Choir Books and Octavos

As Sung by Ed Russ and the Old-Fashioned Quartet

Songs Included:

Good Christian Men, Rejoice/God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
The Little Drummer Boy
Away in a Manger/Silent Night
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Once in Royal David’s City
O Little Town of Bethlehem/O Come, All Ye Faithful
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks/Go, Tell It on the Mountain

This SSA arrangement is from the choral collection: Songs About Jesus- Choral Treasures from Charles Weigle. Writer: Charles Weigle & Gladys Muller Arranger: Debra G. Cook Difficulty: Moderate

This is a quality gospel “toe-tapper” that your church and choir will enjoy! Writer: Bud Palla Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

The Simply Excellent format gives the option of performing each selection with an SAB choir or optional notes for the tenors. This format also limits top and bottom vocal ranges while keeping the creativity of different musical styles.
From the artistic pen of Brett Bedwell comes another singable anthem about the mercy we find at the throne of God, A Throne of Grace.
Arrangement: Mike Hill
Difficulty: Easy- S/E (Simply Excellent series)

A definite “sure to become favorite” song in your collection. A challenge to fulfill the Great Commission around the world, as well as across the street- until all have heard. Writer: Dennis Stremming Arrangement: Michael Hill, Jr. Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A cheerful, happy anthem in praise of our King, Immanuel! Words & Music: D. R. Van Sickle / Charles H. Gabriel Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

Almighty Lamb with Calvary’s Lamb Words & Music: Ryan Gass Arrangement: Michael Hill, Jr.

A powerful medley of well known hymns. Arranged by: Larry Brubaker & W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Dynamic piece about the wonderful benefits of Calvary. Writer: Byron Foxx Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer

From the Musical “God So Loved The World. Arranged by Elmo Mercer.

BY HIS BLOOD In a day and age when people are trying to lessen the value of the precious blood of Christ as the sole cleansing agent from sin, Bro. Foxx reminds us that it is By His Blood our sins are forgiven.
Writer: Byron Foxx
Arranger: Glenn Christianson
Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Arranged by Dale Lieser

This shape-note songbook is arranged in four-part harmony. There is no separate piano accompaniment, just hymnbook style vocal arrangements

Your choir will love this upbeat song with the familiar hymn Higher Ground interwoven with a great new song by Brett Bedwell. Writers: Charles Gabriel, Johnson Oatman, Jr. & Brett Bedwell Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

An easy-to-learn anthem encouraging others to praise our wonderful Lord. Words & Music: Byron Foxx Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A challenge to all that hear to ‘Consider Christ’ and all He has done for us. Words: Paul Chappell Arranger: Glenn Christianson

The Simply Excellent format gives the option of performing each selection with an SAB choir or optional notes for the tenors. This format also limits top and bottom vocal ranges while keeping the creativity of different musical styles. Ev’ry time you need the Lord, He is there!

Are you tired of beginning your services with the same choir opener week after week? Evangelistic Choir Openers – Volume I by Charise Webster solves this problem with 10 powerful songs to help your choir begin every church service with excitement. Each song contained in the Evangelistic Choir Openers book has been arranged specifically to be used as an opener with no additional adaptation needed.

God’s forgiveness lasts forever! Great choir song with solo.
Writer: Glenn Christianson
Arranger: Glenn Christianson
Difficulty: Moderate

Words and Music: Anthony Palla Arrangement by: W. Elmo Mercer & Debra Cook Difficulty: Moderately Easy

This beautiful song reminds us that no matter what we face in life, God can do all things and He is able! Writer: Dennis Stremming Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

This SSA arrangement reminds us of the change that happens in a sinner’s life when they accept God’s Amazing Grace. Writer: Byron Foxx Arranger: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderate

Perhaps Glenn Christianson’s best piece. Features solo with choir. Writer: Glenn Christianson Arranger: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderate

Arranged by Dale Lieser.

Good News! Jesus died for me, He lives today, and He’ll be coming soon! A happy, evangelistic song telling the Gospel story. Writer: Larry Brubaker Arrangement: Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

14 new choruses for choir and congregation.

This is a wonderful choral arrangement of the beloved gospel song. Arranger: Harold DeCou Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A easy-to-learn anthem that would serve well for the Easter season. Writer: Brett Bedwell Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Arranged by Glenn & Jan Christianson TTBB

This piece makes a fantastic choir opener, and includes happy piano accompaniment. Wonderful arrangement of the classic hymn.

