Shawnee Sacred

From majesty to manger the savior came down to bring heaven to earth. The mystery of the incarnation and the wonder of grace are presented in the madrigal-like opening until surrendering to the exhube...

The music of the heavens is given to the young virgin and her newborn son as a beautiful gift from God. The miracle of the manger is expressively presented in this pull-out piece from the best-selling...

With a deep sense of sacred intimacy, this anthem calls us to the manger to offer our lives and our worship. With music of warmth, this poem is gently cradled by the expressive intervals that rise and...

Welcome Don Hart to our Shawnee community of writers with this combination of a classic carol and a beloved classical theme from Smetana's tone poem The Moldeau. This theme is full of pathos and ideal...

There is a great sense of theatre in this Pepper Choplin gem. The meeting of Mary and Elizabeth is brought to life in this scene from his best-selling Christmas cantata Once Upon a Night. The interpla...

Perhaps the most celebrated carol of them all, Joy to the World has never sounded so rich and wonderful. This festive approach has it all, and you will be able to use this glorious version over and ov...

Pepper Choplin has a singular perspective that he brings to the craft of composition. This beautiful call to reflections is a pull-out from his best-selling cantata Once Upon a Night. Long after the a...

This outstanding portrait of the nativity is a delicate song for Christmas worship gatherings. Nature decorates the world with praise and the world rejoices to greet its Messiah. Artful music with int...

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 a...

Once again this celebrated writing team embraces Advent anticipation and longing with an expressive yet easily learned carol. There is hope in every note of this splendid choral that moves from minor...

Crawford Thoburn's highly expressive writing style is beautifuly evident in this colorful tapestry of tones. The text is full of mysterious images of the incarnation and the music gently holds these i...

For Advent, you will not find a more expressive vehicle to convey the longing and prayerful hope for a deliverer than this thoughtful selection from John Parker and David Lantz. The vocal textures are...

At the sound of a trumpet the church is called to arise, go to the manger, and worship the newborn King. The bell-like piano part adds to the festive qualities of this joyful call to worship and the s...

Choirs of every size and proficiency will delight in this new arrangement of this well-known English carol. A pleasing piano and flute part decorate the buoyant lilt of this Christmas classic while cr...

This ancient chant is one of our most profound sacred texts. The arranger adorns the tune with dramatic harmonies and special text painting creating an anthem of breathless beauty. Destined to be a cl...

This anthem will send spirits dancing and shoes to tapping! There is urgency in the melody and this holiday anthem is filled with happy reminders of the joy of Christmas and the miracle and wonder of...

With rustic abandon, this unique Advent offering dances off the page. Taking two early American folk tunes and joining them with seasonal purpose, Lee and Susan Dengler create a sensational new song o...

The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany,...

This useful collection of a cappella benedictions from David Angerman and Barbara Furman is especially designed for use during Holy Week and Lenten services. There is not much service music devoted to...

We are pleased to present another volume in this popular series! Volume 5 provides more great anthems with that one-rehearsal, quick-learning recipe! Rich with stylistic diversity and subject variety,...

We are pleased to present another volume in this popular series! Volume 5 provides more great anthems with that one-rehearsal, quick-learning recipe! Rich with stylistic diversity and subject variety,...

A quintessential Easter anthem, the prized tune LANCASHIRE is the foundation for this festive resurrection declaration. The silent alleluias of Lent and Holy Week are unleashed with joyful abandon by...

Fans of the composer's iconic The Awakening will find interest in the theme and scope of this piece. Growing from a rising, hopeful musical motive, the anthem evolves into a celebration of music and i...