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CGA1000 Let the Children Come
This anthem tells the story of Jesus welcoming the children after his disciples tried to order them away. A brief scripture narration opens the song followed by two contrasting choral sections that dr...
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CGA1024 God, Who Touches Earth with Beauty
This delightful children's hymn text, set to music by Helen Kemp, celebrates the beauty of God's world. The sparkling melody and dance-like piano accompaniment highlight a variety of brillant nature i...
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CGA1061 A Mountain Psalm
Reminding us of God's eternal presence and promise to remain our faithful companion, this inspirational anthem based on Psalm 121 nurtures a personal and corporate faith in the Lord. Although mostly u...
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CGA1301 Nets of Love
With a poetic and meaningful text, Nets of Love came to Choristers Guild with rave reviews from Helen Kemp. This setting of Trilby Jordan's poetry by F. Thomas Simpson represents a collaboration of mu...
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CGA1317 Christmas Is the Harvest Time of Love
"Our spirits are astir! We feel within a strong desire to serve, a strange subtle force, a new kindness animates man and child." This stunning poem has been expertly set by Helen Kemp in this piece pe...
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CGA393 Now Join We to Praise the Creator
Another in the Helen Kemp Festival Series by one of the best known composers in our C. G. catalog. A Thanksgiving text which could also be used as a general anthem. The two-part writing, being canonic...
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CGA479 A Song of Promise
By combining a 'welcome' text (by Helen Kemp) with the Ephesians 4: 4-6 scripture, Robert Powell has accomplished a work with a myriad of possibilities: children and adults; solo and choir; choir and ...
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CGA482 Thank You, God
This piece by Austin Lovelace is written for unison voices with keyboard, and is appropriate for Thanksgiving or general use. This is one of the eight anthems written to correspond with Helen Kemp's b...
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CGA483 A Winter Night
In this one of the eight designated anthems included in the Helen Kemp's 'Of Primary Importance' (CGBK-50), John Erickson has masterfully set a memorable melody and text quickly achievable by children...
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CGA484 Follow the Star
Use of this anthem is detailed of 'Of Primary Importance' (CGBK-50). It is an inventive arrangement by Helen emphasizing the use of Latin American rhythm instruments in tandem with keyboard accompanim...
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CGA486 A Lenten Love Song
A descending minor melody movingly depicts the Gethsemane scene. The second stanza is followed by an effective tonality shift to the parallel major for the Ubi caritas text. Teaching suggestions aboun...
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CGA531 Welcome, Dearest Jesus
Here is a charming setting of a traditional Dutch carol by Helen Kemp. The arrangement is written for unison voices with soprano and alto glockenspiels, alto metallophone (or handbells), finger cymbal...
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CGA54 Ride On Now, O King
Triumphant Palm Sunday anthem for children's choirs in triple meter and minor mode with the Helen Kemp flare. Optional descant, cello and finger cymbals part.
Voicing: Unison with optional descant, c...
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CGA555 A Waiting Carol
Please note that the audio sample above was informally recorded in the Choristers Guild offices for melody/accompaniment demonstration purposes only. No actual demo recording or accompaniment track is...
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CGA559 My Song is Love Unknown
From the pen of Carolyn Jennings comes 'My Song Is Love Unknown', a sensitive unison anthem for the Lenten season. The piece is basically strophic, with slight variations in the last stanza. This anth...
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CGA563 Sing and Speak of God's Glory Hymns, Scriptures and Responses
A worship resource for the church year. This publication correspondes to Helen Kemp's book, Of Primary Importance.
Voicing: Unison, 2-Part
Composer: Helen Kemp
Scripture: Psalm 33 and 121; Matthew...
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CGA609 How Lovely and Green Is the Earth
This piece presents a challenge to care for the earth. The octavo includes teaching ideas from composer Helen Kemp. Her suggestion of using recorded bird sounds to 'set the tone' for the piece can be ...
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CGA747 Prayer Litany (2-Part)
The flowing lyrical music of this anthem is combined with a text taken from the prayers of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Richard of Chichester. The expressive accompaniment is written for keyboard wit...
