New Music for Fall and Christmas from Joel Raney!
It's Christmas with a Celtic kick! Joel's new musical is brimming with beloved tunes like "I Saw Three Ships," "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child," "Away in the Manger," and others associated with the British Isles like "Loch Lomond" and LONDONDERRY AIR. Orchestrated in the best Emerald Isle style by Ed Hogan, the flutes, fiddles, guitar and drums will deliver a fresh sound for your church's Christmas celebration. Now available from Lorenz Corp.
For fans of Joel's solo piano work, a new book of water-themed arrangements (such as "Come, Thou Fount," "Deep River," "Like a River Glorious" and "Wade in the Water") is now available from Lillenas (Lorenz). The book is called "Hymns for a Raney Sunday," a pun that's been years in the making! Click here to purchase.
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CHORAL ANTHEMS
A Celtic Noel (SATB) Patrick Tierney - This is a Celtic version of "The First Noel." Gorgeous!
Can You Hear the Christmas Bells? - This up-tempo, bright and sparkly best-selling original Christmas tune is now available for SAB choirs.
Go Down to the River (SATB) - A great, bouncy, bluegrass arrangement of a Rick Pickren tune.
In Christ Alone (SATB) - A beautiful arrangement of the Keith Getty et al. melody. Also incorporates "Cornerstone."
Christ Be the Way (SATB) - A powerful anthem that uses Timothy Dudley-Smith's text to depict Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
How Great Thou Art/Majesty (2-Part Mixed Code C6234) - Joel's very first commission, a terrific blending of two timeless tunes, now for 2-part voices.
The Welcome Table (SATB) - Incorporating "Sweet By and By," this warm, accessible hymn will add meaning to communion services.
Light of Light (SATB) - The latest Advent candle lighting service adds the drama of the Coventry Carol along with original music.
Let Me Walk with You (SATB) - A compelling gospel anthem based on Washington Gladden's text, "O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee."
Take It to the Lord in Prayer (SATB) - A rousing gospel arrangement of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
We Gather Together (2-Part Mixed Jeremy Walton) - A Quick Study in the Celtic manner.
Sing Christmas (SAB Code 9006) - The best-selling cantata collaboration of Joel Raney and Mary McDonald is now available for SAB choirs!
OTHER VOICINGS
Amazing Grace-My Chains Are Gone (Vocal Trio) - Now there's no excuse not to check out Joel's great arrangement of this gripping anthem. It's available as an SATB, TTBB, 2-Part, SAB, Vocal Solo, Vocal Duet, and now...Vocal Trio!
Angels Watching Over Me (Vocal Duet) - This gentle lullaby is perfect for 2 voices, containing an original melody and incorporating "All Through the Night."
I Will Be with You (Vocal Solo) - An emotional reassurance of God's love, now for solo voice and piano.
The Vocal Solos of Joel Raney (Vocal Solo Book) - Joel's well-known ability to write compelling melodies is showcased in this book of medium voice solos. Includes original tunes such as "Can You Hear the Christmas Bells?", "Christmas is Coming," and "Think of Me and Remember," as well as beautiful arrangements of favorites like "Softly and Tenderly," "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded," and "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."
KEYBOARD MUSIC
Inspirations for Solo Piano (Book) - This is the follow-up volume to Mary McDonald and Joel's successful Piano Duet book of the same name. The titles are the same, but you'll need one less person to perform them! ("A Thousand Years," "Ave Maria," "Song from a Secret Garden," "The Wind Beneath My Wings," etc.)
Fantasy and Fugue on "Shepherd Me, O God" (Organ Solo) - A stand-alone piece for organ is something of a rarity for Joel, but players will appreciate this dramatic setting of Marty Haugen's classic.
HANDBELL MUSIC
The Herald Angels Sing (3-5 Oct. Handbells + Piano) - Medley master Joel has produced a wonderful line-up of angel carols: "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Angels from the Realms of Glory."
