John Purifoy

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Psalm 57:5; Luke 2:1-10 Here's a wonderful way to open any Christmas service! This classic text has been paired up with fanfare-like voices and a driving, rhythmic piano acc...

Original lyrics and an easy swinging jazz waltz make this a cool addition to your holiday programming! Fresh and easily learned, this will be a great selection for concert, pop and jazz choirs! Availa...

This moving cantata is a worship service of contemplation and reflection. Based on the classic Evensong service, the work is appropriate for choirs looking for a something that is both traditional and...

This joyful Christmas acclamation is a festive flourish based on the famed VESPER HYMN. The essence of the melodic gesture is a carillon-like theme that invites joy and celebration. A contrasting midd...

English Renaissance dramatist Benjamin Ben Jonson (1572-1637) was a contemporary of William Shakespeare. John Purifoy has taken Jonson's classic text and coupled with a new melody, making for a lovely...

Here is a stately setting of the traditional hymn with four stanzas in Latin (with optional English verses) that will be accessible and very useful for many Christmas programs and services. Optional s...

Here is a stately setting of the traditional hymn with four stanzas in Latin (with optional English verses) that will be accessible and very useful for many Christmas programs and services. Optional s...

Here is a stately setting of the traditional hymn with four stanzas in Latin (with optional English verses) that will be accessible and very useful for many Christmas programs and services. Optional s...

You'll be laughing all the way with these stylish and humorous variations on the Welsh carol! Traditional, classical, contemporary and jazz - fun for all ages! With piano and optional horn. Available...

You'll be laughing all the way with these stylish and humorous variations on the Welsh carol! Traditional, classical, contemporary and jazz - fun for all ages! With piano and optional horn. Available...

You'll be laughing all the way with these stylish and humorous variations on the Welsh carol! Traditional, classical, contemporary and jazz - fun for all ages! With piano and optional horn. Available...

The traditional Christmas text and new music combine to create an introspective work filled with reverent mystery and rich emotion. Set in a rocking 6/8 and minor mode, it opens with back and forth ph...

The traditional Christmas text and new music combine to create an introspective work filled with reverent mystery and rich emotion. Set in a rocking 6/8 and minor mode, the first verse opens with back...

Uses: Advent, Communion Scripture: Isaiah 42:7; Isaiah 49:9; Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 64:1 A lament of depth and beauty is found in this stunning original. Hopeful in its substance, the expressive arching...

This pleasing medley of cradle carols is filled with a fragile beauty and soothing sounds. From the first piano pattern to the last shimmering chord, this octavo offers many expressive elements for th...

Important Advent scripture vibrates to life in this setting filled with expressive opportunities for your choir. The curtain rises with an almost chant-like opening, moving from unison into clusters o...

This treasured 17th century text by Robert Herrick is set with an expressive melodic line over a flowing accompaniment and lush choral textures incorporating the full dynamic range. A wonderful additi...

This treasured 17th century text by Robert Herrick is set with an expressive melodic line over a flowing accompaniment and lush choral textures incorporating the full dynamic range. A wonderful additi...

This treasured 17th century text by Robert Herrick is set with an expressive melodic line over a flowing accompaniment and lush choral textures incorporating the full dynamic range. A wonderful additi...

Three upbeat praise anthems in three-part voicing are included in this 'mini collection': People of the Earth, Rejoice!, Glory and Honor and Praise, and Come and Rejoice. These are great 'slim Sunday'...

Here's a light, upbeat piece perfect for a Christmas call to worship. With a nice Latin feel, it features an optional children's choir and percussion. Your choir will enjoy the wonderful, worshipful f...

This majestic anthem from Michael W. Smith's Christmas album proclaims the wonder of the gift of the baby boy, the Son of God: All creation sing His praises, Earth and heaven praise His name, All who...

This majestic anthem from Michael W. Smith's Christmas album proclaims the wonder of the gift of the baby boy, the Son of God: All creation sing His praises, Earth and heaven praise His name, All who...

Michael W. Smith's Christmas classic pairs Angels We Have Heard on High with a wonderfully original treatment of the angels' message, Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Beginning quietly with the Gloria lyrics,...

Michael W. Smith's Christmas classic pairs Angels We Have Heard on High with a wonderfully original treatment of the angels' message, Gloria in Excelsis Deo! Beginning quietly with the Gloria lyrics,...