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LITURGICAL CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Advent and Christmas
Liturgical Anthems
4t Adam Lay Ybounden—Douglas J. Kingsley. This
short choral setting of the 15th-century text using a
mixture of languages is scored for SATB a cappella
choir with minimal divisi in the soprano and bass
sections and is of easy to medium difficulty. This
well-crafted choral anthem will appeal to choirs of
varying abilities and will prove useful throughout the
Advent season.
10912602 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Advent Processional—Daniel Greig. An
ideal introit for Advent services, this short and
effective offering is written with a medieval feel.
The minor key infuses the tune with the mystery
and longing of the Advent message. The optional
percussion provides another interesting layer to
this impressive composition.
10516375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Lt The Angel Gabriel—arr. Paul W. Lohman.
This arrangement of the familiar carol begins
very much like a traditional four-part setting but
progresses in the expansion of the choral parts
as the piece develops. The voice leading is superb
and accessible throughout. Mary's final statement
of "My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name"
is florid and joyful. The final choral "Gloria" ends
softly. An engaging and interesting arrangement!
10754586 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10754586L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4t Carol of the Lamb—David von Kampen. This is a
breathtaking Christmas carol for a cappella voices.
Lisa M. Clark's enchanting text brings to focus the
Lamb of God through a skillful retelling of Psalm 23.
David von Kampen's musical interpretation brings
to life every word with beauty, using expressive
dynamics and lush harmonies.
10911639 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People—arr. Howard
Helvey. Thoughtfully arranged for church and
school settings, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
offers many teaching opportunities. This Howard
Helvey arrangement provides a madrigal feel,
mixed meter, rhythmic challenges, a meaningful
tambourine part and a tasteful accompaniment.
Highly recommended!
10513794 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513795 Instrumental Parts
Tambourine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
l Coventry Carol—Malcom Archer. In this
welcome original setting of the much-loved 15th-
century Coventry Carol text, Malcolm Archer fully
exploits its dramatic potential. In the process, he
has created a very pleasing and useful addition
to the carol repertory, with a compelling interplay
between choir and organ contrasting both full and
a cappella textures.
10877916 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Cradle Hymn—Kim Andre Arnesen. Arnesen's
beautifully expressive piece is set to a poem by the
famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured on the
2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from
Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas or any
time of the year.
10513182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10425324 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10874644 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10425327 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10874645 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
Et Misericordia—Kim Andre Arnesen. Extracted
from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this
luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous
soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and
sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not
to be ignored. Meaningful and artistically rewarding.
10593105 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10535983 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10861987 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 15.00
4 From Heaven Above—arr. Bradley Norris. Based
on the tune
VON HIMMEL HOCH, this setting is scored
for SATB choir, piano, and light percussion. There
are a few a cappella phrases, and the piece is
marked to be taken at a quick tempo in one. Joyous
and engaging!
10912221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
lL From Starry Skies Descending—Alfonso Maria
de'Liguori/arr. Robert Sieving. Translated from the
Italian title Tu scendi dalle stelle, this was originally
written in the earlier part of the 18th Century by the
Neopolitan priest, Alfonso Liguori. Also known by
its original title, Quanno nascette Ninno, the melody
is popularly associated in Italy with the zampogna,
a large bagpipe, and is known as Carol of the
Bagpipers. Arranged in a gentle pastoral style,
this arrangement of the carol offers a smooth and
expressive melodic line set in a lilting compound
meter with a flowing piano accompaniment.
Duration: 3:45
10881311 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10881311L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt. A lively, sacred
Renaissance piece from the 14th century. It may
be sung in Latin or in English and uses both treble
choir as well as SATB chorus. The percussion parts
are included in the score and add a great deal to
this lively piece. Congregation and choir alike will
enjoy this one.
10514442 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10514442L SATB/Unison Large Print. . . . 1.95
4 Gloria in Excelsis—Dan Forrest. The fourth
movement of the composer's major work entitled
LUX. Jazz-influenced harmonies paint the text of the
scriptural nativity story. Joyful, well crafted and an
inspiring challenge for choir. Highly recommended!
10912968 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L Gloria! Angels Sing His Coming—Richard A.
Williamson. This Christmas anthem combines
elements of two familiar hymns Angels from the
Realms of Glory and Angels We Have Heard on High
with original music to jubilant effect. The idiomatic
organ part and frequent harmonic alterations allow
this arrangement a special place in the repertoire.
10882414 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10882414L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
4 Hark! A Thrilling Voice is Sounding—Mark
Shepperd. This beautiful setting of a 17th-century
Latin Advent text is scored for a cappella voices with
English horn obbligato, or optional clarinet or viola).
The more joyous opening and closing sections
in major are contrasted by the middle section in
minor, a glance at the impending sacrifice of the
Lamb of God.
10873700 SATB with opt.
English Horn, Cello or Viola . . 2.45
l The Hills Are Bare at Bethlehem—arr. John
McIntyre. John McIntyre has written a lovely setting
of this beloved Christmas hymn with simple,
accessibly vocal parts supported by organ and an
optional obbligato instrument. The perfect anthem
for choirs of all sizes for Christmas Eve or lessons
and carols services.
10912243 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4 His Light in Us—Kim Andre Arnesen.
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Choir for the 2016 St.
Olaf Christmas Festival, this work is a thanksgiving,
a song about the gift of a tiny child that suggests
that only the nature of love is changeless. It sings
about our renewed hope and how light now shines
because Christmas is a new and refreshing gift; our
hearts are renewed, and our hope is renewed. This
joyful reflection was written for Christmas, but can
be sung at any time of year as a song of hope.
