John Purifoy

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...

Oh by gosh, by golly! 'Tis the season to be jolly and you'll do just that with this holiday favorite recorded famously by Frank Sinatra. You will love how easily your choir learns this arrangement and...

The majesty and joy of Christmas resound in this inspirational work recorded by Mariah Carey on her Merry Christmas II You album from 2010. An ideal selection for Christmas concerts and worship! Avail...

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...

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...

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...

From Advent to Nativity, the message of Christmas is conveyed in fresh musical moments and the spoken word in this highly flexible work. Traditional carols are blended with new Christmas songs to crea...

The traditional words are seamlessly blended with 'Angels We Have Heard On High' and new material. A great call to worship! Available: SATB, Instrumental Pak, ChoirTrax CD.

Highlights of the Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah have been made accessible for optional congregational involvement with this new publication. Carefully and tastefully edited, this is a Messiah...

Usher in the Season of Light with Candles of Advent, a creative collection of carols and songs. Use the anthems individually during the Advent season through Christmas, or with the narration included...

Usher in the Season of Light with Candles of Advent, a creative collection of carols and songs. Use the anthems individually during the Advent season through Christmas, or with the narration included...

In a new setting of the beloved Ukranian Carol, Jan McGuire's creative lyrics mesh well with John Purifoy's artful setting. The result is a fresh and sparkling new setting of this classic carol. Altho...

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 Card's classic worship song Immanuel has been sensitively arranged, creating a warm and worshipful anthem for the Advent or Christmas season.

The message of Christmas is clear in any language in this delightful song by Senator Orrin Hatch, Lowell Alexander and Phil Naish. Available for SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Ap...

Oh by gosh, by golly! 'Tis the season to be jolly and you'll do just that with this holiday favorite recorded famously by Frank Sinatra. You will love how easily your choir learns this arrangement and...

With the celebration of Advent more popular each year, this new work by John Purifoy will be a welcome tool for the traditional Hanging of the Green service. You will find each title in this unique co...

The radiance and joy of the Christmas season come shining through in this short medley of favorite carols. A delightful opener for Christmas concerts and services, it includes: Angels We Have Heard on...

From Mary Chapin Carpenter's Christmas album, this tender song will touch every heart with its simple message of gratefulness as families and friends join together in prayer, in song and in celebratio...