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2024 Worship Songs - New Music for Lent, Spring and Easter Welcome to Worship Songs – Spring & Easter 2024 edition. We invite you to enjoy exploring a wide selection of new resources for your music ministry with new publications from Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Fred Bock Music Company, Hinshaw, and many others. Click here to go to the YouTube playlist that will show you the actual scores while playing the full recording of each title. View the 2023-2024 Worship Songs Jr. playlist here. Still looking for Fall/Advent/Christmas titles? View the Fall 2023 Worship Songs here Get free shipping on your new music! Use ad code WSS24 at checkout to receive free shipping on orders over $25 with items from this promotion. Offer expires 6/30/2024. Free shipping to the contiguous US only. May not be combined with any other offer.

David Schwoebel | Hal Leonard David Schwoebel David Schwoebel is Minister of Music / Composer in Residence at Derbyshire Baptist Church in Richmond Virginia. He is a graduate of McKendree College in Lebanon, IL and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Voice and Organ Performance, and a Master of Church Music with an emphasis in Composition. Prior to beginning his ministry at Derbyshire in January 1997, he had served churches in his hometown of Belleville, IL, Montgomery AL, and Atlanta, GA. As an ordained minister, David administrates and oversees a comprehensive music ministry of six choral organizations, four handbell choirs, and a 32-piece orchestra. His energetic, hands-on approach to ministry finds him working each week with people of all ages, encouraging and equipping them to discover and develop their varied musical talents and skills. The MICHELLE hymn tune included in the 1991 Baptist Hymnal is named for David’s wife, Michelle. The BRITTANY, ASHLEY and COURTNEY hymn tunes, named for their three daughters, and the ROSE MARY, HENDRICKS AVENUE, as well as an arrangement of IRBY hymn tunes, are included in the Celebrating Grace Hymnal. The tunes, COURTNEY and ROSE MARY are also included in Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal. For more information on David’s extended music ministry, compositions and arrangements, or the "'Soli Deo Gloria!' - the Music of David Schwoebel" CD, please visit www.davidschwoebel.com. Publications by David Schwoebel

Heather Sorenson | Hal Leonard Heather Sorenson Heather Sorenson entered the church music industry in her twenties, and her name quickly became a welcomed fixture in the publishing world. Heather is hired by the largest and most respected publishers in the world, and her pieces remain at the top of Bestsellers lists and Editor's Choice selections. Diversity is the characteristic that makes Heather somewhat of an anomaly in the industry: she easily maneuvers both the traditional and contemporary genres of Christian music, often combining the two for a unique blend that has become her artistic fingerprint. Initially recognized for her skill as a pianist, Heather is now known for her compositions in choral anthems, solo piano collections, and orchestrations. Her works are performed regularly at competitions, concerts, recitals, and churches worldwide. In the past several years, Heather has appeared multiple times at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Constitution Hall. In her latest Carnegie performance, Heather was the arranger and orchestrator of the new critically acclaimed neo-classical oratorio EXODUS, which had its world premiere on President's Day of 2015. Although her career is sometimes on a big stage, Heather’s heart is leading the Church in worship, and she feels that her greatest calling is using her music to connect people with God. Years of experience as a church music administrator and music educator have proven to be invaluable experience, and teaching has become a large part of Heather's ministry. She taught all elementary levels of music at Grace Academy of Dallas for 4 years, served as an adjunct music professor at Baylor University, and has served on many master class panels in piano and songwriting. Heather regularly is a guest speaker and conductor at churches across America, and leads scores of sessions each year at various worship conferences, schools, and universities. Currently Heather spends her time juggling a full writing load as well as traveling as a guest artist and lecturer. Heather makes her home in the Dallas, TX area with her beloved (and very vocal) beagle, Lucy. Publications by Heather Sorenson

Cindy Berry | Hal Leonard Cindy Berry Cindy Woods Berry was born in Houston, Texas, and attended Houston Baptist University. She started taking piano lessons from her church organist when she was six years old, and started composing original songs when she was a teenager. But writing/composing was more of a hobby until God “called her” to write in 1983. Since then, she has devoted about half her writing time to choral anthems (for adults and children), and half to arranging for piano. Her anthems, musicals, and piano collections are found in the catalogs of many major publishers. She has received ASCAP Special Awards for many years, and enjoys leading “composer weekends” and conferences throughout the country. Cindy has always been active in her local church music ministry, serving as church pianist and children’s choir director. Her goal in writing is to always present her music as an offering of worship and praise to God. Cindy and her husband Bruce are blessed to have three adult sons and four grandsons. They make their home in Killeen, Texas.

