3 CDs ENCLOSED NEW MUSIC FOR FALL & CHRISTMAS 2011 Also featuring selections from: BROOKFIELD PRESS DAYBREAK MUSIC AND MOre… NEW MUSIC FOR FALL & CHRISTMAS 2011 Worship DEAR FRIENDS, Songs Welcome to the Fall/Christmas 2011 edition of Worship Songs. Contained in this promotion are the new releases from Shawnee Press, GlorySound, Harold Flammer music, Mark Foster music, Hal Leonard, Daybreak Music, Brookfield Press, and Fred Bock Music. Bringing a great diversity of styles and difficulty levels, we hope that Worship Songs will connect you with important resources for your church and community choirs. Highlights include: • A new Celtic-styled Christmas cantata, Tapestry of Light. With two voicing options (SATB and SAB), the cantata also offers two orchestrations–a full orchestra for larger groups or a celtic consort version for only five instruments. • A new children’s musical from Jill and Michael Gallina, Silent Mice, Holy Mice, tells a whimsical story based on the legend of how “Silent Night” was composed. • One of my personal favorites is Heather Sorenson’s Raise Your Hands. This anthem is truly special and destined to touch many hearts with its inspiring message of worship and praise. • A special section of music appropriate for observing the 10th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy. • A new holiday piano collection from Philip Kern—Star of Wonder, Star of Night. A great gift idea for your church pianist. • From the Mark Foster catalog, a new set of seasonal carols by famed commercial music composer, Terry Esau. • A sensitive Christmas Eve candlelight and communion composition by John Purifoy, A Communion of Carols. You will also hear new music from composers such as Keith Christopher, John Leavitt, Pepper Choplin, Don Besig, Nancy Price, Howard Helvey, Douglas Nolan, Patti Drennan, David Lantz, Brad Nix, Vicki Tucker Courtney, Bert Stratton, Michael Barrett, Lloyd Larson, John Purifoy, Lee Dengler and many others. We trust that our latest releases bring you a plethora of exciting and helpful resources for the Fall and Christmas season. ORDER TODAY! Order all the titles featured here On with the music! and more from any music retailer. For more information about Shawnee Press publications, please call toll-free 1-800-962-8584 or visit www.shawneepress.com. Joseph M. Martin Prices, contents and availability subject to change Director of Sacred Publications for Shawnee Press without notice and may vary outside the U.S.A. NEW CHORAL PUBLICATIONS SONGS OF PEACE NEW CANTATA FOR Arranged by Joseph M. Martin CHRISTMAS 2011 Uses: General, World Peace, Baptism Scripture: Psalm 23:4; John 1:29; TAPESTRY OF LIGHT Philippians 4:7 A CELTIC CHRISTMAS This anthem is a soft blanket of peace CELEBRATION incorporating these well known traditional Words and Music by 4 songs: Peace Like a River, Dona Nobis Pacem, Joseph M. Martin Kum Ba Ya, I Will Walk Through the Valley in Peace, and The River is Wide. A soothing piano The joy and hope of Christmas accompaniment carries these celebrated melodies in tender arms are celebrated in this new Celtic- while several fascinating partner songs reveal themselves in the styled cantata from the pen that choral texture. brought you The Mystery and the 35027810 SATB .....................................................................$1.80 Majesty and Winter’s Grace. This 35027938 LiteTrax CD .......................................................$44.99 jubilant work is filled with tuneful carols, thoughtful narration, and sparkling orchestrations. Traditional melodies form the CHRISTMASTIME foundation of this tapestry of Words and Music by Michael W. Smith and 1 light bringing to your holiday Joanna Carlson presentation a pleasing mixture Arranged by Heather Sorenson of choirs, carols, and candlelight. Uses: Christmas, Christmas Eve, Youth See additional information and a full line of support products on Scripture: Luke 2:13 page 11. 35027860 SATB .....................................................................$8.95 Sparkling with an almost classical distinctive, 5 this a cappella choral is a wonderful up-tempo 35027955 SAB .......................................................................$8.95 moment for your Christmas program. From the first rhythmic gestures of the theme to the engaging polyphonic transitions, audiences will thrill at the energy and drive of this contemporary classic. Add the optional WELCOME TO OUR WORLD handbells for a truly festive touch. 35027848 SATB a cappella ....................................................