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CGA101 The Lord Is My Strength and My Song
Appropriate for primary age choirs. Scripture: Psalm 118
CGA1010 God of Now, God of Then
This gentle, reflective anthem speaks of God's infinite presence throughout time detailed through creation and relationship with all life. Two-part choirs will enjoy the third stanza where vocal parts...
This happy, original piece is based on the story of the mustard seed taken from Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In these passages, Jesus compares faith to the mustard seed. Like the tiny mustard seed that gr...
CGA1015 Crown Him Now With Alleluias
This stunning Easter anthem filled with rich, radiant harmonies opens with a short trumpet fanfare followed by ascending 'Alleluias' in the vocal parts. Written with youth choirs in mind, the anthem p...
This lively anthem for children proclaims the joyous news of Easter, Jesus is alive! Repetition in both the text and melody make the piece easy to learn while simple syncopated rhythms add to the ener...
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...
CGA1026 Loving Friend of Everyone
This anthem of prayer, from Choristers Guild's musical, 'Imagine God' (CGC48), addresses God as a loving, gracious, and faithful friend of everyone. Supported by a gentle, soothing melody, the prayer ...
CGA1030 When in Our Music God Is Glorified
This majestic arrangement of the popular hymn poignantly highlights the powerful role that music plays in both corporate and personal worship. Each stanza of the anthem receives a varied treatment of ...
The joyful anticipation of the Messiah's coming is artfully expressed through this charming anthem for younger children. Original lyrics and an optional Scripture introduction provide an excellent opp...
CGA1035 The Cold Night Is Quiet
This piece for Advent or Christmas Eve has a wistful, haunting melody that expresses the anthem's mood of quiet expectation. The refrain is a call to wait with the shepherds, angels, Wise Men, and the...
CGA1036 The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
The energy of Christmas comes alive in this dynamic arrangement of the familiar West Indian carol. Punchy, syncopated rhythms and unique countermelodies compliment the well-known melody giving the car...
Glorious nature images and moving reminders of God's grace abound in this inspirational anthem of thanksgiving and exaltation. The dynamic text and rich, unforgettable melody remain in the heart long ...
CGA1038 Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Opening with a bluesy introduction for soloist or small ensemble, this beloved Christmas spiritual quickly explodes into a swinging gospel arrangement that's certain to fill any service or holiday pro...
CGA1041 How Good It Is to Give Thanks
Passages from Psalm 136 form the foundation of this short and simple anthem ideal for use during the Thanksgiving season as well as any time of year. The brief and easy to learn two part section offer...
CGA1042 Our Morning Hymn of Praise
In this anthem for morning worship, Austin Lovelace combines a prayerful, meditative text by Louis Benson with easy vocal parts and interesting harmonies. A soft organ accompaniment provides additiona...
Rhythmic exbuerance abounds in this joyful anthem based on Psalm 81. Written in an easy to learn ABA form, the festive, unison melody introduced in the opening A section returns at the end of the piec...
Written for use during communion, this anthem combines SATB choir or optional cantor with the congregation. The congregation joins the choir (or cantor) in singing the refrain that invites all people ...
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 ...
This festive, multicultural anthem features traditional Latin rhythms and harmonies that are befitting of the tune written by Victor Jortack, a native of Argentina. Celebrating the singer's place in c...
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...
CGA1062 Walk in the Light (2-part)
Your congregation won't sit still when they hear this dynamic black gospel arrangement of the traditional hymn, Jesus, the Light of the World! Filled with joy and celebration, this anthem features an ...
Nearly 145 years after it was written, "Jesus Loves Me" remains one of the most popular and favorite of all sacred songs for children. In this lovely setting of the beloved hymn. Voicing: Unison/two p...
CGA1067 Whoever Welcomes You Welcomes Me
Perfect for use during Advent or any time of year, this stirring anthem based on Matthew 10:40 and Matthew 25:35-36 tenderly considers these questions about Christ's coming: "Where will we find you? W...
CGA107 Enter His Sanctuary Singing
Introit and Procession were written for use on festival days and multiple choir services. Either Introit or Procession may be sung separately. The brass quartet part, using the easier keys and positio...
In this exuberant anthem for mixed voices, these images come to life as the clay recognizes the call of the potter to discover its potential and find the masterpiece within. Energetic stanzas peppered...
This vivacious, uplifting anthem gives children of all ages a wonderful opportunity to express to God their heartfelt praise and thanksgiving for God's eternal love and care. Dancing, syncopated rhyth...
CGA107C Enter His Sanctuary Singing Chorus Copy
This anthem has multiple uses and many options to allow its adaption to the local church situation. The antiphonal "Introit" may be sung from two sides of a church as choirs prepare to process, or it ...
