This boisterous anthem looks with great anticipation to the days in the sweet by and by! Combining "There's a Great Day Coming" and "Just Over in the Gloryland," it is upbeat, uptempo, and uplifting! SATB voices #A7891, Shawnee Press.

A top seller for February, March and April, 2009, this unites voices, organ, piano, brass and percussion to exclaim a powerful message of faith! A fitting offering for Easter Sunday, Christ the King or any general celebratory service. JW Pepper's "Editor's Choice". Shawnee Press, SATB, #A-8817. Score and Parts for Brass & Timpani.

Two beloved traditional folk hymns with a favorite eighteenth-century text to bring new life to an old favorite in this lovely and flexible setting. The rhythmic and lively accompaniment offers an appealing, sturdy folk feel that permeates the piece and is enhanced by the optional C-instrument obbligato.

This favorite hymn has been updated in a contemporary slow-gospel style that really grooves with tight gospel harmonies and optional solos that are very appealing. Optional tenor parts  for choirs that lack men's voices. This excellent Lenten selection will make your choir sound its very best.  Bass/Drum parts, and Lite Trax available; SATB voices, #D5534, Shawnee Press.

No better call to purpose has ever been penned than this revered American hymn. This wonderful SATB arrangement for choir, organ and piano brings new life into its hallowed phrases. The pentatonic characteristics of this tune seem right at home with the arranger's approach to the anthem, making this an ideal programming or worship service opener. Shawnee Press.

This old gospel hymn has been given new life in this splendid arrangement. Set in a gospel-waltz style, this will certainly make an impression to the listener. Celebrate grace as you encourage your church with this timeless message. Lite Trax available, SATB voices, #A 7895, Shawnee Press.

"Editor's Choice"

This powerful arrangement of a traditional worship masterpiece is made even more spectacular by the inclusion of organ and piano as accompaniment. This mighty hymn invites the gathered to joyous worship and the congregation is encouraged to lift their voices with the choir as the anthem reaches a triumphant finale. Suitable for general services of worship as well as Christ the King Sunday. SATB voices, piano and organ. Hal Leonard, #10090345. Chosen as J. W. Pepper's "Editor's Choice".

Organ/piano/brass/tympani- FESTIVE!

Set the alleluias free with this outstanding hymn arrangement for Resurrection Sunday. Scored expertly for organ and piano, this exciting celebration of life will be the quintessential opener for Easter services. A thrilling impact when joined with the optional brass/timpani orchestrations. Highly Recommended! Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard.

This arrangement reminds of us God's providence in our lives found in Proverbs 3:5-6. Plaintive, Appalachian-style accompaniment is enhanced with violin or C instrument. C 5737, Hope Publishing.

What better way to feature your soloists than on an uplifting, gospel arrangement of three hymn favorites! "Nothing But the Blood," "Blessed Be the Name," and "Power in the Blood," come to life in song! Parts for Bass/Drums/Percussion and Organ and a Lite Trax CD are available. SATB, #A7666, Shawnee Press.

SATB or SAB voices, accompanied with optional C-instrument. Employing the beloved hymns, "He Lifted Me" and "Amazing Grace" this elegant offering lifts your spirit to the heavens. Written in a timeless, folk-like manner, this gem is suitable for general worship services throughout the year. #26341 and #26342, Alfred Publishing.

This uplifting medley of hope weaves three time-honored classics to produce an inspiring anthem you won't want to miss! "Down at the Cross," "Beneath the Cross of Jesus," and "Hallelujah for the Cross" form this tremendous trio of triumphant resurrection songs. Accessible voice parts and a "brass fanfare" piano accompaniment are sure to make this a favorite for your choir and congregation alike! SATB voices, #A7750, Shawnee Press.

This loved hymn favorite has been given a fresh arrangement with unexpected harmonies, but still maintaining the song's integrity. Beautiful, flowing chorals and accompaniment. Accompaniment track available by accessing "Store" on the home page. SATB, #7865, Shawnee Press, $1.50.

Using a traditional Welsh melody and an ageless 19th-century hymn text based on 1 Timothy 1:17, here is the quintessential setting of this time-honored hymn. The congregation may join in on this festive Call to Worship which features separate keyboard scores for piano and organ accompaniment heightening the impact. Hope Publishing, SATB voices, organ, piano and congregation.

New life has been breathed into this all-time favorite. It has a fresh harmonic treatment, accessible choral writing, and an expressive accompaniment. If you have a cellist, the optional obbligato will add a lovely, delicate touch to this marvelous piece. Shawnee Press, SSA and SATB voices.

