Don Besig Nancy Price: Let Your Light Shine!: SATB: Vocal Score

The Advent season wouldn't be complete without a spiritual by Don Besig and Nancy Price. This a cappella anthem for SATB choir and soloists will draw your congregation in closer with the intimacy of unaccompanied singing. Theminor color of this attractive octavo adds a touch of mystery to the preparations for Christ's arrival. Effective word painting with well-placed silences gives the thoughtful choir director ample opportunities for drama throughinterpretation. The impeccable part-writing makes “Waiting for the Light!” a sure success for your ensemble. Beautifully done.

This affirming song of discipleship written for the Bethany Lutheran Church in West Hartford Connecticut invites the worshipper into a more committed walk of faith. The writing team of Nancy Price and Don Besig has created awarm and moving challenge from the words of the gospels. Come Now and Follow Me may be sung by any size group and the inclusion of the congregation on the final refrain makes for a worshipful as well as musical experience.The trumpet descant adds interest and scope while the flowing piano part beautifully supports the rich harmonic writing. This directive from Christ to “come and follow” will strengthen your personal resolve and thatof your faith community to walk together as friends and fellow disciples of the Lord.

From the first delicate piano notes to its final triumphant chords this Don Besig and Nancy Price original “I Will Sing Your Glory and Praise ” is a musical statement of scope and profound spirituality. There is anorganic quality to this writing that slowly builds in intensity until the memorable melody surrenders to a final section utilizing the celebrated “Ode to Joy” with an effective new text from the authors. Destined forthe folders of many fortunate choirs don't miss this glorious new general-use anthem. Auspicious!

Nancy Price takes a classic sacred text and contemporizes it while adding her own creative observations about the nature of having a grateful heart. Don Besig captures the traditional/contemporary duality of this concept withmusic that is both traditional and also fresh and modern. Filled with melodic and poetic quotes this anthem that will ease learning and delight your congregants. Incorporates “We Plow the Fields and Scatter” and“We Gather Together”

From two of America's favorite sacred writers comes an anthem of challenge and encouragement commissioned by the Messiah Lutheran Church of North Fort Meyers Florida. Don Besig and Nancy Price reach deep into their creativeresources to share their faith and “sing” the gospel. A new vision joined with a timeless hymn “We Love to Tell the Story!” is a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Lite Trax accompaniment is availableto further enhance your performance. Don't miss this wonderful choral opportunity to “tell the old old story of Jesus and His love.”

An exquisite melody is at the heart of this moving anthem. Perfect text for Christmas or Epiphany this easily learned choral is a “must do” for the season. Lovely vocal writing and an expressive piano part will assuresuccess for your choir. The Don Besig/Nancy Price team at their creative best – “There Is a Child.”

Written for their own congregation Nancy Price and Don Besig have penned a pair of worship songs which may be used together or separately as a call to worship and choral benediction. “We Come to Worship” and“May the Peace of God Be with Us” are based on the same musical theme facilitating learning and providing a wonderful reprise for your worship service. “In This Place” is a beneficial addition to any musiclibrary.

This gentle swing style anthem from Nancy Price and Don Besig tells the story of the first Christmas and invites us all to gather at the manger once again to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Fresh new arrangements of “Go TellIt On the Mountain” and “Gloria” combine with a new melody which will delight your choir and congregation. Joyful!

This inspired work for Holy Week is a poignant portrait of Christ's final moments and a testimony to his redemptive passion. Don Besig and Nancy Price seamlessly weave the heartrending spiritual “He Never Said a MumblingWord” in and out of an exquisite tapestry of touching harmonies and haunting recollections of the crucifixion. This defining moment in the life of the Savior will be a meaningful subject for your Good Friday commemorations.Breathtaking!

There is a touch of mystery in this new Price/Besig Advent offering. The bass-like piano support sets the tone early and the men soon follow with a lightly syncopated theme that is immediately engaging. So different from mostAdvent music this will be a breath of fresh air for your seasonal planning. Splendidly crafted you will find this piece easy to teach to your group.