Uses: Music Appreciation EvangelismScripture: Luke 19:37The well-known hymn text Come Christians Join to Sing forms the foundation for this original theme in 6/8. Lilting with celebratoryspirit the neo-classical feel of the music meshes perfectly with the optional handbell accompaniment. A short quote of the hymn tune HYFRYDOL adds a charming touch to this jubilant song of praise!

A Cantata for Christmas-Canticles in Candlelight is a musical service of illumination that gradually fills the sanctuary or concert hall with music and light. With Scripture narration carols and candles this compelling cantata tells the treasured story of Christ's birth. Filled with variety yet rooted in a traditional music vernacular there are tasteful classical references in the arrangements…

A Winter Service of Hope and Healing-The Longest Night is a unique winter service of devotion that has a very special ministry focus. This introspective smaller work is intended to be a worship experience that encourages those going through times of sorrow and grief during the holidays. Inspired by the solstice winter's longest night this service of music scripture and prayer brings light into …

From the composer of Song of the Shadows Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating thepivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry the triumphal entry the last supper the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes the ca…

Uses: Church Heritage Graduation General Scripture: Hosea 11:4 Ephesians 4:10 Colossians 1:10 There is a powerful heart beating at the center of this anthem that celebrates the mission and ministry of the church and challenges the next generation to honor the past by being faithful to the high calling of Christ. The refrain is memorable and approachable inviting the congregation children's c…

Shawnee Press Cathedral Series-Uses: Creation/Earth Day spring concert generalScripture: Psalm 19:1-2; Isaiah 45:18; Psalm 8Here is a powerful new anthem of challenge for choirs everywhere. A virtuoso piano part and colorfulchoral writing characterize this celebration of the Creator God! Commissioned by a high school for a special concert performance the composer pulled out all the stops in dec…

This troubadour-styled poem tells the story of a little sparrow who builds its nest in the crook of the cross. The allegory is clear: the safety of Calvary is a tower of shelter for the sinner. A simple folk-like melody delivers the story with basic harmonies lending a charming innocence to the whole and portraying the cross as a tree of grace and hope.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Ephesians 5:8-10; Isaiah 60:1; Luke 2Available for the first time as a single here is the brilliant angel song from the blockbuster cantata The Winter Rose.Abounding with rhythmic energy this dance of praise is rich with powerful imagery and celebratory music. Mixed-meter and syncopations galore make this a challenge well worth the effort. Available: SATB Orchestratio…

Energize your holiday programs with the sounds of celebration in this festive Hanukkah original! Set in a vibrant minor key with optional violin and tambourine it opens with in unison followed by a jubilant refrain and a vibrant dance-like section. After a bright key change the refrain repeats propelling the work to a thrilling conclusion! Available separately: SATB SSA ShowTrax CD. Duration: …

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