The Choral Music of Composer Travis L. Boyd
has been sung and recorded by numerous large groups, often accompanied by Travis’ full orchestrations, his brass & percussion arrangements, or instrumental obbligati.
These performing groups include:
* The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma
* The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma
* The Oklahoma Baptist Symphony
* The Sons of Jubal
* The Jubalheirs
* The Pasadena Tabernacle Songsters
* InOvation
* The Atlanta Choral Guild
In addition, custom recordings have been made by several individuals and by professional Music Evangelists, The Farrells.
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OUR COMMERCIALLY PUBLISHED
CHORAL ANTHEMS, ORCHESTRATIONS, AND SONGS
Here you’ll find links and information about Travis’ choral music published with:
Lorenz Music, Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press, Choristers’ Guild, and Lifeway.
(We’ll add more demos, recordings, & links as time permits.)
* Easy links have also been provided for our publishers and for distributors of our music.
These links are located in our blog’s sidebar. Just scroll down to find them, located on the right side.
You’ll see the logos with links to our Publishers and to your favorite music distributors. Just click one of the logos to see what is currently offered online by that Music Publisher or Distributor. We’ve done the searching for you.
CHORAL ANTHEMS, WITH LINKS,
LISTED BY PUBLISHER
FROM THE LORENZ CORPORATION
Note: At the end of this section on Travis L. Boyd’s available* 
Lorenz Anthems, you’ll find the link to a Travis Boyd product page
on the Lorenz Music website (which lists all of the Lorenz Anthems
and related products (Orchestrations, Performance/Accompaniment
Tracks, and Brass/Rhythm Arrangements to accompany Anthems).
Each anthem has a listening link and a sample pages link there as well.
* Some of Travis’ anthems from the 1980’s are now out of print.
Individual Lorenz Choral Anthems by Travis L. Boyd:
( A ) “Amazing Grace! Eternal Life!”… An SATB power ballad, this anthem contains a whole gospel message, with a bridge section that is a lyrical paraphrase of John 3:16 & 17. The anthem steadily builds in intensity to the victorious ending.
*Listening link: http://www.lorenz.com/med/sample/10_3228M.mp3
*Sample pages link: http://www.lorenz.com/med/pages/10_3228M.pdf (Use back arrow to return to blog after viewing!)
(see the blog post entitled “Blessings Through Worshipping Together” for information about the CD and DVD recordings of this piece by The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma, and The Oklahoma Baptist Symphony).
A Full Orchestration is available, as heard in the Studio Demo. A Performance/Accompaniment CD is also available.
This anthem has also been recorded by The Farrells. Hear a music sample @ http://www.majestymusic.com/p-1194-amazing-grace-eternal-life-cd.aspx
(Select “Amazing Grace! Eternal Life!” from the drop-down menu.)
“Amazing Grace! Eternal Life!” has also been published in the Mandarin language in a book for Chinese Choirs. Here is a video link for a performance of the anthem by the Mandarin Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California, USA.
( B ) “All the Praise”… An upbeat SATB anthem of praise with lyrical verses and a rhythmic chorus:
“Holy, holy, holy
You are God Almighty.
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is Your Name.
Only You are worthy
Worthy of all honor.
All the praise belongs to You!”
*Listening link: http://www.lorenz.com/med/sample/10_3033M.mp3
(minimize Listening link & click Sample page link to view & hear)
*Sample pages link: http://www.lorenz.com/med/pages/10_3033M.pdf
(Use back arrow to return to blog after viewing!)
A Brass & Rhythm score + parts set is available. A performance/accompaniment CD is also available.
( C ) “God is Faithful”… SATB with solo throughout
Lorenz product page link for “God is Faithful” http://www.lorenz.com/product.aspx?id=10_2978M
*Listening link: http://www.lorenz.com/Med/Sample/10_2978M.mp3
*Sample pages link: http://www.lorenz.com/Med/Pages/10_2978M.pdf (Use back arrow to return to blog after viewing!)
