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L And Miles to Go Before I Sleep—
Michael Ryan. This setting of one of Robert Frost's
most well-known poems has great educational
value, teaching lyricism, musicality, and the poetic
connection. In a strophic form, it begins in unison,
easing into clever canonic imitation, then alternating
between sections. An emotional half-step
modulation signals the final verse, which echoes the
iconic words: "And miles to go before I sleep."
11196491 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
D Deck, Deck the Hall—arr. Audrey Snyder.
With a smooth shuffling groove, this selection
crackles with wit and pizzazz, giving this carol a
delightful new twist. With accessible ranges, this
lively arrangement uses a swing feel and finger
snaps along with fun interludes to keep singers
engaged. Cute!
11172421 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11172422 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Fall into Winter—Marshall Webb. With a timely
motive that pulses onward, this winter feature
equates love and the passage of time with the
turn of seasons. Repetitive notes in the melody
line are surrounded with harmonies that move
close, then further away to create an interesting
texture in this minor key setting. Accessible
ranges and easy-to-learn parts make this a great
choice for young choirs.
11198839 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Glow—Teresa Jennings. This bluesy tune is a
song of peace that uses light as the metaphor
for connection to each other, making it a great
piece for any time of year, including a holiday
performance. While scored for three-part mixed
voices, the third part is optional, so it works as a
two-part just as well. The duet at the beginning is
also optional but adds a beautiful touch.
11201640 Three-Part Mixed or Two-Part. . . . 1.95
D Happy Holidays to You—Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
This is a great concert opener or closer with a
message of holiday cheer. Designed especially
for developing voices, the original music can
be learned quickly with the familiar text of Deck
the Hall and Jingle Bells sprinkled throughout. A
sparkling selection for your holiday concert.
11348129 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11348130 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
D In the Bleak Midwinter—Ruth Morris Gray.
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This rhythmic setting of the Christina Rossetti
text is truly unique. Set in a minor key with light
syncopations, the stacking harmonies and layered
melodies make this a great developmental piece.
Consider programming as a processional, and add
the optional drum part for a festive winter highlight.
11197169 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197170 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197171 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
In the Dark of December (I Heard a Bird
Sing)—Lon Beery. This plaintive setting of a
hopeful text reminds us that, even during the long,
dark wintry days of December, "we are nearer to
spring than we were in September." Set in Dorian
mode with optional flute, this piece will make a
wonderful winter feature for young voices.
11197761 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L It Must Be Christmas!—Mark Hayes.
"There's excitement in the air. You can feel it
ev'rywhere, like a joy beyond compare. It must be
Christmas!" With lyrics by the composer's mother,
this cheery original is carefully scored for smaller
mixed ensembles and would be a good opener or
closer at holiday concerts. Repeated sections will
save rehearsal time and the well-crafted vocals will
make your singers sound their best.
11199086 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
t A Joyous Carol of the Bells—
Mykola Leontovich/arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Do you love Carol of Bells, but wish it were a little
longer? Combining the ever-popular Carol with new
melodic material, this a cappella gem is sure to be
a favorite selection at your holiday concert! This
arrangement presents a new introductory section
of material in the same style before going into the
standard harmonization we all know and love.
11365816 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t A Medieval Fa La La—Reginal S. Wright.
Madrigal marries Deck the Hall in this beautifully
crafted arrangement well suited for developing
choirs of all ages. Use handbells, vibraphone,
or piano along with hand drum for a delightful
and novel opening or processional for your next
holiday concert.
11197750 SA with opt. Handbells
& Hand Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11365819 TB with opt. Handbells
& Hand Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
D On This Silent Night—Steve Parsons.
"Silver snowflakes, soft and turning, catch the
gleam of candles burning. Stars glow through the
snow on this silent night." A lovely original piece
shimmers with quiet harmonies that brim into
clusters with a contemporary feel. Conservative
ranges in all voice parts make this accessible, and
the texture brings warmth and serenity to this most
special night.
11348177 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
L Once Upon a Winter Night—
Douglas E. Wagner. Based on a traditional
French carol by Gevaert, this selection includes
lyrics filled with peaceful imagery of the winter
months. Vocals richly scored with various
techniques make for a full choral sound. A lovely
ballad for your December concerts to showcase
the musicality of your ensemble.
