Unison, Two-Part, Mixed & Multi-Generational Voices
Are You Good and Are You Strong?
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Words: Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Music: Larry E. Schultz, Jann Aldredge-Clanton Unison/opt. Two-Part Voices, Piano Available from Jubilate Music Group/Alfred Sacred This theodicy anthem asks why evil exists in the presence of goodness. Because the words of the hymn are in the form of children’s questions, the last musical phrase mimics pitches from what musicologists call the "international children’s chant." (This series of notes [Sol-Mi-La-Sol-Mi] is recognized and naturally sung by children all over the world.) The rocking motion in the accompaniment, coupled with the words "rock us gently in your arms," seeks to provide a hopeful ending. Alternate text makes the anthem useful for children's or youth and adult choirs. Also Available from Jubilate/Alfred: Digital Download, Accompaniment Track |
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God Is There
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Words and Music: Larry E. Schultz
Unison Voices, Piano, opt. Violin Available from Choristers Guild Winner of the 2012 "Kirk's Fund" Children's Anthem Competition, Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, Scarsdale, New York, this melodic anthem's thought-provoking text invites all to contemplate where "God" truly exists. The recording of the anthem is by the Chattanooga Boys Choir. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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Imagine God!
A Children's Musical Exploring and Expressing Images of God
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Words: Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/Two-Part Voices, Piano, C Instruments, Chime Tree, Woodblock, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, opt. Orff Instruments Available from Choristers Guild This musical offers children a multi-sensory approach in discovering ways that humanity has imagined the divine. Unique to any other musical available, this work includes divine feminine images along with masculine and non-gender. This is important for our time when women and girls continue to be devalued. Though the musical is based on the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, at the conclusion all are invited to imagine God in their own ways. In addition to the score, the companion Imagine God! Production Guide provides ideas for creative art projects, dance and body movement, multi-generational participation, Bible exploration, and ministry activities that will enhance the learning and presentation of Imagine God! The music is flexibly voiced and contains a variety of meters, modes and accompaniment options. Imagine God! works perfectly in any worship setting, music and arts camp, or VBS format. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Score, Production Guide, Demo CD, Accompaniment CD, Preview Kit (Score & Demo CD) |
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Let Us Rejoice and Sing!
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Words: Psalms 118:24, Larry E. Schultz
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/opt. Two-Part Voices, Piano, opt. Handbells/Chimes Available from Choristers Guild With optional antiphonal echo parts, this anthem is a joyful expression of Psalm 118:24 and includes additional text by the composer. The piece is effectively used by choirs of all ages, from children to senior adults and is widely used in festivals and worship services. |
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Let All the Children Sing!
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Words: R. G. Huff
Music; Larry E. Schultz Unison Voices, Piano Available from Jubilate Music Group/Alfred Sacred Appropriate for both church and school choirs, this unison anthem invites all children to "sing and dance and laugh and play and sing!" In concert settings or in worship, the piece joyfully celebrates the music-making of children. An alternate text makes the piece useful for youth or adult choirs as well. Also Available from Jubilate/Alfred: Digital Download, Accompaniment Track |
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Loving Friend of Everyone
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Words: Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/opt. Two-Part, Piano, opt. Vocal/Instrumental Descant Available from Choristers Guild From the musical, Imagine God!, this anthem encourages a world where friendships are made with all, walls that divide are broken, and humankind lives in peace. The text is perfect for services celebrating unity such as MLK Sunday. Useful for any choir, ensemble, duet or soloist, the refrain of the melodic anthem may also be sung by congregations. An optional vocal descant or instrumental obbligato is included. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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A New Day of Joy
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Words: Terry W. York
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/opt. Two-Part Voices, Piano, opt. Oboe/C Treble Instrument Available from Choristers Guild This anthem offers Children's or Treble Choirs a joyful Easter expression. Buoyant vocal lines and a dancing instrumental accompaniment join together with the jubilant text exclaiming: "This third day of sadness is a new day of joy!" Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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On Easter Morning
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Words: R. G. Huff
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/opt. Two-Part Voices, Piano Available from Choristers Guild For Easter morning or season, this anthem's poetic words with beautiful imagery from nature expresses the joy of new life. The text's question: "A stone rolls from a grave, imagine! Who would believe it, would you, would I?" provides a discussion prompter for a variety of resurrection theologies and thought. |
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Song for the Generations
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Words: Larry E. Schultz, based on Scripture
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/opt. Two-Part Voices or Multi-Generational Choir, Piano, opt. Glockenspiel or Handbells Available from Choristers Guild A winner of the first anthem competition of the Polyphony Fellowship of Pastoral Musicians, this festive piece may be sung by combined choirs of all ages. Like a musical message in a bottle passed down through the ages in "rhythm and rhyme," the refrain expresses this theological formula: "God loves forever. Love ceases never. God is Love." It was the composer's intent to show love as the most important expression for all time. Though the text is meaningful for any service of worship, it is also effective in services celebrating history, anniversaries and milestones. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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We Thank You, God, for Animal Friends
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Words: Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/opt. Two-Part Voices, Piano Available from Choristers Guild Dedicated to five of the author's and composer's dogs, this anthem of gratitude invites all people to celebrate pets and other animals. Created for use in animal blessing services, the piece is also useful in any service on the goodness of creation. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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Whoever Welcomes You Welcomes Me
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Words: Larry E. Schultz, based on Matthew 10:40; 25:35-36
Music: Larry E. Schultz Unison/opt. Two-Part Voices, Piano, opt. Flute Available from Choristers Guild Meaningful for Advent or any season, this anthem asks questions about where Christ will be found: "alone and in the street?" "in rags and in need?" "with prisoners who long to be free?" The concluding answer offers a thought-provoking theological statement. The piece is dedicated to the composer's mother and is effectively sung by treble choirs, two-part mixed choirs, duets or soloists. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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Music Curriculum for Young Children
Sing and Dance and Play with Joy!
