Allan Robert Petker

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...

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...

This beautiful piece uses the classic text from Numbers and is excerpted from the closing section from a three-movement work for choir and chamber orchestra entitled Touch. Based on the paintings of C...

Uses: Praise Scripture: Psalm 150 Power, strength and majesty are the words that best describe this setting of Psalm 150. Written for organ and optional brass, the opening builds to the choir's entry....

The text from Nehemiah 8:10 and Isaiah 43:1-3 expresses joy through helping those who are less fortunate. The opening melody carries this message with delicate ease, then moves into a brief choral sta...

This choral piece uses canons to create a showcase for choirs that is absolutely irresistible! The captivating melody dances in your imagination until you can't help but sing along!

With a rollicking 6/8 and 4/4, back and forth, rhythm, this piece dances from the start. Based on Psalm 57:7-10 and Psalm 84:4-7, the text is a song of praise. A contrasting middle section is much slo...

Thula Baba is an African lullaby from the Zulu tribe that is a well-known melody through the continent. This a cappella arrangement maintains the gentle qualities of a mother's song to her child while...

Rachmaninoff knew how to make a melody turn and stretch and draw the listener in to its flow. This arrangement for treble choir lets the voices carry the famous tune, sharing in harmony or even moving...

Exuberance and joy fill this work and its dramatic call to praise. A triumphant nuematic alleluia melody alternates between the voices giving the song a thorough and continuous theme of praise. Availa...

A stunning original setting by Allan Robert Petker. Lovely, flowing vocal lines caress this time-honored text with gentle accompaniment. The 2-part setting is designed for treble voices, but succeeds...

The beckoning text and mysterious flavor of this 12th century plainsong has made this a favorite advent piece for centuries. It is the new harmonies Petker introduces that separate this arrangement fr...

This is a tender and melodious selection. Based on Psalm 139, the message of God's love for us, and how overwhelmed we are at God's individual care, is passionately communicated. Available: SATB.

You don't often think of The Psalms with an energetic rock-blues beat, but the combination works phenomenally well in this thrilling anthem. The piano part rocks, and the optional conga drum part adds...

Uses: Praise Scripture: Psalm 150 Power, strength and majesty are the words that best describe this setting of Psalm 150. Written for organ and optional brass, the opening builds to the choir's entry....

Here is a rebel piece of music that combines traditional sacred music with praise music. Beginning with the organ and a stately choir the text from II Chronicles 7:15-16 honors when God is with us in...