Winter Wonderland (3-5 Oct. Handbells, opt. 3-5 Oct. Handchimes, Synth & Percussion) - Written for and dedicated to David Weck to mark his last holiday concert as director of the Agape Ringers. Expressive, delicate, dreamy and just beautiful.
Grand Chorus (3-5 Oct. Handbells, Level 2) - A wonderful concert opener or processional.
A Celtic Noel (SATB) Patrick Tierney - This is a Celtic version of "The First Noel." Gorgeous!
Can You Hear the Christmas Bells? - This up-tempo, bright and sparkly best-selling original Christmas tune is now available for SAB choirs.
Go Down to the River (SATB) - A great, bouncy, bluegrass arrangement of a Rick Pickren tune.
In Christ Alone (SATB) - A beautiful arrangement of the Keith Getty et al. melody. Also incorporates "Cornerstone."
Christ Be the Way (SATB) - A powerful anthem that uses Timothy Dudley-Smith's text to depict Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
How Great Thou Art/Majesty (2-Part Mixed Code C6234) - Joel's very first commission, a terrific blending of two timeless tunes, now for 2-part voices.
The Welcome Table (SATB) - Incorporating "Sweet By and By," this warm, accessible hymn will add meaning to communion services.
Light of Light (SATB) - The latest Advent candle lighting service adds the drama of the Coventry Carol along with original music.
Let Me Walk with You (SATB) - A compelling gospel anthem based on Washington Gladden's text, "O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee."
Take It to the Lord in Prayer (SATB) - A rousing gospel arrangement of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
We Gather Together (2-Part Mixed Jeremy Walton) - A Quick Study in the Celtic manner.
Sing Christmas (SAB Code 9006) - The best-selling cantata collaboration of Joel Raney and Mary McDonald is now available for SAB choirs!
OTHER VOICINGS
Amazing Grace-My Chains Are Gone (Vocal Trio) - Now there's no excuse not to check out Joel's great arrangement of this gripping anthem. It's available as an SATB, TTBB, 2-Part, SAB, Vocal Solo, Vocal Duet, and now...Vocal Trio!
Angels Watching Over Me (Vocal Duet) - This gentle lullaby is perfect for 2 voices, containing an original melody and incorporating "All Through the Night."
I Will Be with You (Vocal Solo) - An emotional reassurance of God's love, now for solo voice and piano.
The Vocal Solos of Joel Raney (Vocal Solo Book) - Joel's well-known ability to write compelling melodies is showcased in this book of medium voice solos. Includes original tunes such as "Can You Hear the Christmas Bells?", "Christmas is Coming," and "Think of Me and Remember," as well as beautiful arrangements of favorites like "Softly and Tenderly," "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded," and "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."
KEYBOARD MUSIC
Inspirations for Solo Piano (Book) - This is the follow-up volume to Mary McDonald and Joel's successful Piano Duet book of the same name. The titles are the same, but you'll need one less person to perform them! ("A Thousand Years," "Ave Maria," "Song from a Secret Garden," "The Wind Beneath My Wings," etc.)
Fantasy and Fugue on "Shepherd Me, O God" (Organ Solo) - A stand-alone piece for organ is something of a rarity for Joel, but players will appreciate this dramatic setting of Marty Haugen's classic.
HANDBELL MUSIC
The Herald Angels Sing (3-5 Oct. Handbells + Piano) - Medley master Joel has produced a wonderful line-up of angel carols: "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," "Angels We Have Heard on High," and "Angels from the Realms of Glory."
Winter Wonderland (3-5 Oct. Handbells, opt. 3-5 Oct. Handchimes, Synth & Percussion) - Written for and dedicated to David Weck to mark his last holiday concert as director of the Agape Ringers. Expressive, delicate, dreamy and just beautiful.
Grand Chorus (3-5 Oct. Handbells, Level 2) - A wonderful concert opener or processional.