Choir Books and Octavos

44 songs.

Compiled by Louis Arnold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arranged by Dale Lieser

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.

Jesus Took My Place – Choral Octavo Words & Music: Kevin Summerdorf Arrangement by: Michael Hill, Jr. Difficulty: Moderate

Great for Palm Sunday or any Sunday! Writer: Nathan McClay Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A powerful anthem with the original text set to new music, woven with the classical melody. Arranger: Steve and Jennifer Hall Difficulty: Moderate

Arranged by Harold DeCou. SAB

A song of exhortation to believers about the bottom line of the Chrstian life- just trust Jesus! Writer: Dennis Stremming Arranger: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderately Easy

This was the favorite hymn of Dr. Lee Roberson. Arrangement by: Harold DeCou Difficutly: Moderately Easy

An original song from Brother Mercer in his classic “Mercer style” that will stir your heart toward a deeper commitment to Christ. This song is built on the powerful Scripture in Proverbs 3. Writer: W. Elmo Mercer Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty:

Fantastic song! Writer: Anthony Palla Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

The next “pull-out” from the Charles Weigle collection- Songs About Jesus. This song is sweetly arranged by Harold DeCou and will be easily learned by most choirs. Writer: Charles Weigle Arranger: Harold DeCou Difficulty: Moderate

From the choral collection Look and Live! A wonderful evangelistic song challenging the lost to look to the Savior and live. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” Solo with choir. Writer: Jim Edens Arrangement: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

A song of prayer to the Lord to send revival to our hearts and ultimately to our homes and our church. Great for revival weeks. Writer: Larry Brubaker Arrangement: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

An encouraging song of Christian fellowship and strengthening as we run the race of the Christian life together. Writer: Anthony (Bud) Palla Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

This song has been used in many revival services. Writer: Larry Brubaker Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderate

TTBB- Faithful Men Series- for men’s quartet, ensemble or choir. A stirring a cappella arrangement with beautiful harmonies. “Since the Savior found me, my heart has to sing!” Writer: Byron Foxx Arrangement: Byron Foxx Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Arranged by Harold DeCou. SABT

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.
This musical composition reminds us of the Biblical truth that there is indeed New Life in Jesus” Name. Mr. Stremming also looks ahead to that wonderful day when we will be with Jesus forever, thrilled beyond words with our eternal life in Glory.
Words & Music: Dennis Stremming
Arranged by: Glenn Christianson
Difficulty: Simply Excellent Series – Easy

There has never been a night like the night when the Savior of the world was born! Your choir will love this beautiful Christmas arrangement from the BTM Cantata The Lamb of Bethlehem. Sure to become a song you will use every Christmas season! Writer: Steve Hall Arrangement: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A beautiful arrangement by Glenn Christianson of a classic Charles Weigle song. Reminds us of the great love and care our Lord has for us even when we do not deserve to be cared for. Difficulty: Medium

This classic song has been captured by Bro. DeCou in a beautiful SATB choral arrangement. Writer: S. Trevor Francis Arranger: Harold DeCou Difficulty: Moderate

A classic Brubaker song and a wonderful selection. Writer: Larry Brubaker Arranger: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Wonderful song of encouragement reminding us of all we have to look forward to one day in Heaven! Writer: Larry Carrier Arranger: Larry Carrier Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Arranged by W Elmo Mercer

SABT

A stirring patriotic song that reminds us of the price that is paid for our physical freedom- and for our spiritual freedom. A beautiful song your choir will love singing! Writer: Matt McMorris Arranger: Michael Hill, Jr. Difficulty: Moderate

A beautiful medley of familiar hymns which include Wonderful Peace, Sweet Peace, the Gift of God’s Love, and Hidden Peace.

This collection is composed of verses from Proverbs set to song.

TTBB Wonderful men’s arrangement of the great revival hymn. Arranger: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderately Easy

If Jesus had not come we would be lost in our sin with no hope. But, Since Jesus Came, I’ve been set free. My sins are canceled eternally! A victorious song of redemption. Writer: Byron Foxx Arranger: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderately Easy

SING, O SING TTBB Choral Octavo Wonderful anthem of praise to the Lord, arranged for a TTBB men’s group.

This is a moving choral arrangement of the old hymn of the same name. Arrangement: W. Elmo Mercer Difficulty: Moderately Easy