Fred Bock Publications

This majestic Easter anthem has been elevated to dramatic regal status by Richard Nichols with a new setting for SAB choir and organ, with optional brass and percussion.

Composer Richard A. Nichols has teamed up with pastor and hymn writer Chris Anderson for a series of meaningful anthems. This latest offering completes the cycle that cover the life of Christ. Poignan...

Wedding the Wayfaring Stranger tune with a communion text works brilliantly. The familiar tune is plaintive and caresses the words naturally. The vocal writing and piano accompaniment tastefully flow...

Wedding the Wayfaring Stranger tune with a communion text works brilliantly. The familiar tune is plaintive and caresses the words naturally. The vocal writing and piano accompaniment tastefully flow...

A warm, easy-jazz stroll sets the stage for a playful romp with this familiar carol. The setting is also unique and beckoning. The walking bass line keeps pace while harmonic twists and turns that off...

A warm, easy-jazz stroll sets the stage for a playful romp with this familiar carol. The setting is also unique and beckoning. The walking bass line keeps pace while harmonic twists and turns that off...

Here is a modern day hymn with a striking strength and a crisp determination. The 18th century text harkens to a regal quality, and the basic tune is reminiscent of a stately hymn. Combined with the 2...

Here is a modern day hymn with a striking strength and a crisp determination. The 18th century text harkens to a regal quality, and the basic tune is reminiscent of a stately hymn. Combined with the 2...

The melody of this anthem feels like a folk song, and sounds like one you should already know. The words are tender and lift a soul-felt offering of praise to God.

The melody of this anthem feels like a folk song, and sounds like one you should already know. The words are tender and lift a soul-felt offering of praise to God.

This is a hauntingly beautiful anthem. The elegant melody is first stated by the sopranos, but the organ accompaniment is already bringing subtle harmonic shifts that are alluring. The full choir join...

This is a hauntingly beautiful anthem. The elegant melody is first stated by the sopranos, but the organ accompaniment is already bringing subtle harmonic shifts that are alluring. The full choir join...

Patricia Mock captured the very essence of a cornucopia hymn in this new composition. The text is thankful, strong and uplifting. The music is festive and grateful.

Patricia Mock captured the very essence of a cornucopia hymn in this new composition. The text is thankful, strong and uplifting. The music is festive and grateful.

What makes this song of praise so joyous is the clever use of mixed meters. It isn't difficult at all, and once you learn it, it happerns a lot - 6/8 followed by 2/4. This anthem could also serve for...

What makes this song of praise so joyous is the clever use of mixed meters. It isn't difficult at all, and once you learn it, it happerns a lot - 6/8 followed by 2/4. This anthem could also serve for...

This classic George Herbert text has been set to music by many. Joyful and energetic, this setting includes optional handbells and a brass quartet. The mixolydian mode (think of a C7 chord) adds movem...

This classic George Herbert text has been set to music by many. Joyful and energetic, this setting includes optional handbells and a brass quartet. The mixolydian mode (think of a C7 chord) adds movem...

In a nutshell, the message is how we are lifted by the love of God. The song praises that fact and prays for more. The music is not only uplifting but almost sings itself. An excellent choice for almo...

In a nutshell, the message is how we are lifted by the love of God. The song praises that fact and prays for more. The music is not only uplifting but almost sings itself. An excellent choice for almo...

Immortal, Invisible is a great hymn and this arrangement makes it even more fun to sing. The piano accompaniment adds harmonic interest, rhythmic diversity, and an uplifting character to the compositi...

Immortal, Invisible is a great hymn and this arrangement makes it even more fun to sing. The piano accompaniment adds harmonic interest, rhythmic diversity, and an uplifting character to the compositi...

Blessed Are The Peacemakers is an original piece by Rosephanye Powell, commissioned by the congregation of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Santa Ana, CA, in honor of Dr. Hanan C. Yaqub for her 40...

Blessed Are The Peacemakers is an original piece by Rosephanye Powell, commissioned by the congregation of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Santa Ana, CA, in honor of Dr. Hanan C. Yaqub for her 40...

A solo violin begins this setting with the familiar Hamburg hymn tune. But the choir's entrance reveals that the hymn's well-known lyrics are being sung to the O Waly Waly tune (O Danny Boy). These tw...