Inclusive Songs for Young Children
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Words: Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Music: Larry E. Schultz A Music Curriculum with Songs and Activities for Young Children Available from JannAldredgeClanton.com or Amazon.com This collection offers a theologically rich and musically flexible resource for those who lead young children in music experiences in the church or at home. These songs include female and male divine images to teach the biblical truth that the divine is known in both male and female of all races. The music, teaching ideas, and activities can enhance the work of preschool church music groups and children’s choirs, and can be used in Church School classes, Vacation Bible Schools, daycare programs, music camps, and worship experiences for young children. The songs and activities in this collection teach children fairness, kindness, peace, sharing, helping others, and caring for the earth. |
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SATB & Multi-Generational Voices
As Clay in Your Hand
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Words: Larry E. Schultz, based on Jeremiah 18:1-6
Music: Larry E. Schultz SATB Voices, Piano Available from Choristers Guild In this anthem dedicated to the composer's father, the traditional metaphor of the Potter and the Clay is expanded. While other hymns and anthems treat the Potter as all-controlling, the theology of this text expresses the unique wisdom of the Clay, its "ever-evolving" nature, and its partnership in creation. With exuberant rhythms and rich harmonies, the piece is effectively used in services celebrating youth, creation, or the unique gifts in all persons. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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Feast and Remember
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Words: Larry E. Schultz, additional words from I Corinthians 11:24-26
Music: Traditional Gaelic Tune (BUNESSAN), Arr. Tom Fettke SATB Voices, Piano Available from Celebrating Grace or J.W. Pepper The author's award-winning hymn text, "Come and Feast for All Are Welcomed," finds a new setting in this accessible communion anthem for SATB voices. Different from the hymn version, a short refrain added by arranger, Tom Fettke, expresses a memorial statement from scripture: Eat, drink in remembrance; proclaim his death 'til he comes. Though this refrain is meaningful for various seasons, a simple alternate refrain can exclaim the inclusive theme of the text for any occasion: "Eat, drink and remember the feast is spread for us all." Companion Resources Available from Celebrating Grace: Demonstration MP3, Split Track MP3, Accompaniment MP3 |
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In Praise of the Village
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Words: Kijita proverb, Larry E. Schultz
Music: Larry E. Schultz SATB Voices, Djembe, Shekere (or other Percussion), opt. Children's Choir Available from Choristers Guild Though suitable for adult or youth choirs alone, this vibrant celebration of humanity is perfect for a combined, multi-generational choir, as well. Children may also participate through the use of a simplified, reproducible part offered by the publisher. The Swahili (Kijita) text includes an African proverb from which comes the sentiment: "It takes a village..." The English text exclaims the nurturing of all children, cherishing of all families, and the welcoming of all nations that make our global home. Companion Resource Available from Choristers Guild: Reproducible Children's Choir Part, Audio Download |
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A Shout of Joy, A Song of Thanks
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Words: Psalm 100, paraphrased
Music: Larry E. Schultz SATB Voices, Piano Available from Jubilate Music Group/Alfred Sacred Framing a melodic middle section, an accented choral fanfare infuses this jubilant setting of Psalm 100 with rhythmic energy. The driving piano accompaniment and vocal lines are accessible and easily learned, and a choral shout concludes the piece with vibrancy. Effectively sung by either youth or adult choirs, this anthem is useful for any service of worship or concert. Also Available from Jubilate/Alfred as a Digital Download YouTube Performance: Agape Mission Chorale, Seoul, Korea (sung in Korean) |
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Sing a Festive Song!
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Words: Larry E. Schultz, based on Psalms 19, 24, 148
Music: Larry E. Schultz SATB Voices, Piano, opt. Cabasa, Claves, Congas, Rainstick, Chime Tree Available from Choristers Guild Commissioned for the 5th Youth Choir Festival by the Sea, and based on several Psalms, this jazz and Latin-inspired piece provides youth and adult choirs a rhythmic and energetic anthem expressing gratitude with creation. The anthem is suitable for faith, school or community settings and festivals. Companion Resources Available from Choristers Guild: Choral Score, Full Score (with Percussion Parts), Accompaniment Track, Audio Download |
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