Touch The Sky - Anthem

'The saplings grow through summer from spring. My love gave them roots and now gives them wings.' The warm text enhances the beautiful music of this touching anthem that is a wonderful choice for Mothers Day and other special tributes.

Choral Signature Series-Panis Angelicus is a touching anthem for accompanied upper voices and is featured on the Signum Classics recording On Eagles’ Wings performed by the award-winning chamber choir Tenebrae. The well-known text is set to an exquisite soaring melody showcasing L’Estrange’s gift for jazz-infused harmonies and beautiful yet accessible melodic lines. Part of Faber Music’s Choral Signature Series.

Setting a well-known Latin text from the Liber Usualis Michael Austin Miller combines expressive harmony and flowing polyphony to create a gentle and touching anthem. The opening and closing sections develop the chant-like opening motif enclosing an 'Alleluia' section comprising joyously interweaving lines.

Ken Burns has created another masterpiece with his PBS series on World War II entitled The War. Here is the moving anthem featured throughout the series in a touching setting for band.

Psalm 96-Uses: Call to Worship General Scripture: Psalm 96 Harkening back to traditional oratorio-styled chorus writing this anthem just springs from the printed page! It features a vibrant touch of the modern complete with a sparkling accompaniment that is immediately engaging lifting the heart and touching the soul. The ranges are achievable and the gentle counterpoint offers some great artful moments. This positive affirmation of praise is useful any time throughout the church year and is an excellent service opener. Score and Parts (timp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

Anytime Anthems for the Sanctuary-Prepared for Praise is an excellent compilation of anthems created especially for the smaller church choir or ensemble. Many of your favorite writers are represented in this helpful and approachable collection. Conveniently arranged for Two-Part Mixed voices along with one anthem for Unison voices this book has something for everyone! Acoustic adornments are also offered for a special touch. Grow the confidence of your choir by arranging for their success! Songs include: Let Us Rejoice! Rejoice Ye People of the Faith Jesus Teach Me I Am Thine O Lord A Joyful Jubilant Song Be Strong in the Lord God Is My Shepherd Live Your Love.

Perfect of Epiphany, this anthem takes an existing 17th century text and brings a fresh touch with original new music. The optional flute obbligato provides just the right touch. Simple, yet heartfelt and highly effective. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Here is a classic approach to the quintessential Christ the King anthem. The brass adds a festive touch to this beloved hymn. An a cappella section and verse with descant color this anthem for a spectacular presentation. There arelots of options with this ideal opener or congregational participation number.

from A Time for Alleluia-Uses: Advent Lent Palm SundayScripture: Isaiah 43:16-21; Luke 3:1-6; Isaiah 40:1The words of Isaiah the prophet jump from the pages of this anthem as a celebration of God's promise to send aRedeemer. This is a good choice for the season of Advent or Lent as it asks the believer to “prepare the way” for the arrival of Christ and the lectionary offers opportunities for these words of preparation to beincorporated into worship. The memorable harmonic progression on the words “Comfort Ye my People” is a rich and expressive moment for the choir and gentle quiescent codetta is a restrained touch that adds an elegantfinale to this scripture based anthem of encouragement. Multiple usages!

The music of Handel is given a fresh arranging touch from veteran Hal Hopson in this brisk anthem of praise. Highly effective while remaining highly singable by choirs of all sizes, this anthem shines with energy. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Majestic with a regal touch Lloyd Larson has created a triumphant anthem of praise. After a stirring opening section the anthem segues to a fresh setting of the “All Creatures of Our God and King” hymn tune with anew text. Add brass for a celebrative moment of worship! Available: SATB Instrumental Pak ChoirTrax CD.

Book 5 of the Sing Out! series features wonderful new choral arrangements of five top pop tunes all arranged by renowned Vocal Coach and Choral Director extraordinaire Mark De-Lisser. Each song has been beautifully arranged for SAT chorus the unison harmonies totally reinvigorating these favourite pop songs. From the classic rock anthem of the 1980s in Toto's Africa to the modern pop heartbreaker All Of Me by John Legend these are great songs with even greater arrangements. The unabashed positivity of Nico & Vinz's Am I Wrong makes a fantastic counterpart to the optimism in the faceof pain represented by the arrangement of the traditional gospel song Take My Hand Precious Lord a tune used to wonderfully affecting effect in the recent film 'Selma'. Finally this fresh pop choral setlist is rounded off nicely with Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud a beautiful love song in which the power and emotion of the words will enhance the performance.  Arranged for SAT (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) Choir these songs are designed to be sung to backing tracks but Piano accompaniments and Guitar chord boxes are included for rehearsal purposes or if you wish to perform with a live band. Aside from De-Lisser's incredible arrangements this pack includes an innovative and user-friendly download card with performance backing tracks full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each Vocal part recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. Helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in this book giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs. Mark De-Lisser is a celebrated Vocal Coach and Choral Director who has been featured on BBC1's 'Last Choir Standing'. His extensive introduction and notes within this songbook bring a personal touch as De-Lisser really is passionate about getting people singing improvising and most of all enjoying themselves.  The new