Ruth Elaine Schram: On This Holy Night: 2-Part Choir: Vocal Score

Use this quintessential anthem when lighting the peace candle during Advent. Ruth Elaine Schram is known for her tender music of hope and she has touched this subject with her special magic of melody and text. The optional child'ssolo can be a breathtaking option and the flowing keyboard writing helps make this a real winner.

This new partner song from Ruth Elaine Schram has the beloved Coventry Carol at its center with a lovely new song to complement it. It alternates creatively between major and minor modes and the two-part writing makes this one accessible by choirs of all sizes.

The Nativity is seen through the eyes of the lambs in this new Ruth Elaine Schram creation. Childlike in its approach this anthem is a simple statement of faith. Add the optional children's choir (or selected sopranos) for a touching moment of heartfelt worship.

The rose has served as a metaphor many times and Ruth Elaine Schram celebrates its virtues most artfully in this lovely ballad. Her poem enables this selection to work in both sacred and secular venues. The tune maintains ahaunting quality immersed in beauty befitting the text. Available: SATB.

SATB/opt. Harp-SATB/opt. Harp. With heartfelt words and music this new Ruth Elaine Schram manger lullaby is tender and highly appealing. The use of Silent Night is inspired and fits perfectly while the optional Harp part can be played by organ second piano or electronic keyboard.

Ruth Elaine Schram requires no introduction due to her steady output of useful choral music. This Christmas selection weaves the well-known “Once in Royal David's City” into her own music and poetry. In serene fashionshe brings freshness and warmth together to celebrate the birth of Mary's child. Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak available.

This gentle anthem takes its text from a beloved passage from the Book of John. Ruth Elaine Schram's musical setting brings just the right mood for the words creating an anthem your choir and congregation will cherish.

Ruthie Schram presents a highly creative approach in this fascinating Holy Week offering. Three scenes from the life of Christ are presented where Christ experienced physical thirst. From the manger to his last moments on thecross this anthem reminds us that ironically Christ is the “Living Water” for our spiritual thirst. An optional communion text is provided for additional performance options. Profound! On Ash Wednesday we are calledto return to the will of God. This John Parker text based on passages from Joel and Malachi is treated to a blended musical approach creating stark contrast from the judgement passages and the divine Homecoming that crowns thefinal chorus. A dramatic reminder.

Incorporating Silent Night-Ruthie Schram is one of our finest writers for young voices. This new piece lifts aspirations for a special Christmas moment with her partner song incorporating Silent Night. Precious!

Ruthie Schram raises the bar with her arrangement of the traditional spiritual Little Lamb Little Lamb Little Innocent Lamb. The choir will enjoy singing and the congregation will enjoy hearing this one.