Uses: Lent Holy Week Tenebrae CommunionScripture: Isaiah 53:3There is a sanguine quality to this sacred art song that is profoundly impacting to experience. The harmonic syntax is unconventionaland filled with theatrical word painting offering choirs an opportunity to concentrate on interpretation and tone quality. A soulful violin part adds depth and color. For candlelight communion or Tenebra…

Uses: General Missions Novelty Scripture: Acts 4:12 Romans 3:10-11 II Peter 3:10 This modern gospel original is a rhythmic encore of praise. The spiritual nature of the music is matched by a good-natured text that reminds us that the love of Jesus is for all. There is even a little holy humor in some of the lines making it a great choice for concert use and your pianist will love the jazzy i…

I Thought by Now

Uses: General Revival Scripture: Psalm 32:10-11: Psalm 47:1 Here's a spirited song that celebrates our personal faith through the gift of praise and worship. Written in a easy gospel jazz style the part-writing invites blend and the distinctive bass line is an idiomatic delight that will really resonate with your singers. An expressive solo accompanied by an orchestra of voices creates a nice c…

Uses: Commitment General Youth Choir Scripture: Psalm 73:28 Psalm 91:2 Philippians 4:19 This gentle affirmation of faith and discipleship is a lovely song of devotion. Moving expressively with tender melodic lines the engaging music is ideally suited to carry this message of hope while the chorus invites us to consider the sanctuary we find in the grace of Jesus. Score and Parts (perc hp v…

Press Toward the Mark

Uses: General Creation ThanksgivingScripture: Jeremiah 10:12-13; Genesis 1:9; Psalm 104:24Composed in a neo-classic vernacular this general praise anthem is immediately engaging. Short rhythmicmotives drive this spirited theme straight into the heart and the “Mozart-esque” piano accompaniment decorates the anthem with graceful elegance.

More than just a re-telling of the nativity this work explores both the mystery and the majesty of Christ's birth. Filled with original sacred songs and beloved carols this innovative cantata is not only a beautiful concert moment but it is a true worship experience. The richness of both contemporary and traditional elements along with thoughtful narrations make this work an excellent choice …

Uses: Christmas CommunionScripture: John 3:16; Isaiah 7:14; Galatians 4:4The final words “Christ was born for this ” from the traditional carol Good Christian Men Rejoice formthe foundational textural concept of this new carol. The carol's tune is realized in minor and expressively altered reminding the listener that Christ was born for a divine purpose. We find ourselves looking …

All Belongs to Him