Michael Barrett

This is a utilitarian anthem, as it provides both Palm Sunday and Easter texts with the option of SAB or SATB voicing. This exuberant shout of praise is quickly learned and the accompaniment/performan...

A deeply emotional work, Absalom, My Son captures the unnatural feeling of a parent losing a child. Challenging, and containing a myriad of soundscapes created by the composer, this work is still high...

Thixo Onothando is a popular isiXhosa hymn performed throughout South Africa. It is an uplifting song of praise led by a group of soloists who portray the roles of religious leaders. The use of percus...

This anthem from the cantata 'Sing a Song of Christmas' is an absolute joy to hear and sing! Set in an infectious call-and-response format, this quickly learned octavo fills a happy Advent niche in yo...

This anthem from the cantata 'Sing a Song of Christmas' is an absolute joy to hear and sing! Set in an infectious call-and-response format, this quickly learned octavo fills a happy Advent niche in yo...

Bright and lively, this original anthem has the feeling of a middle-European folk song. Incorporating NOEL NOUVELET, the piano and percussion bring the vibe, adorning the catchy minor melody with colo...

Bright and lively, this original anthem has the feeling of a middle-European folk song. Incorporating NOEL NOUVELET, the piano and percussion bring the vibe, adorning the catchy minor melody with colo...

Uses: Christmas, youth choir Scripture: Matthew 1:21; John 18:36-37 There is unbounded joy at the heart of this Christmas choral. Add some spontaneous percussion (shakers, bongos) and let it reallyshi...

Uses: Advent, Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Truly memorable for Advent, this joyful treatment of the familiar Isaiah passage, 'For unto us a Child is born, ' is a new approach to thisScripture. Writ...

Uses: Advent, Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Truly memorable for Advent, this joyful treatment of the familiar Isaiah passage, 'For unto us a Child is born, ' is a new approach to thisScripture. Writ...

Written especially for developing choirs, this festive SA(T)B cantata is overflowing with joyful seasonal songs ideal for smaller ensembles. Original material mingles with traditional carols in a jubi...

Uses: Advent, Christmas, Marian Scripture: Genesis 3:15; Luke 1:26-56; Luke 2 An apex of contemporary sacred music, this popular solo now made choral, probes the emotions and sentiments felt by Mary a...

The 'world music' feel of this piece is truly unique and brings a special quality into the sanctuary. The angelic call to the shepherds is the foundation for the text and the call and response format...

The 'world music' feel of this piece is truly unique and brings a special quality into the sanctuary. The angelic call to the shepherds is the foundation for the text and the call and response format...

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 28:16; Matthew 1:23 This Advent offering is alive with hopeful anticipation. A lightly rhythmic theme is decorated with flute and bright percussion, which...

Uses: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 28:16; Matthew 1:23 This Advent offering is alive with hopeful anticipation. A lightly rhythmic theme is decorated with flute and bright percussion, which...

Glory, Glory, Glory brings the message of the angels with a Caribbean flair. Each voice part enters separately with its own countermelody, creating wonderful texture and building excitement. The clima...

Here is the much anticipated follow up to Michael Barrett's smash hit African Advent Carol. Hear the morning break forth with a joyous affirmation that the music of light will shine in our lives forev...

This joyful song of adoration will make your heart dance before the Lord! Blessed Be the King is a lively song of praise to the mighty creator God. Bass and percussion, or the Lite Trax accompaniment...

Here is a wonderful Advent or general use piece that is really something quite out of the ordinary. This exciting anthem is an adaptation of Isaiah's prophecy of hope. Comfort Ye is an infectiously jo...

Joy overflowing abounds in this Palm Sunday offering. Written in the style of a Hebrew folk song, this festive anthem will be something very memorable for commemorating Christ's triumphant entry into...

Uses: General, Praise Team, Benediction Scripture: Isaiah 44:23: Isaiah 55:12 Unbounded energy and celebration characterize this contemporary choral. Full of rhythmic flair, this anthem is an engine o...

Uses: General, Youth Choir, Baptism, Graduation Scripture: John 14:1-4: I Corinthians 2:9 The words of Paul are brought to musical life in this lightly contemporary scripture song. The pleasant tune a...

Uses: General, Lent Scripture: Psalm 55:22: I Peter 5:7 Now available for women's voices! From the initial sounds of a beloved spiritual to the jazzy original tune that forms the body of the piece, th...