Lloyd Larson

J. Paul Williams and Lloyd Larson are at it again. Together they have created over a dozen well-loved children's anthems and this will prove to be another gem. No Room tells the story of Mary and Joseph as they make their waythrough Bethlehem in search of a place to stay. This piece is bound to be a Christmas favorite for years to come.

Contemplative and beautiful?and designed for use during each of the four Sundays of Advent. With optional narration during and before each section, the anthem can be used for the lighting of the Advent wreath during each Advent Sunday, or sung as a complete anthem. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Larson's setting of this J. Paul Williams text will provide a spiritual and emotional lift to the worship service. It is a very singable melody for any 2-part choir combination. The music and text are a celebration of God'sgoodness faithfulness and love for each individual. The melody and message will continue to ring in one's mind after the music has ended! Available: 2-Part.

Lloyd Larson put on his most distinguished and regal robes when he composed this piece. Using a text by the revered theologian Thomas Troeger and poet John Oxenham Larson presents a magnificent theme. The St. Peter hymn tune (In Christ There Is No East Or West)with congregation crowns the anthem beautifully. Scored with optional brass and percussion this commission praises God and honors our unity in Christ.

The American Experience Series offers a tribute to and a lesson about our glorious flag. With a stirring text by J. Paul Williams and an amazingly appropriate tune by Lloyd Larson this 2-part piece raises our flag in patrioticsplendor. There is even a spot to salute the flag written into the music. Accompaniment CD Rehearsal CD and Rehearsal CD 10-Pak available.

With the first melodic notes delivered by lower voices this sober anthem shares the sacrifice of Christ with sensitive and emotive music. Lyrical strains carry the inspired words forward and rich four-part harmonies take the memorable chorus into the heart of the listener. Reverent and worshipful! Duration: ca. 4:09.Uses: Holy Week Good FridayScripture: Hebrews 12:2; Galatians 6:8-11

Celebrate the triumphal entry of Christ into Jerusalem with this contemporary offering from J. Paul Williams and Lloyd Larson. The Hebrew musical overtones of the ocatvo's rythmic vocabulary help transport us into the joy of the moment. Though this was the beginning of Christ's journey to the cross Blessed Be the One! vividly reminds us that Christ was the Messiah of prophecy and the fulfillment of the covenant delivered to the people of God by the prophets. Exciting!

The divine imagery of the Paschal Lamb is central to understanding the sacrificial love as expressed in Christ. The highly effective music of this anthem brings a bittersweet quality to this Holy Week offering. The harmonic sequence employed is a touching tonal moment stirring the listener's heart with tender sentiment. A very pianistic accompaniment completes the package.Uses: Holy Week Maundy ThursdayScripture: Exodus 12:21-36; II Corinthains 5:21; Hebrews 4:5-16

From anticipation of the coming Christ Child to the nativity and beyond Song of Emmanuel weaves new songs and favorite carols with the spoken word to create an inspired Christmas cantata. Mary the shepherds angels andothers all had a “song” to sing on the holy night and their message is poignantly captured in this beautiful worship cantata.

Behold the Risen Savior! is an exciting anthem with all the majesty of a big Easter production yet suitable for smaller choirs. Written for SATB and keyboard it offers optional congregational involvement on the thirdverse with the inclusion of “Crown Him with Many Crowns.” This anthem would also work well as an introit leading into the first hymn. Recounting Christ's victory over death and culminating in the joyous and familiarhymn this piece is truly a resurrection celebration. “Let your alleluias ring!”