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n The Night before ChristmasMark Weston.
What a delightful mixture of traditional tunes and
texts! The classic poem by Clement Clarke Moore,
"'Twas the Night Before Christmas," is set to the
melody of Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day, and
familiar phrases of Up on the Housetop and Jolly Old
Saint Nicholas are cleverly woven in, culminating in
a cheerful spoken "Merry Christmas!" This is as
easy as it is fun! Highly recommended!
10513082 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067755 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067756 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H No School Tomorrow (If It Snows)Jay Althouse.
No student or teacher can deny the jubilant joy when
a surprise snow storm cancels school! Here's a fun
filled look at the "wish" for an unexpected vacation
from the books! Light upbeat feeling in 4/4 - perfect
for the holiday concert. Easy two-part writing!
1714997 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Nowell, Sing Nowell!Natalie Sleeth/arr. Mark
Weston. This sparkling arrangement of a Natalie
Sleeth classic features a new text appropriate for
any holiday concert. Pairing an original tune with
the chorus of The First Nowell in a partner song
makes it easy to learn and fun to sing!
10684756 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Oh, Ring Those Christmas Bells!arr. Mary
Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. This festive Christmas
offering features an original melody and lyrics
partnered with the traditional German carol Kling,
Glockchen. Snippets of Joy to the World are
incorporated into the original melody and lyrics.
As an option, a brief portion of the original German
carol lyrics may be included, while still allowing this
multicultural piece to be especially accessible for
younger choirs. The piano part sparkles with bell-
like sounds and the glockenspiel adds fun and flair.
10602816 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10648383 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Parade of the Wooden SoldiersLeon Jessel/
arr. Greg Gilpin. How can you lose, with this classic
holiday marching song... and kazoos? It's an easy
novelty arrangement that sparkles with all the fun
of the season. Your young singers will want to sing
it - and play it on their kazoos - again and again!
10509028 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10509029 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Pat-A-Panarr. Andy Beck. You won't find a
better arrangement of this carol for young voices!
With singable vocal ranges and parts (included) for
optional hand drum and finger cymbals, this is a skill-
building teaching piece as well as a highly effective
performance selection. Highly recommended!
10604578 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10008428 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10008429 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Ring the Bells, It's Christmas!Douglas E.
Wagner. This bright, cheerful piece really sparkles
for young and developing voices! Easy to sing, with
an optional bells part and kid-friendly lyrics, it will
make an excellent holiday concert opener!
10590503 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10457259 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10457464 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Santa Makes the "Rounds"arr. Janet
Gardner. Here's a medley of four traditional rounds,
each with "Santa" lyrics: Christmas Is Coming; Little
Tommy Tinker; Hey, Ho, Nobody Home and Come,
Follow Me. With this, you'll be able to teach the
rounds kids need to know while you present them
in a new way for a great holiday performance!
10304392 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10295929 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 44.99
4 Season's Greetings!Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
"Season's greetings to one and all! It's time to
celebrate and deck the hall! ... Fa-la-la!" Spark
some holiday spirit with this bright, festive original
which cleverly incorporates snippets of Deck the
Hall throughout. A quick learn, with unison lines
and moderate ranges which enable the piece to
be performance ready with limited rehearsal time.
Effective as an opener or as an encore, it is an ideal
choice for your holiday concert.
10757014 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Snowfall Lullabyarr. Greg Gilpin. This lovely,
singable setting of an Austrian and a Czech carol,
with original words by the arranger, is perfect for
young treble choirs. Simple, gentle elegance flows
throughout the piece as Rocking Carol beautifully
introduces the snow theme of Still, Still, Still. "See
the snow fall from the sky, gently as a lullaby."
Highly recommended!
10590750 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10590751 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10592959 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 44.99
4 Swingin with Santa C!Michael Ryan. This truly
swingin' arrangement for two-part choir features
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Up on the Housetop and a
great original ending with text from 'Twas the Night
Before Christmas. The jazzy piano accompaniment
sets the stage, and the lightly syncopated choral
parts create an energetic texture that will have their
toes tappin'! Or, go one step further and add the
rockin' accompaniment CD. Extremely accessible
part writing makes this a great first piece for your
elementary choir that will be sure to encourage their
love of singing. Highly recommended!
