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A-Caroling We Go—Greg Gilpin. Looking for a
quick-learn finale for your holiday concert? Look no
further than this festive original work that skillfully
blends snippets of five favorite carols - Deck the
Hall; Jingle Bells; Angels We Have Heard on High;
Good King Wenceslas; Here We Come A-Caroling
- in an antiphonal celebration that choirs of all ages
can enjoy. Perfect for performing in the round! Also
includes a valuable learning resource page with
lesson plans and extension activities.
11395940 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.40
11395941 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.40
11395942 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.40
Carry the Light—Andy Beck.
Inspiring at any time of year, this song brings
light from a single solo voice that gradually
increases luminosity as the full texture builds.
Mostly in English, with a short section on the
Latin Lux Aeterna text, this is a gorgeous way
to spread light, hope, and joy. Add the optional
violin obbligato to increase the appeal. Consider
programming for general concerts, Christmas, or
year-end ceremonies.
11393271 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393272 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393273 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11348130 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
It Feels New (A Winter Song)—Pinkzebra.
"Everywhere I look it's a storybook, and it feels so
pure and true. It feels new." This peaceful original
winter song expresses feelings of hopefulness
and renewal that come when the quiet landscape
is covered with a layer of fresh snow. Gentle
syncopation and echoing harmonies bring life to
the charming melody.
11392287 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11392289 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11392288 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Jing Jing Jingle Bells—James Pierpont/
arr. Dan Miner. This clever setting of Jingle Bells
has interesting repetitive patterns and a rhythmic
ostinato which keep the piece moving energetically
along until the final "Hey!" This quickly learned
yet effective selection is a fun choice for a holiday
concert closer or encore.
11394011 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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 or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
Light A Candle On This Silent Night—
Glenda E. Franklin. "As the flame burns through
the darkness with its glowing light, may the light
be a beacon of hope for peace on earth." With this
poignant message, this gentle original song with a
simple, easily learned harmonic texture dissolves
into strains of Silent Night that reverberate with a
wish for peace for all during the holiday season.
11390760 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.20
11390761 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.20
A Light of Hope, a Song of Peace—
Mark Burrows. Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a
quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally.
Easily learned and very effective to perform, this
original song can work for various winter holidays
or at any time of year as a song for peace.
11393326 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
11393327 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
11393328 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
A Merry Round—arr. Russell Robinson.
Here's a cheerful traditional English round
with two sets of lyrics that make it useful for
holiday programs or at any time of year. The
melody is lyrical and lovely and develops into
a round setting that is ideal for young voices.
An optional descant and key change build a
more robust final presentation. Easy to learn and
impressive to perform!
11346395 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
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." This 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All—
Andrew Parr. Featuring a partner-song setting for
the refrain drawn from the carol tune Angels We
Have Heard on High, this easy-to-learn holiday
original delivers a message of universal peace
and joy to all. Singers can learn independent
melodies while simultaneously creating a unified
ensemble sound, making this accessible to even
the youngest choirs.
11368141 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.10
Snow on Snow—Andy Beck.
Like a cozy sweater on a cold day, this original
wintertime poem juxtaposes warmth with chills.
With vocal lines that conjure images of delicately
falling snow, it also includes a flurry of beauty in the
piano as singers realize the beautiful snowflakes
are fleeting: "All too soon they fade away." Delicate
yet deep, simple yet stunning.
11393364 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
11393365 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
Stopping by Woods—Ruth Morris Gray.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
11346406 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
11346405 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.05
'Tis the Season (A Secular Caroling Medley)—
arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This compact
medley of secular holiday songs is a perfect way
to celebrate this season with singing. It includes
three caroling classics that will have your audience
singing along: Deck the Hall; Here We Come
A-Caroling and Jingle Bells. Easily learned with
many unison lines and straightforward harmonies,
it is a great choice for a closing selection or encore,
caroling, or a virtual Christmas card from your
choir. The fully orchestrated accompaniment MP3
includes a shorter version and a longer version with
the cuts indicated in the score for added flexibility.
Also available as a virtual caroling kit.
11374455 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11374456 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
A Very Merry Christmas—Pinkzebra.
Wintry weather, a warm fire, classic Christmas
songs, hanging decorations, and making lasting
memories - it's all packed into this upbeat and
merry holiday original song. Accessible ranges
and easy-to-learn parts will help make this festive
selection one of your new favorites! Perform with
the accompaniment MP3 or add the instrumental
parts for a live bass, drums, and horn section to go
with the piano accompaniment.
11392281 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11392282 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11392284 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11392283 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Winter Branches—Cristi Cary Miller.
This beautiful and thought-provoking selection
promises to add a lovely touch to your winter
performances. With a cello part to enhance the
presentation, this fresh piece will encourage
singers to consider how the introspective message
relates to their own lives.
11381571 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.35
Winter Lullaby—Pinkzebra.
A beautiful secular winter song perfect for
December choir concerts, this tender lullaby
combines snapshots of winter scenes with
the sentimentality of life's fleeting moments.
Winter Lullaby is a great fit within a program
of both holiday and non-holiday songs. The
instrumental parts include a conductor's
score along with the string orchestration. The
accompaniment MP3 includes two versions set
at different tempos for flexibility.
11368934 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Winter Waltz—Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Beautifully depicting the change of seasons
from fall to winter, this lilting minor waltz spins
with freshness and excitement that treble c
hoirs will surely enjoy. Lightly syncopated
phrases and interesting harmonies with a
contemporary feel are pleasant to sing. A lovely
fit for fall or winter concerts!
11394021 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50
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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
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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