Author: Sandi Parks

Share the positive message! Choirs in school, church and community will find many occasions to use this fresh setting of the perennial favorite from the 1950s in this setting that may be performed with keyboard alone or with the accessible orchestration. Score and parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, tpt 1-3, hn, tbn 1-2, tbn 3/tba, perc, timp, hp, rhythm, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.

Rustic elegance best describes this innovative arrangement of a time-honored early American hymn. Message and music join in this anthem, which is filled with splendid moments, including some special vocal effects and an open harmonic vocabulary that speaks to the folk idiom of the work. The themes of repentance and grace are effective in many worship settings, and this singular offering is sure to be a favorite of your singers! Score and Parts (vn 1-2, vc) available as a digital download.

A modern masterpiece that is now standard repertoire for All-State choruses, university choirs and festivals the world over. Majestic and powerful featuring meaningful text taken from Psalms 96 and 22, this energizing anthem is a study in effective choral composition.

A grand finale for your holiday celebrations, this mega-medley is a golden gathering of the world’s most popular carols of praise! With a focus on worship, these treasured evergreens receive renewed life in festival style. Sturdy full-chordal treatments challenge the choir to blend while adding fresh color to the old standards. Add your congregation and bring a glorious close to any concert or worship service. A winner! Songs include: O Come, All Ye Faithful; Joy to the World; Angels We Have Heard on High.

This anthem was written as a testament of hope following the destructive natural disasters and senseless violence of recent times. Pleasing melodic contours offer a comforting spirit to a text filled with prayers for peace and grace. The arrangement offers no technical difficulties, giving the choir an opportunity to strive for expressive depth.