(See our blog post entitled “Blessings Through God’s Faithfulness” for more information about the story of this song & recordings by both The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma and The Sons of Jubal)
*Performance video link: (TTBB arrangement, recorded at a Sons of Jubal concert in September, 2010) http://vimeo.com/15390308
A full orchestration is available for this piece, as heard in the studio demo. A performance/accompaniment CD is also available.
( D ) “Magnificent Praise”… An SATB mix of traditional style and contemporary rhythms
, this anthem has a message about giving our best to God as we praise Him and “tell of His excellent ways.”
*Listening link: http://www.lorenz.com/Med/sample/10_3445M.mp3
*Sample pages link: http://www.lorenz.com/Med/Pages/10_3445M.pdf (Use back arrow to return to blog after viewing!)
A Brass & Rhythm Score + parts set is available. A performance/accompaniment CD is also available.
“With all that is in us, we give You magnificent praise!”
( E ) “The Great I Am”… An SATB anthem with a bold declaration of faith.
*Listening link: http://www.lorenz.com/med/sample/10_3281M.mp3
*Sample pages link: http://www.lorenz.com/med/pages/10_3281M.pdf (Use back arrow to return to blog after viewing!)
A Brass & Rhythm Score + parts set is available. A performance/accompaniment CD is also available.
(F) “Crucified” (SATB…out of print)
(G) “The Answer” (SATB…out of print)
(H) “Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes and God’s Love” (SATB…Christmas…out of print)
LORENZ PRODUCT PAGE LINK BELOW
You’ll find information about all of Travis’ Lorenz anthems & products at the link below. There are listening icons for studio demos & Adobe icons for sample music pages for each of the anthems. Related products listed along with the choral octavos include Brass and Rhythm Score & Parts sets, Performance/Accompaniment CDs, & Full Orchestrations for the anthems “Amazing Grace, Eternal Life!” and “God is Faithful”.
FROM CHORISTER’S GUILD
( AA ) 
“O, Little Town of Bethlehem”… SATB
The beautiful new tune fits the traditional text extremely well, actually serving to enhance the meaning of verses. This SATB anthem is available through Choiristers Guild & also distributed by Lorenz. Several music distributors also have this piece available.
Sample pages for this lovely anthem can be viewed via the Chorister’s Guild info page found at this link:
http://www.choristersguild.org/choral-music/Seasons/Christmas/SATB/cga797-o-little-town-of-bethlehem-satb
FROM SHAWNEE PRESS / HAL LEONARD
( 1 ) “Children of Light”… 2 & 3 part, S(A)B
Here’s a great recording with the full orchestration: http://www.salvoaudio.com/audio/music/mus_2515.mp3
This youthful, vibrant recording was made by the Pasadena Tabernacle Songsters.
For the story of this group & recording see our blog post entitled “Blessings Through Testimony.”
* The Shawnee Press Studio Demo recording (with rhythm section only) can be heard at this link:
http://www.pinelakemusic.com/Results.aspx?search=Travis+Boyd (click listening link for “Children of Light”)
“Children of Light” is still available through several music distributors and from Hal Leonard/Shawnee Press on a print-on-demand basis.
( 2 ) “Give Thanks to the Lord”… SATB
This upbeat, rhythmic song of thanksgiving provides a joyful reminder of many reasons to give thanks.
Be sure to listen for the descant and for the verses, which give a call to thanksgiving for faithful hearts (with a quiet intensity, contrasting the energetic chorus). “Give Thanks to the Lord” was also recorded, in a special TTBB arrangement by Travis, on the “God is Faithful” CD made by The Singing Churchemen of Oklahoma, then under the direction of Dr. Bill Green. (The audio of the TTBB recording can be found in our SoundCloud set of “Recordings made by BGCO groups” (Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma).
Original studio demo of the Choral Anthem by Shawnee Press
( 3 ) “Jesus, My Redeemer”… SATB
*Hear the original studio demo for this beautiful anthem on our Sound Cloud or on our BoydbrainMusic.com HOME PAGE in the red sidebar at left. Just click on the title to hear “Jesus, My Redeemer.”
