Want to add a surprising sizzle to your worship? These hymn-tags will do that. Just when the congregation expects to sing the plagal amen instead the choir breaks forth into a thrilling conclusion that wows them. Volume 3 includes such hymns as A Mighty Fortress Crown Him... When in Our Music... Joyful Joyful and more. All 3 volumes are worth checking out! Easy to Medium.

Beginning with the 19th century hymn “Hark the Vesper Hymn is Stealing ” Ellen Foncannon brings a lively freshness. Including a simple handbell part (5 bells) and an optional C-instrument obbligato we soon hear theEnglish Carol “The First Noel.” The two songs combine and take us to a festive finish. Great for children's choirs and Christmas concerts.

Teach Us O Lord is the fifth of Five Easy Hymn Anthems on Original Texts and Tunes a collection created as a somewhat delayed reaction to 9/11. It is for two-part choir (any configuration of high/low) and organ and composed in the style of traditional Protestant hymn tunes. The text a prayer of supplication asks God to teach us how to properly serve Him in the pursuit of peace justice and br…

Incorporating the hymn God of the Ages Whose Almighty Hand this anthem for choir piano and optional trumpet celebrates God's love for us and our calling to share the good news. Commissioned for the dedication of a new churchsanctuary this piece begins softly and builds to a joyful conclusion.

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.

SATB-An expressive Agnus Dei is paired with the treasured American hymn Shall We Gather at the River each perfectly complementing the other in both emotion and spirituality. Available: SATB 2-Part.

The accompaniment statement instantly grabs you as this powerfully fun advent hymn begins. The harmonies twist and turn with an air of eagerness that depicts the advent of Christ's birth. Excellent for youth or adult choirs. Available: SATB SAB.

Based on Psalm 98:1-4 this ancient psalm of praise is redressed in modern classical sounds. Intertwined is the canonic melody from 19th century hymn-writer Lowell Mason O Music. The combination honors music as the educational value Mason professed along with praise to God for skillful singing the psalmist scribed. A great festival piece of general praise optional handbell choir and children's …

Mr. Trenney's TTBB setting of this beautiful hymn was an immediate and unprecedented success. Requests for an SATB voicing began streaming in. It is his craftsmanship that shines through and sets this arrangement above all others. An excellent anthem of general praise its universal message has enabled it to serve as benedictions as well as concert closers.

Five easy hymn-anthems on original texts and tunes

An expressive Agnus Dei is paired with the treasured American hymn Shall We Gather at the River each perfectly complementing the other in both emotion and spirituality. Available: SATB 2-Part.

Ellen Foncannon sets a firm foundation and introduces us to several different melodies singing of God's holiness. The styles vary but there is a consistent character that finally releases into the familiar hymn for which we haveall been waiting. With youthful zest the anthem concludes with a gratifying climax. Available: SATB.

Chamber Orchestra Score for SATB-Here is a masterpiece; a missa brevis merging American hymns and spirituals with traditional liturgy. The unique nature of this work will enable this to be performed in both church and school programs. Available separately: SATB Listening CD (SATB) Preview CD Pak (SATB) Chamber Orchestra Parts Chamber Orchestra Score (for SATB) Full Orchestra Parts Full Orches…

Judy Herrington established her reputation through her conducting work with the Tacoma Youth Chorus. Later her books folk song arrangements and choral series produced an ardent following. This a cappella arrangement of one ofthe great American hymns is another tribute to her excellent work. Available: SSA a cappella TBB a cappella.

Chamber Orchestra Parts-Here is a masterpiece; a missa brevis merging American hymns and spirituals with traditional liturgy. The unique nature of this work will enable this to be performed in both church and school programs. Available separately: SATB Listening CD (SATB) Preview CD Pak (SATB) Chamber Orchestra Parts Chamber Orchestra Score (for SATB) Full Orchestra Parts Full Orchestra Score…