Mark Patterson: If: 2-Part Choir: Vocal Score

Uses: Palm SundayScripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-38This stately anthem for Palm Sunday offers the flexibility of use with choirs of children youth and adults or a solo cantor with choirs.Opening with an optional processional choirs have the chance to sing antiphonally as a fanfare-like piano accompaniment and optional finger cymbals support the singing. An easy descant near the end of the piece also gives youngchoirs the opportunity to sing two parts easily and successfully. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:59

Emily Dickinson's well-known poem is the creative force behind this gorgeous and significant original concert work for 2-part and SAB voices. Commissioned by the Ohio Choral Directors Association for the Fifth Annual OCDA Elementary Choir Festival and First OCDA-OMEA Collaborative Elementary Choir Festival lovely unison singing fills the piece with simple and tasteful harmonic passages all painting the text of giving and helping others.

This delightful Christmas anthem weaves together new words with the familiar carol text While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks. Easy syncopation in the voices and piano combines with optional flute and percussion to create a light calypso feel that makes this piece a unique fun selection for Christmas worship or concert presentations. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:22

Uses: Easter Scripture: Matthew 28:5-6; Luke 24:1-3 Celebrating the triumphant news of Christ's resurrection this jubilant anthem calls “Easter people” to sound the news that Jesus isalive! A recurring refrain of “alleluias” follows each verse and also provides an optional descant as the song nears its conclusion. A simple part for 3 optional handbells heightens the sense of exuberance. Availableseparately: Unison with opt. Descant CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca: 3:30

Like an overgrown garden each soul has a place of beauty and joy to be discovered. This lovely work for treble voices offers that beauty through the simplicity of inspirational text and expressive music. Ideal for young voices from elementary through middle school.