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CGA780 Set the Sun Dancing
Shirley Erena Murray's text is combined with an original melody in this bright and exuberant anthem. The music dances and sparkles, perfectly complementing the ideas of the text.
Voicing: Unison wit...
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CGA818 A Song for the Sabbath
Based on Psalm 92, 'A Song for the Sabbath' was commissioned by a community children's choir, ages 8-16. The alto voice part accommodates some of the lower voices of the older choristers. The tambouri...
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CGA862 Alleluia Loving Spirit
The text, 'Loving Spirit,' was written by Shirley Erena Murray as a simple reflection into images of God, as mother, as father and as friend. The addition of the repeated alleluia section in F minor d...
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CGA890 God's Time God's Love
A rap, a short liturgical chant, an arietta, and a hymn are woven into this lively anthem abut time. The diversity of musical styles indicates change and development in the past and in the new millenn...
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CGA913 Come, Children, and Join in Our Festival Song
This anthem is based on an anonymous melody. The simple, joyful tune is ideal for children's voices and perfect for church anniversary celebrations, festival events, or any service of rejoicing. The l...
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CGA958 Prayer Litany SATB
This treasured anthem by Helen Kemp was first published in 1996 for two part treble voices (CGA747). Helen's son, Michael Kemp, has now arranged the piece for mixed voices giving youth and adult choir...
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CGAC1142 Oh, Come with Body and Mind (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1142 Oh, Come, with Body and Mind, by Michael Bedford.
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CGAC1143 Lord, How Wondrous Is Your Song (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1143 Lord, How Wondrous is Your Song, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1144 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1144 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, arranged by Vicki Hancock Wright.
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CGAC1158 Sing We All Noel! (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment Track for CGA1158 Sing We All Noel, by Allen Pote.
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CGAC1191 God Is Here! (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1191 God Is Here!, arranged by Helen Kemp.
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CGB450 Follow the Star (Handbell)
"Follow the Star" is based on Helen Kemp's choral setting of the Puerto Rican carol. The bass bells both ring and pluck/mallet the calypso accompaniment beneath the chordal melody rung by the treble b...
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CGBK50 Of Primary Importance, Volume I Book
Information of special interest to directors of younger elementary choirs. In a variety of practical essays, Helen Kemp presents ideas for helping untuned singers and for enabling all children to sing...
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CGBK54 Of Primary Importance, Volume II Book
Information, Preparation and Application - A practical guide for directors of young choristers. Helen Kemp presents practical and helpful suggestions for enabling children to sing more musically and b...
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CGC53 The Lost Boy (Score)
Commissioned by Helen Kemp for the Kemp Endowment for Church Music Symposium at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track ...
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CGCD28 Calling All Angels (Demonstration CD)
This short Christmas chancel drama was concieved as the beginning of a worship service. In the words of Helen Kemp, "the story line embraces the annunciation, the season of Advent, and the Christmas e...
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CGCD45 The Lost Boy (Demonstration CD)
Commissioned by Helen Kemp for the Kemp Endowment for Church Music Symposium at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track ...
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CGCD46 The Lost Boy (Accompaniment CD)
Commissioned by Helen Kemp for the Kemp Endowment for Church Music Symposium at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track ...
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CGCDP41 The Lost Boy (Demo CD 10 pack)
Commissioned by Helen Kemp for the Kemp Endowment for Church Music Symposium at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, The Lost Boy tells the story of Luke 2:39-52. Mary and Joseph lose track ...
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CGDVD1 A Helen Kemp Portrait DVD
Insight and Inspiration From a
Master Teacher of Children's Choirs
Description: This 80-minute video documentary highlights Helen Kemp's remarkable work with children's choirs. The video offers insi...
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CGDVD7 Helen Kemp Webinar 2012 DVD
DVD of Helen Kemp's webinar from Fall 2012: "One Generation to Another: Thoughts for Children's Choir Directors". Please note that this is a recording of a live webinar event, and that video and audio...
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CGA1029 Ain'a That Good News
This spirited, fun-to-sing arrangement of the well-known spiritual is sure to delight both singers and listeners alike! Cool jazz harmonies give the piece a fresh, vibrant sound while the optional sec...