The Simply Excellent format gives the option of performing each selection with an SAB choir or optional notes for the tenors. This format also limits top and bottom vocal ranges while keeping the creativity of different musical styles.

From Brett Bedwell comes this upbeat song of victory in the finished work of Jesus. It has a nice attainable bass feature. Writer: Brett Bedwell Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

This song tells of the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us. Writer: Matt McMorris Arranger: Mike Hill Difficulty: Moderate

He went away- but not to stay! He’s coming back to take us home some happy day! This is a joyful song by Pastor Ouellette about the Christians glorious future in heaven. Writer: R. B. Ouellette Arrangement: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Byron Foxx and Elmo Mercer team up to bring you a medley of great songs about Heaven. This arrangement features the songs Heaven’s My Home, We’ll Understand It Better By and By, In the Sweet By and By, and When We All Get to Heaven. SATB with solo.

A wonderful arrangement of a timeless song that reminds us of the Blessed Rock of Ages in Whom we can run to hide in time of trial and trouble. Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

This song is an encouraging reminder that Jesus is our greatest friend who will always be faithful to us. This octavo is from the choral book, Look and Live. Words & Music: Byron Foxx Arranged by: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A song of praise to our Lord and King! Writer: J.B. Atchinson & W. Elmo Mercer Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

Holy is the Lord – Choral Octavo Music: Franz Schubert Arranged for Choir by: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

I Believe That He Is Holy – Choral Octavo Words & Music: Brett Bedwell Arrangement by: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderate

I Believe To See – Choral Octavo Words & Music: Abigail Miller Arrangement by: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Medium

Arranged by Dale Lieser

A challenging reminder of the wonderful change salvation brings. Writer: Larry Brubaker Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A wonderful song reminding us that Jesus’ name is above all others! This selection can be sung using any or all of the following vocal combinations, making sure the melody is always predominant: SA, TB, ST, AB.
Arranged by Harold DeCou

An often two-part anthem declaring the singer’s intent to praise God. Writer: W. Elmo Mercer Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy Preview

From the Songs About Jesus collection, this beautiful, classic song has been made into an engaging choir anthem, now in single octavo form. An encouraging reminder that one day we shall see Him face to face!
Writer: Charles F. Weigle & T.O. Chisholm
Arranger: Glenn Christianson
Difficulty: Moderate

SABT

A fine arrangement of the hymn “I Will Praise Him” which was written by Margaret J. Harris. Harold Decou did a great job of arranging this song for choir. It is of moderate difficulty.

An exciting up-beat song about our wonderful salvation in Christ and the security we have in Him. SATB with solo. Writer: Carter M. Galentine Arrangement: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

I’m Looking For the Blessed Hope The Lord could come any day! We are truly looking for that blessed hope of His appearing! Writer: Byron Foxx Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

Arranged by Glenn Christianson. SABT

A beautiful song by Brett Bedwell reminding us that we often forget to thank the Lord for all He does for us, and challenging us to love Him, serve Him, give Him our lives, and in everything– give Him thanks! A great song for Thanksgiving. Writer: Brett Bedwell Arrangement: Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

In The Presence Of The Lord – Choral Octavo A minimum purchase of 5 copies is required. Words & Music: Matt McMorris Arrangement by: Michael Hill, Jr. Difficulty: Moderately Easy

This is a powerful arrangement that is combined with the hymn The Old Rugged Cross. Writer: Nathan Lane Arrangement: Michael Hill Difficulty: Moderate

It Will Be Glory is a wonderful reminder of the future of all believers. Writer: Dennis Stremming Arranged by: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Arranged by Glenn christianson. SABT

A great song of encouragement to stay right with God because Jesus is coming soon! Writer: Arranger: Difficulty: Moderately Easy

This song is a melodic reminder that although He was rejected by the world, Christ is still the solid Rock on which we stand. Words & Music: Brett Bedwell Arrangement by: Harold DeCou Difficulty: Easy

The Simply Excellent format gives the option of performing each selection with an SAB choir or optional notes for the tenors. This format also limits top and bottom vocal ranges while keeping the creativity of different musical styles.
Bro. Dennis Stremming muscially takes us to the believer’s judgment before God. This anthem reminds us of the fact that Jesus is the only One that can provide eternal redemption for us and that He satisfied our sin debt once and for all.
Dennis Stremming is the author of the words and music, and Glenn Christianson composed the choral arrangement.