Uses: EasterScripture: I Corinthians 15:3-5; Job 19:25Simply spectacular this easily learned choral song for Resurrection Sunday is a vibrant celebration of life. The rhythmic energy of the text ispropelled by a memorable theme and its brevity makes it an excellent opener. Craftily arranged for SAB forces the effect is nonetheless full and enriching. An essential Easter resource!

This crisp SAB anthem is a joyous resurrection declaration. With an elegant classical lilt the jubilant main theme opens the piece with unison voices and the spirit of confidence. Well-crafted countermelodies make the piece seem richer and more difficult that it actually is. A contrasting middle section brings expressive relief and reminds us of the life that is the triumph of the Easter message. The anthem ends with sharp clean punctuations of praise.

William Billings is widely recognized as the father of American choral music. With elegant simplicity he followed the lead of his European contemporaries and imparted his own unique style. This Easter declaration bravely states the victorious words of Christ's resurrection without accompaniment yet the strength of the anthem rings easily and powerfully.

Uses: Lent Holy Week Eastertide Ascension communionScripture: John 13:1; Romans 8:35Drawing from scripture the writer takes us on a journey through the passion of Christ and beyond. The sadness ofthe opening surrenders to the joy of the final verse that celebrates the resurrection hope we have in the risen Christ. The text references Christ's final words of assurance and makes this a beautiful choice for Eastertide Ascension and other post-Easter worship experiences. Moving! Available separately: SATB SAB; Duration: ca. 3:47.

Keith Christopher gives this classic contemporary song a fresh approach in this setting that sparkles with Easter joy. Quoting Christ the Lord Is Risen Today this celebratory anthem is quickly learned during the busyEaster season.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. ChoirTrax CD available. Instrumental ePak also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50

Uses: General Easter Eastertide Youth Choir Praise Team Scripture: Job 19:25 Psalm 95:4-6 Psalm 104:18-20 Now available for SAB and SSA choirs! A contemporary hit based on the immortal words from the book of Job is aptly set as a power folk anthem. The verses are framed by unison and two-part vocal textures while the well-known chorus opens up to include a rich four-part harmonic tapestry. The final crescendo is a regal variation with the piano providing an almost orchestral impact. The vocal lines climb unrelenting to a final fortissimo declaration My Savior Lives!

Because He Lives. Because He Lives has become a standard Easter hymn for congregations the world over. Lloyd Larson has done a masterful job of bringing this hymn into the choral anthem format. Not just for Easter, it is a song of victory and promise and praise.

Uses: Easter Call To WorshipScripture: Matthew 28:5-6The beloved Charles Wesley text is revisited with joyful results in this Easter offering for church choirs of any size. The lilting 6/8 metercreates an infectious spirit that instantly engages the listener. The accessible SAB voicing makes the piece a “must have” for smaller choirs.

This versatile round has words for Christmas Easter or general use. An improvised percussion part may be added in sections A and C. The last eight measures however should be sung unaccompanied._x000D_Easy and fun for youth or adult choirs

A serious and intense rhythmically driven work that can be accompanied by piano organ or string ensemble. For experienced choirs this would work well at Easter. In Latin.

Hungary has a thousand-year-old tradition of reverence for the Virgin Mary. In the course of the centuries the Church has found more and more occasions for the celebration of Mary. The greatest is the celebration of Mary's assumption into heaven which coincides with the anniversary of the death of Saint Stephen on August 15. The texts of these choral works originate from various supplicatory prayers from the office vocal texts and hymns. The six choral works don't form a cycle since the texts are associated with different liturgies. The choruses: Regina caeli ' antiphon for Easter Sub tuum praesidium ' antiphon Maria Mater gratiae ' short hymn Ave Regina caelorum 'antiphon for Lent Ave maris stella ' Hymn to Mary Virgo parens Christi benedicta ' responsorium can be sung singly or in any combination.

This powerful Easter anthem was introduced a year ago in SATB voicing. Written as a tribute to Fred Bock by his friends Bryan Leech and Jan Sanborn the SAB setting is a natural complement to follow.