John Purifoy

The traditional Christmas text and new music combine to create an introspective work filled with reverent mystery and rich emotion. Set in a rocking 6/8 and minor mode, the first verse opens with back...

The composer visits the angels' powerful peace on earth proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous Glorias and whispered prayers for peace. Highly expressive, this anthem has much to engage the sin...

Treasured truths for troubled times. This anthem speaks a word of comfort and assurance to the people of faith. Beautiful melodic contours carry the message forward, while the flowing accompaniment un...

Hier wird ein beliebtes Lobpreislied perfekt mit einem Lied kombiniert, das zu einem Standardlied dieser Generation geworden ist. Die Verschmelzung dieser beiden Lieder ist nahtlos, fast so, als wären...

Adult and youth choirs alike will enjoy John Purifoy's treatment of Darlene Zschech's powerful song of praise and worship. Available separately: SATB, BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Scripture becomes song in this hushed anthem of depth and beauty. Musically, there is opportunity for many expressive moments that capture the serenity of the text. A few harmonic surprises add specia...

10 friedvolle, mitreißende Hymnenvertonungen, die für Gedenkgottesdienste und allgemeine Gottesdienste geeignet sind.

Crisp and refreshing, this anthem begins with a proclamation of Easter joy. The melody and accompaniment are nicely rhythmic, while the harmonies offer some nice surprises. Dynamic!

This buoyant sacred work will be an excellent and accessible work for contest, festival and sacred concert performance, with a rhythmic and lively refrain contrasted with a somewhat more lyrical secti...

A pivotal miracle from the gospels is carefully crafted as a true 'sermon in song' in this stunning anthem. A soaring melodic theme crowns the refrain and the verses exemplify musical storytelling at...

Uses: General, Ash Wednesday, Lent Scripture: Psalm 51 This special anthem is a deep prayer for restoration. From the purity of the first unison note to the final rich sonorities, the music celebrates...

Uses: General, Lent Scripture: I Corinthians 3:16: I Corinthians 6:19 A call to honesty and an authentic faith is encouraged in this reflective anthem. Words that flow from the Psalms challenge to kno...

Uses: Communion, General, Lent Scripture: John 3:16 - Romans 8:3 This anthem joins two beloved traditional pieces into a pleasant amalgamation of hopeful praise. Perhaps the most recognized new testam...

Diese Liedpredigt ist eine dringend benötigte Botschaft für unsere Zeit. Sie erinnert uns daran, andere durch die Linse derselben Barmherzigkeit und Gnade zu sehen, mit der Gott uns sieht. Das Hauptth...

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:13-14 The composer visits the angels' powerful 'peace on earth' proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous 'Glorias' and whispered prayersfor peace. Highly express...

Here is a stately setting of the traditional hymn with four stanzas in Latin (with optional English verses) that will be accessible and very useful for many Christmas programs and services. Optional s...

You'll be laughing all the way with these stylish and humorous variations on the Welsh carol! Traditional, classical, contemporary and jazz - fun for all ages! With piano and optional horn. Available...

The traditional Christmas text and new music combine to create an introspective work filled with reverent mystery and rich emotion. Set in a rocking 6/8 and minor mode, it opens with back and forth ph...

This original work with text from a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier creates a sense of awe as we visualize a flower in the midst of the frozen landscape of winter. Singers will be challenged to shape...

This modern praise song is quickly becoming embraced by congregations of all styles and ages. The lyrics describe the timeless element of God's Word and will provide an inspirational moment to a varie...

The beauty and tenderness of this Celtic Woman song speaks to the love between two people and their gratefulness for each other. In the morning when you rise, I bless the sun, I bless the skies. I ble...

This musical classic has found a new voice with a recent revival on Broadway. Filled with energetic music by Leonard Bernstein and great lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the story of moving to...

This Oscar-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein classic was written for the film State Fair in 1945. John Purifoy's well-crafted arrangement is highlighted by warm vocal harmonies and an expressive piano a...

This musical classic has found a new voice with a recent revival on Broadway. Filled with energetic music by Leonard Bernstein and great lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the story of moving to...

O Sing a Song of Bethlehem blends with Sing We Now of Christmas for a dynamic and distinctively English-flavored Christmas anthem. The a cappella chorale in the middle is framed by a reprise of the ma...