Allan Robert Petker

Sing a new song is the translation of this song's Latin text and appropriate in this minimalistic setting. The short motives pulsate with energy, building in dynamic chord clusters and vibrancy. A gre...

Thula Baba is an African lullaby from the Zulu tribe that is a well-known melody through the continent. This a cappella arrangement maintains the gentle qualities of a mother's song to her child while...

Living in the moment' is a mantra and goal that is as easily forgotten as it is to pursue. The poem in this motet proclaims its value in colorful ways. Each verse is followed by a Latin phrase that co...

Living in the moment' is a mantra and goal that is as easily forgotten as it is to pursue. The poem in this motet proclaims its value in colorful ways. Each verse is followed by a Latin phrase that co...

A truly creative use of Fauré's 'Pavane' meshes with beautiful lyrics to create an anthem appropriate for Easter, Lent or any time. Effective use of contrasting textures and vocal lines gives an inter...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen receives an audacious overhaul in this enjoyable, new treatment. Some surprising syncopations and delightful detours open up into glorious sounds and vivacious fun. A grea...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen receives an audacious overhaul in this enjoyable, new treatment. Some surprising syncopations and delightful detours open up into glorious sounds and vivacious fun. A grea...

Here is a rebel piece of music that combines traditional sacred music with praise music. Beginning with the organ and a stately choir the text from II Chronicles 7:15-16 honors when God is with us in...

Here is a rebel piece of music that combines traditional sacred music with praise music. Beginning with the organ and a stately choir the text from II Chronicles 7:15-16 honors when God is with us in...

Based on Psalm 98:1-4, this ancient psalm of praise is redressed in modern classical sounds. Intertwined is the canonic melody from 19th century hymn-writer Lowell Mason, O Music. The combination hono...

Sometimes all you need is a title to get your attention. This is one sweet tune, with a clever word game in every phrase. Originally from an entire 'sweet' of clever word songs for SATB, this voicing...

This anthem that combines 'Jesus Loves Me' and 'O Love That Will NOt Let Me Go' was first released last year for SATB. Now in 2-part Mixed with an optional obbligato, it is even stronger than the year...

The issue of musical literacy is not the same as sight reading, yet singers frequently are only educated in the latter. This remarkable resource organizes the learning process into 3 areas: Names, Rhy...

Pavane by Gabriel Faure contains one of the most luxurious and haunting melodies. With a stirring text by Rev. Russell Kane, Allan Petker cultivated a choral setting that has been popular for years. T...

A light, playful love song that has a magical quality that stays with singers and audience alike (2-part). Also available in: SATB (HMC997), SAB (HMC1047), and TBB (HMC1853)

This new spiritual became a fast favorite when the SAB edition was released several years ago. Can it be - the SATB voicing is even hotter? This will be great for church or school. Available: SATB, SA...