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n Rejoice and Be MerryJohn Rutter. John
Rutter's joyful original carol combines a traditional
English text with a bold, straightforward melody
to create an uplifting work replete with forthright
Christmas cheer. Scored for SATB chorus,
keyboard and brass ensemble, it includes optional
handbell parts that are imprinted in the vocal score.
Dancing rhythms and an uplifting text make this
setting a perfect way to celebrate this glorious time
of year!
8069277 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8069278 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 50.00
n Rejoice and Be MerryLarry Shackley. Full
of tonal color and stylistic variety, this sparkling
medley of British carols includes: Sussex Carol;
Rejoice and Be Merry; God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen and What Child Is This, all with simple
vocal lines. Open your next December program with
the glorious sounds of Christmas!
10520006 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10520043 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Ht Riu, Riu, Chiuarr. Linda Spevacek. Now choirs
at all levels can enjoy this festive holiday setting
with optional tambourine, hand claps and Spanish
text. This is an excellent way to experience the
well-known Spanish carol, either accompanied or
a cappella! Outstanding!
3303212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1982156 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3303213 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3192598 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H The Shepherd's Spiritualarr. Donald Moore.
Here's a swingin' gospel treatment of Rise Up,
Shepherd, And Follow that your ensemble will enjoy
singing year after year! It's a great confidence-
builder, an exciting audience-pleaser, and just
plain fun for all involved, especially when you use
the tambourine part!
10583538 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3126398 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Silent Nightarr. Darmon Meader. As performed
by New York Voices, this beautiful a cappella
setting of the beloved carol uses German on the
first verse and English on the second. Darmon
Meader's signature vocal jazz style is evident
throughout, sprinkled with lush harmonic colors,
but the arrangement is singable by any choir at the
medium-easy level. Highly recommended!
10352207 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Silent Nightarr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Ruth
Elaine Schram has created an arrangement of
Silent Night of extraordinary beauty. A lush piano
accompaniment and cello part add the crowning
touches to this beloved carol setting which is
equally appropriate for both school and church use.
10512952 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512953 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512954 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512955 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n Silent Nightarr. Kirby Shaw. An original
countermelody, lyrical piano writing and new words
enhance the beloved carol in this refreshing setting
for women's voices.
10518355 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Silent Night, Holy Nightarr. Mark Hayes.
You'll almost think you are hearing this carol again
for the first time. Beauty, grace and reverence
are felt in each and every note of this stunning
arrangement. With optional congregational/
audience singing on all verses, this is the perfect
way to close your Christmas worship service or
concert. Optional C instrument or orchestra adds
to the artistry of this setting.
10089992 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10089998 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10089999 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10090000 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
Sing We Now of ChristmasMark Hayes. This
exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol will
live in your library for years to come. Dynamic
choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and
a colorful chamber orchestration equally showcase
the talents of your choir, your accompanist, and the
arranger. A magnificent piece de resistance for the
concert hall or sanctuary!
10453489 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453490 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453491 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453495 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453496 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453497 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
n Somebody Build a MangerJoel Raney. If this
doesn't get you up and moving to the music, you'd
better check your pulse! Totally jazzed and ready to
rock, this Christmas original is full of high energy.
With an incredibly effective piano part and a catchy,
repetitive text, it will be easily learned and the rhythm
parts really spice things up. An excellent choice for
pageants and Christmas programs, it will get your
audience groovin' in anticipation of the holidays!
8064450 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8064451 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8064452 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
n Star of the East, Bethlehem's StarGreg Gilpin.
This lovely original song in a minor key retraces the
steps of the Magi as they travel through the desert in
search of the Child. Simple two-part harmony and a
sense of wonder make this a fine choice for worship
or December concerts. Very nicely done.
10456861 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4t Star of WonderGreg Gilpin. This original
a cappella work sings of the star above Bethlehem,
shining to lead us to the gift of love and light. Add
your own light percussion as desired, to bring a
tasteful rhythmic touch to this charming original.
An optional piano accompaniment is provided.
10590183 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10592959 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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Starlight (Shining on the Baby)Sally K.
Albrecht & Jay Althouse. A symbolic ascending fifth
opens the main melodic idea in this bright original
for Christmas. Taking inspiration from Angels We
Have Heard on High, the chorus moves in a new
harmonic direction, while a brief bridge quotes the
traditional carol. Almost reminiscent of the style of
Mannheim Steamroller, this is indeed stellar!
10604605 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604606 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604607 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10604608 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
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There Is Faint MusicDan Forrest. The "faint
music" is descriptive of Mary singing lullabies to
hush her baby's sleepy sighs. This touching anthem
paints a beautiful musical picture of Mary and her
newborn Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/A
straw-lined manger, safe and warm/And Mary
singing lullabies/To hush her Baby's sleepy sighs."
Poetic and lyrical, this gorgeous offering will be a
blessing to your congregation on Christmas Eve.
10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H This Christmastide (Jessye's Carol)Donald
Fraser. A popular choice year after year, this
charming piece has a timeless quality, reflecting all
the traditional beauty of Christmas in a very special
musical setting that will never go out of style.
1680925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1673110 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 Underneath Starry SkiesRuth Elaine Schram.
Gorgeous word painting sets the mood for the first
Christmas night: "underneath starry skies, shepherds
are watching their flocks by night, angels are singing
as they are taking flight, and all are invited to greet the
new baby in a stable in Bethlehem." Tenderly tucked
in the middle of this piece is the traditional Welsh carol
All Through the Night, giving the listener a taste of
the familiar within this stunning original. An elegant
piano accompaniment supports this memorable piece
which is equally suitable for school or church settings.