Based on Psalm 86:11-13, this quiet anthem gives children of all ages the opportunity to express their devotion to God: "Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth." Budding two part cho...
CGA1083 Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!
This anthem of Easter joy celebrates the promise of Christ's resurrection and the gift of eternal life. Repetition in both the text and melody makes the piece a snap to teach and to learn. A well-craf...
CGA1085 Christ the Lord Is Risen!
Packed with energy and excitement, this dynamic Easter anthem features Charles Wesley's popular hymn text, "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today"" and original, new music by Anna Laura Page. The opening mot...
This festive anthem, which incorporates children's, youth, and adult choirs, calls the church to fulfill its mission to serve others and share God's love to a world in need. Each choir sings a verse a...
CGA1093 The Fruit of the Spirit
An unforgettable anthem based on John 15:5 and Galatians 5:22-23. Together the two passages highlight the fruits of the Spirit and encourage all believers to grow in Christ. The elegant setting is ver...
CGA1094 Listening for the Call
Filled with energy and excitement, this dynamic anthem encourages all of us to follow the Lord and to use our gifts to make a difference in the lives of others. A driving piano accompaniment and an op...
This wonderfully descriptive anthem highlights significant experiences of Jesus' earthly life: calling the 12 disciples to follow him; healing the sick; crucifixion and resurrection. Ideal for use on ...
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...
The cover of this anthem has the entire text of Wm. Byrd's 'Reasons to learn to sing' from which composer Jane Marshall selected the anthem words. Matching the text to four different moods of the anci...
This anthem of simplicity can be performed by very small choirs with limited rehearsal time. Due to repetition, the entire composition could be mastered in one rehearsal. Voicing: Unison/Two-part C...
CGA130 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship - Poor Sales
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship is an arrangement of an American folk hymn with a pentatonic melody; the text is by George Atkins. Although quite within the realm of Junior-age choirs, the words woul...
CGA143 O Praise the Lord, Who Made All Beauty
Starting with text adapted from a French carol, Hopson has composed a work distinguished by a simple, beautiful melody at the beginning and the end, contrasted with a vigorous middle section which ris...
The piece includes "Blessing II" on the back, which is a choral harmonization of the third verse for possible use as a benediction by choir and/or congregation. Voicing: Unison with piano and option...
CGA150 Of the Father's Love Begotten
Beginning with three bells for the first stanza accompaniment, each successive stanza employs more pitches. The ringers and their director are encouraged to do a considerable amount of experimentation...
A simple, but hauntingly beautiful piece, this is an arrangement of an African carol. The tune and text are from a collection called "Hymns from Africa." Voicing: Unison or SATB Composer: Melody fro...
CGA153 We Praise You for the Sun
This is a very happy little piece that should be especially useful for the younger primary choirs. Its melody should dance freely along, and its accompaniment should be light and bright. The text is o...
An exciting arrangement of a well known bread and butter anthem. Voicing: 3 part canon for children's and adult choirs Scripture: Psalm 103:13 Composer: Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) Arranger: A...
CGA163 O Praise the Lord, Ye Children
This piece has a delightful melody with lots of lilt and buoyancy, making it very enjoyable to sing. After its opening unison stanza, the tune is cast first into a two-part canon, and then into a cano...
First published more than three decades ago, this phenomenal anthem remains one of Choristers Guild's best selling pieces for children's choir. The jovial, effervescent melody beautifully highlights t...
This piece uses a hauntingly beautiful Armenian melody with a text for children by Mary F. Edgar. Voicing: Unison with piano Composer: Armenian Carol Arranger: Austin C. Lovelace Text: Mary S. ...
CGA174 Alleluia, O Come and Praise the Lord
This edition of the well-known duet from the Wedding Cantata, is scored for two-part choir, 2 instruments (violins, flutes or recorders), and keyboard (with optional doubling of the bass line by cello...
Whether celebrating a special occasion or the Great Easter Vigil, this song will lend to a beautiful sound of bringing God the Glory! Based on Psalm 19:1-4, the flute/c instrument will provide a soar...
CGA183 Blest Are They Whose Spirits Long
This work, taken from Handel's oratorio 'Israel in Egypt' was originally a duet for alto and tenor. It is transformed into a very effective two-part anthem for mixed voices requiring attention to good...
Douglas E. Wagner is new to the Choristers Guild catalog. He is Director of Music at the Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has music published with AMSI, Flammer, Somers...
Carolee Curtright is Assistant Professor in Music Education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and is also a volunteer children's choir director at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lincoln. Th...