This anthem utilizes the beautiful hymn tune known as “Slane” (“Be Thou My Vision”) with a completely new text. The lovely, flowing piano accompaniment features a recurring motif. There is a Song Story about this anthem on our Worship Sounds Music blog. (Song Story for “Jesus, My Redeemer”)
( 4 ) “Praise God”… SATB
* “Praise God” features a beautiful new melody and setting for the traditional “Doxology” lyrics, with a portion of the hymn “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” added to this amazing arrangement. You’ll love this inventive and meaningful new tune and setting for the Doxology! Hear the entire studio demo for this majestic anthem on the sound cloud below.
Or, hear a portion of the original studio demo at: http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/praise-god/269877/
( 5 ) “Sing a Song to the Lord”… SATB
* Hear the original studio demo for this joyful, upbeat anthem of exhortation at http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/sing-a-song-to-the-lord/335710/
( 6 ) “Tender Mercies”… SATB, with Solo
This gentle, lyrical anthem features a solo on the first verse, which 
continues as a descant later in the piece, along with the SATB voice parts.
* Listening: “Tender Mercies” can be heard at this link: http://listeninglab.stantons.com/title/tender-mercies/354831/
* Info: The publisher’s info page for this anthem can be found at : http://shawnee.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=35022627&lid=620&seriesfeature=&menuid=10984&subsiteid=204
( 7 ) “Walking by Faith”… SATB, with Solo
This lovely ballad features a solo and was performed by The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, written for soloist Royce Brown. The original studio demo can be heard at:
http://www.jwpepper.com/8065838.item
FROM CHURCH STREET MUSIC (LIFEWAY)
(1) “You Are a Spring”… SATB, with Solo or unison section
“You Are a Spring” was recorded on The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma’s CD entitled “The Lord is My Light.” This recording can be found in our Sound Cloud set of BGCO (Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma) Groups recordings. (See the blue Sound Cloud logo on our blog’s sidebar. It is a link to these BGCO group recordings made by The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma, and The Oklahoma Baptist Symphony.)
The demo recording for this anthem can be heard below:
There are several additional pieces published by Lifeway in their periodical publications for Childrens Choir, Senior Adult Choir, Adult Choir, and congregational praise. These are listed on our facebook page, along with contact information for re-printing these songs and anthems. http://www.facebook.com/WorshipSoundsMusic
We have not yet tracked down all of the studio demos for these publications but will do so as time permits.
(2) One of the additional Anthems published by Lifeway is “More Than a Cross”
This anthem explores the true significance of the cross, with the lyrics of the refrain stating, “More than love and mercy, life and hope, on a hill called Calvary…More than a cross, it was God reaching out for me.”
“MORE THAN A CROSS” was published in the Winter 2005-06 edition of ‘Glory Songs’ SATB, pages 27 through 32. This anthem can be reprinted with permission from Lifeway. Use this link: http://www.lifeway.com/PermissionsRequest/ to contact Lifeway. Then, choose the option “to use or publish music”. You will then be given the opportunity to enter all pertinent information in order for your request to be sent to the right individual at Lifeway for processing.
In this case, you would enter the following information:
Glory Sounds, Winter 2005 – 2006
“More Than a Cross” by Travis Boyd
Page numbers 27 through 32
Here’s a link to my entire Sound Cloud of Audio Recordings, which includes:
Click this SoundCloud logo to go directly to my SoundCloud.
1. A Set of Publisher’s Studio Demos of 14 of my commercially published Choral Anthems
2. A Set that includes 5 of the recordings made by The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma, and The Oklahoma Baptist Symphony
3. A Set of Demo recordings for 5 of the Vocal Solos available on our WorshipSounds website (recorded with our Accompaniment Tracks + Demo Vocal)
NOTE: All of the music on our Sound Cloud is still available at the links given in the information for each Choral Anthem or Vocal Solo.
IMPORTANT: Click on the anthem title in order to see all of the information while playing the demo.