Terry York | Hal Leonard Terry York Terry W. York is Professor of Christian Ministry and Church Music at Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He joined the faculty in 1998 after serving three years as the Associate Pastor of Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. He received the Bachelor of Arts degree from California Baptist University and his Master of Church Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been Minister of Music in churches in California and Arizona. From 1984-1995 he served at the Baptist Sunday School Board (now LifeWay Christian Resources) in Nashville, TN. His duties there included being the Project Coordinator for The Baptist Hymnal, 1991. In all, Dr. York has published more than 40 hymns including the well-known Worthy of Worship. His hymn Give Us Courage was commissioned by the Truett Seminary administration and approved by the Truett Seminary faculty as the official Seminary Hymn in 2006. In addition to his hymns, Dr. York has published more than 60 choral anthem texts set by composers such as Bob Burroughs, David Danner, Tom Fettke, Benjamin Harlan, Mary McDonald, Earlene Rentz, David Schwoebel, Joseph Martin, and Vicki Hancock Wright. The Worship Matrix, co-authored with David Bolin (Celebrating Grace, Inc., 2010), is the fourth of Dr. York's books to have been translated into Chinese. In June 2008 it was his privilege to be one of two featured plenary speakers at The World Association of Chinese Church Musicians' biannual conference which met in Kuching, Malaysia. In June 2009, the Baptist Church Music Conference, meeting in Nashville, TN, gave Dr. York the W. Hines Sims Award, its most prestigious recognition. Dr. York and his wife, Janna, have two adult children and two grandchildren. Publications by Terry York

Bob Burroughs | Hal Leonard Bob Burroughs Bob Burroughs is known in music circles as a composer/arranger of church music and conductor/clinician. He has been active in church music for 60+ years, having served as Minister of Music in several churches, as well as serving on the music faculties of Samford University, Mercer University (Atlanta campus) and Palm Beach Atlantic University—as Composer-in-Residence and Associate Professor of Theory and Composition. He was, for eight years, Director of the Church Music Department, Florida Baptist Convention, Jacksonville, FL. He now lives in Greer, SC. Bob and Esther Burroughs will have been married 60+ years come August. Bob loves traveling with Esther in her speaking ministry, composing music and reading his Kindle!

2018 Worship Songs - New Music for Spring, Lent and Easter Welcome to Worship Songs – Spring & Easter 2018 edition. We invite you to enjoy exploring a wide selection of new resources for your music ministry, with new publications from Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Fred Bock Music Company, Hinshaw, and many others. Click to go to YouTube playlists that will show you the actual scores while playing the full recording of each title. We wish you all the best as you select music for your ensembles. We invite you to contact us by email at church@halleonard.com with your questions and comments.

2018 Worship Songs - New Music for Fall and Christmas Welcome to Worship Songs – Fall & Winter 2018 edition. We invite you to enjoy exploring a wide selection of new resources for your music ministry, with new publications from Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Fred Bock Music Company, Hinshaw, and many others. Click to go to YouTube playlists that will show you the actual scores while playing the full recording of each title. We wish you all the best as you select music for your ensembles. We invite you to contact us by email at church@halleonard.com with your questions and comments.

2019 Worship Songs - New Music for Spring, Lent and Easter Welcome to Worship Songs – Spring & Easter 2019 edition. We invite you to enjoy exploring a wide selection of new resources for your music ministry, with new publications from Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Fred Bock Music Company, Hinshaw, and many others. Click to go to YouTube playlists that will show you the actual scores while playing the full recording of each title. We wish you all the best as you select music for your ensembles. We invite you to contact us by email at church@halleonard.com with your questions and comments.

2018 Hal Leonard High School Choral Spectrum Welcome to 2018 Choral Spectrum – High School edition. We invite you to enjoy exploring a wide selection of new resources for your music ministry, with new publications from Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Fred Bock Music Company, Hinshaw, and many others. Click to go to YouTube playlists that will show you the actual scores while playing the full recording of each title. For your convenience, you can also click on the DOWNLOAD ALL EXCERPTS link (below the Open Playlist icon). You can access the download tracks with any mp3 player, such as an iPod.

