Allan Robert Petker

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen receives an audacious overhaul in this enjoyable, new treatment. Some surprising syncopations and delightful detours open up into glorious sounds and vivacious fun. A grea...

Ever want to poke fun at the madrigal style - especially at Christmas time? This is an excellent teaser for the chamber choir that sings all over town at Christmas. All the parts stake their claim and...

Guaranteed to bring a smile to faces! Delightful! This traditional song, often used as a chorus at youth fellowships, is here arranged for 3 octaves of bells.

Based on Cor. 13, Allan Petker has developed a new text and tune that is simple and profound. The memorable melody delicately flows in support of the text and eventually concludes in a most satisfying...

Combining Jesus Loves Me with O Love That Will Not Let Me Go, Allan Petker has brought two great classic hymns together. The traditional melodies remain unaltered, but the twists to the harmonic accom...

We Are the Music Makers by British poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy is one of the most moving poetic texts found in this oeuvre. Set to music by a number of composers, American composer and conductor Allan P...

A contemporary madrigal with a folk song flavor best describes this love song. The poem has been around for a long time, but the musical setting is fresh and inviting. Available: SATB.

The accompaniment statement instantly grabs you as this powerfully fun advent hymn begins. The harmonies twist and turn with an air of eagerness that depicts the advent of Christ's birth. Excellent fo...

Combining Jesus Loves Me with O Love That Will Not Let Me Go, Allan Petker has brought two great classic hymns together. The traditional melodies remain unaltered, but the twists to the harmonic accom...

Based on the life and book of Job from the Old Testament, the text praises God for challenges we endure and assures us of God's unending love. The melody is plaintive and somewhat 'romantic' in style,...

Based on John 17:20-24, this commissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody, this anthem explains how our understanding of God's l...

This has been a classic SATBB choral anthem for 150 years. This new edition weaves the vocal parts into SATB and makes a long-time favorite available for choirs today.

A festive finish for 8 fantastic hymns: Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above * Holy, Holy, Holy * From All That Dwell Below the Skies * O Worship the King * O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing * Lead On,...

Based on Cor. 13, Allan Petker has developed a new text and tune that is simple and profound. The memorable melody delicately flows in support of the text and eventually concluding in a most satisfyin...

The keyboard is bright and festive and choral lines joyful and invigorating. A simple canon for the voices make it a quick study while the keyboard part dances spritely below. An energetic anthem for...

Commissioned by the Northern Light United Church in Alaska, this stirring piece lives up to its name. A brilliant fanfare sets the stage for this illuminating anthem. Brass and percussion parts availa...

Rarely has a new setting of such a time honored text been so refreshing. Including the Tallis Canon (with a new text), this anthem brings elegance and depth to profound poetry.

Based on the story of Jesus calming the seas from Luke 8, this anthem musically paints the storms and struggles that can toss our lives about. With the message of faith being central, the music and te...

Based on the text from Zephaniah 3:17, this piece celebrates God's rejoicing over us. Movement one from Te Deum to Music for choir and orchestra, this piece opens in reverent awareness of God's presen...

Colossians 3:16 is one of the great scripture passages that calls us to sing. Petker's melodic choice is a beguiling motif that moves from an accompanimental figure into a sung statement. Taken from t...