Ruth Elaine Schram

Choral Music for Church, School and Community Ensembles

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Over 2,500 published works bringing joy to singers around the world.

Heart to Heart

Ruthie's stories behind the music

Advent at Jubilate

Mark Cabaniss has been Ruthie's friend and publisher since nearly the beginning of her career. Here are two of her Advent songs published by Jubilate - and a lighthearted interview about their decades-long friendship.

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Christmas Grace

When Ruthie's granddaughter arrived, the first moments were nothing like she'd imagined. In the difficult days that followed, standing beside a NICU bed, she began to see the miracle of Christmas in a way she never had before.

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The Living Last Supper

When Ruthie was a little girl, during communion, she heard the pastor say that Jesus "blessed the bread and broke it" - and she wished she could know the words He prayed. That unanswered question stayed with her for years - until she found herself writing a dramatic Holy Week musical, and discovered the answer had been hiding in plain sight for centuries.

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Orchestral accompaniments tailored to your specific ensemble and their ability levels. Whether you have 1 instrument or 20, get parts designed for your musicians.

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