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Our lives are compared to a small bird perched on a limb that is bending in the wind. Like the bird, we have wings to fly and can rise above the struggle of life. The expressive piano accompaniment en...

Our lives are compared to a small bird perched on a limb that is bending in the wind. Like the bird, we have wings to fly and can rise above the struggle of life. The expressive piano accompaniment en...

A beautiful traditional Japanese folk song, Akatonbo's memorable melody sings of dragonflies in varying ways: unison, canon, accompanied, and a cappella. Gorgeous for both women's and upper elementay...

Uses: General, Baccalaureate, Benediction Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9 Written in the character of a folk-song, this lesson from Scripture is a beautiful choice for encouraging students and teachers....

Uses: General, Service Music Scripture: Romans 15:13; Hebrews 13:20-21; Deuteronomy 31:8 As useful as it is beautiful, this service music treasure is essential repertoire for church choral folders. Fu...

Uses: General, Missions Scripture: Zechariah 7:9-10; Micah 6:8; Luke 10:30-37 Encouraging a compassionate spirit, this anthem challenges the listener to heightened social consciousness and frames this...

Uses: General Scripture: John 12:26 With an expressive and stylistic piano part by Joseph Joubert, this arrangement of the Raymond Rasberry classic by Moses Hogan employs a medium voice soloist to qui...

I think that when the world was young, rain must have been our native tongue - yours and mine. Beginning with these words, this exquisite original poem is set simply and movingly with patter-like acco...

Translated out of many, one, this Latin phrase found on the Seal of the United States celebrates the diversity that is so much a part of the American journey. A contrasting lyric middle section provid...

Uses: General, Memorial, Lent Scripture: Paslm 46:10 From the work The Mercy Testament comes a very special adaptation of a beloved hymn. With easily learned choral parts and a flowingsupportive pia...

Uses: General, Holy Week Scripture: Hebresw 12:124: Leviticus 17:11: I Corinthians 15:21 From the songbook of Christian group PETRA comes a unique message written in the spirit of a children's folk so...

Uses: General, Invitation, Lent Scripture: Romans 12:1: Luke 14:33 This powerful sacred ballad is an anthem that truly ministers to the heart. A reverent melding of music and message, this piece invit...

The melody of this somewhat obscure traditional Irish folk ballad begins in unison and then cascades into a contrapuntal wordless vocalise that mirrors the imagery of the text. Beautiful a cappella ha...

A tale of the sea and unrequited love is artfully set here for SSA voices. This original poem is a bittersweet cry of the heart and is supported by an impressionistic piano accompaniment. The Mermaid'...

There are people who care and who always are there when we need a helping hand. These inspirational words sing beautifully in this gentle and uplifting setting for young voices. It's a wonderful choic...

Uses: General, Christ the King Scripture: Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:1-14 A simple, yet elegant sentiment is conveyed by this meaningful text set to artful music! The divine attributes of the Savior...

Uses: General, Evangelism, Ascension, Benediction Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13 A festive call to share the good news is contained in the message of this jubilant original anthem. Antiphonal cries of'joy...

From Newfoundland comes this comical retelling of Jonah and the Whale, but this time the whale gets his comeuppance! This bright and up-beat arrangement is a novel delight for both SAB and 2-part choi...

Uses: General, Memorial Scripture: Genesis 8:1, Mark 4:30-34, Job 17:15, Ruth 1:12 A message of restoration and assurance is the heart of this melodic offering. Adorned with flowing piano writing and...

Bold and dignified, this powerful new arrangement of America the Beautiful includes a verse that uses the words of Emma Lazarus' poem, The New Colossus. Words and melody come together to form a breath...

Bold and dignified, this powerful new arrangement of America the Beautiful includes a verse that uses the words of Emma Lazarus' poem, The New Colossus. Words and melody come together to form a breath...

Uses: Holy Week, Good Friday Scripture: Luke 2:8-15, 4:9-11, 22:41-43 This singular selection is a study in contrasts as it takes us from Bethlehem to Calvary. Through the angelic experience we sense...

Uses: Church Anniversary, Reformation, General Worship, Revival Scripture: Romans 10:17, Colossians 3:16, II Timothy 2:15, John 17:17 A sturdy proclamation of faith and an affirmation of wisdom are fo...

Uses: Lent, Holy Week, Good Friday, Valentine's Day Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:1 - Ephesians 5:2 - Isaiah 35:1 This Shawnee classic is now available in SATB and SAB voicings along with a full orches...

In this celebratory choral, each part sings its own melody which later combine in partner-style form. It's an excellent choice for smaller choirs and younger singers learning to harmonize as well as t...