Easter Anthem

Uses: EasterScripture: Matthew 28:5-6; Luke 24:1-3A spirited piece in 2/2 meter this Easter anthem calls the “global congregation” to sing together the joyful alleluias of Christ'sresurrection. A sparkling piano accompaniment highlights the charming melody that's easy to learn and fun to sing. A clever flute part at the end of the anthem weaves in short familiar phrases of Christ the Lord Is RisenToday. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:43

Easter Alleluya is a lively Easter anthem for SATB choir with Organ Accompaniment. The simple yet strong melody lines and dancing rhythms propel the music forward to a triumphant close in this easy yet effective piece.

This bright Easter anthem is a delightful arrangement of the Catalonian carol. With its optional handbell part your choir can enhance the sound of the ringing easter bells. / 2 Parties Mixtes

SATB-Anne Herring's Easter Anthem for SATB choir. Vocal score.The hand-written Orchestration contains a Conductors Score and parts for: Flute Oboe Clarinet Trumpet 1 & 2 Trumpet 3 Horn 1 & 2 Horn 3 Trombone 1 & 2 Tuba Percussion (orchestra bells timpani) Rhythm Harp Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello and Bass.

William Billings is widely recognized as the father of American choral music. With elegant simplicity he followed the lead of his European contemporaries and imparted his own unique style. This Easter declaration bravely states the victorious words of Christ's resurrection without accompaniment yet the strength of the anthem rings easily and powerfully.

Opening with a brass flourish followed by a layered vocal effect this festive piece segues to a majestic processional of Christ The Lord Is Risen Today. Rhythmic and vibrant this anthem remains easily prepared and highlyeffective. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak (Brass) ChoirTrax CD.

Uses: EasterScripture: Matthew 28:5-6; Luke 24:1-12A spectacular opening for Resurrection morning this montage of beloved hymns is the quintessential Easter medley. The versatile offering is at homeas a special anthem presentation or even as a congregational anthem joining both choir and audience in joyful praise. Adorned with festive brass and handbell options this medley of Easter classics is thoughtfully arranged forquick learning. Incorporates Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; Crown Him with Many Crowns; All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name. Reproducible congregation pages available as a free download in CloserLook. Available separately: SATB Brass Orchestration CD-ROM (Score & parts for Trumpet 1&2 Trombone 1&2 Timpani) Digital Handbells (3 octaves). Duration: ca. 4:43.

More Than Hymns is a new two-volume collection of anthems for mixed voice choirs featuring extended arrangements of existing hymn tunes, together with original anthem-style settings of the texts of several well known hymns. Of the sixteen works in this first volume, six are published here for the first time, including new arrangements by composers of today: Malcolm Archer, Rogers Covey-Crump, John Joubert, Barry Rose and Gavin Williams. The texts cover many seasons of the church's year - Advent, Epiphany, Passiontide, Easter, Ascension, as well as celebratory occasions such as festival services and weddings. / Chant Et Piano

The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems For Upper Voices is a wonderful collection and an invaluable resource for Upper Voice choirs who have the desire to sing a variety of beautiful anthems, but who have an unfortunately limited amount of rehearsal time. Selected and edited by David Hill, this collection includes anthems that are easy to learn, enjoyable to sing but also sound simply fantastic.Some works included in this collection are universally-loved, pieces like Ave Maria by Marcel Dupré, The Lord's Prayer by John Tavener and James Whitbourn's wonderful A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu. Despite the title of Short And Easy, these pieces are anything but mundane or tired, they are all exciting, versatile and enjoyable, making this collection perfect for any choir. The collection is an antidote to the fact that many choirs have to rehearse on a limited time, with limited resources. Learning from this collection is quick and efficient, but the songs don't compromise in beauty.With a range of styles, and settings for Eucharist and Evensong, this collection offers a carefully-chosen diversity for Upper Voice Choirs large and small. With James Davy's Sun Of My Soul, Philip Moore's Listen To The Song Of The Children and Elizabeth Poston's The Dormouse's Carol, the selection here is brilliant, including pieces for all occasions and events throughout the year. This makes Short And Easy Anthems indispensable for Upper Voice Choirs and directors who will instantly be able to draw from a wealth of songs that can be learnt quickly. The works here include simple unison settings, while most of them can be performed with some flexible scoring, allowing the music to be opened up to wider choirs.Featuring a vast number of anthems that can be learnt and sung quickly, The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems gives Upper Voice choirs a grand selection of songs that will prevent a reliance on the same ones. Whether your choir is large or small, the music contained within this collection is perfect for beautifully versatile melodies that can be learned very easily. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

With a newly written text by Angier Brock this compelling anthem by Cecilia McDowall is a welcome addition to the traditional Easter repertoire. Easter Light explores a variety of styles and colours from organ solos suggestive of the song of the Eastern meadowlark to a meditative section in the manner of plainchant.

Uses: EasterScripture: Matthew 28:5-6; Luke 24:1-3This jubilant anthem for Easter day recounts the miraculous story of Christ's resurrection. Unison voices singing “alleluias” with thepeal of optional handbells proclaim together the glorious news that Jesus lives! Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:31

Uses: Easter Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8; Luke 24:1-12 Excitement surrounds this jubilant Easter anthem that recounts the feeling of elation for Christs resurrection. Written in ABA form the B section incorporates the familiar NOEL NOUVELET tuneproviding a nice contrast between the two A sections. An optional descant in the final A section magnifies the spirit of euphoria for the anthems resounding conclusion. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration:ca. 2:40

Uses: Easter Scripture: Matthew 28:7 The Neo-Renaissance flavor provides a beautiful backdrop for this novel Eastertide anthem. The optional Hand Drum and Tambourine will add a nice color to your worship presentation. Availableseparately: SATB BonusTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.