JOEL RANEY (b. 1956) started playing the piano sometime between learning to walk and learning to read. His taste for gospel music began in a rural Baptist church in Alabama, an influence that shows strongly in his work to this day. After completing his degree in choral conducting at the University of North Alabama, he went on to sharpen his keyboard skills, earning a masters degree in piano performance at The Juilliard School.

Since 1999 he has taken the church music scene by storm, with over 200 titles in print, primarily with Hope Publishing where he serves as Editor. His innovative style and inspired arranger's instincts put his numerous choral anthems, musicals and cantatas, handbell compositions, piano solos, and instrumental works at the top of sales charts year after year. In addition to publishing with Hope, Joel's work can be found in the catalogs of Heritage Press, Shawnee, Hal Leonard, Alfred, Fred Bock Music, Jubilate, and AGEHR.

Joel's interest in music of all kinds has led to employment opportunities in everything from classical and jazz performance to pop vocal arranging. He has conducted national tours of Broadway productions, and has been honored for outstanding musical direction of theater in both Chicago and Los Angeles. Since 1988 he has worked as a composer and producer of commercial music in Chicago and has written soundtracks for more than 2000 television and radio commercials, plus numerous scores for short films.

Joel is a sought-after choral and keyboard clinician, and stays busy performing throughout North America as a piano soloist and in duo-concert with organist and fellow Hope Editor, Jane Holstein. They have released a CD recording of organ-piano duets; Kum Ba Yah, and Joel has four solo piano CD's to his credit; An Instrument of Your Peace; This Is My Story, This Is My Song; Overtures of Praise; and Images of Christmas. For more than a decade, Joel was Artist-in-Residence at the First Presbyterian Church of River Forest, Il, and currently serves as Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Oak Park, Il. He makes his home in River Forest with wife Susie and their three sons, Charlie, Sawyer and Jesse.

For more information on Joel check out his website www.joelraney.com

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Above All Else - SATB

Words & Music by Joel Raney

With a text based on Colossians 3:12-14 and original music by Joel Raney, here is a compelling anthem calling for the church to bind together in compassion, kindness, forgiveness and, "above all else," love.

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Agnus Dei with How Great Thou Art-SATB

by Michael W. Smith and Stuart K. Hine ; Arr. by Joel Raney

This Michael W.

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Agnus Dei-3-5 oct.

Arr. by Joel Raney

This well-known contemporary song is arranged for handbells, with optional handchimes, synth and percussion, all in a powerful inspirational reflection.

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All Hail the Power - Piano/Organ

Arr. by Joel Raney

This festive prelude is the latest addition to Joel Raney's exciting series of piano/organ duets, with SATB choir entering at the conclusion for an optional choral introit.

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All Is Well - 3-7 Oct. w/opt. 3-7 Oct. Handchimes, Synth, PIano and Perc.

by Michael W. Smith & Wayne Kirkpatrick; Arr. by Joel Raney

Joel Raney's setting of Michael W.

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All on a Bethlehem Night - SATB w/opt. 2 Flutes and Percussion

Words by John Parker ; Music by Joel Raney

Set in a charming calypso style, this John Parker/Joel Raney collaboration is a delightful retelling of the Christmas story.

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Alleluia! Christ Is Risen - SATB w/opt. 2 B-flat Trumpets and Handbells

by Jane Holstein & Joel Raney

Using the definitive Easter text by Christopher Wordsworth, which begins with the proclamation "Alleluia, Christ is risen," here is the perfect choral selection to begin your Easter Day service.

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Alleluia! Give Thanks to the Risen Lord - SATB w/ opt Trump

by Donald Fishel; Arr. by Joel Raney

This joyous anthem sings the good news of the risen Lord, making it fitting throughout Eastertide.

Item #: C6192

Release Date: 12/01/2018

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Alleluia, Christ Is Alive! - SATB and brass

Words & Music by Joel Raney

From the fist notes, and the sound of the organ chime, the tone is set in the garden, as Mary is searching for Jesus.