2022 Worship Songs - New Music for Fall and Christmas Welcome to Worship Songs – Fall, Christmas, and Advent 2022 edition. Just in time for the new season, we are here to help with your planning needs. We invite you to enjoy exploring a wide selection of new resources for your music ministry with new publications from Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Fred Bock Music Company, Hinshaw, and many others. Click to go to the YouTube playlist that will show you the actual scores while playing the full recording of each title. Still looking for Spring/Lent/Easter titles? View the Spring 2022 Worship Songs here

Tom Fettke | Hal Leonard Tom Fettke Tom Fettke is a composer, arranger and producer of music and recordings for the church and school. His published works and recordings number in the hundreds. His classic choral work THE MAJESTY AND GLORY OF YOUR NAME is sung by thousands of church and school choirs around the world. For over 50 years, the development of relevant, practical and dynamic choral music has been his passion and his profession. Tom holds degrees from Oakland City College and California State University at Hayward. He holds a California Lifetime Music Credential in Secondary Music. For a number of years he taught vocal music in California’s public school systems. He was a church choir director and minister of music in churches large and small for over 30 years. He was also Director of Choral Activities and Supervisor of Music for the Redwood Christian School System in Castro Valley, California. Tom was the creator and Senior Editor of THE HYMNAL for Worship and Celebration. Since its release in 1986, over three million copies have been placed in the pews of today’s church. He was also the Senior Editor of THE CELEBRATION HYMNAL, which has been heralded as one of the most innovative “tools” for ministry in the history of the church. Tom and his wife Jan reside in Nashville, Tennessee. The have two married sons, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Don Wyrtzen | Hal Leonard Don Wyrtzen Don Wyrtzen received an early start in music, radio and television while associated with his father, Dr. Jack Wyrtzen, founder of Word of Life International. As a graduate of The Moody Bible Institute, The King's College and Dallas Theological Seminary, he did graduate work in music at the University of North Texas. He has received several awards honoring him for his excellence in Christian ministry and music. Don has either arranged or composed over 400 anthems and sacred songs, many of which are now in standard church hymnals. In 1981 he received a Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association for the musical The Love Story. Don has also arranged, orchestrated and conducted for such major artists as Steven Curtis Chapman, 4-Him, Michael Card, Steve Green, Sandi Patty, The Gaither Vocal Band, First Call and Andy Williams. In the last few years he has become recognized as one of the leading musicians and statesmen in Christian music. He lectures on church music, worship and hymnology at many of the leading Christian colleges, universities and seminaries and is a widely sought speaker. Don and his wife, Karen, reside in Brentwood, Tennessee, where he is president of Don Wyrtzen Music Ministries. They have two grown children, a son, D.J. and a daughter, Kathleen.

2023 Worship Songs - New Music for Spring, Lent and Easter Welcome to Worship Songs – Spring & Easter 2023 edition. We invite you to enjoy exploring a wide selection of new resources for your music ministry with new publications from Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Fred Bock Music Company, Hinshaw, and many others. Click to go to YouTube playlist that will show you the actual scores while playing the full recording of each title. View the 2022-2023 Worship Songs Jr. playlist here. Still looking for Fall/Advent/Christmas titles? View the Fall 2022 Worship Songs here We wish you all the best as you select music for your ensembles. We invite you to contact us by email at church@halleonard.com with your questions and comments.

Benjamin Harlan | Hal Leonard Benjamin Harlan Benjamin Harlan holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Baylor University and the D.M.A. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. His career includes vocational church music ministry and positions on seminary faculties in Fort Worth, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana. He and his wife, Connie, have three grown children, Katie, Emily and Christopher. His interest in writing stems from his work as a practicing church musician, having served over a dozen congregations. Benjamin Harlan is a frequent clinician and has a special interest in congregational singing. He and his wife, Connie, have three grown children: Katie, Emily and Christopher.

Jeffrey A. Smith | Hal Leonard Jeffrey A. Smith Jeffrey A. Smith started his music training at the age of eight, and within a few years began composing music by creating new melodies from the chordal structure of Christmas carols. By the age of sixteen, Jeff was actively involved in the music ministry at his church, where he played the piano for both the English and Spanish church services. Since then, Jeff has gained invaluable experience in hymn playing, improvisation, arranging, and composing. These years have allowed Jeff to compose and arrange new choral anthems, and his first choral arrangement was published in 2005. Jeff's published anthems are now listed under the Shawnee Press and Hal Leonard names, and other well-known publishing houses. Jeff holds degrees from Bob Jones University and Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of ASCAP, and keeps an active schedule where he serves as pianist of Plantation Baptist Church in Plantation, Florida. Publications by Jeffrey A. Smith

