Choral Music by James W. Tackett A capella arrangements for mixed chorus. James has directed The Sweet Expressions, a mixed choral group whose members come from Austin area churches of Christ, for over 30 years. He teaches harmony and the choral classes at the Singing School at Abilene Christian University each summer. All file downloads on this page require the Adobe Reader. Click on the image above to download your copy. Terms and conditions for downloading these files. While all the songs on this page are public domain, the arrangements are the property of James W. Tackett. By downloading any of these files, you are given the permission to make copies necessary for you, your chorus and/or organization to audition, practice and perform this music in non ticketed concerts. You also agree to not sell copies of the music or include the music in a publication that is to be sold without the expressed permission of James W. Tackett. You furthermore agree that you will obtain permission from James W. Tackett when including any of these arrangements, whether in written, video or audio form on a web site, CD, DVD or any other form of electronic medium or use these arrangements in any form at a ticketed concert or function where you get paid more than actual expenses. Song Title Notes Amazing Grace Refreshing harmony with a minor section in third stanza. Amazing Grace Southern Gospel style with solo. America The Beautiful Grand ending. Away In a Manger Starts with female duet, then trio. Finishes with full chorus. Battle Hymn of the Republic You can almost hear the pipes and drums. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen An easy old favorite. Here We Come a Caroling A great song to start a Christmas concert. Holy This warmup found itself in concerts. Just A Closer Walk With Thee Three verses - three styles. My Country Tis of Thee A patriotic favorite. Nothing But The Blood New melody with interesting harmony. O Little Town of Bethlehem Nice flowing harmony. Softly and Tenderly Female Trio. There's Not A Friend Familiar words with new music. The Star-Spangled Banner Has option for reading two additional stanzas. We Wish You a Merry Christmas Short and to the point. When Morning Comes Trials Dark On Every Hand has never sounded so good. Music Textbooks Fundamentals of Church Music Theory Other Choral Music - in Shaped Notes Hallelujah Chorus by Handel