11347671 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Silent Snowfall—Laura Farnell. A lyrical piece
that captures the exquisite beauty, wonder, and
starkness of the falling snow! This accessible work
is artistically crafted to represent the winter season
through both picture painting and expressive voice
leading. Now available for treble choirs. Beautiful!
11197749 SA or SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Stopping by Woods—Ruth Morris Gray.
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Robert Frost's famous poem is the perfect
backdrop for a winter-themed concert work. The
minor key illuminates the vivid imagery of the
text, and the easy-to-learn harmonies in thirds fit
together perfectly when echoed from part to part.
Developing choirs will appreciate the balance of
emotional depth in the words and approachable
challenges in the vocal parts.
11346404 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346406 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346405 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
D Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening—
Audrey Snyder. Robert Frost's celebrated 1922
poem shines in a setting for developing choirs that
is lush and peaceful with sublime word painting
throughout. The works' descending melodies are
evocative of falling snow and are a perfect way to
teach the harmonic minor mode. Truly, a piece that
is well crafted to be both accessible and artistic for
young singers. A wonderful winter feature!
11201061 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11201062 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Together in Song at Christmas (Holiday
Concert Repertoire for Two-Part Choirs)—
Various Composers. This fantastic, fully
reproducible collection from today's leading
educational choral composers features seven
holiday selections for developing two-part choirs.
Featuring a variety of festive holiday works and
carol arrangements, you will find tried-and-true
selections that are easily taught and easily learned
for use throughout your winter concert season. An
accompaniment CD is also included, not only for
aid in rehearsals, but also for performance use, if
necessary. Reproducible PDFs are included on
the supporting CD along with an accompaniment
track for each title.
11202614 Two-Part Reproducible
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
D Up on the Housetop—B.R. Hanby/
arr. Mac Huff. Santa's bringing a drone, a tablet,
headphones, and a new phone? Well, he is in
this modern take on a Christmas carol classic!
Fun updated lyrics and a bluesy, syncopated
accompaniment give this carol some festive flash
and flair. Surprisingly accessible, this arrangement
will be a snap to put together and a highlight on
your holiday concert!
11196636 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11196637 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
D White Winter Hymnal—Robin Pecknold/
arr. Roger Emerson. Fleet Foxes' hit single from
2008 and the popularity of the Pentatonix 2014
a cappella cover have turned this winter-themed
song into a must-perform piece for every choir.
Presented here in an accessible version with a
supportive accompaniment that doesn't get in the
way, choirs can enjoy this catchy tune complete
with the well-known body percussion that
everyone wants to perform.
11166235 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Winter With You—Pinkzebra. Here's a tender
song about sharing beautiful winter moments that
works for choirs of all ages. A serene melody line
and warm harmonies give the feel of sitting in front
of a warm fireplace on a cold winters night with the
ones you love. Perform with the accompaniment
MP3, or feature a cellist along with the peaceful
piano accompaniment. Help your students
rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice
tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share
with your whole choir.
11190948 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11190950 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11190949 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Winter's Cold—Michael John Trotta.
The contrast between the cold of winter and the
warm rays of light found in nature at this time of
year make this ideal for emerging choirs looking
for secular seasonal repertoire. Conservative vocal
ranges, cued optional notes, text painting, and
echoing harmony parts all add to the accessibility
of this piece. Longfellow's text shimmers in this
beautiful setting for treble or mixed choirs.
11200747 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L Winter's Path—Amy F. Bernon. The natural
beauty and loveliness of the winter season is
reflected in this stunning piece that has the delicate
texture of softly falling snow. Memorable vocal lines
and a wonderful section of contrapuntal harmony
in the middle section combine to make this really
special. Some cued notes for an optional baritone
part provide the option for a fuller sound if desired.
11347680 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
EDITORS' CHOICE MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOLIDAY SELECTIONS
Finding arrangements that are perfect for middle school choirs can be a daunting task.
Here are some new Editors' Choice Holiday selections that will hit the mark!
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