Recommended for grades K-6, The Unfriendly Beasts is a charming, humorous story of the manger animals who must share their crowded stable with Mary, Joseph and the infant Jesus. The animals protest, and Mayor Mouse leads them in preparing a "NO VACANCY" sign. But, as the Light of Salvation gradually illumines the stable darkness, their hearts are turned from coldness to compassion. Soon, the Unfriendly Beasts become the Friendly Beasts, and the entire stable joins in welcoming the holy family. Will you join them? Will you open your heart to Jesus? Approximately 20 minutes long, this musical is flexibly designed for children's choirs, Sunday schools or Christian schools and features 6 easy unison songs, some featuring optional 2nd parts, simple dialog and staging suggestions. Alan Billingsley's fully-orchestrated accompaniment/performance CD recording is available separately.

The Unfriendly Beasts: Preview Pack, Book & CD

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Ruth Elaine Schram

Scott Schram

Music

Alfred Music

I Will Arise

Lorenz Publishing Company

Christmas Grace

A haunting keyboard introduction recurs as a unifying device and beautifully complements the mesmerizing melody throughout this tender original selection by Ruth Elaine Schram. Well suited for church and school use throughout the year, it will also serve as a wonderful benediction or concert closer.

An Irish Prayer: Incorporating May the Road Rise Up to Meet You

This remarkable addition to Ruth Elaine Schrams popular Prayludes series is a musical exploration of who God is. Each selection brings together two or more treasured hymns, all of which are centered around the characteristics of God. Comprised of accessible and flexible arrangements, this incredibly valuable resource is excellent for use throughout the church year.

Prayludes for Worship: Flexible Piano Medleys Inspired by God's Attributes

LORENZ MUSIC

Let Nature Sing is the newest addition to the BriLee Music vocal solo book series for young singers. This volume contains ten songs in a variety of styles from spirituals and folk songs to originally composed works, all by female composers. Each song is specifically tailored to the treble voice, from narrow ranges of six and seven notes to others that expand the range as the voice continues to develop and mature. These songs challenge the voice without taxing it, and encourage the development of expressiveness rather than over-extension. Includes favorites such as Oh Shenandoah, I Know Where I m Goin and How Can I Keep From Singing? For beginner to intermediate vocalists.

Let Nature Sing - Solo Songs for the Developing Treble Voice, Book & MP3

Lynn Shaw Bailey

Earlene Rentz

Vicki Tucker Courtney

Laura Farnell

BriLee Music

Carols Sing

michael-w-smith

Paul and Martha Puckett

Martha Puckett

Crystal Sea Music Publishing

We asked several of the top composers for worship services today to pick two of their favorite hymns and create new settings to include in this compilation. Not surprisingly, the results were (and are) wonderful. Amazingly, there were no duplications of titles. All, however, are refreshingly unique and represent a diverse array of musical styles. We also asked each arranger to share why they chose a particular title and, perhaps, why a certain style was chosen for this setting. And viola!... We now offer you this collection of hymns expressly created by these composers as a wonderful addition for any church pianist's library. Contents: Sweet By and By (SWEET BY AND BY) Marching to Zion (MARCHING TO ZION) Of the Father's Love Begotten (DIVINUM MYSTERIUM) To God Be the Glory (TO GOD BE THE GLORY) Crown Him with Many Crowns (DIADEM and DIADEMATA) Jesus Paid It All (ALL TO CHRIST) Morning Has Broken (BUNESSAN) Come, Christians, Join to Sing (MADRID) Love Lifted Me (SAFETY) Near to the Heart of God (MCAFFEE) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LOBE DEN HERREN) Day by Day (BLOTT EN DAG)

Hymns We Love: Your favorite composers share a few of their favorites

Mark Hayes

Lloyd Larson

Pepper Choplin

Larry Shackley

Mary McDonald

One of Christianity's most significant events was brilliantly portrayed by Leonardo Da Vinci: The Last Supper. This Renaissance masterpiece is brought to life in Ruth Elaine Schram's remarkable work The Living Last Supper. The music passionately captures the pathos of the event while the disciples speak, expressing their innermost thoughts with brief but poignant monologues. The music is tuneful and easily accessible; the monologues are short and easily memorized; and production suggestions, disciple character descriptions, and an optional communion service are included. Also available is a Production Support CD-ROM, including an image of the background only of Da Vinci's painting, suitable for use as a backdrop, and templates for creating your own programs and posters that coordinate with the cantata artwork. Whether included as a Holy Week service or any celebration of Holy Communion, The Living Last Supper will be a truly memorable presentation for your ministry of music.

The Living Last Supper: A Dramatic Musical Experience for Holy Week

One of Christianity's most significant events was brilliantly portrayed by Leonardo Da Vinci: The Last Supper. This Renaissance masterpiece is brought to life in Ruth Elaine Schram's remarkable new work, "The Living Last Supper." The music passionately captures the pathos of the event while the disciples speak, expressing their innermost thoughts with brief but poignant monologues. The music is tuneful and easily accessible; the monologues are short and easily memorized; and production suggestions, disciple character descriptions, and an optional communion service are included. Also available is a Production Support CD-ROM, including an image of the background only of Da Vinci's painting, suitable for use as a backdrop, and templates for creating your own programs and posters that coordinate with the cantata artwork. Whether included as a Holy Week service or any celebration of Holy Communion, "The Living Last Supper" will be a truly memorable presentation for your ministry of music.

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