Ruth Elaine Schram: Come With Thanksgiving: Unison or 2-Part Choir: Vocal Score

Ruth Elaine Schram has a special gift for writing memorable melodies. This piece is no exception as she tenderly cradles a picturesque text with exquisite tuneful beauty. The contrasting middle section is a challenge for all tohurry and behold the Savior: “Run run run to Bethlehem! See this thing which has come to pass...” Then the quietness of the manger returns with a quote from the familiar carol: “O come let us adore Him.”The optional flute part adds a lovely shimmer to this beautiful nocturne. “Shepherd's Carol” is a must for your Christmas programming.

2-Part/SAB-Here is essential repertoire for those Sundays when you are numbers challenged! Snow Sundays beware here are stunning numbers easily learned and proven successful with limited personnel. Two-part and easy SAB numbers from ourarchive of bestsellers make this the best value of the season. Some include organ accompaniment and all are appropriate for traditional and blended worship settings. Includes music by some of today's leading writers – DonBesig Benjamin Harlan Hal H. Hopson Joseph M. Martin Ruth Elaine Schram James M. Stevens and others. Anthems include: Come Thou Fount; Consider the Lilies; Peace Like a River; Come with Shouting; We Bring Our Thanks;Sing Forever to the Lord; A Closing Prayer; and more.

The piano introduction sets the mood for this lovely inspirational piece. Arranged as an SSAB choral the baritone range is limited and does not go above middle C and rarely goes below G. With this part being optional the piececan easily be done as an SSA. Come What May is perfect for graduation as the text speaks of the power of music to bind us together with wonderful memories and hope for the future.

Uses: Christmas Christmas Eve Advent Scripture: Luke 2:15-16 John 8:12 John 9:5 Lilting joyfully this anthem celebrates the Christ Candle and announces the glory of the newborn King. The last in a series of Advent candle anthems by Ruthie this finale is a festive acclamation of light. The flute and cello parts are optional but add a wonderful effect. The brief quote from ADESTE FIDELES is a special bow on this Christmas gift. Flute and cello parts included.

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 7:14 Jeremiah 31:11 Beckoning for Emmanuel to come and set us free this anthem of expectation combines original music and text with the beloved Advent hymn O Come O Come Emmanuel. A stirring piano accompaniment enhances the sense of longing with its gentle but continuous rhythmic drive.

Written in chorus-style this anthem will enrich your family dedication services and become a musical tradition for both choir and congregation. God's design for home and family is presented here as a picture of the family of God.There are so many opportunities for enhancing worship with optional texts and responsive participation by the congregation. Seeing God in ourselves and our children and experiencing God's love in the way we love each other Asa Family We Thank You is both prayer and promise.

Uses: General ThanksgivingScripture: I Chronicles 16:34; Psalm 92:1Dancing gently in 3/4 meter this anthem of thanksgiving reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from God. Melodicrepetition and a recurring refrain make the piece easy to learn and sing. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:07

Opening with a simple statement of the beloved 'Dona Nobis Pacem', the carol 'The First Noel' is seamlessly woven into the musical and textual fabric of the anthem. Closing with a reprise of 'Dona Nobis', this anthem will become a favorite for your choir! / Choeur Mixte (SATB)