This is a treasure chest of 24 classic SATB a cappella choral arrangements by two masters of the genre. Includes three new carol settings by Alice Parker. All the Shaw-Parker carols – some familiar some rare – werefeatured in landmark recordings by the Robert Shaw Chorale and many have become staples in the repertory. An excellent value for a wealth of material! Songs include: The Boar's Head Carol • Break Forth O Beauteous HeavenlyLight • Fum Fum Fum • Good Christian Men Rejoice • The Holly and the Ivy • I Saw Three Ships • Il Est Né • In the Bleak Midwinter • Touro-Louro-Louro! • What Child Is This • and14 more.

The Tallis Psalter comprises a collection of Tallis's 9 tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter, preces and responses, the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (Dorian Service) and a number of easily learnable anthems, all by Tallis. David Skinner is one of the leading scholars in editing music of this period, and this book will be attractive to choirs looking for easily performable and new versions of Tallis choral works. 'I was delighted to see this neat little book cataining the English church music, expressing the simplicity of the needs of the reformed church and the needs of current Anglican choirs.' - Clifford Bartlett, Early Music Review / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

John Parker and Stan Pethel take off the gloves in this knockout gospel toe-tapper. The hope of heaven propels this piece to a true choral jubilee and audiences will really resonate with the happy thoughts this song evokes.Program for Homecoming Sunday revival services All Saints celebrations or anytime you want to lift the spirits of your people. Positive!

Moving dramatic text; haunting melody – John Parker and Lee Dengler paint a vivid picture of Christ's arrest and trial during which He never tried to save himself or to deny the charges against Him. The power of Jesus'silence during those events is heard and felt in Parker's strong text and Dengler's passionate music. “Not a Word Did He Speak” is an emotional portrayal of the last days which will greatly impact your Lenten or HolyWeek service.

Parker and Govenor have combined their creative talents to produce this meaningful Christmas morning celebration. May be used as an effective call to worship or as an anthem anytime during the Christmas season. Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)-A multi-movement work for Choir Piano and Cello from Alice Parker using several Emily Dickinson poems. The work features expertly crafted Vocals that are both complex and singable. The Piano is supportive and yet exists as its own entity. The Cello soars above as a heavenly voice. A fantastic selection for high school university and community choirs. Separate Cello part available.

NEW! Written for the 2000 Convention of the American Guild of Organists An American Kedushah is a monumental piece. Working closely with Eleanor Epstein conductor of the Zemer Chai Chorale of Washington D.C. the world-renowned Parker sets the entirety of the Shabbat Shacharit Kedushah text in both English and Hebrew. A must for concert programs. For SATB soli a cappella.

John Parker's evocative text invites the listener to enter into the Christmas story: finding the star listening for the angel's voice and seeking the way to Bethlehem. Larry Shackley's haunting original melody builds througheach verse. The beautiful reflective ending reprises the three questions of the text: “Do you know the way? Do you hear a voice? Do You See a Star?”

“My America” is a fresh new patriotic anthem from the team of John Parker and David Lantz. It reminds us once again of the beacon of hope and the passageway to freedom which our country has always been and continuesto be for so many people. Incorporating the emotional refrain from “America the Beautiful ” this piece will make an impact as a featured selection or concert finale.

With a strong Biblical textual origin this new Parker/Pethel creation almost sings itself! Light and rhythmic it moves with great energy and ease. Use the optional rhythm and flute accompaniment (or ChoirTrax CD) to really make this one shine.

There is an effervescent spirit to this new spiritual from David Lantz and John Parker. The Easter event will erupt with unbounded joy as the rhythmic energy of this well-crafted gospel piece echoes through the hearts of the choir. This will become a favorite!

An original Christmas anthem with the refrain of What Child Is This? interwoven. John Parker has created a worshipful text which will add to any Christmas service. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

This Christmas anthem will really get you moving! Celebrate the timeless message of the angels with this fun and exciting gospel rock collaboration from John Parker and David Lantz. This energetic tune is full of syncopatedrhythms proclaiming the birth of the Savior. The vocal and piano parts are moderately easy making Great Joy! an accessible service opener for many choirs. Pick up the pace during the Christmas season with this greatdeclaration of good tidings and “Great Joy!”

This set of pieces by Alice Parker to poetry by Nancy Wood was commissioned by the American Composers Forum for the ChoralQuest program allowing middle school choirs to discover music of varying moods and rhythms. The first in theset “What I Am I Must Become” creates a thoughtful quiet mood through four riddle-like statements. “Song Woman” celebrates the voices and lives of women through cheerful lighter motion and the final song“When Trouble Comes to Me” gives voice to the young men gathering up their energy and strength and offering a positive outlet for their emotion. Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available fordownload at choralquest.com .'