The Tallis Psalter comprises a collection of Tallis's 9 tunes for Archbishop Parker's Psalter, preces and responses, the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis (Dorian Service) and a number of easily learnable anthems, all by Tallis. David Skinner is one of the leading scholars in editing music of this period, and this book will be attractive to choirs looking for easily performable and new versions of Tall…

More Than Hymns is a new two-volume collection of anthems for mixed voice choirs featuring extended arrangements of existing hymn tunes, together with original anthem-style settings of the texts of several well known hymns. Of the sixteen works in this first volume, six are published here for the first time, including new arrangements by composers of today: Malcolm Archer, Rogers Covey-Crump, John…

Excitement and anticipation build throughout this triumphant Palm Sunday anthem as the crowd waits in charged expectation for Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem. “Look in the distance!...What do you see?...I heard Messiah iscoming!...Could it be he?” Questions and speculations mount as the long-awaited Christ approaches. “I see it clear...He is here!” Harmony bursts out of the un…

The vocal score for Archibald Davidson Arnott's Blessed Are The Pure In Heart arranged for SATB chorus and Organ Accompaniment. Born in Glasgow in 1870 Arnott moved to London when he was 10 and did not start seriously studying music until he was around 20. After graduating Arnott became organist at a number of churches in London then Glasgow all the while composing anthems such as the beaut…

The Novello Book of Classic Anthems brings together some of the finest sacred choruses ever written. The collection includes miniature gems including Edward Elgar’s Ave verum corpus Henry Purcell’s Thou knowest Lord the secrets of our hearts and Thomas Attwood’s Come Holy Ghost and established choral favourites such as Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus Henry Balfour Gardin…

This gentle lilting anthem sets verses from the psalms that speak of devotion to and delight in the Lord. Bednall's sophisticated and appealing musical language gives colour and expression to the text and creates a devotional atmosphere perfectly suited to the psalmists' words.

Psalm 146 is the text source for this lyrical anthem for SAB voices with C instrument and keyboard. Commissioned for a middle school honors chorus the piece works well with high school or adult voices.

San Francisco organist and arranger Jerry Lindberg has produced a brilliant and energetic piece for Palm Sunday. The accompaniment is set more for piano than organ but either could work. The rhythm and drive of the piece is whatcaptures the spirit. The vocal parts roll off the tongue with ease. This is a great anthem for all church styles. Available: SATB.

This engaging anthem beams with gratitude to God. The memorable melody highlights the text that describes our many blessings and celebrates the relationship we share with God.

From the celebrated Houston Children's Chorus Series comes this classic anthem. Now available for both adult and children's choirs.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 18:3 Revelation 5:12 This simple song of gratitude is decorated with tender grace by a pleasing piano accompaniment. Fulfilling SATB writing mixes with unison passages for an expressive yet clarion presentation of this message of heart-felt devotion. A special anthem of reflection for Thanksgiving or any worship gathering!

Pepper Choplin contends earnestly with the tragedy of war and the lope for a lasting peace in this thought-provoking anthem. This is an appropriate piece for our troubled times yet a touching tribute to the men and women whodedicate themselves to the service of freedom. Moving!

The Promise Which Was Made Unto The Fathers is an anthem for Easter. First published in 1903 it is scored for SATB Choir with Organ accompaniment. It takes its text from passages of the Book of Acts The Song of Solomon and Psalm 145.Edward Bairstow (1874-1946) was a British composer organist and conductor. He studied under Frederick Bridge at Westminster Abbey and later became Organist at Yor…