A Joyful Thanksgiving

Choral responses for all seasons including: Blessed Be the Lord • Christ Is Risen • Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving • Glory to God in the Highest • Go in Peace • Hear Us When We Call O Lord • LifeUp Your Heads O Ye Gates • May the Words of My Mouth • O Be Joyful in the Lord • Sing to the Lord a Glad New Song • The Lord Bless You and Keep You • and more.

Incorporating Praise Him! Praise Him! and Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee-Uses: Thanksgiving GeneralScripture: I Peter 3:18; Revelation 11:14; Proverbs 23:11; Psalm 146:2One of the most joyful and delightful hymns is raised to new heights in this energetic treatment.Written for choirs of any size this hymn anthem is presented with an optional orchestration giving larger churches greater performance options. Rediscover the strength and relevance of this congregation “evergreen.”

Uses: General Thanksgiving This very joyful Thanksgiving piece incorporates the hymn For the Beauty of the Earth and juxtaposes it with a rhythmic original tune that will jump off the page and into your heart. Superb!

Uses: General Thanksgiving ConcertScripture: Isaiah 6:3Incorporating a classic hymn text and a beloved hymn tune this celtic-style song leaps from the page like a sacred dance of praise. Thegeneral text makes it useful anytime but it could also be used for Thanksgiving Sunday or even Christ the King Sunday. The flute and percussion add a certain folk quality while still maintaining its sanctuary sensitivity.

Unison/2-Part Treble-This joyful thanksgiving anthem sets the familiar Psalm text “It is good to give thanks to the Lord ” to a driving syncopated refrain that recurs throughout the piece. A lively piano accompaniment and optional parts for shaker and claves adds to the euphoric expression of gratitude and praise to God. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:18

Uses: General call to worship ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 33:3 Psalm 150:4 Jeremiah 31:13 Psalm 98:4Rediscover a timeless classic from our anthem hall of fame. This praise-worthy offering hasstood the test of time and still energizes a sense of joy in the singer even today. Written with a classic sensibility this noble theme is easily sung and yet is bright with choral sparkle and vim. Impressive!

Uses: General Thanksgiving Call To WorshipScripture: Psalm 105:1-2A driving theme full of joyful energy characterizes this contemporary Psalm of gratitude. The syncopation of the music punctuatesthe text with power and purpose delivering a wonderful call to purpose for your worship service. Lift high the voice of thanksgiving with this exciting declaration of adoration.

This offering from Mack Wilberg is a joyful yet graceful arrangement of the well-known hymn tune by Conrad Kocher. Featuring a lyrical accompaniment and variations in choral textures this piece is ideal for Harvest or Thanksgiving celebrations but can also be used all year round.

A stately declaration of thanksgiving breaks into a joyful lilting songs of praise. This dancelike setting of Psalm 92 for soprano alto tenor and bass voices piano and french horn is light and airy with soaring melody lines and accompaniment.

A spectacular reimagining of the celebrated Shaker song made famous by Aaron Copland in Appalachian Spring! This American classic is sent soaring in this joyful and energetic arrangement that tugs at the heart and thrills the soul. Many options are available: full orchestration/track one piano four-hands or a one piano two-hands version. All are expertly crafted and offer choirs a distinctive new take on this testament to living modestly in the spirit of Thanksgiving.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Call to Worship Concert Scripture:I Chronicles 16:31-36 - Psalm 100 - Psalm 118:1-4 Leaping confidently from Scripture this anthem is a sturdy acclamation of worship and praise. A strong unison theme announces the joyful spirit that permeates this psalm while a contrasting richly harmonized section provides expressive potential for thoughtful directors. Effective canonic writing builds the intensity to a dramatic moment in the text God's love endures forever! There is a final statement of the theme and the piece ends with an exclamation point of praise!

Uses: General Thanksgiving StewardshipScripture: Psalm 95:2; Hebrews 6:7Joyfully proclaiming the richness of God's abundant life this lilting piece in 6/8 creates a truly special moment for anyservice of gratitude. The incorporation of Come Ye Thankful People Come provides a winsome surprise and invites the congregation to gather for praise and thanksgiving. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12 Lilting joyfully in 6/8 meter this sacred original is a praise-worthy declaration of the attributes of Creator God. Spirited in its character the folk song quality is natural to sing and easy to prepare. The flute option adds to the dance-like quality of the piece and the inspiring lyric is appropriate any time two or three are gathered together.