SKU: WD.080689631177

UPC: 080689631177.

Take a trip down memory lane…Let’s go back in time to a place of warm summer mornings, church bells ringing, friends and family dressed in their Sunday best, and the sound of voices singing out those sweet, spirited Gospel songs and hymns that always stirred the soul within. Songs of yearning for the day when we all fly home to the Savior…to a place of joy that never ends. Hymns of gladness, redemption, hope, and promise…

Can you hear them? Blessed Assurance; I Saw the Light; I’ll Fly Away; ‘Til the Storm Passes By; The King Is Coming; I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary; Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus; Precious Lord, Take My Hand…These are just a few of the favorites that Word Music and Church Resources is excited to present in Cliff Duren’s new collection, THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK.

Giving new life to these classic songs, while keeping that forever timeless feel, this collection is a must-have for any choir. With songs that everyone in your congregation will know and love, THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK is filled with a variety of upbeat, harmonious Southern Gospel songs of celebration, and beautiful, gentle ballads that plead for the Lord to come near. Your choir and congregation will be moved by these songs—not only as songs of testimony and worship and praise, but as reminders of the Lord’s faithfulness, goodness, and everlasting love for His children.

Prepare your heart and mind for reminiscing on the Lord’s great love while singing these exciting, timeless songs with your church family…This is THE GREAT AMERICAN CHURCH SONGBOOK!

SKU: GI.G-9615

ISBN 9781622774340.

With contributions from Jennifer Kerr Budziak and Kevin Padworski. This comprehensive and ambitious study is the first of its kind, focusing entirely on a large and diverse canon of six centuries of sacred choral repertoire that remains in worship presentation and performance to this day. Written and compiled by Tim Sharp, together with chapters by Jennifer Kerr Budziak and Kevin Padworski and contributions from 39 practicing church choir directors, Sacred Choral Music Repertoire is an in-depth exploration of 173 short- to medium-length anthems and single movements from larger sacred works. The large body of sacred music presented in this book was determined by surveys of practicing church musicians to discover the canon that remains relevant, beloved, and in unwavering use in church, school, and community choirs. Resource guides for each piece, written by researchers and practicing musicians from faith communities, survey the work’s history, offer conducting insights and detailed analysis, and give performance nuance and insight. Sacred Choral Music Repertoire explores a wide range of topics, including: Chant Sacred Choral Music of the Renaissance Sacred Choral Music of the Baroque Sacred Choral Music of the 18th Century Sacred Choral Music of the Romantic Era Sacred Choral Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries Folk Hymn Settings, Wilderness and African-American Spirituals Relational and Intentional Worship Music of the 21st Century Church Music in a Professional and Commercial Age Each section includes historical background information, conducting insights specific to each period, and practical analysis of each composition addressing musical style, interpretation, text, additional resources, and rehearsal considerations and approaches. Sacred Choral Music Repertoire is a practical and convenient reference for any conductor looking to bring the best sacred literature and performance practices to their school, college, community, or worship setting. Click Here to Download Book Index. Tim Sharp is Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the professional association for choral conductors, educators, scholars, students, and choral music industry representatives in the United States. He serves as Vice-President of the International Federation for Choral Music and is Artistic Director of the Tulsa Chorale. A theologically and musically trained choral musician, Sharp has taught and written about sacred music literature and performed the canon of sacred repertoire throughout his career. He created and wrote the monthly Sacred Music News & Review publication, and originated the standing column on sacred music, Hallelujah!, for ACDA’s Choral Journal. Dr. Sharp is a Life Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge University, with degrees in music and conducting from The School of Church Music of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Belmont University, and Bluefield College, with post-graduate studies at the Aspen Music School, Harvard University, and Cambridge University.

SKU: HL.14030957

ISBN 9788759806401. UPC: 840126924107. 10.5x14.5x0.6 inches. English.

The title The Deserted Churchyards refers to several churchyards along the western coast of Northern Jutland, which long ago were safely inland, but which now are being eaten up by the threatening sea. Though The Deserted Churchyards is an independent work, it can also be played as a Prelude to Funeral Procession. The Deserted Churchyards was commissioned by Lerchenborg Music Days and is dedicated to Louise Lerche-Lerchenborg.

SKU: WD.080689568176

UPC: 080689568176.

From Sunday to Sunday, most church choirs find themselves limited to a single weekly rehearsal, creating the need for popular, singable songs to use as a “go-to” resource for busy times and seasons. Volume 3 of Word Music & Church Resources’ immensely popular series, The Instant Worship Choir Collection, is exactly that—a moderately easy, “go-to” choir collection providing 20 well-known favorites from some of today’s most sought after arrangers, including Russell Mauldin, Cliff Duren, Marty Hamby, David Wise, Daniel Semsen, and Joshua Spacht. THE INSTANT WORSHIP CHOIR COLLECTION, VOLUME 3 is the perfect addition to your church music library, featuring titles that encompass every season of the church calendar year in a dynamic mix of songs for blended choral worship. Created for choirs of varying sizes and worship styles, this is a must-have resource you’ll find yourself returning to time and time again!

SKU: WD.080689603174

UPC: 080689603174.

The church calendar is full of special events, special times and special seasons. Most of these noteworthy times and seasons cry out for equally unique and special songs...songs that help us celebrate, honor, commemorate, and remember milestone moments in time and days of exceptional importance to our faith. THE CHURCH CHOIR MUSICAL YEARBOOK is designed to meet that purpose!

From Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, to Communion and Missions Sundays, to Patriotic and 9/11 Memorial Services, THE CHURCH CHOIR MUSICAL YEARBOOK has it all! With 12 inspiring and accessible choral arrangements by Steve W. Mauldin, this collection is the perfect, go-to music resource for all of your special occasion needs!

SKU: JU.00-9564369

UPC: 080689564369. English.

What a delightful children's musical for the Christmas season! O Little Christmas Town centers on God's ultimate plan for the town of Bethlehem. Dialogue is at times lighthearted, and at others, incredibly profound as the citizens of Bethlehem share the news of the Messiah's birth. The work is about 20 minutes in length, with an overture and five choral pieces that contain new melodies as well as familiar carols. It may be accompanied by piano, or by using the available orchestral CD. Production of this musical is extremely accessible with simple, yet effective suggestions for sets, props, and parts that may be performed by girls or boys.

SKU: HL.14030017

ISBN 9788759851562. 8.25x11.75x0.047 inches.

The Piano music of Jean Sibelius ranks among the greatest of Finnish music, and his 1924 set Five Charactereistic Impressions demonstrates his importance. The first of this set, The Village Church is a ceremonial theme bringing to mind the oaccasions and events that surround a small place of worship and that is perfect for ushering in the start of a programme. An impressionist piece that captures the imagery of reality with tonality, colour and a solemn pace.