Sheet Music Downloads by John Purifoy

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...

Traditional Latin lyrics combine with contemporary jazz harmonies and a very singable melody to produce an irresistible choral showcase for concert or pop choirs! Sure to be a singer and audience favo...

Treble choirs in middle school will enjoy this reflective work that sings of the beauty of the night sky in winter and looks forward to the spring flowers to come. A beautiful melody and rich supporti...

Set in a haunting minor mode, this piece evokes a sense of mystery that portrays the winter landscape. Excellent for developing part-singing skills, this selection will bring an interesting change of...

This musical classic has found a new voice with a recent revival on Broadway. Filled with energetic music by Leonard Bernstein and great lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the story of moving to...

Feature your two best pianists with this Irving Berlin classic in a fun arrangement for piano four hands! An excellent programming choice for choirs of all ages. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mix...

Perfect for concert or graduation performances, Josh Groban's powerful anthem evokes themes of hope and the courage to follow one's dreams. Dramatic and uplifting! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-P...

The wonders of nature and the winter landscape are the images evoked in this reflective work for treble voices. Accessible enough for younger ensembles, yet with a sophisticated flair that makes it ap...

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...

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.

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...

Uses: General, Call to Worship, Christ the King Scripture: Job 12:7-10; Psalm 148:8-9 Welcome this confident setting of a towering hymn classic to your choral repertoire. Energized with effective chor...

This classic text finds a new home in this melodic and flowing John Purifoy setting. Duration: 3:10.

This standard hymn text is given a fresh treatment here by John Purifoy. Flowing lines and beautiful harmonies will make this a memorable experience for your choir. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Uses: Communion, Holy Week Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30; Luke 22:17-20; I Corinthians 11:23-29 Prepare the hearts of both the choir and congregation for the Communion table with this song of quiet refl...

Uses: General, Communion Scripture: John 3:16-17; Romans 8:28-39; Ephesians 3:16-19 Kurt Kaiser's time-honored chorus is skillfully interwoven with a Charles Wesley hymn text, creating a useable anthe...

Uses: Palm Sunday, General Worship Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10; Matthew 21:1-9; John 12:12-15 With its majestic opening and conclusion that frame a contrasting legato middle section, this new work from J...

Uses: General, Trinity Sunday Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3; Isaiah 44:24; Mark 12:29-31 One of the great statements of the Christian church, the Nicene Creed, has been artfully adapted and set to glorious...

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...

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...

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...

This anthem gallops with rhythmic vigor announcing the majesty of the risen Christ! A regal melody leaps with expressive arch, supported by a syncopated piano accompaniment and hymn-like harmonic stru...