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CGA1051 Sing Out With Joy!
Energy and excitement abound in this vivacious Easter anthem celebrating the risen Christ. A soothing, straightforward B section gives distinctive contrast to the syncopated rhythms and chord cluster ...
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CGA1060 A Mother's Love
This anthem, perfect for Mother's Day, beautifully expresses how a mother's love undoubtedly mirrors the love and grace of God. An optional solo for a teenage youth or adult male begins the anthem and...
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CGA1117 Sound the Trumpet An Easter Proclamation
Well suited for both youth choirs and adult choirs, this celebratory anthem proclaims Easter's message that Christ is risen and lives again! The two-part voicing and careful voice leading allow choirs...
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CGA1183 Teach Us to Love
Based on the familiar text in I Corinthians 13:1-8, this anthem beautifully highlights the familiar text found in I Corinthians 13:1-8. This text eloquently recounts the qualities of love created in G...
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CGA1199 Come, Celebrate God's Gift of Music
Syncopated rhythms and an upbeat tempo add energy to this piece. The inclusion of the doxology text provides a fresh opportunity for singers to put words of tradition to heart.
Voicing: Unison with ...
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CGA1215 Your Servant I Will Be
Perfect for graduation, dedication services, memorial services or any time of the year, this interpretation of Ephesians 3:7-11 by Mark Patterson reminds us that because of God's grace we can achieve ...
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CGA1357 Guide Us, Lord
This setting of the Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester by Mark Patterson will be a good addition to your repertoire this Lenten season. The text teaches children to know the Lord more clearly, love t...
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CGA836 What Can We Bring
We often tell the Christmas story that happened long ago-shepherds, Wise Men, and angels-all visiting the manger in Bethlehem. But to a child, that was a long time ago in a far away place. This Christ...
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CGA839 The Lamb (Pequeno Cordero)
The text for this piece is the familiar William Blake poem, 'The Lamb'. The tender melody and optional flute part help communicate the blessing of Blake's text. 'The Lamb' could be used for baptisms, ...
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CGA860 Cantad
This rhythmic youth choir anthem is written with a flexible voicing to accommodate the specific vocal need of adolescent singers. The tenor part is accessible for unchanged boys' voices and those in t...
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CGA881 I Am Thine, O Lord
This fresh arrangement of a Fanny Crosby text set to a tune by Pete Butler is a must have for every children's choir. The optional second part can easily be learned by young singers, adding dimensions...
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CGA914 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
This driving energetic, new arrangement of Martin Luther's family hymn is perfect for youth choirs. The flexible voicing options include soprano, alto, and tenor parts to accommodate smaller choirs or...
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CGA984 Lift Up the Gates
Using the familiar Palm Sunday text which heralds the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Matthew 21: 9) with the text from Psalm 24: 7, this triumphant anthem works especially well as a call to worship. T...
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CGA990 A Prayer for Humility (SATB)
Appropriate during Lent or any time of year, this anthem combines a thoughtful, original text with a beautiful, gentle melody. Written as a prayer, the anthem creates a mood of reflection and introspe...
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CGAC1131 Worship Leaders Seasonal Songs (Accompaniment Tracks)
Accompaniment track for CGA1131 and CGA1132 Worship Leaders Seasonal Songs, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1138 Witness (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment Track for CGA1138 Witness, arranged by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1153 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1153 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing, arranged by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1159 Advent Celebration (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1159 Advent Celebration, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1165 Give Me Jesus (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for 1165 Give Me Jesus, arranged by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1179 Sing Glad Hosannas (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track to CGA1179 Sing Glad Hosannas, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1183 Teach Us to Love (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1183 Teach Us to Love, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1192 Jesus Christ is Born (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1192 Jesus Christ is Born, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1199 Come, Celebrate God's Gift of Music (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1199 Come, Celebrate God's Gift of Music, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1204 We Are Yours Lord (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment track for CGA1204 We Are Yours, Lord, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1210 Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment Track for CGA1210 Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1215 Your Servant I Will Be (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment Track for CGA1215 Your Servant I Will Be, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1230 Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment Track for CGA1230 Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, by Mark Patterson.
