Shawnee Sacred

The urgent joy of the driving 6/8 meter is reminiscent of a celtic folk dance and the idiomatic orchestration adds to the folk flavor in this unique Advent offering. Prepare the way for the Lord this...

Something old and treasured with something new and engaging, this Christmas concept is filled with tenderness and a sense of seasonal wonder. Well-crafted vocal writing opens this carol resetting to e...

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...

A bittersweet theme in minor mode lifts an emotive prayer for peace in this expressive octavo. The familiar Latin phrase 'Dona nobis pacem' is placed musically in dialogue with treble and lower voices...

Lee Dengler's exquisite vocal lines and masterful choral texturing combine to make this classic Latin prayer an anthem of thoughtful contemplation and soothing assurance. Pacem will help your congrega...

The wonder of Christmas is on full display in this approachable yet memorable cantata. From anticipation to celebration, this work is filled with new holiday anthems as well as arrangements of beloved...

Take the journey to Christmas with this inviting cantata that is filled with music of hope and promise. The prophecy and acclamation of Christ's birth is wonderfully conveyed through new music and fre...

The Song Heard 'Round the World is a journey of international carols and folk songs that incorporate narration and scripture to share Christmas story. With sections for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany,...

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols, narration, congregational participation and original anthems, this approachable work is the perfe...

Mark Hayes places his special touch on this modern day classic and the results are a moving portrait of commitment and service. Resplendent with this composer's usual color and originality, this best-...

The composer visits the angels' powerful peace on earth proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous Glorias and whispered prayers for peace. Highly expressive, this anthem has much to engage the sin...

This unique Christmas piece is sure to be a favorite holiday opener or encore. Using a dazzling vocal percussion effect as a rhythmic device, this folk song turned Christmas anthem will get the audien...

This celebrated text to the tune of BUNESSAN has invited the world to celebrate Spring for years. Made famous on the pop charts, this song is now a treasured part of many hymnals and a regular feature...

The mystery and majesty of the Triumphal Entry is on full display in this noble anthem of praise. Moving forward with confidence and dignity, the choir provides jubilant vocal gestures, joined by a br...

Uses: General, Hymn Arrangement, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 50:12 One of the most celebrated tunes of recent cinematic musical output introduces the spirit and pace of this special offering. Walkin...

Uses: Commitment, General Worship, Invitation Scripture: Psalm 27:5-8, Romans 8:26, Colossians 4:2 This breathtaking anthem is a personal testament of praise filled with phrases of remarkable authenti...

Inspired by Celtic music traditions and time-honored carols, this new work overflows with seasonal spirit. From prophecy to Epiphany, the cantata covers the entire Christmas story and wraps it in jubi...

Instantly appealing, this luscious ballad wraps the listener in the arms of holiday hopefulness. The melody carries warm, familiar images of hope, peace, love and joy. Filled with sweeping sound, the...

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...

Uses: Benediction, Christmas, Christmas Eve Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 2:10, Luke 2:14 This anthem will supply a tender and intimate moment to close your Christmas concerts and services. W...

This lovely blessing is an ideal closer for your worship gathering. Gentle affirmations surround the congregation with assuring messages of hope, peace, joy, and love while the lush harmonies create a...

The American National Anthem, reverently set for unadorned tenor and bass voices. Arranged with sensitivity to vocal ranges, this restrained approach provides moments of harmonic delight while staying...

This Epiphany anthem has been a best seller in both SATB and SAB voicings. Set in minor, the piece moves like a caravan from faith to joy, building texture and tone through vocal interaction. A minima...

One of our most celebrated hymns is given a fresh treatment in this driving song of faith. Alive with a Celtic-inspired spirit, the piece practically sings itself! The surprise inclusion of another gr...

Experience the radiant splendor of the Christmas season with the festive masterpiece "Angels from the Realms of Glory," published by the renowned Shawnee Press. Inspired by the biblical scripture of L...