Author: Sandi Parks

Sing Gloria, Sing Noel

This Christmas original is a wonderful way to combine adult voices with children’s choir. It’s set in a delightful calypso style and features a call and response, with the children ending each phrase in a playful rhyme scheme: “day-o, hay-o, lullaby-o, asleep-o, sheep-o.” It all adds up to a joyous version of the Christmas story, highlighting all of the characters that were present at Jesus’ birth.

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The Mighty Power of God

Now available for women’s choirs, this is as much fun to sing as it is to hear! A youthful vigor describes the character of Mark Hayes’ new setting of Isaac Watts’ immortal words. He accomplishes this through sharp rhythms, mixed meter and a lively orchestration for brass and percussion. A glorious anthem of praise, yet there are gentle, lyrical sections that enhance the level of excitement. You can’t help but feel the power and grace of the song!

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The Lord is Lifted Up

Christian recording artist Steve Green recorded this powerful song of exaltation now set beautifully for choir.  Ideal for Ascension, this acclamation rises from the choir to proclaim the glory of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords with soaring melodic lines and classical harmonic progressions. The piano writing takes on an almost symphonic quality as the anthem crescendos to an impressive climax.

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Prayer of St. Francis

The text from the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi is perhaps one of the most gorgeous and thought-provoking ever written. Allen Pote has skillfully arranged this lovely text in a warm, flowing melody that is sure to provide some misty eyes in the congregation.

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Praise to the Lord

If you’re looking for  a rock-solid setting of the traditional hymn tune Lobe den Herren, this resplendent Cindy Berry arrangement is just the one!  The hymn is inspiring by itself, but this arrangement offers enhancements with solo trumpet or chamber ensemble that bring the presentation to higher expressions of praise and worship. Suitable for services throughout the year, this ultimate hymn concertato is one that your congregation will request again and again. Very highly recommended!

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