SEPTEMBER 11: A REMEMBRANCE As many are aware, this year marks the 10-year anniversary of a very painful time in American history. Many churches have contacted us inquiring of any material we have which is specifically appropriate for 9/11 remembrances they have planned for their church this September, especially since 9/11 falls on a Sunday this year. We commissioned our own Deborah Craig-Claar to compose a brief narrative which leads into the stirring, best-selling anthem "There She Stands" by Wes King and Michael W. Smith, arranged by David Hamilton. The result is SEPTEMBER 11: A REMEMBRANCE. This moving narration is available as a free download!

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America the Beautiful . . . One Nation under God . . . God of Our Fathers -- these sentiments found in the titles of some of our nation's greatest songs suggest the sovereign power of a loving God. To celebrate the ideas upon which the United States was founded, Word Music has compiled many of these patriotic tunes in one vocal folio, United We Stand. This collection contains a melange of contemporary hits and traditional favorites honoring America and praising God for His faithfulness. Arranged for medium voice, this is a timely release for our congregations, our churches and our nation.

* Positive, uplifting, songs of faith in God and country
* SATB arrangements from best-selling arrangers and orchestrators
* Twenty songs -- perfect for Sunday to Sunday use and for Patriotic celebrations and services
* A fantastic value -- less than 45 cents per song in the choral book!

In times of national struggle and conflict, our country has often turned to music as a source of inspiration, comfort and patriotism. As believers, many of the songs we turn to provide spiritual guidance and a reassurance that our faith in Christ is solid and unwavering. The twenty songs in For Such a Time as This have been carefully selected to deliver a dual message of faith in God and faith in our nation. Songs of reflection like "Bow the Knee" and "It Is Well with My Soul" are found next to stirring power ballads like "Kings Shall Bow" and "The Star Spangled Banner." Arrangements from David T. Clydesdale, Robert Sterling, Dave Williamson and many others are combined into this one book, insuring that all of the songs are stylistically different. May the songs from For Such a Time as This inspire your congregation to trust in the sovereignty of God and His will for our nation.

New material written to commemorate the sacrifice of the rescue workers in the September 11th tragedy. The anthem "The Ones Left Standing (080689757273) includes a narrative based on President George W. Bush's address at the national cathedral.

* Combines new songs with patriotic favorites
* Orchestral score and performance track filled with unparalleled majestic moments
* Historic speeches and writings are enhanced with new dramatic material
* Video includes memorable images of America to compliment performance
* Ideal for community outreach at Patriotic celebrations

". . . the land of the free and the home of the brave." These last two phrases of the National Anthem evoke a sense of pride, of determination and of admiration for this country. Her freedom, preserved by many generations of men and women of faith, is the subject of many songs. Deborah Craig-Claar and David T. Clydesdale have blended these classic patriotic favorites with newly composed works to bring you The Home of the Brave.

Boldly patriotic, The Home of the Brave focuses on the blessings that God has given us throughout our nation's history. The musical grounds itself in the actual events of history with narration that creatively integrates direct quotations from the diaries of Lewis and Clark, the Declaration of Independence, and the Oath of Citizenship. In addition, the accompaniment recording includes recordings of actual speeches by General Pershing, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and President Ronald Reagan.

The Home of the Brave is composed of four sections which can be performed separately at Independence Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Citizenship Day. These sections are each arranged and linked chronologically so a cover-to-cover presentation provides your church ministry with a powerful program well-suited for a community performance. Think of the impact that your church could have at any patriotic celebration with The Home of the Brave.