10773131 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
lL The Holly and the Ivy—Matthew Culloton.
t
Matthew Culloton has crafted a fresh, sensitive
setting of The Holly and the Ivy for SATB divisi a
cappella voices. The four stanzas flow gently
through shifting tonal regions and nicely varied
choral textures. A rewarding carol arrangement for
any accomplished choir.
10881435 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10881435L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L How Far Is It to Bethlehem?—Gerald Custer.
Gerald Custer has written a truly exquisite original
setting of this beloved text, which imagines us as
visitors to Bethlehem for the first Christmas. Scored
for SATB voices and piano or organ, this simple yet
interesting setting is sure to be a favorite with your
choir and congregation.
10882418 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882418L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Huron Carol—arr. Sarah Quartel. This is a
traditional Canadian carol with a text by Saint Jean
de Brebeuf, a 17th-century French missionary
who worked primarily with the Huron. Following
an ethereal beginning with dissonant, haunting
harmonies from the piano, the carol builds to a
grand last verse with soprano descant. The vocal
writing is simple yet effective. Don't miss this fresh
setting of a favorite carol.
10738996 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
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I Knew a King Was Born—Philip Lawson. Philip
Lawson has taken a beautiful poem by Sue Cowling
and set it simply and expressively. The imagery is
that of a winter walk in the country and the profound
realization of the great miracle of Christmas.
10906274 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3261310 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
l I Sing the Birth Was Night—Gabriel Jackson.
Gabriel Jackson's striking Christmas piece vividly
imagines Ben Jonson's famous 17th-century
text. Opening and closing with soprano voices,
this SATB setting employs deft manipulations of
texture, vivid text painting, and a colorful organ
part to create a mood of gentle rapture. The
contrasting chromatic central section explores
more conflicted atmospheres.
10877921 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. Matthew
Culloton. Are you looking for the most beautiful a
cappella SATB (Divisi) version of this Polish carol?
Then look no further. Choirs and congregations
alike will love this fabulous new arrangement.
Highly recommended!
10514441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
l Isaiah the Prophet—Daniel C. Nelson. Inspired
by Joy Patterson's text about the new creation,
Daniel Nelson has set the lovely American folk
hymn,
SAMANTHRA, creating a haunting SATB
Advent anthem. The piano accompaniment
provides the rhythmic impetus, and the choral
texture is approachable and satisfying.
10881443 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Jesus Christ the Apple Tree—Howard Helvey.
This famous 18th-century text compares Jesus to
an apple tree - it has become a classic. Respected
composer Howard Helvey has created a hymn
tune of majestic simplicity that unfolds the poem
in verses. There is an early-American quality to the
tune that matches the words well. This unique a
cappella setting is lovely and engaging.
10749286 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 The Lamb—John Ferguson. John Ferguson
has crafted a sensitive setting of this William
Blake poem that is gentle and profound. The
opening melodic motive, repeated throughout the
piece, feels like an invitation to behold something
marvelous. Choirs of all sizes can sing this anthem
with depth and nuance.
10912245 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4 Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates—David von
Kampen. This anthem is scored for SAB voices,
organ or piano, and optional strings. The text
uses Psalm 24:7 and the music is set in a
Baroque style. This piece is especially useful
during Advent, as well as for Christmas and
Epiphany. A version for SA choir with organ or
piano is also available.
10911642 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10911643 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
The Light of Christmas Morn—Josh Bauder.
Originally written for the University of St. Thomas'
Christmas festival, this piece is at once reflective
and majestic. Perform it with optional brass and
percussion for added expressive possibilities!
10599929 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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Long the Days of Waiting—Dean Nadasdy &
Mark Shepperd. An introspective Advent piece
that captures the sense of longing and waiting
so central to the season. The use of soprano and
tenor soloists as well as oboe, cello and wind
chimes add greatly to the overall effect. Some
a cappella and divisi measures are found at key
moments. Beautiful!
10754587 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10754587L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10754588 Instrumental Parts Cello . . . . 5.00
l Mary Walks Amid the Thorn—Christopher
Willcock. Like many medieval carols, this traditional
German hymn, set here in German and English, has
an interpolation of the liturgical Kyrie eleison text.
The straightforward strophic setting in F minor is
accessible to all levels of SATB choir. Thoughtful!
10912603 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
t My Lord Has Come—Will Todd. This heartfelt
setting begins with a pianissimo drone over which
the sopranos introduce the expressive melody. With
lush harmonies, moments of dynamic intensity and
an overriding sense of awe, this a cappella work
will make an ideal centerpiece for a Christmas or
Epiphany concert or service.
10443202 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10561402 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
4 My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness—Anne
Krentz Organ. Anne Krentz Organ has written a
lilting and lyrical musical setting of this Magnificat
paraphrase, perfect for Advent or Lessons and
Carols services. Designed to be flexible, this
piece can be sung by just the choir and piano, or
the assembly can join in the unison refrain, or any
number of optional instruments can be added.
10912231 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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O Come, Emmanuel—Elaine Hagenberg.
10607049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10647583 Instrumental Parts Cello . . . . . .2.95
My Lord Has Come—Will Todd.
10443202 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree—Howard Helvey.
10749286 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
The Angel Gabriel—arr. Paul W. Lohman.
10754586 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt.
10514442 SATB/Unison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Advent Processional—Daniel Greig.
10516375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
There Is No Rose of Such Virtue—
arr. Simon Andrews.
10754597 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
The Light of Christmas Morn—Josh Bauder.
10599929 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—
arr. Matthew Culloton.
10514441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
