John Purifoy

Uses: General, Memorial Scripture: Exodus 25:21-22; Psalm 27:5; Isaiah 25:3-4 Inspiring words from a classic sacred text are caressed with loveliness in this octavo. Emotive choral textures and vocal...

Uses: General Scripture: Psalm 98, Psalm 100 This powerhouse anthem is full of energy and abandon. Repeating the phrase 'Sing Jubilate Deo!' in a call and response format, the Psalms spring to life in...

Uses: General Scripture: Psalm 98, Psalm 100 This powerhouse anthem is full of energy and abandon. Repeating the phrase 'Sing Jubilate Deo!' in a call and response format, the Psalms spring to life in...

Uses: General, Lent Scripture: I Corinthians 3:16: I Corinthians 6:19 A call to honesty and an authentic faith is encouraged in this reflective anthem. Words that flow from the Psalms challenge to kno...

Uses: General, Lent Scripture: I Corinthians 3:16: I Corinthians 6:19 A call to honesty and an authentic faith is encouraged in this reflective anthem. Words that flow from the Psalms challenge to kno...

Uses: Advent Scripture: Psalm 95:1, Romans 3:24 An early Shaker tune is a lively foundation to build an anthem for the season of Advent. Taking the dance-like character of this well-known tune and dev...

Uses: Advent Scripture: Psalm 95:1, Romans 3:24 An early Shaker tune is a lively foundation to build an anthem for the season of Advent. Taking the dance-like character of this well-known tune and dev...

Uses: All Saints Day, Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 9:10, I Peter 1:13 There is sturdy confidence in the calls of all is well from this time-honored hymn. Rich chords construct powerful sonorities...

Uses: All Saints Day, Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Psalm 9:10, I Peter 1:13 There is sturdy confidence in the calls of all is well from this time-honored hymn. Rich chords construct powerful sonorities...

Uses: Communion, General, Lent Scripture: John 3:16 - Romans 8:3 This anthem joins two beloved traditional pieces into a pleasant amalgamation of hopeful praise. Perhaps the most recognized new testam...

Uses: Communion, General, Lent Scripture: John 3:16 - Romans 8:3 This anthem joins two beloved traditional pieces into a pleasant amalgamation of hopeful praise. Perhaps the most recognized new testam...

Here is something delightfully different for your Easter celebrations! This lesser-known poem is vibrantly set to an almost playful piano accompaniment, bringing a fantastic quality to the work and ad...

Here is something delightfully different for your Easter celebrations! This lesser-known poem is vibrantly set to an almost playful piano accompaniment, bringing a fantastic quality to the work and ad...

A sacred sanctuary of sound describes this choral experience. The gentle crush of clustered harmonies creates a shimmering ambience that embraces the listener with divine beauty. A sparse but effectiv...

A sacred sanctuary of sound describes this choral experience. The gentle crush of clustered harmonies creates a shimmering ambience that embraces the listener with divine beauty. A sparse but effectiv...

Scripture becomes song in this hushed anthem of depth and beauty. Musically, there is opportunity for many expressive moments that capture the serenity of the text. A few harmonic surprises add specia...

Scripture becomes song in this hushed anthem of depth and beauty. Musically, there is opportunity for many expressive moments that capture the serenity of the text. A few harmonic surprises add specia...

In this anthem, we discover a call to holiness spoken as a prayer from the contrite heart. The music speaks as a love song, rising and falling with charm and nuance. The piano is simple yet effective...

In this anthem, we discover a call to holiness spoken as a prayer from the contrite heart. The music speaks as a love song, rising and falling with charm and nuance. The piano is simple yet effective...

A modern sacred classic has been carefully edited to singable SATB voicing making it accessible to a wide variety of choirs for the first time. The new orchestration (or ChoirTrax CD) is majestic and...

Celebrating the strength, safe harbor, and triumph that is Christ's Church, this anthem delivers an affirming message of hope. Appropriately incorporating 'The Church's One Foundation,' it underscores...

Based on a well-known Ecclesiastes scripture passage with a touch from the book of Corinthians, this anthem contemplates and celebrates God's perfect timing in all things. The melody gently soars in p...