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This dynamic and eclectic musical experience for Easter features music from a variety of outstanding talents. A wide range of styles are included in this collection which, if using the optional narration by Rose Aspinall, can be performed as an Easter musical. From the driving opening number Shout Hosanna to the powerful solo-driven ballad All Hail King Jesus and the southern-gospel-infused I Believe He's Alive, audiences will be engaged from beginning to end. Many selections may be used for worship service choir features throughout the year.

The Hope of the Cross

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Lorenz Corporation

Beginning shortly after the "hosannas" of Palm Sunday and concluding just before the "alleluias" of Easter Sunday, this brief Holy Week work retells the last hours of our Lord’s earthly journey to remind us that Christ chose to walk the painful path of a criminal's execution for our redemption. A resource suitable for use in Maundy Thursday or Good Friday worship services, it is an excellent selection for choirs of any size. An optional chamber orchestration for flute, clarinet, horn, violin, and cello is also available. For those wishing to expand this work into a complete Easter presentation, a list of complementary Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday anthems is also included.

Not My Will, But Yours

Lillenas Publishing Co.

This Easter mini-musical is a worshipful reminder of the restorative love of Christ. Short narrations between each song send the message that through His resurrection, He has cleansed us and made us whole, and there is nothing that He cannot restore and make new again. The unison/two-part format is divided ST/AB, which is easy to learn and perfect for smaller vocal groups. Songs include: Celebrate the Risen Christ; Mighty King; Clean; The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference and Christ Our Hope in Life and Death. 25 minutes.

Celebrate the Risen Christ

Unison/Two-Part Singer's Edition

Jubilate Music Group

For Holy Week or Good Friday, this unique, powerful, and compelling Tenebrae service is easily prepared. It will be useful throughout Lent or may be offered all together in a single special service. The optional chamber orchestration helps to make the work more approachable and achievable in a variety of settings. The optional PowerPoint files are a great addition to the portrayal of this story. 30 minutes.

It Is Finished

The Passion story is told with consummate skill through words and music. Walk the streets of Jerusalem in the spirited Palm Sunday opening, visit the Upper Room, the Garden of Gethsemane, and finally the hill of Golgotha. The closing soars with the hope of the resurrection. Each anthem can be performed separately during Lent and Holy Week or together as a 30-minute cantata with narration. Easily prepared and presented.

Calvary's Lamb

Brookfield Press

Tenebrae is a service of shadows, depicting the final hours of Christ's life on earth. In this work by the same name, Sorenson has designed this deeply symbolic service for your congregation and choir. Based on the ancient tradition of Tenebrae, the gradual extinguishing of candles produces increased shadows and ultimately darkness by the end of the service, symbolizing Christ's death. With the inclusion of the optional Lord's Supper, this is a complete 60-minute service that includes three choral anthems, instrumental duets, litanies, underscores, and full worship leader notes. Accompanied by piano and cello, this work promises to be one of the most poignant, meaningful services your congregation will experience during Holy Week.

Tenebrae

"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). In a world where selfish love is the norm, Jesus models a selfless form of love. We cannot journey to the cross and ultimately an empty tomb without being challenged to be models of this form of love. Written for SATB or SAB voicing, original material and familiar hymns are woven together in seven movements that describe the events from Palm Sunday to Easter morning. Contents: Sing Hosanna to the King!; Remember Me; Alone in the Garden He Prays; Betrayed, Rejected, Condemned; Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs; There Is No Greater Love and Christ Is Risen from the Dead!

No Greater Love

Shawnee Press

The shadows of Holy Week invite us to pause and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ's work of grace. This thoughtful choral cantata is fashioned after Tenebrae (a service of shadows) and is designed for deep spiritual introspection. The work features original music as well as time-honored hymnody in a journey of tears, passion and hope. The music is approachable and reserved, keeping in character with this somber theme. The message is bittersweet, yet in its heart there is hope and the calm assurance that the cross and tomb are not the end.

