John Purifoy Sheet Music for Women's Choir

This expressive anthem presents the story of the Nativity through Mary's eyes, but foreshadows the journey to the cross that is to come. It is set in a reflective minor tonality and a gently rocking 6...

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...

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...

Beautiful legato call and response harmonies, lush suspensions and a flowing piano accompaniment will make this piece a joy to rehearse and program for contest and concert. The Latin text will be easi...

Beautiful legato call and response harmonies, lush suspensions and a flowing piano accompaniment will make this piece a joy to rehearse and program for contest and concert. The Latin text will be easi...

A brilliant choral fanfare, this vibrant work resounds with rhythmic energy and joy. A marvelous opener for concert performances! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:00.

A brilliant choral fanfare, this vibrant work resounds with rhythmic energy and joy. A marvelous opener for concert performances! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:00.

The traditional Te Deum text from the Latin liturgy is a superb selection for concert and worship settings and from the opening strains of the choral fanfare, this celebratory work is filled with rhyt...

This expressive setting of three favorite spirituals begins reflectively and gradually builds into full sonorities, then moves to a hushed conclusion. Great for developing a sense of phrasing and line...

This expressive setting of three favorite spirituals begins reflectively and gradually builds into full sonorities, then moves to a hushed conclusion. Great for developing a sense of phrasing and line...

This original work reflects upon the famous rocky slopes and dramatic scenery of Scotland's Isle of Skye and the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie. With a folk-like quality and flute obbligato, this is a...

This buoyant sacred work will be an excellent and accessible work for contest, festival and sacred concert performance, with a rhythmic and lively refrain contrasted with a somewhat more lyrical secti...

Simplicity and reverence mark this setting of the requiem, alternating with both Latin and English texts. Accessible to many choirs, this work establishes an atmosphere of gentle devotion and is appro...

With words by Oliver Wendell Holmes, commissioned for the National Peace Jubilee held in Boston in 1869, and original, uplifting music, this work speaks to a nation's desire for healing and reconcilia...

A sense of awe and mystery is depicted in the text and music of this original work as well as our unique connection to nature, the earth, the sun and the movement of the spheres. Although not specific...

The reflective, melancholy poem by Sara Teasdale creates a quiet meditative mood in this accessible work for SSA choirs. The wonderful imagery of this concert selection make it an excellent contrast w...

Spanish is truly the language of love! Singers from high school and up will embrace this smooth original Latin ballad with a text that expresses the deepest feelings of the heart: You are my inspirati...

This classic inspirational song recorded by Steve Green is now available for your choir in an uplifting and stirring treatment by John Purifoy. The text and music become one to express a message of lo...

The pairing of Lenny LeBlanc's There is None Like You with the Laurie Klein classic I Love You Lord, provides a moving anthem of adoration and praise. Available for SATB, SAB and SSA. Instrumental ePa...

Hear the gentle undulation of the river in the piano accompaniment of this lyrical folksong setting. The full choral textures are enhanced by surprise modulations that bring a refreshing perspective t...

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and...

Combining the famous English folk tune The Water Is Wide, with new lyrics, this expressive original work features smooth, flowing lines and an inspirational message. When peace shall come like early s...

The beauty and tenderness of this Celtic Woman song speaks to the love between two people and their gratefulness for each other. In the morning when you rise, I bless the sun, I bless the skies. I ble...