This lilting piece for treble voices celebrates the wonders of creation and the God who made it all. An optional glockenspiel ostinato adds extra sparkle to this endearing anthem. Voicing: Unison/tw...
This traditional Catalonian carol for unison voices offers variation in instrumentation. Great for small choirs or younger choirs to teach them rhythm reading, as well as engage the singers with music...
CGA196 The Gift Most Treasured
This delightful anthem will prove useful for either Christmas season or for Epiphany, which, with recent alterations to the ecumenical liturgical calendar, is a longer season (and in need of more chor...
Here we have a practical setting of the familiar hymn tune TRURO that combines children's and adult choirs. The text is based on Psalm 24 and is equally suitable for use during the Advent season or on...
This long time best selling anthem is a gem in the treasure chest of Choristers Guild publications. The text, based on Psalm 105, is skillfully set to the haunting minor melody from Scarlatti's Sonata...
CGA204 Sing a New Song to the Lord
Perfect for anniversary services or as an anthem of praise and thanksgiving for any occasion. Voicing: Unison with keyboard and optional handbells Composer: Hal H. Hopson Text: Hal H. Hopson S...
Douglas Wagner's "A Round of Praise" is based on a canon by Antonio Caldara. Caldara (1670-1738) lived in and around Venice Voicing: Unison/ Two-Part with keyboard Composer: Douglas E. Wagner Tex...
Christmas anthem focusing on the star, the wisemen and the manger. Voicing: Unison/2-part, keyboard with optional flute and small percussion Composer: Robert J. Powell Text: Godfrey Thring (1873), ...
This 'spirited' spiritual was arranged by Dr. Anderson for a choir dedication service in which all choirs, primary through adult, formed a mass choir. The simplicity of the tune and the repetitiveness...
Triple meter lilting unison setting of Psalm 57. Voicing: Unison Composer: Charles H. Webb Text: Carol Green
CGA220 Then Will I Jehovah's Praise
A general anthem with excellent possibilities for teaching form and style, as well as a joyous piece in your choir's repertoire. (POD) Voicing: Unison Composer: George F. Handel (1685-1759) Arrange...
CGA224 Make Me a Christian, Lord
This beautiful Chinese folk melody has been skillfully wedded to a text by Jody Lindh. The theme of the anthem, a prayer for personal growth, is in a sense a response to the phrase form the catechism ...
This unique anthem tells the Christmas story through the journey of a Cuckoo bird who travels to Bethlehem that first Christmas night. Delightful melody and interesting accompaniment make this piece a...
CGA229 Rise Up, Singing Praise
The optional use of brass instruments and handbells is a bonus if you have these resources, yet without them the anthem stands alone with organ or piano accompaniment equally effective. Voicing: SATB...
Though written for flute and piano or handbell accompaniment, the piano part could easily be done with Orff instruments. If a flute is not available, it can be performed with piano alone for a good ef...
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...
CGA243 I Will at All Times Praise the Lord
This beautiful Handel composition includes the long Handelian melodies that provide an excellent opportunity for teaching line and breath control. Voicing: SATB Composer: George F. Handel Arrang...
CGA261 The Heavens Declare Thy Glory
Based on an 18th century melody by William Selby, this unison anthem celebrates the glory of God's creation. Organ and 2 optional B flat trumpets strongly support the vocal part in addition to highlig...
This triumphant anthem for unison or two-part children's choir with flute obligato (optional) is written with the rhythmic verve and energy that characterize much of Jothen's writing. It provides an e...
Any Choristers Guild member who has used some of Mr. Wagner's fine compositions in the CG catalog willwant to look this anthem over for possible use, for he has demonstrated again his fine gift for si...
CGA273 O Come, O Come, Immanuel (Unison)
Natalie Sleeth has written her own text on this Advent theme setting it to beautiful music that perfecly captures the mood and meaning of the words. The melody floats along within an excellent range f...
CGA274 Christ Was Born on Christmas Day
Pat Messick has arranged this ancient Medieval tune to catch the spirit of those times. The simple modal melody is enhanced at each repetition by the simple addition of a percussion instrument. This i...
This dramatic setting of the story Christ told about the Good Samaritan has been set by John Horman in a very interesting manner. First, all of the two-part writing is canonic. Secondly, the highly re...
This anthem is written with a most singable melody and rhythmic verve. Fine craftsmanship and an evangelistic message at the end make this a rousing anthem for general use. Voicing: Unison with keyb...
Natalie Sleeth's charming 'The Lion and the Lamb' is the perfect piece for your choir. It is simple enough for small singers, has imagery that appeals to them and is flexibly composed so that with sma...