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CGAC1251 Shout with Joy! (Accompaniment Track)
Accompaniment Track for CGA1251 Shout With Joy!, Mark Patterson
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CGC49 Elijah God's Faithful Prophet (Score)
Charming and witty, this superb children's musical captivates the heart through its memorable melodies and humorous dialogue creatively telling the story of Elijah. From his confrontation with Ahab an...
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CGC55 When the Spirit Says Sing: Spirituals for Unison/Two-part Voices
When the Spirit Says Sing: Spirituals for Unison/Two-part Voices is an exciting and much-needed spiritual collection by some of Choristers Guild's most beloved composers. The arrangements in this coll...
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CGCD10 Light of the World (Accompaniment CD)
This well crafted musical combines original songs and familiar carols from around the world to tell the Christmas story. Through narration, drama and song, choristers share how Jesus came to be the Li...
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CGCD26 Elijah God's Faithful Prophet (Demonstration CD)
Charming and witty, this superb children's musical captivates the heart through its memorable melodies and humorous dialogue creatively telling the story of Elijah. From his confrontation with Ahab an...
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CGCD27 Elijah God's Faithful Prophet (Accompaniment CD)
Charming and witty, this superb children's musical captivates the heart through its memorable melodies and humorous dialogue creatively telling the story of Elijah. From his confrontation with Ahab an...
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CGCDP26 Elijah God's Faithful Prophet (Demo CD 10-pack)
Charming and witty, this superb children's musical captivates the heart through its memorable melodies and humorous dialogue creatively telling the story of Elijah. From his confrontation with Ahab an...
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CGDVD11 Mark Patterson Webinar 2013 DVD
DVD of Mark Patterson's webinar from Fall 2013: "Part Singing Success: Your Choir Can Find It!". Please note that this is a recording of a live webinar event, and that video and audio quality reflect ...
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CGK23 Light of the World (Preview Kit: includes score and demo CD)
This well crafted musical combines original songs and familiar carols from around the world to tell the Christmas story. Through narration, drama and song, choristers share how Jesus came to be the Li...
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CGA117 Stars Are for Those Who Lift Their Eyes
Poem by Melcena Burns Denny. The Thanksgiving poem has a beautiful thought about the constancy of the love and care of God: "If stormy clouds should hide the stars No fearful thought is mine. Far beyo...
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CGA242 Prayer of St Francis
Outside of the Twenty-third Psalm, there is probably no text that is as meaningful to so many people as the beautiful prayer of St. Francis: "Make me an instrument of Thy peace." Helen Litz has compos...
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CGA444 God Is Our Hope
A story setting of Psalm 46 in a neo-Handelian style that demands two vocal parts throughout. A challenging piece, well worth the effort.
Voicing: Two parts
Composer: John Bertalot
Text: John Bert...
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CGA675 True Friends
A flowing piano accompaniment and guitar chord symbols are the accompaniment for this melodic and meaningful youth choir anthem based on a text by Brian Wren.
Voicing: Unison, SAB
Composer: Jeffrey ...
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CGA706 Hosanna, Hosanna
A delightful, happy 'hosanna' anthem which will be accessible to younger elementary choirs. It has a memorable, singable melody, as well as the instant appeal for which composers Natalie Sleeth was kn...
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CGA707 When the Morning Stars Together
A festive anthem for combined children's and adult choirs with organ, opt. trumpet, opt. Handbells (2-3 octaves), and opt. congregation. This inspiring anthem of praise is especially appropriate for c...
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CGA722 Glory to God in the Highest
This exuberant, celebrative Christmas anthem will be a wonderful opportunity for combining various ages of choirs for a combined Christmas celebration.
Voicing: SATB/Unison
Composer: Robert H. McIve...
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CGA789 An Echo Carol
An original text by Michael Bedford bidding us to 'come to the manger' is interwoven with a recurring 'Venite, adoremus Dominum.' This lovely anthem is written in a joyous, dance-like 6/8 meter with a...
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