Lush harmonies and a relaxed jazz style breathe a freshness to this standard hymn. Perfect for any occasion and truly a gem! Rhythm parts and also Lite Trax available. SATB voices, #A7713, Shawnee Press.

Bluesy Jazz!

You've never heard this favorite children's song sung like this before! Written in a bluesy jazz arrangement, it has some rich, unexpected harmonies and solo opportunities, along with optional bass and drum that turn this into a really laid-back setting. It's a really nice change of pace. Lite Trax available. SATB voices, #A 7699, Shawnee Press, $1.50.

an old hymn that gets a powerful "praise-lift" in this new soulful offering. Useful for All Saints Day services, along with revival celebrations and general Sunday services, the gospel groove will have everyone listening filled with the spirit. Accessible parts and optional LiteTrax CD available. This is sure to be a winner with your Classic congregation. SATB voices accompanied- #A8691 Shawnee Press, $1.75.

Beautiful Setting!

This beloved hymn begins with optional solo underlined with an accompaniment reminiscent of rippling water, followed by an optional a cappella verse. Finally, it then builds to a triumphal unison verse that is powerful and moving! Don't miss this arrangement! SATB voices, # A7038, Shawnee Press, $1.40.

In this unique arrangement, the celebrated PASSION CHORALE is arranged for choir, congregation, piano and organ. With its essentially traditional approach, the piece gives churches a fresh option for use during Lent or Holy Week gatherings. The hymn ends with confidence maintaining the spiritual focus of its final words, “Lord, let me never outlive my love for Thee.” SATB voices, piano and organ. Shawnee Press.

Masterful! This beloved hymn has been cleverly combined with a classical masterpiece. Infusing fresh harmonies and smoothing out the rhythms of the original hymn, "Praise Him! Praise Him!" has been artfully placed over Bach's "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" as the accompaniment. Choir and congregation will love this piece whenever and as often as you choose to sing it! SATB voices, #AA790, Shawnee Press, $1.50.

The text of Henry F. Lyte has been merged within the traditional hymn tune "Beach Spring" to create a beautiful, reflective anthem that blossoms in rich "Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King" at the song's climax. Optional violin or C-instrument duet, this piece deserves a listen! Exquisite!

This is very, very nice as it weaves an original melody with the hymn tunes of "Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us" and "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need." With text by J. Paul Williams, the lovely, pastoral feeling of this piece is enhanced with marvelous effect by the addition of a flute obbligato, included in the octavo. Gorgeous! SATB voices, #BP1607, Beckenhorst Press, $1.65.

This is a new montage of timeless hymns adroitly joined in celebration of grace. Featuring 3 classic hymns of assurance, Redeemed, Othello and Hyfrydol, the arrangement affirms the gifts of salvation and provides a really different sound for services of Eastertide or general worship. SATB voices and 2 flutes (part included.) Shawnee Press, A8864, $2.00.

This anthem is an inspired pairing of two nineteenth century gospel hymns, "Softly and Tenderly" and "Jesus is Tenderly Calling Me Home." Appropriate for performance throughout the year, it may be especially appropriate for Ash Wednesday, funerals and Lent. SAB or 2-part and SATB voices, #20973 and 20972, Alfred Publishing, $1.65.

joins two of the church's most popular and beloved hymns, "On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand" and "In the Sweet By and By", creating an Appalachian-feel anthem of hope and encouragement. It is humbly presented with a fresh look using voices, piano and optional C instrument. This lovely offering is suitable for general services and is equally appropriate for offering at a memorial or funeral service. Shawnee Press, SATB voices, #A8764 with violin, $1.75. Lite Trax (MD5597) also available.

This setting of the Philip P. Bliss hymn has a lilting 6/8 feel that offers promise and hope when sharing what knowing the Lord Jesus can offer! Accessible parts and accompaniment. SATB voices, #A7595, Shawnee Press, $1.40.

A Best Seller

A very nice, fresh approach is used in this old standard, giving it both a folk and a modern feel. The opening a cappella section draws the listener in effectively from the start. Tight vocal harmonies and melodic rhythms create a new emphasis on the text with lots of delightful tonalities. Highly recommended! SATB, opt. parts for flute, cello and electric/string bass, Shawnee Press.

From my solo book and CD, "A Shelter in the Time of Storm"(IC5001) comes a choral arrangement of a well-known American folk hymn. There is a heroic transformation in the last verse when the focus shifts from our earthly struggles to the ecstasy of our everlasting life in glory! Included on LiteTrax Accompaniment CD (35027037) Shawnee Press. SATB.