scale for evaluating literature, and each guide contains detailed information about the arrangement or composition, including where the arrangement was first performed, the history of the original song, and the styles it represents. In creating the Teacher Resource Guides, the authors enlist the help of a cappella educators, arrangers, engineers, performers, and well-established experts. Each Guide also includes a new section called “Educational Extensions,” which provides suggestions on how to utilize the repertoire for extended classroom lessons, both as part of the rehearsal and part of a general music classroom. Chapter topics include “A Cappella: An Overview” by Marc Silverberg, “Emotional Expression in Group Singing” by Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, “Teaching Singers to Sing in All Styles: The Spectrum Method” by Erin Hackel, and “Lessons You Can Learn from Competing,” by Ben Spalding. There is simply no better way to find and prepare the best contemporary a cappella literature available for achieving excellence in music education at all levels. Teaching Music through Performance in Contempory A cappella is a groundbreaking volume destined to make a significant contribution. Deke Sharon is heralded as “The Father of Contemporary A cappella.” He produced The Sing-Off on NBC and served as arranger, on-site music director, and vocal producer for Universal’s Pitch Perfect 1, 2, and 3, starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. J.D. Frizzell is a composer, conductor, and baritone. He serves as Director of Fine Arts and Director of Vocal Music at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. Marc Silverberg is Director of Vocal Music at Five Towns College (NY) and one of the leaders in contemporary a cappella education today. Erin Hackel is Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado-Denver. Her award-winning a cappella groups, MIX and Lark, have competed and performed throughout the United States and Europe. Ben Spalding is head Choral Director at Centerville High School (OH). His a cappella group, Forte, is an ICHSA champion.

Exercises for Natural Playing. (Based On the Best-Selling A Natural Evolution DVD Series - Includes A Bonus Play-Along Track and Chart of Tiempo De Festival). By Dave Weckl (1960-). For Percussion. Student book. Standard notation. 31 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Paul Harris. Piano Technique; Technique Musicianship. Improve Your Scales! Book. Faber Music #12- 0571541739. Published by Faber Music

Schott Student Edition Repertoire. Composed by Jean Baptiste Breval. Edited by Beverley Ellis. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Schott Student Edition. Repertoire. Softcover. Op. 40/1. 36 pages. Schott Music #SE1006. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045503).

(A Christmas Message of Encouragement and Peace). By Mark Hayes. For SATB choir, performance CD. Christmas, Sacred. Cantata

By Tim Hagens, Greg Gisbert and Scott Wendholt. Composed by Tim Hagans, Greg Gisbert and Scott Wendholt. For trumpet. 12 jazz etudes written by three of today's most inventive jazz soloists. Book and CD. C treble clef edition. 43 pages. Published by Hip-Bone Music. (73C) Level: advanced.

SKU: WD.080689849220

Composed by Various. Choral, cantatas. Modern Christian: Sacred. Listening CD. Word Music #080689849220. Published by Word Music (WD.080689849220).

UPC: 080689849220.

Vibra nt, choir-led Sunday morning worship can be achieved with choirs of virtually any size and with rehearsal time that may be limited to a single rehearsal! The second volume in Word's immensely popular The Instant Worship Choir Collection again features 20 exciting arrangements by some of today's most soughtafter arrangers, including Gary Rhodes, Russell Mauldin, Cliff Duren, Phillip Keveren, Daniel Semsen, Dave Williamson and Robert Sterling. The titles span every season on the church calendar and include a dynamic mix of traditional and new worship songs. This is a must-have resource for any church music library that you will surely return to again and again.

2016 edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Theory. Book. 72 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

By Denise Gagne. Arranged by Craig Cassils. For choir and piano. Christmas. PreK-Grade 2. Collection. Published by Themes and Variations

By Tim Hagens, Greg Gisbert and Scott Wendholt. Composed by Tim Hagans, Greg Gisbert and Scott Wendholt. For trumpet. 12 jazz etudes written by three of today's most inventive jazz soloists. Book and CD. Bb trumpet edition. 43 pages. Published by Hip-Bone Music. (73Bb) Level: advanced.