My Sound Cloud can be found at: http://soundcloud.com/travis-l-boyd/
MORE WORSHIPFUL MUSIC BY TRAVIS L. BOYD
CHORAL ANTHEMS, ORCHESTRATIONS, VOCAL SOLOS,
CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE, & ACCOMPANIMENT TRACKS
In addition to all of Travis’ music that is currently available through Publishers and Distributors of Choral Music, there is much more music on our Worship Sounds/Travis L. Boyd YouTube Channel, where each Choral Anthem or Vocal Solo has a Video Demo. These special Videos of our music allow you to listen to the Demo as you view the music (without scrolling). The video does the scrolling for you. Our Video Demos for Choral Anthems and Vocal Solos are also organized in play lists to make it easier to find what you are seeking.
You’ll find Choral anthems for Adult Choir, Youth or Student Choir, Senior Adult Choir, and School, University, or Community Choir.
* Many of the anthems also have FULL ORCHESTRATIONS available
* Some of our anthems have optional INSTRUMENTAL OBBLIGATI
* Some of our anthems are available in ALTERNATE VOICINGS. We have anthems available in SATB, SSATB, SAB, Two-part, SSAA, and TTBB (Some voicings are the same versions used by the Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, The Sons of Jubal, and the Jubalheirs).
* We also have ACCOMPANIMENT TRACKS for many of our Choral anthems and Vocal Solos. When the Anthem has a Full Orchestration, that orchestration will be featured on the Accompaniment Track. Other tracks will use appropriate instrumentation ranging from piano only to rhythm section to piano or rhythm section with an obbligato part to piano with strings.
* Some of our anthems are also available in SOLO VERSIONS. (including “Where You Want Me to Be,” “One Like Me,” “Much More Than a Song,” “A Mother’s Love” “The Father’s Beautiful World”, “For the Sins of All,” “Since I Have Been Redeemed,” “I Am Here”, and several others.
Note: All of these anthems, solos, and related products will eventually be uploaded to Sheet Music plus and other composer’s showcase type online stores, where they can be purchased in download or print versions.
Anthems with video demos on YouTube include:
(a) “A Joyful Doxology” (SATB)
(b) “A Mighty God” (SSATB)
(c) “A Mother’s Love” (SATB…with flute and/or cello obbligato)
(d) “A Prayer for the Saints” (SATB Anthem, Full Orchestration available…Worship Pak also available with lead sheet, reproducible bulletin size hymn sheet, and Vocal/Piano score)
(e) “A Prayer of Praise” (SATB)
(f) “Christmas Joy” (SATB)
(g) “Don’t Let the Rocks Cry Out” (SSATB, Full Orchestration available)
(h) “For the Glory of God” (SATB, Full Orchestration available)
(i) “For the Sins of All” (SATB, Full Orchestration available, Accompaniment Track available)
(j) “Glory to the Newborn King” (SATB…Christmas)
(k) “God Reached Down” (SATB…Christmas…optional flute descant available)
(l) “Greater” (SSATB, SSAA…Full Orchestration available)
Note: This anthem has been sung and recorded by the Georgia Baptist Convention’s Jubalheirs, under the direction of Dr. Jon Duncan.
(m) “Great Things” (SSATB, Full Orchestration available)
(n) “He Put the Joy” (SAB…With optional accompaniment, this Anthem makes a great introduction to A Cappella singing.)
(o) “He Took Up a Cross” (SATB, recorded by The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma)
(p) “I Am a Child of God” (SATB, would work for Sr. Adult Choir)
(q) “I Am Here” (SATB, Full Orchestration available)
Note: This anthem was performed in SSAA Voicing by The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma, then under the direction of Dr. Bill Green.
(r) “Let the Trumpet Sound” (SATB, with Trumpet Obbligato)
Note: This anthem was also performed in SSAA Voicing by The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma, used as a concert opener, with the group then under the direction of Dr. Bill Green.
(s) “Magnify” (SATB, with Soprano Solo throughout – for Christmas (inspired by Mary’s song of praise after visitation by the angel Gabriel) or for Choral praise at any time of year) Magnify is also available as a Vocal Solo, and there is a beautiful Accompaniment Track available that works with the Choral Anthem or with the Soprano Vocal Solo.