$2.05 Words and Music by Chris Rice Arranged by David Angerman Uses: Christmas, Epiphany, Communion A PEACEFUL, SILENT NIGHT Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Music by Mark Clark This tender song is a beautiful thought for Arranged by Brad Nix any Christmas concert. In the final verse, Uses: Christmas, Epiphany, Communion 2 the anthem takes us beyond the manger to the cross where we see Christ as the Lamb Scripture: Psalm 146:1 of God. One of the most unique offerings for winter 35027245 SATB .....................................................................$1.90 that you will find, this combination of It is 35027938 LiteTrax CD .......................................................$44.99 6 Well With My Soul and Silent Night should not be missed. An atmosphere of calm assurance is woven into the fabric of this abundantly expressive piece offering a very special moment for Christmas or CREATION SINGS Epiphany communion. Destined to be a standard, this anthem will Words and Music by Keith and Kristyn Getty and touch your heart and lift your spirits! Stuart Townend 35027798 SATB .....................................................................$1.80 Arranged by James Koerts Uses: General, Praise Team, Youth Scripture: Psalm 148; L AY DOWN YOUR TROUBLES I Corinthians 15:22, 45 Words and Music by John Purifoy 3 Celebrate joy with this modern hymn from Uses: General, Lent the inspired pen of Keith Getty. Touched by Scripture: Psalm 55:22; Matthew 11:28 arranging excellence, this brilliant affirmation Schools and churches alike will delight in this of praise makes an excellent general use anthem or an opening call new neo-Spiritual for SATB voices. There is a to worship and adoration. The entire gospel story in one anthem! good message at the center of this “toe-tapper” 35027849 SATB .....................................................................$1.90 7 calling all people to lay down their burdens and reach for a better day. Every section of the choir gets to shine in this winner! 35027901 SATB .....................................................................$1.80 Visit www.shawneepress.com for sample score 35027938 LiteTrax CD .......................................................$44.99 pages and full-length audio on most titles. 1 = CD Track Number Please see page 24 for the complete track list. 1 WOULD I MISS RAISE YOUR HANDS THE MIRACLE? Words and Music by Heather Sorenson Words by Pamela Stewart Uses: General, Praise Team Music by Douglas Nolan Scripture: I Timothy 2:8; Psalm 134:2; Uses: Christmas, Communion Psalm 63:4 Scripture: Matthew 25:36 A powerful song of worship and adoration, From the opening melodic line that rises this anthem contains a profoundly moving 8 effortlessly over peaceful chords, this 12 message for the contemporary church. Give yourself to praise as you discover the heart of captivating choral illuminates the true HEATHER SORENSON meaning of Christmas. Both artful and worship and the spirit of service in this new spiritual, the anthem presents quiet truth while also confronting classic! the listener with these questions: Will we miss the miracle? Will 35027845 SATB .....................................................................$1.80 we see the King? 35027846 iPrint Orchestration ...........................................$60.00 35027881 SATB .....................................................................$1.80 35027847 StudioTrax CD ...................................................$26.99 35027882 iPrint Orchestration ...........................................$40.00 35027892 StudioTrax CD ...................................................$26.99 I’M GONNA SING Arranged by Don Besig Uses: General, Pentecost E VERY GOOD AND Scripture: Galatians 5; Psalm 33:6-33 PERFECT GIFT Gospel joy is in every word of this a cappella Words by Joseph M. Martin gem. Flawless part-writing makes this anthem Music by Heather Sorenson an easy sing and the catchy tune is very Uses: Thanksgiving, General 13 captivating. Arranged for success by one of America’s favorite choral craftsmen! Scripture: James 1:17; Psalm 85:12 35010549 SATB a cappella ....................$1.80 This Thanksgiving or general use anthem 9 will be welcomed in choir folders and hearts HE WILL BE THE LOVE everywhere. A pleasing 6/8 meter and Words and Music by Ruth Elaine Schram a memorable theme make the piece easily accessible while sensitive word painting in the choral parts give Uses: Advent ensembles a chance to focus on enunciation and expression. Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Includes flute and cello parts. The emphasis upon Divine love is a universal 35027908 SATB .....................................................................$1.95 image of promise for the season of lights. With 35027938 LiteTrax CD .......................................................$44.99 a memorable melody, this graceful anthem 14 weaves a spell of beauty making it ideal for the candle lighting moment in your Advent SOON THE MESSIAH RUTH ELAINE SCHRAM service. A very achievable accompaniment