The Solemn Shadows

Hope Publishing Company

This musical journey explores Holy Week through the lens of the Beatitudes. The lyrics are in the present tense, as though the events of Holy Week are happening in real time. Through this experience, all are invited to see the Beatitudes with a new understanding: Christ is not only the One who blesses, but by becoming one of us, is Himself one of the blessed. Aside from an opening introduction, it is intended to be performed without narration; however, optional narrations are provided. Piano accompaniment may be augmented with parts for flute, oboe, French horn, violin, and cello, available separately.

Blessed

The story of Christ's grace is clearly presented in this meaningful offering. There is a pleasing blend of original material with familiar hymns along with a scripture-based narration. This flexible chamber cantata includes two final songs: one for Holy Week and the other for Easter. A small yet effective orchestration provides instrumental or track options, while part-dominant tracks make learning convenient and approachable. A cantata of remembrance, reflection, and resurrection! Songs: A Quiet Gathering; Somewhere in the Silence; Prepare Your Hearts; I Heard the Voice of Jesus Calling; Just Beyond the Palms; In the Stillness of This Moment; Silent Was the Night: The Lamb Is Silent Now; The Silence Speaks; Set Free Your Alleluia! Score and parts (flute 1, flute 2/oboe, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin 1-2, cello, bass) are available as a digital download.

From Silence to Song

The compelling story of God's plan to deliver all people from the clutches of sin and death is presented in this powerful reminder that Isaiah's prophetic words were fulfilled in Jesus: "Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. He was pierced for our transgressions; crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and by His wounds we are healed" (Isaiah 53:4-5). Flexibly conceived for Lent, Holy Week, or Eastertide programming, each of the three sections may be presented during the weeks or days leading up to Easter, or the entire musical may be presented as a single worship experience. Small and large choirs alike will find the choral writing appealing and versatile. Accompaniment options ranging from piano only to full orchestra with live instruments or CD ensures maximum flexibility for your unique programming needs. 45 minutes.

Worthy Is the Lamb!

Brentwood Benson Publishing

The latest Easter musical from Simple Series, Easter features an uplifting selection of songs paired with powerful narration adapted for unison/two-part choirs. This powerful musical will make your church's Easter celebration one to remember for years to come. The songs are intricately arranged to feel larger than life but can be easily sung by both your choir and congregation. The songs include And Can It Be? with Near the Cross; two medleys filled with timeless Easter hymns; King of Calvary; Nothing but the Blood and The Risen Lamb. Fill the air with the joyful song of the redeemed.

Worship the Risen Lamb

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An Easter mini-musical with singable arrangements from favorite composers and arrangers and big moments of praise. This is an excellent choice for choirs of all sizes looking to proclaim the Easter message.

It Happened at the Cross

Unison/Two-Part Choral Score

This exceptionally moving work is destined to become a staple in Holy Week repertoire for decades to come! It may be performed as a service in its entirety, or portions of the work may be extracted and performed separately throughout Holy Week. Numerous congregational responses are included, as well as opportunities for congregational singing. The service portrays the solemn drama of the final hours of Christ's life on earth with a sensitivity and depth of emotion seldom heard in a work that is well within the reach of all choirs. This cantata is simply magnificent, and we are pleased to award it our very highest recommendation!

Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness

The narrative and music of this work take the listener through the triumphal entry, the raising of Lazarus, the Last Supper, the moment in the garden when Jesus is arrested, the Crucifixion, and finally to the joyous Resurrection. The work many be performed in its entirety or programmed throughout Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter. The superb orchestrations of Michael Lawrence and Ed Hogan are inspirational! May our hearts be receptive to this One who gave all to open the gates of heaven for all who believe in their Deliverer, Redeemer and Savior... Jesus! 40 minutes.
The narrative and music of this work will take you through the emotions of the Triumphal Entry, the 
raising of Lazarus, the Last Supper, the moment in the garden when Jesus is arrested, the Crucifixion and 
finally to the joyous Resurrection. This 45-minute work may be programmed in its entirety or shared in 
part throughout Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Resurrection Sunday. Share the message with choir and 
piano alone or include the optional orchestrations by Michael Lawrence and Ed Hogan. May your heart be 
receptive to this One who gave all to open the gates of heaven for all who believe in this Deliverer, Redeemer,
The narrative and music of this work will take you through the emotions of the Triumphal Entry, the 
raising of Lazarus, the Last Supper, the moment in the garden when Jesus is arrested, the Crucifixion and 
finally to the joyous Resurrection. This 45-minute work may be programmed in its entirety or shared in 
part throughout Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Resurrection Sunday. Share the message with choir and 
piano alone or include the optional orchestrations by Michael Lawrence and Ed Hogan. May your heart be 
receptive to this One who gave all to open the gates of heaven for all who believe in this Deliverer, Redeemer,
he narrative and music of this work will take you through the emotions of the Triumphal Entry, the 
raising of Lazarus, the Last Supper, the moment in the garden when Jesus is arrested, the Crucifixion and 
finally to the joyous Resurrection. This 45-minute work may be programmed in its entirety or shared in

Jesus!

This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. This musical "service of shadows" is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive music portraying the events of the Passion. A thoughtful orchestration is available either as parts or a recorded track. Songs: Prelude (The Shadow Falls); Bring Me to the Cross; The Garden Call; Man of Sorrows, What a Name; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Keep Me Near the Cross; Scenes from a Solemn Cross; Epilogue.

Candles of Grace

The Easter portion of Handel's classic "Messiah" has been carefully and tastefully edited by this maestro of accessible masterworks. With this edition, medium to smaller choirs can now perform these gems, while larger choirs accustomed to performing the full work will find this useful for ease of preparation and presentation. Narrations replace some of the sung portions, while favorite choruses remain. The optional chamber orchestration offers flexible mix-and-match instrumentation so that the work can be enhanced with as many or few instruments at your disposal. 21 minutes.

Handel's Easter Messiah

Using simple symbols of worship, expressive music, and a sensitive narration by Pamela Stewart, this work is an unforgettable experience for Holy Week. A variety of voicings and full or consort orchestration make this work available to groups of any size. Easily learned, this cantata will become a treasured part of your Holy Week commemoration. Songs: Prologue; Take My Yoke Upon You; A Servant's Song (The Basin and Towel); Take My Yoke Upon You (Lesson 1: Service); Underscore: The Cup; A Shadow Fell on Sharon's Rose; Take My Yoke Upon You (Lesson 2: Obedience); Underscore: The Crown of Thorns; O Gentle Jesus; Take My Yoke Upon You (Lesson 3: Humility); Come to the Cross; Epilogue.

Colors of Grace

Observe and remember the holiest of weeks with this three-anthem suite that captures the many moods of Holy Week in song and spoken word. The opening Palm Sunday prelude sets the tone for what is to come. Using a blend of familiar texts, tunes, and original material, the cantata also includes a bonus anthem for Easter Sunday, adding to its overall flexibility. Use each anthem separately during Holy Week or together as a complete cantata. 20 minutes.

The Passion Song

Beginning with John 3:16, this musical tells the remarkable Passion story. The theme of God's love is highlighted in every step of Jesus' journey to the cross. With a light contemporary feel in the rhythm and harmony, the music is full of memorable melodies with dramatic flair. From the rhythmic call of Hosanna, God Save Us to the reassuring Remember I Am There to the dramatic one-note melody of They Came to Arrest Him, this work will provide a moving experience for any service during Holy Week. The choir parts are carefully crafted and choir tested, ensuring that your singers will perform with confidence. Four of the pieces may serve as Sunday anthems while the larger work is being prepared. Accompaniment can be provided by piano or a small ensemble of 11 instruments, arranged by Ed Hogan. Songs: God So Loved; Hosanna, God Save Us; By the Way You Love; Is It I?; Remember I Am There; They Came to Arrest Him; What Wondrous Love of the Cross; God So Loved (Reprise); Behold the Lord of Love. Performance time: 40 minutes.

God So Loved

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