(t) “Much More Than a Song” (SSATB, Accompaniment Track available)
Note: This anthem has been performed by The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma, under the direction of Dr. Bill Green, and the Georgia Baptist Convention’s Jubalheirs, under the direction of Dr. Jon Duncan, who recorded it on their CD called “New Every Morning”.
(u) “Music” (SSATB…Secular Anthem about the value of music and the way that it impacts our lives)
(v) “O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (SATB, with flute obbligato)
“One” (SSATB, Full Orchestration available)
(x) “One Like Me” (SATB…Performed by The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma)
(y) “Prince of Peace” (SSATB…Full Orchestration available)
(z) “Since I Have Been Redeemed” (In 3 Choral arrangements: 2 Part, SATB throughout with 1st verse solo or unison, and SATB with Solo throughout), also available as a Vocal Solo in 3 keys)
(AA) “Thank You for the Journey” (SATB, would work for Sr. Adult Choir)
(BB) “The Father’s Beautiful World” (SATB)
(CC) “The Name” (SATB…optional trumpet obbligato available)
(DD) “The Praises of the King” (SATB, Christmas, also available as a Vocal Solo)
(EE) “The Theme of Our Praise” (SSATB)
(FF) “We Have Met to Worship” (This song is for Congregational Worship but can be introduced as an SATB Choral anthem. The Worship Pak includes SATB Choral parts with piano (reproducible PDF) and PDFs for praise team (SAT parts) and Praise Band (lead sheet)]. Full Orchestration available
(GG) “Where You Want Me to Be” (SATB or TTBB, Full Orchestration available)
Note: This anthem has been sung by both The Sons of Jubal and The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma.
Here is a link to a performance video of “Where You Want Me to Be” from a Sons of Jubal concert in September, 2010. The soloist is Travis L. Boyd.
http://vimeo.com/15477249
* Some of our Choral Anthems are also available in SOLO VERSIONS.
These Solo Versions can be found on our website’s Home Page in the sidebar at left.
* “Where You Want Me to Be” (Only one key available because of the wide vocal range, Accompaniment Track available)
* “One Like Me” (Available in 3 keys for Low, Medium, and High Voice)
* “Magnify” (available as a Soprano Solo, with Accompaniment Track also available.) Originally written for Christmas, this solo is inspired by Mary’s song of praise after the visitation of the angel Gabriel. It can be sung at any time of year, however.
* “Much More Than a Song” (Available in 3 keys for Low, Medium, and High Voice)
Note: An Accompaniment Track is available for the Medium Voice version of the “Much More Than a Song” Vocal Solo. There are no trax yet for the 2 other keys. The current track also works with the corresponding Choral Anthem and features the Full Orchestration. It can be heard in the Sound Cloud set below.
* “A Mother’s Love” (Available in 3 keys for Low, Medium, and High Voice)
* “The Father’s Beautiful World” (Available in 3 keys for Low, Medium, and High Voice)
* “For the Sins of All” (Available in 3 keys for Low, Medium, and High Voice)
Note: An Accompaniment Track is available for the Medium Voice version of this Vocal Solo. There are no trax yet for the 2 other keys. The current track also works with the corresponding Choral Anthem and features the Full Orchestration. It can be heard in the Sound Cloud set below.
* “Since I Have Been Redeemed” (Available in 3 keys for Low, Medium, and High Voice)
Note: There is also a Solo version of the “Since I Have Been Redeemed” Choral Anthem on our Adult Choir page. Look for the Anthem version that has Solo throughout with Choral back-up.
* “I Am Here” (Available in 3 keys for Low, Medium, and High Voice)
We also have Accompaniment Tracks available for the Medium Voice Vocal Solo versions of “Much More Than a Song” and “For the Sins of All” plus for the only Vocal Solo version of “Where You Want Me to Be”. These accompaniment tracks also work with the corresponding Choral Anthems.
Here is a Sound Cloud set of our available Solo Accompaniment Tracks (with demo performance vocal by Travis). Additional tracks will become available as time permits ad will be added to this set. On our website, this audio is paired with video of the vocal line for each solo with our Video Demos.
All of the Choral Anthems, Orchestrations, and Vocal Solos above can be found
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