Choir Books and Octavos

44 songs.

Compiled by Louis Arnold.

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

Arranged by Dale Lieser

Arranged by Dale Lieser.

Arranged by Dale Lieser

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

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

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

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

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 tremendous song using duet with choir. Beautiful orchestration! Writer: Cary Schmidt Arranger: Michael Hill Difficulty: Moderate

Missions / Soul Winning Solo with choir. Beautiful piece asking the question who will tell the lost that Jesus loves them. Writer: Kerry Baggett Arranger: Glenn Christianson Difficulty: Moderate

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

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

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!

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

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

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