10601722 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10601723 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10601724 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boyarr. Russell
Robinson. It's nice to see a three-part men's
arrangement of this popular carol! It captures all
the West Indian energy of the original, complete
with piano and optional high and low congas.
Everyone is sure to enjoy the calypso beat when
they hear "He come from the glory; He come from
the glorious kingdom" in the rhythmic, harmonic
refrain. For school and church choirs, this is a
delightful choice for Christmas!
10583510 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
n We Three Kingsarr. Russell Robinson. This is
so cool! Now available for mixed or male voices,
We Three Kings meets Dave Brubeck's Take
Five in this jazzy setting that really works! It's
surprisingly easy to feel the 5/4 meter as the
ancient story is told, punctuated by doo-bop doo-
bop and da-va-da-va-da counterlines. It will be the
hit of your holiday concert!
10303400 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10192382 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n What ChildPaul Lohman. The beautifully
expressive text "What Child Is This" is featured
prominently with an original melody in this lush
choral essay for mixed or treble choirs. With sincere
devotion and stunning lyric lines the voices sing of
the newborn Christ child, moving from the climax
on "Joy, Joy for Christ is born" to a mere whisper at
the closing cadence. Exquisite!
3299166 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3700994 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 19.95
n What Child Is This?Melissa Malvar-Keylock/
Jill Friedersdorf. The timeless carol Greensleeves
is given fresh treatment for women's voices. With
a simple meter change between the verse and
chorus, lovely harmonies and a very expressive
piano part, this setting is one that can be enjoyed
by treble choirs of all ages. Well crafted and
deeply felt.
10456852 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n What Child Is This?arr. Molly Ijames. This
humble and beautiful treatment of the traditional
carol is guaranteed to take your breath away! The
glory and the reverence of the Christmas season
and the scene at the stable are delicately brought
forth in moving chorals and a supportive piano
accompaniment. With performance options for
SATB and SSA voicings, and a full orchestration,
this is a truly captivating setting worthy of your
finest moment in worship or concert hall!
10093691 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10367799 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10367800 Instrumental Parts
Score for SSA Only . . . . . . . 29.95
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H And the Glory of the LordG.F. Handel. The
G. Schirmer edition of the beloved chorus from
"Messiah" is an important part of every choral library.
389791 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10004933 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 16.99
n Angels from the Realms of Gloryarr. Dan
Forrest. This thrilling carol arrangement begins
with a hush and builds in momentum, invoking
images of the angel hosts gathering into a
multitude to announce Jesus' birth. With just a few
instrumental colors (violin, percussion, piano four-
hands) and some simple divisi, the work builds
to a joyous invitation to "come and worship." Use
this captivating service introit or concert opener
throughout the Christmas season.
10458751 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606991 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10606992 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10458752 Violin & Percussion
for SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10606993 Violin & Percussion
for SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10606994 Violin & Percussion
for TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10458753 Orchestration for SATB . . . . 80.00
10606995 Orchestration for SSAA . . . . 80.00
10606996 Orchestration for TTBB . . . . 80.00
n Angels in SevenFelix Mendelssohn/arr. Kern.
You've never heard this festive carol sung quite like
this. Don't be frightened by the metric marking.
Your choir will have fun putting a new spin on
an old classic. It's bursting with holiday joy from
beginning to end. You can't help but sing this one
with a smile!
10031264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t Away in a Mangerarr. Ola Gjeilo. The beloved
carol shimmers in this magnificent setting for
four-part mixed voices, a cappella. The familiar
Kirkpatrick melody is introduced by a soprano
solo which may be sung by either an adult or a
child. The gorgeous hummed chord progressions
create a smooth, deep texture, setting this apart
from all other arrangements of the carol. Equally
appropriate for school or church performances, it is
simply exquisite.
10304767 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Ht The Best of RoomsRandall Thompson.
A meaningful verse by Robert Herrick forms the text
for this piece in an a cappella setting by Randall
Thompson. A good choice for choirs looking for a
bit of a challenge.
337774 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Breath of HeavenChris Eaton & Amy Grant/
arr. Courtney. This touching, eloquent song
recorded by Amy Grant makes you think of how
Mary must have felt on becoming the mother of
Jesus, overwhelmed and afraid, yet trusting in
the Lord and His plans for her. With part writing
that is positively luscious and a sparkling piano
accompaniment, this superb arrangement will
sound like angels singing from the heavens!
8064411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064412 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064413 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8064414 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
For TB voices!
JUST FOR
THE GUYS AT
CHRISTMAS
Eight Reproducible
Choral Works for the
Emerging TB Chorus
ed. Larry Pugh. Here are eight
best-selling choral titles not
previously available in a TB voicing,
in a cost-saving reproducible
format. For just over $5.00 per
title, your purchase includes the
non-transferable right to make a
personal copy of the music for each
singer, any time, no matter how big
your choir, plus an accompaniment
CD. The featured titles are: Cantate
Hodie! (Lightfoot); Noel, Noel
(Spevacek); Whatcha Gonna Call
that Baby? (Wolfe-White); Beautiful
December (Bernon); African Noel
(Johnson); A La Nanita Nana
(Schram); Riu, Riu, Chiu (Spevacek);
Have a Merry One! (Lightfoot).
10307421 TB Reproducible
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
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