Choral Arrangements
Bring Your Dreams Along
Two Part Treble with Piano
Encourage your students' social-emotional learning with this reflective, lyrical piece. With accessible harmonies, a supportive yet artistic accompaniment, and an empowering text, this is an ideal choice for introducing developing choirs to singing with artistry and musicality.
I Love The Mountains
2 Part Treble Voices with Piano
Grab your gear and let's go hiking! Everyone has a chance to sing the "boom-dee-ah-dah" ostinato in this traditional camp song of trails, sails, dragonflies, and stars. An achievable adventure for those taking their first steps on the path to singing in parts.
Camp Song / additional Words by Julie I. Myers / arr. Shayla L. Blake
A Caribbean Noel
Simply Sacred Choral Series
A Caribbean Noel:
Not every Christmas anthem paints a landscape of snow and evergreens. Performing this festive new holiday offering based on a Puerto Rican folk song will fill the sanctuary with warmth and joy. Add the optional percussion for an authentic taste of this engaging folk idiom. Something really special for the holidays!
SAB voices with piano and opt. maracas
A Servant's Heart
General | Stewardship | Baptism
"Help me be Your hands and feet" is the core thought of this musical prayer, which focuses on the desire to serve others by the power of the Holy Spirit. Expertly arranged by Mary McDonald, this exceptional anthem is a wonderful call for service year round. The optional instrumental accompaniment includes the gentle, folk-like sounds of violin, guitar, and acoustic bass.
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A Servant’s Heart: SATB voices with piano, opt. violin, guitar and acoustic bass
Caverns in the Clouds
Elena Sharkova Choral Series
This beautiful song of hopes and dreams has been selected for the Elena Sharkova Series. Shayla Blake, a relatively new composer on the scene, has selected the poetry of Julie Myers for her composition. Treble choirs from high school through college will enjoy the ethereal harmonies and effective voice-leading. Easy to Medium.
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Caverns in the Clouds: SSA voices with piano and opt. percussion
In the Shadow of Your Wings
Communion | General Worship
In the Shadow of Your Wings:
A ballad of exquisite loveliness and deep meaning is found in this lightly contemporary octavo. This message of assurance and grace is useful any time of the year, and the memorable chorus delivers the meaningful text, “You're the heartbeat of my worship, the song of I praise I sing. I'm at peace in the shadow of Your wings.” A perfect selection for blended worship settings!
SATB voices with piano
I've Been Redeemed
Revival | General | Eastertide
I've Been Redeemed:
Jumping off the page with a happy gospel beat, this unforgettable song of celebration is an “easy-to-learn, hard-to-forget” winner. An easy, but idiomatic piano part bounces the piece along while solid four-part writing brings a touch of gospel quartet into your loft. A great musical change of pace with a message that will lift the spirits of all!
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SATB voices with piano and opt. mandolin, guitar and bass
My Everlasting Lord
General | Youth Choir | Praise Team
My Everlasting Lord:
The winner of the coveted Publishers Award from “The National Composer's Symposium,” this song is a beautiful testimony to the power of faith. Set as a confident ballad, the tune is a memorable musical declaration and the depth of meaning in the text is truly a sermon in song.
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SATB voices with piano
My Redeemer and
My Friend
Eastertide | Holy Week | General
My Redeemer and My Friend:
Six-time Dove award-winning lyricist Claire Cloninger teams up with songwriter Shayla Blake to present this beautiful and uplifting song of praise to the Savior. Mary McDonald has crafted a memorable choral setting that is ideal for Holy Week or Eastertide.
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SATB voices with piano and opt. Rhythm and Digital Strings
My Sheep Listen
To My Voice
Christ the Good Shepherd | General | Lent | Multi-Generational
My Sheep Listen to My Voice:
Delicate music from the treasured classic “Sheep May Safely Graze” introduces the pastoral qualities of this serene anthem. Approachable for any group, this intergenerational concept piece offers an inclusive experience for the worshipper. After a statement of the beautiful theme, the voices follow each other echoing the message of the text, and this scripture-based poem ministers to both young singers and older congregants. Delightful!
2-Part voices, any combination, with opt. flute or C-instrument
One by One
Revival | Special Evangelical Emphasis
One by One:
Shayla Blake beautifully explores the life and works of Jesus in this splendid composition. The power of this message in song is in the way that the writer uses Christ's example to challenge us in our own service. This anthem would be a great theme for a revival or special evangelical emphasis. The optional congregational component is another useful option for presentation. Accessible to any size choir or praise team. Meaningful!
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SATB voices with piano
Pie Jesu
(Holy Jesus)
Holy Week | Memorial | Community Chorus | Lent
Pie Jesu:
A treasured Latin text is gently touched with delicate music in this precious original. Conveniently voiced for SAB ensembles, this anthem still achieves a pleasing richness with well-crafted voice leading and a sensitive piano accompaniment. An alternate English lyric adds options for directors and opens this masterful miniature to congregations of all worship styles.
SAB voices with opt. violin or C-instrument
Ride the Wind
Inspirational | General
Ride the Wind:
An uplifting, life-affirming text and gently flowing vocal lines, with a mix of unison and smartly placed harmony and independent parts, come together with a colorful, supportive piano part in this inspiring original for your women’s ensembles. "This is a time like no other. What will the future bring? Time to let go and ride the wind!"
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SSA with piano
Seashell, Tell Me
Your Tale
Octavo | 2-Part
Seashell, Tell Me Your Tale:
“You come and go, a treasure to be found. For in your shell, the sea forever resounds.” Gorgeous 2-Part writing, thoughtful piano and the mystery of suspended cymbal imitating the ocean create a must-have work for concert, festival or contest. Haunting in sound and exquisite with text, the choral asks the many questions of where a seashell has been, what has it seen and experienced or simply, “what is its song?”
2-part voices with piano and opt. suspended cymbal
The Good Ship
of Grace
General Worship
The Good Ship of Grace:
With a great swing rhythm and lots of soul, the story of Ezekiel and the river of water is told like never before. Make sure you are on the right side when the good ship of grace sets off. The music is fun to sing and works well in worship or in school.
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SATB voices with piano
There's A Groundhog
in My Garden
2-Part
There’s A Groundhog in My Garden:
With its mischievous, energetic tone, "Groundhog In My Garden" is a playful jaunt for two-part treble chorus with piano accompaniment with lyrics by Julie Myers and music by Shayla Blake. A bouncing, up-beat piano accompaniment underscores playful lyrics to create a lively performance through this piece.
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2-part voices with piano
Those Who Wait
On The Lord
General | Commitment
Those Who Wait On The Lord:
This is a beautiful sacred ballad filled with stunning music and words of assurance and hope. Based lyrically on a celebrated Scripture in Isaiah, this inspiring message is sure to find resonance in the heart of your congregation. A good balance of unison passages and harmonic sections makes for musical variety. The inclusion of the early American hymn “How Firm a Foundation” provides a confident moment that people will connect with. Highly recommended!
SATB with piano