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A manger lullaby

Martin Luther’s timeless carol is given a delicate and satisfying new treatment with this original setting.

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A manger lullaby (Instrumental Backing Pkg)

Martin Luther’s timeless carol is given a delicate and satisfying new treatment with this original setting.

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Four descriptive movements for 10-piece brass ensemble based on the stunning vista of the Agawa Canyon north of Lake Superior as captured by artists of Canada’s ‘Group of Seven’ painters. Commissioned for the 2017 NABBA Championships by Rita Arendz and ‘A Little Wind Music’.

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All for Jesus (Stainer)

Stainer’s hymns are loved for their simple elegance and well-carved phrases and were in popular use for much of the 20^th century.

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Always Good News

Very 'Gospel' in style and text. The song moves forward making use of repetition and sequence to extend the form, so its basic shape is easy to grasp for the singers.

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Amazing Grace

From its low key opening to its dramatic end, this is a truly classic arrangement of an all-time favourite.

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Bless The Lord, O My Soul

This setting of the much-loved text adapted from Ps. 103 has been described as eloquent, beautiful and moving. Lots of unison writing makes for bold musical lines and shapes.

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Call the Composer

Coaching Calls are a great way to get new ideas or work through road blocks.

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Carols From French Canada – Brass Quintets – Volume 1

Carols of the French tradition from around the world are among the most beguiling of all Christmas music.

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Cornerstone

Strong melodic shapes and bold piano writing give this text a rock solid foundation. The music features unison and two-part lines in the verses where the Scripture context is outlined.

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Ein Feste Burg

A bright festival opener featuring the strong chorale tune, ‘A Mighty Fortress is our God’.

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Gently, gently

An effective and compelling new carol for a cappella voices after the style of Samuel Barber.

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Go Tell It

Featuring a low voice soloist with SATB backing, this arrangement captures the sheer joy of the carol in a fun to sing, swing bee-bop manner.

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Good King Wenceslas – Brass Quintet

An artsy and delightful arrangement of the familiar carol, full of character and great brass sonorities.

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Greensleeves

This arrangement uses rich jazz-oriented chording to create a warm, moody feel for that extra special moment in your Christmas program.

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He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

A ‘Broadway-style’ setting makes this favourite spiritual a great sing-along or a fun-filled […]

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Healing Waters (Accompaniment Track)

Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.

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Healing Waters (SAA)

Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.

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Healing Waters (SATB)

Timeless lyric and melody deserve to be cherished and remembered in the modern age. This setting was written by way of homage to Albert Orsborn’s classic verses and melody which are seldom encountered in the present.

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His Eye is on the Sparrow (Accompaniment Track – Piano & Strings)

This arrangement is perfect for singers who enjoy their low range, with a top belting note of C on the staff.

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His Eye is on the Sparrow (Vocal Solo)

This arrangement is perfect for singers who enjoy their low range, with a top belting note of C on the staff.

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His Eye is on the Sparrow (Women’s Choir)

A classic favourite set in gospel style for piano and two-part women’s choir. The arrangement takes advantage of the rich mid-range unisons of the SA choir.

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I Surrender All

The integrity and spirit of this hymn classic remain untouched even when the style is updated to pop/gospel. The mellow segues to each verse help ground the setting and the mostly unison vocals make this an easy teach. A fun sing for youth choir and groups looking for fresh takes.

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In the Beginning

The cosmic theme of Genesis One is given a substantive treatment and evocative context in this major work for choir and ensemble.

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In The Bleak Mid Winter

A timeless classic set for brass band. The text is winsome and compelling, and the music – matchless.

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In the garden

A sensitive and effective treatment of this lovely old gospel favourite. Lots of unison and easy two-part writing in the verses make this setting accessible for most choirs.

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Island Songsmith

Island Songsmith highlights “DK’s” gift for melody in this setting of three of his best-known songs; Where is the cross?, If we walk in the light, and If you would be my disciple.

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It’s me, O Lord! (Low Voice Solo with SATB & Piano)

A favourite Spiritual dressed for a sassy moment in your choral concert. The […]

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Joyful Joyful

Now available by popular demand with piano accompaniment. A delightful medium pop/rock setting of the timeless classic hymn. Lots of unison and easy part writing for quick teaching.

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Let it be written

A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together.

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Let it be written (Accompaniment Track)

A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together.

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Let it be Written SSA

A bright gospel-flavoured song with enjoyable rhythms and colourful harmonies. The song is through-composed with a recurring chorus which binds the whole together.

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Lift Him Up!

An Easter-themed, gospel-styled arrangement of joyful spirit. Good use of repetition and symmetry make this song a straightforward teach.

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Mariposa Sketches

Mariposa Sketches is loosely based on ‘Sunshine sketches of a little town’ by one of Canada’s favourite authors, Stephen Leacock. Leacock had a summer home in Orillia, Ontario (a.k.a. Mariposa) and his descriptions of town life around the turn of the century are full of affectionate whimsy and humour.

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More Than Wonderful

Stunningly beautiful from beginning to end, the music takes the singers and the audience on a compelling journey to express the inexpressible…

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Near to the Heart

A warm and expressive reworking of a well-known gospel classic. This arrangement follows […]

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