Sheet Music Downloads by John Purifoy

In 1866, a women's memorial association in Mississippi tended the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers, treating the dead as equals despite the lingering rancor of war, inspiring this poem by Fran...

In 1866, a women's memorial association in Mississippi tended the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers, treating the dead as equals despite the lingering rancor of war, inspiring this poem by Fran...

This striking setting of the Walt Whitman homage to the slain Abraham Lincoln opens with a bugle-like choral call and somber procession, before moving into a more pulsating accompaniment pattern, buil...

This striking setting of the Walt Whitman poem opens with a bugle-like choral call and somber procession, before moving into a more pulsating accompaniment pattern, building to a full-voiced high poin...

This inspirational original work is a reflection on America - the dedication to ideals of liberty, the sweeping landscape and the promise of a new life in a new world. A wonderful and uplifting closer...

In 1866, a women's memorial association in Mississippi tended the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers, treating the dead as equals despite the lingering rancor of war, inspiring this poem by Fran...

This striking setting of the Walt Whitman poem opens with a bugle-like choral call and somber procession, before moving into a more pulsating accompaniment pattern, building to a full-voiced high poin...

Two American folk classics are combined in this fresh setting that will be easy to learn and fun to perform! With a spinning wheel like accompaniment, harmonic surprises and a contrasting a cappella s...

The cat, the duck, the cow, the goose and the dog...all join in the refrain of this popular cumulative American folksong favorite! Add the violin obbligato for authentic folk flavor and you'll have a...

Here is a rollicking medley of favorite folksongs that will put your toe to tapping! Perform it live with the playable fiddle part. Includes: Sourwood Mountain, Old Joe Clark, Li'l Liza Jane. Availabl...

Three classic songs of the American west combine in this short medley that is ideal for mixed and male choirs, especially in programs of folk or American themes. Includes: The Old Chisholm Trail; Whoo...

Uses: General, All Saints, Heaven Scripture: John 14:1-6; I Corinthians 2:7-9 John Purifoy has interwoven three classic folk hymns into an Americana-styled tapestry of song! Your choir is going to lov...

This Appalachian folk melody for mixed voices and piano counterpoints with the plaintive cello obbligato to create a setting of deep expression and moving emotion. Stunning! Available separately: SATB...

This Appalachian folk melody for mixed voices and piano counterpoints with the plaintive cello obbligato to create a setting of deep expression and moving emotion. Stunning! Available separately: SATB...

Three classic songs of the American west combine in this short medley that is ideal for mixed and male choirs, especially in programs of folk or American themes. Includes: The Old Chisholm Trail; Whoo...

A well-known seasonal folk song is given wings in a text designed especially for Advent. Articulating the themes of hope, peace, love, joy and light, this winsome tune is creatively arranged for choir...

The cat, the duck, the cow, the goose and the dog...all join in the refrain of this popular cumulative American folksong favorite! Add the violin obbligato for authentic folk flavor and you'll have a...

Here is a rollicking medley of favorite folksongs that will put your toe to tapping! Perform it live with the playable fiddle part. Includes: Sourwood Mountain, Old Joe Clark, Li'l Liza Jane. Availabl...

Here is a rollicking medley of favorite folksongs that will put your toe to tapping! Perform it live with the playable fiddle part. Includes: Sourwood Mountain, Old Joe Clark, Li'l Liza Jane. Availabl...

Uses: General, Lent Scripture: John 15:13; Psalm 36:7; Romans 5:8 A choral re-interpretation of this old hymn text brings new focus to certain parts of the beloved poem and creates and artful moment f...

Uses: All Saints, Concert, General Scripture: Isaiah 25:8-12; Matthew 7:13-15; John 14:2-4; Colossians 3:1-7 This hopeful medley places two spirituals side by side for an upbeat unique choral anthem....

This octavo is a testimony of assurance and faith, reflecting a sensitive pairing of message and music. An approachable arrangement enables quick learning, yet provides expressive potential for choral...

A confident medley of spirituals makes this octavo suitable for school, concert, or sanctuary stage. Showcasing the choir with solid SATB writing and a crafty piano part, this anthem is a call to libe...

This deeply emotive anthem from the cantata Lamentations of the Lamb invites the listener to consider the suffering Christ on His path to the cross. Bestowed with a winding and bittersweet tune, the i...

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...