Austin Lovelace has found a unique Easter text to set to lilting, joyous Easter music. This text takes the refrain 'Glory in the Highest', heard by the shepherds at Jesus' birth, and relates it to the...
Ideal as a processional or call to worship for Palm Sunday, this anthem remains a gem in the Choristers Guild library. The easy-to-learn melody and repetitive text make the piece a perfect choice for ...
In his refreshing rhythmic style, Jothen has written a song of praise that will be well received by children and youth. Through the text might lead one to believe it is a paraphrase of the 150th Psalm...
Easy three verse a cappella Christmas carol using three handbells and option for a two part ostinato. Voicing: 3-Part with handbells Composer: Traditional Polish Carol Arranger: Michael Pavon Text...
CGA307 Carols with Orff Accompaniment
These three traditional carols are easy to sing, and come with varying accompaniment options. "I Saw Three Ships" can be performed with Bass Xylophone, Soprano Glockenspiel, Alto Xylophone, Alto Metal...
This New Testament anthem tells the story of the 'The Lost Sheep'. Horman has told the story in his own words with a wistful quality that should be most appealing to children. The rich full harmonies ...
Natalie Sleeth has written a very easily learned Christmas anthem for primary aged children. The many repetitions make for easy learning and memorization. She has written a text that progressively mov...
CGA320 Bless the Lord, O My Soul
This jubilant SAB arrangement of Handel's BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL captures the joy and vigor common to Handel's writings. An excellent anthem to use with youth choirs as an introduction to Baroque m...
CGA324 The House of the Lord (The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Man)
This interesting composition based on the parable of the Wise and the Foolish Man, from Matthew 7: 24-27 utilizes a flute obligato. It is a very contemporary style which should be most attractive to c...
CGA329 Twelve Canons for Children's Choirs
The introduction printed with the canons tells most clearly the reasons for their creation and their intended uses. No choir should be without these canons as teaching aids, but also as performable mu...
CGA331 Do You Know Who Made the Day
This simple but effective setting of the Genesis creation story, written for primary choirs, uses spoken parts with the choral response making it an extremely easy anthem to teach and memorize. Voici...
This is a vibrant, rhythmic Christmas number which will be equally usable as an anthem for worship or a Christmas concert. The addition of glockenspiel (or handbells), flute and whistling give an exce...
This anthem can be sung by children, junior highs, high school and/or adult choirs and would make an easy but effective festival number. The second stanza becomes a canon which is repeated in the thir...
CGA352 Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song
This beautiful Pentecost text is enhanced by an expressive melody and a fine accompaniment which is scored for organ, but can be well executed on the piano. It could also be used by adult and youth ch...
CGA355 I Never Touched a Rainbow
This moving and expressive anthem uses hand signs for the deaf to enhance not only the understanding of the text, but also to add another dimension to the composition. The obbligato part for flute or ...
Unison setting of Psalm 121 to The Turtle Dove tune. A flute part can be optional. Composer: Austin C. Lovelace Scripture: Psalm 12 Season: Lent, Ordinary/General Lectionary: Year A - Lent - Secon...
Two part setting of Ephesians 4:4-6,11-12 accompanied by orff instruments and hand percussion. Voicing: 2-Part Composer: Marcelyn Smale Text: Marcelyn Smale
Another rhythmically exciting Christmas anthem from the new president of the C.G. Board of Directors. With his usual skill and original ideas, he has fashioned a piece of great charm, which will delig...
Youth choirs will enjoy Allen Pote's lyrical setting of a timeless text by Carlton C. Buck. 'O God of youth, we come to you for leading, our minds to guide, our spirits to set free.' Voicing: SATB ...
This charming piece incorporates a portion of the well-known 'O Come, Little Children' making it usable for such ocassions as Christmas, Baptism, Confirmation or general anthem. Voicing: For Youth (...
CGA374 Concertato on 'Christ the Lord is Risen Today' Choral Full Score
With handbells, trumpet and organ, all choirs of all ages can be involved in this exciting setting of the well-known Easter hymn. Choral/Full Score: CGA374, Trumpet parts: CGA374B, Handbell part: CGAB...
CGA374B Concertato on 'Christ the Lord is Risen Today' Trumpet Part
With handbells, trumpet and organ, all choirs of all ages can be involved in this exciting setting of the well-known Easter hymn. Published as part of 'Our Heritage of Hymns' Series, this brilliant an...
CGA377 Jesus, Son of God Most High
This contemporary folk-idiom will be very attractive to youth and children. The piece is greatly enhanced by the addition of guitar to the piano accompaniment. The use of the optional two part descant...
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