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Uses: Advent Scripture: Psalm 95:1, Romans 3:24 An early Shaker tune is a lively foundation to build an anthem for the season of Advent. Taking the dance-like character of this well-known tune and dev...

Uses: All Saints Day, Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 9:10, I Peter 1:13 There is sturdy confidence in the calls of all is well from this time-honored hymn. Rich chords construct powerful sonorities...

Here is something delightfully different for your Easter celebrations! This lesser-known poem is vibrantly set to an almost playful piano accompaniment, bringing a fantastic quality to the work and ad...

A sacred sanctuary of sound describes this choral experience. The gentle crush of clustered harmonies creates a shimmering ambience that embraces the listener with divine beauty. A sparse but effectiv...

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...

In this anthem, we discover a call to holiness spoken as a prayer from the contrite heart. The music speaks as a love song, rising and falling with charm and nuance. The piano is simple yet effective...

Quoting the American Declaration of Independence and America, this rich and expressive original concert piece calls to mind an echo of Dr. King's famous speech. 'I once had a dream, I still have a dre...

The deeply emotional balcony scene from the beloved classic by William Shakespeare is lovingly brought to life in this expressive and dramatic setting. A marvelous selection for high school through ad...

Three wonderful American folk hymns are woven together to present a portrait of Christian devotion. A recurring theme is the thread which ties all together. Here's an anthem which is truly creative an...

This expressive setting of three favorite spirituals begins reflectively and gradually builds into full sonorities, then moves to a hushed conclusion. Great for developing a sense of phrasing and line...

For Solo Tenor with Chorus and Orchestra (or Chorus and Orchestra alone)

For Solo Tenor with Chorus and Orchestra (or Chorus and Orchestra alone)

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 7:17; Psalm 118:21; I Thessalonians 5:17-18 With each repetition of Thanks be to God, this anthem endears itself to the heart of the worshipper. Based melo...

With lyrics reflecting upon the famous words from Lincoln's first and second inaugural addresses, this work challenges us to a higher moral ideal. Inspirational! Optional orchestration makes this work...

The reflective, melancholy poem by Sara Teasdale creates a quiet meditative mood in this accessible work for SSA choirs. The wonderful imagery of this concert selection make it an excellent contrast w...