Simple and folk-like, this anthem draws the congregation into a spirit of confession and forgiveness. Telling the story of the prodigal son with an optional scripture reading, the composer sensitively frames the drama with impassioned music. Lead Me Back is from the Worship at Greystone series, a group of anthems designed to involve the congregation. This touching hymn of repentance is a sincere statement of faith for Lent or any time there is a need for contrition. Narration from Luke 15:11-14, 17-18, 20-23.
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This Grammy Hall of Fame song by Fats Waller is a standard in both the American popular song and jazz idiom. New York Voices mastermind Darmon Meader has created an arrangement that covers both of these areas with a new version for women. MORE»
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Sam Smith has been a beacon of hope for individuality and those searching for an authentic sense of themselves. This faithful arrangement, modeled after their moving performance on Saturday Night Live, stands tall and proud among a cappella offerings.
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Set hearts soaring with this joyful Christmas cantata based on American folk songs, spirituals, bluegrass-styled carols and original gospel songs. Traditional choral elements dance easily with the rustic qualities of the “mountain” music and the results are pure joy. Designed to be performed either with piano alone or with the unique bluegrass consort, this work is a celebration of light. Even the narration has a gentle folk quality, adding to the dramatic potential of your presentation. Experience the work that, after its Carnegie Hall debut, left New York critics ebullient with praise!
Songs include: Hear the Wondrous Story; The King Shall Come; Star of Promise, Light of Glory; A Morning Star Will Rise; Mary Went a-Riding; O Little Town; Here Comes the Light; A Christmas Answer; A Little Light Was Born.
Score and Parts (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.
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Finally, a voicing of the classic Jose Feliciano song for men's voices! Percussion and bass are optional, but a party attitude is required! Available: TTB, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.
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Text: Robert Graves
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 2
These [I lov'd a Lass & Lift Boy] are two delightful and contrasted part-songs for choir and piano which ought to be a gift to choirs looking for rare secular repertoire for their concert programmes. Lift Boy sets a nonsense poem by Robert Graves about a boy who starts life as a knife-boy, moves on to become a lift boy and then a lift man. Preached damnation by 'Old Eagle' one day, he cuts the lift cables and down they all go. But Graves ends by saying: 'Can a phonograph lie? A song very neatly contriv'd to make you and me laugh'. Curious indeed. But Britten obviously sees the humour in it with a busy piano part accompanying straightforward choral passages which have nothing of the complexity of metre of the previous song. The message of damnation is delivered in suitably solemn tones before the piece dances off to its laughing ending.
Duration: 3 minutes
Paul Spicer, Lichfield, 2011
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This release from the “Sounds of Series” is indispensible to fill plenty of solo and ensemble needs! Whether it's a soloist using a book (accompanied by piano or fully-orchestrated accompaniment track) or two, three, four players...or a full orchestra, Sound of Christmas is a uniquely flexible idea for church instrumentalists! Each book includes a solo line and an ensemble line. Mix and match lines with different instruments and combinations of players.
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The longing for “home” is a universal human emotion and this #1 AC Chart hit by Michael Bublé expresses the theme perfectly. Known primarily as a singer of standards, this warm pop-style contemporary ballad marks a change of direction for the Canadian heartthrob. A great feature for both concert choirs and pop ensembles. Performance time: Approx. 3:40.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD.
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Based on the writings of C.S. Lewis, a deep and introspective lyric is given an almost whimsical treatment in this song from the folk rock duo, The Oh Hellos. This eccentric combination is part of the appeal and makes for a very singable selection for ensembles of all sizes and styles.
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This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. A musical “service of shadows,” Candles of Grace is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive music portraying the events of the Passion. A thoughtful orchestration adorns this chamber cantata with refined beauty and grace, giving directors an instrumental or track option for their presentations. From the delicate opening phrases to the fragile whispered ending, this work is essential for remembering and experiencing the suffering of the Lord. Songs include: Prelude (The Shadow Falls); Bring Me to the Cross; The Garden Call; Man of Sorrows, What a Name; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Keep Me Near the Cross; Scenes from a Solemn Cross; Epilogue.
Score and Parts (pno, fl, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a digital download.
For the Accompaniment and Part Dominant Tracks: Audio is accessed online using the unique code generated upon purchase and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
HL00388204: Accompaniment Tracks
HL00388214: Part Dominant Tracks
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A praise and worship contemporary classic is set in singable two-part (optional SATB) voicing with great results. Coupled with “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, this anthem becomes all the more appropriate for Easter or Holy Week. The Kit contains 15 anthems, making this a budget-stretching selection as well. Available: 2-Part, ChoirTrax CD, Complete Kit.
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