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Alleluia, He Lives! - SATB w/opt. Handbells and Brass

Words & Music by Joel Raney

For Easter day, this spirited anthem by Joel Raney combines voices with organ or piano and optional brass and handbells in a glorious exclamation that the risen King lives! An appearance of Beethoven's HYMN TO JOY in the middle section adds to the joyous effectiveness of this dynamic setting.

Item #: C5731

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Alone He Prays - SATB

Words by John Parker ; Music by Joel Raney

For Holy Week, this moving anthem paints the dramatic image of Jesus awaiting his fate praying alone in Gethsemane.

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Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - SATB

by Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio; Arr. by Joel Raney

With Celtic underpinnings, Joel Raney has turned this gripping, contemporary ballad into a perfect worship anthem, paired with John Newton's classic hymn, "Amazing Grace." Its crowning glory is found in the powerful refrain, "My chains are gone, I've been set free.

Item #: C5644

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America, the Beautiful - Piano/Organ w/opt. Choral Introit

Arr. by Joel Raney

This lovely patriotic ballad setting is the latest addition to Joel Raney's exciting series of piano/organ duets, with SATB choir entering at the conclusion of the prelude for an optional choral introit.

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Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came, The - 3-5 Oct. w/opt.Chimes, Synth and Perc.

Arr. by Joel Raney

Angels play a remarkable role in the Christmas story, and Joel Raney's new setting of this carol about the Angel Gabriel is filled with intensity, joy, theatrical splendor and wonder -- capturing the drama of what it must have felt like to actually have an angel appear before you.

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Angel Gabriel, The - SATB

Words by Sabine Baring-Gould; Music by Joel Raney

Telling the story of the angel Gabriel's annunciation to Mary, this Advent setting from Joel Raney is filled with appeal and charm.

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Angelic Celebration, An - 3-6 Oct.

Arr. by Joel Raney & Arnold B. Sherman

This medley of "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" and "Angels We Have Heard on High" bursts forth with exuberance and rhythmic delight.

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Angels Watching Over Me - Med. Voice Solo (Key of F)

Arr. by Joel Raney

This tender song of the angels is combined with another sweet folk melody, "All Through the Night" to create a Christmas lullaby to the Christ child.

Item #: 8732

Release Date: 03/02/2016

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Angels Watching Over Me - SATB w/opt. Strings and Rhythm

Arr. by Joel Raney

This tender song of the angels is combined with another sweet folk melody, "All Through the Night" to create a Christmas lullaby to the Christ child.

Item #: C5980

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Angels We Have Heard on High - 3-6 Oct.

Arr. by Joel Raney

Joel Raney has expanded the horizons of the handbell repertoire with his fresh settings for bells, with optional choirchimes and synthesizer.

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Antiphonal Easter Alleluia, An - SATB w/ kids choir

Words & Music by Joel Raney

This exuberant anthem is filled with all of the elements that are sure to make Easter morning a memorable celebration.

Item #: C6129

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Antiphonal for Advent - SATB w/opt. 7 Handbells (included)

Arr. by Joel Raney

Children's and adult choirs join forces in this original antiphonal anthem calling for all to "rejoice" in Emmanuel's coming.

Item #: C6100

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Antiphonal Noel, An - SATB and Unison (or Soloist) w/6 Handbells (or Keyboard)

Words & Music by Joel Raney

Here is a piece that can be used as a choral introit or a processional during the Christmas season.

Item #: C6052

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At His Name - SATB

Words & Music by Joel Raney

Joel Raney captures a truly soulful, gospel groove with this new anthem based on Philippians 2: "At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess Him the King of glory now." The optional rhythm track truly captures the style.

Item #: C5366

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At His Name - SATB Score

by Joel Raney

This 30-minute musical reflects on Jesus's ministry and life on earth, and looks at the monumental effect his name has had on history.

Item #: 8871

Release Date: 11/01/2017

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