Craig Courtney | Hal Leonard Craig Courtney A native of Indiana, Craig Courtney began playing the piano at the age of three and the cello at the age of eleven. He received a Bachelors and a Masters in piano performance at the University of Cincinnati, studying piano under Raymond Dudley and chamber music under Walter Levin of the LaSalle Quartet. Following a three-year stay in Milan, Italy, where Mr. Courtney studied the piano with Illonka Deckers, performed for the Associazione Musicale "Gustav Mahler," and worked extensively as a vocal coach, he was invited to join the music faculty of the famed Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, serving as piano teacher and accompanist for the woodwind and brass department. It was during this six-year period, while serving in the music ministry of the Salzburg International Baptist Church, that Mr. Courtney began directing a church choir and composing sacred choral music, due to the unavailability of English language music. In 1985, his compositions came to the attention of John Ness Beck, through the publication of his octavo, Thy Will Be Done, initiating a close working relationship between the two men which continued until Mr. Beck's death in 1987. Mr. Courtney combines his training and background as a pianist, a cellist, a vocal coach, an accompanist and a choral director to create works that bear his unique style. Publications by Craig Courtney

Sarah Moore | Hal Leonard Sarah Moore Sarah Moore is a studio vocalist, composer and producer in Orlando, Florida. She has written and recorded over 500 Christian children’s songs through a host of different publishers. Her compositions are also found in schools, theme parks, on cruise ships, at corporate events and on television. Honors and awards for Sarah’s work include Parents’ Choice Awards, The Communicator Award, Mom's Choice Award, iParenting Media Award, ASCAP Special Awards, Platinum records and more. Sarah is actively involved in the music ministry of College Park Baptist Church, as soloist, choir member and leader. Her impassioned compositions reflect her heart for worship and service, her expert musicianship, and her knowledge of the unique challenges and blessings of working with vocalists of all ages and levels of ability. Publications by Sarah Moore

Lloyd Larson | Hal Leonard Lloyd Larson For over 30 years, Lloyd Larson has been an active composer and arranger for several major publishing companies of church and school music. His music compositions and arrangements number well over 1,300 published works–including choral anthems, numerous extended Christmas and Easter works, keyboard collections, vocal solo and duet collections, instrumental solo and ensemble publications, orchestrations and handbell settings. It is his work in the local church, though, which continues to be the catalyst for much of his writing. He is an active participant in his own church where he currently directs the adult choir in addition to regularly being involved in worship planning and leadership. He has been involved in church music ministry for over 35 years, serving churches in Indiana, Ohio and Minnesota. Originally from central Illinois, Lloyd received a B.A. in music from Anderson University (IN) and a Master’s degree in church music and composition from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (KY). He has done subsequent graduate work at Southern Baptist Seminary, Ohio State University and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary (IL). Lloyd is married to his college sweetheart, Marci. They have three children – Stephanie (married to Brandt), Philip (married to Kylee), and Jeff (married to Erika) – along with four grandchildren: Addie, Eli, Izzy and Oliver. He makes his home in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. Publications by Lloyd Larson

Karen Buckwalter | Hal Leonard Karen Buckwalter Karen Lakey Buckwalter, a distinguished organist, pianist, and composer, is Associate Minister of Music at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, in Hanover, PA. She currently directs the handbell program, coordinates the Saturday contemporary worship and is privileged to play a 231 rank Austin organ (14,341 pipes), the 5th largest church organ in the world. Mrs. Buckwalter is a 1974 graduate of Westminster Choir College, where she earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree and a 1977 graduate of The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she studied organ with Mr. John Weaver and earned the prestigious Artists Diploma in Organ Performance. In 2007, Mrs. Buckwalter successfully completed the Associate in Ministry program at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and is continuing her studies in the Masters in Religion degree program. Internationally known in the field of handbell composition, Mrs. Buckwalter composed her first published work, “Danza” in 1982. With 47 handbell/choral compositions now in print, she has earned enthusiastic praise for her creative compositions, her colorful harmonies and her use of chromatics that have raised the musicality in handbell music as a genre. Mrs. Buckwalter is sought after as a handbell conductor/clinician for workshops and bell festivals throughout the US. Her works have been recorded in the United States and Japan and they are frequently selected at area and national handbell conferences throughout the country. Publications by Karen Buckwalter

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