A call-to-action and evocation of human potential, this song by Grammy® winning artist John Legend reflects the themes of hope and change, responsibility and leadership, and commitment to a better tomorrow, and was performed at the Denver convention that nominated Barack Obama for the presidency. Avaailable separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:04.
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This is a piece of history! Hall Johnson, the son and grandson of slaves, came to national prominence in Hollywood with the Hall Johnson Choir performing/singing in feature films including The Green Pastures (1936), Dimples (1936), Meet John Doe (1941), and Walt Disney's Song of the South (1946). George Lynn, director of the Westminster Choir College, commissioned Johnson's arrangement of “Star Spangled Banner” for publication during the Civil Rights Era, and this is that original passionate arrangement, originally sung by the Hall Johnson Choir.
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Uses: Easter, General, Praise Team
Scripture: Matthew 27:64, Luke 24:34, Mark 16:6
This contemporary styled hymn has a traditional celtic feel. A characteristic piano accompaniment establishes the spirit of the score and the weighty words celebrating our unity in the resurrected Christ demand a praise-worthy response. Excellent for Eastertide, this powerful declaration of faith calls the listener to join the song and lift one voice of unified praise.
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Uses: Unity Sunday, General
Scripture: Epheisans 4:2-7; Mark 12:30-31
Pepper Choplin is a master at capturing the traditional sounds of Americana and infusing them into his work to add just the right flavor. Circle of Love sounds like a traditional folk tune, but it is fresh and new and quite memorable. The unending nature of the circle is heard in both melody and accompaniment, and the open, unresolved final chord further emphasizes that love, like a circle, goes on and on.
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This tender communion anthem lifts up the awe and wonder surrounding Christ's sacrifice for us and is also fitting for Holy Week services. The lyrics remind us of the divine act that deserves our humility and urges us to the table and closes with beautiful and reverent “amens.” Accompaniment tracks available separately.
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From Berlioz' Nativity oratorio The Childhood of Christ (L'Enfance du Christ) Op.25, this lovely SATB anthem may be performed with keyboard or chamber orchestra. In addition to the traditional English lyrics of the G. Schirmer edition, the original French text is now also included. Available separately: SATB, VoiceTrax CD. Score and parts available digitally (ob 1, 2, cl 1, 2, vn 1, 2, va, vc, b). Duration: ca. 3:10.
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From the larger work Summer Sun, Winter Moon, this movement seeks to give voice to the series of words that the early American explorers had to translate: numbers, seasons, days. Full of musical imagery, recurring motifs and a fresh textural treatment. Recorded by the Young People's Chorus of New York, Francisco Nuñez, Conductor. Available for SATB, SAB or SSA.
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The truly blessed are those that can see the miraculous in what others see as mundane. Even more so are those that never lose the wonder of the awesome impact of the sacred. It is part of our nature to allow the most wonderful things in our lives to seem commonplace at times - to take tremendous blessings for granted. King David's prayer, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit to sustain me.” (Psalm 51:12) speaks to us in the times and seasons of our own lives.This musical is about the importance of remembering. On the eve of His trial and execution Jesus made it clear that we were to remember Him and His sacrifice. He instituted the sacrament of the Last Supper to be a central part of the Christian faith - a time to gather as His Body and remember.We cannot stand in the distance and casually observe the sacrifice of the Cross. We cannot pretend it did not happen - that it is less than it is proclaimed to be - that it does not touch us or our lives. The Cross is not something that we get used to - not something that we can get comfortable with - not something that we can ever take lightly.Jesus Christ, the Son of God, by His own choice died nailed to a Cross for the sins that you and I committed. May we never forget His sacrifice, may we never fail to fall to our knees in thanksgiving for that kind of love, may we never lose the wonder - the wonder of the Cross.
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John Tavener's mesmerising choral work The Lamb is based on a text by the poet, William Blake. The text has an underlying religious theme and marks God's love for his creatures, however weak. The beauty and evocative language of the verse is mirrored by Tavener's setting and together they form a pleasing and effective work. This is the Vocal score for unaccompanied SATB choir though a piano accompaniment is included for rehearsal purposes.
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Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30
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“In a far land upon a day where never snow did fall, Three kings went riding on the way, bearing presents all.” The beautiful poetry of Eleanor Farjeon provides the perfect canvas for Philip Lawson's musical talents. Simply stunning! Performance Time: Approx. 3:15
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