The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace with music that will be easily learned and fun to perform! The shakere and hand drum percussion are included in the choral score and may be performedby the singers for a truly festive concert experience! Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Words by the International Students of Waldorf College Forest City IowaHere is a truly unique musical experience for singers of all ages. This call and response song features soloist choir and audience singing aboutunity peace and community in ten different languages! ?Sahayta? uses words and phrases from Arabic Hebrew Hindi Sanskrit Spanish English Filipino Swahili and other African tribal languages and is appropriatefor any age treble choir. This infectious world-beat dance unites musicians and audience in the spirit of love and brotherhood.

Filled with the universal hope for peace on earth this soulful Stevie Wonder song evokes heartwarming memories of Christmases past. Released as a single in 1966 in 2015 it received renewed interest as Stevie performed it with Andra Day.

(Dona Nobis Pacem)-The timeless and year-round versatility of the Latin text Dona Nobis Pacem is set seamlessly with an English verse singing of understanding kindness and hope for humankind. The flowing piano accompaniment lies beneath the 2-part and 3-part mixed voicings designing a simple yet musically rich choral for young and developing voices.

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. This is the original arrangement as sung by the Military Wives Choir. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. A favourite for the 2011 Christmas Number One, with support from radio DJ Chris Evans who has suggested every choir in the country should sing this song, it's and nbsp - the biggest threat to X-Factor chart domination this year. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, selected and adapted by Paul Mealor, and a passage from the Book of John: Wherever you are, my love will keep you safe - My heart will build a bridge of light, across both time and space. Wherever you are, our hearts still beat as one, I hold you in my dreams each night, until your task is done. Light up the darkness, my wondrous star, Our hopes and dreams, my heart and yours, forever shining far. Light up the darkness, my prince of peace - May the stars shine all around you, may your courage never cease. Wherever I am, I will love you day by day, I will keep you safe, cling on to faith, along the dark, dark way. Wherever I am, I will hold on through the night - I will pray each day, a safe return, will look now to the light. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 / Ssa Et Piano

Together We Sing Series-Venga Nel Nostro Coro alternatively called Canone was originally a 4-part canon or round written by Antonio Salieri from Canons for Unaccompanied Voices. Loosely translated it means come to the choir. The lyrics invite those with difficulty to come to the choir with the promise of happiness and peace. A joyful statement indeed for the happiness that singing together can bring!

Two traditional Irish blessings - Deep peace of the running wave to you and May the road rise up to greet you - are artfully combined in this exquisitely crafted work by former King's Singer and composer Philip Lawson. A wonderful benediction for graduation spring concert and worship settings.

An arrangement of this classic anthem for upper voices ideal for youth and children's choirs that are able to sing in three parts. Alternatively known as Deep Peace the gentle nature of both the words and melody have made this piece a firm favourite at christenings weddings and funerals.

Becki has created a fresh and jazzy arrangement of this familiar folk song. The piece uses chromatic intervals with a jazz piano accompaniment a “walking” bass line in the SAB voicing to feature your men and anoptional descant for the women to sing in three-part harmony. A workhorse for the middle school and elementary teacher this choral is appropriate throughout the year promoting peace unity or patriotism. Available: SAB 2-part PianoTrax CD 2006 (35016962).

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; TheAdvent Rose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on “O Little Town of Bethlehem;” Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas; A Joyful Gathering of

Wafting as easily as a folk song, this tune feels like a familiar lullaby. Quoting the familiar Still, Still, Still, the piano ushers in the voices singing in thirds to create a dreamy ambience for this retelling of Jesus' birth. Composed by a direct descendant of Franz Grüber, the modern carol pays homage to classic carol style. The piano writing acts independently of the voices to festoon the melody with gentle passage work. Peace, love and joy for your worship services!