10684768 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10684769 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
t
Thirty Second Fa La LaDonald Moore. Yes! It
only takes thirty seconds to perform this unique and
tasty "Fa La La!" Use it as a warm-up exercise, a
concert opener, closer, or even a surprise encore!
A terrific vehicle for teaching independence of parts
and dynamic contrasts, this is also an introduction
to imitative style and a cappella singing!
3294559 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10684759 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275967 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275969 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n This is WinterAmy F. Bernon. This secular
original contrasts the quiet mysteriousness of a cold
winter night with the celebratory "snow globe" feeling
of a snowstorm. Moving from minor to major and
incorporating key and tempo changes, this piece will
challenge and intrigue young and developing singers.
A learning resource page is included.
10512936 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 2.10
10512938 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512939 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n This Little Holiday Light of MineJerry Estes.
Inspired by the familiar spiritual, this bright, cheery
holiday original shares a marvelous message of
peace and goodwill. With ample unison lines,
this piece is a snap to learn and the ranges are
very accessible for young choirs. Consider adding
candles, flashlights or other visual enhancements to
add to the festive mood and important message.
10602843 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10648423 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n Three Easy Carolsarr. Catherine DeLanoy.
Jingle Bells; Deck the Hall and We Wish You a
Merry Christmas make up this holiday medley for
developing choirs. Sung without the piano, it can
be taken "on the road" for caroling. Arranged
with flexibility in mind for the many needs of the
developing choir, this will be fun for all!
10509866 Two-Part Mixed
or Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . 2.25
Under Winter MoonAndy Beck. Accompanied
by a delicate piano (symbolizing falling snow) and
an optional cello (the lustrous moon), expressively
rich choral parts capture the beauty of a winter
night. It quiets the mind and touches the soul. The
cello part is available from the publisher's website.
10355972 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355973 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10352508 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Up and Away with Good Saint NickMary
Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. "Tonight on
Christmas Eve I thought I'd play a trick. I waited on
the rooftop for jolly old Saint Nick..." The traditional
holiday song Up on the Housetop takes on a new
spin in this bright partner-song arrangement for
young voices. "Ho, ho, ho! Off we go!"
10589201 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10592959 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 44.99
4 We're Goin' on a Sleigh Ride! (A Partner Song
with Jingle Bells)Greg Gilpin. Grab your coat,
scarf and mittens and join us on a sleigh ride! This
original festive winter partner song will give your
choir plenty to sing about, both in unison and in
harmony. When the familiar Jingle Bells melody
enters as the descant line, it creates a delightful
three-part texture that your singers will love. Add
some sleigh bells and let the fun begin!
10757108 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l
Welcome!Audrey Snyder. Best used as a
concert opener, this buoyant piece may be sung
from the risers or as a processional. Based on Welsh
folk song, it may be performed all year, or with the
alternate lyrics for holiday programs. Easily learned,
it is a dynamic showcase for choirs of all levels.
10717631 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10717626 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10760568 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
n When Sweet Winter Comes AgainCynthia
Gray. Capturing the anticipation and excitement
of the first snowfall of the season, this gleeful
song is perfect for choirs who are just beginning
to experience the joy of part-singing. The inspired
writing includes a simple round that can be
effectively sung in two, three or four parts, making it
easily approachable by young choirs large or small.
10512950 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512951 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Winter CanonThomas Tallis/arr. Andy Beck.
Sung in unison, two, three, and eventually four-
part round, this beautiful melody was penned by
sixteenth century master of polyphony Thomas
Tallis. An excellent teaching piece, the lyrical tune,
set with an original winter text, sits so well in the
voice. As a special touch, phrases from In the Bleak
Midwinter are artfully woven throughout.
10452914 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452916 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452917 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452918 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10452920 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Winter FantasyJill Gallina. Jill's knack for writing
melodies that sound great together is evident in this
easy, fun choice that couples Jingle Bells with an
original melody. A supportive piano accompaniment
helps with learning and performing!
1427228 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Winter LullabyPinkzebra. 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.
Additional string orchestra parts heard in the demo
recording are also available in the String Pack,
which includes the conductor's score. (Please
note that the preview recording is the same
arrangement, but in the key of D major).
10633221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10633222 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10633223 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10633224 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10633225 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 35.00
4 Winter Sleigh Ride (with Jingle Bells)
Glenda E. Franklin. Who doesn't love Jingle Bells?
Make it even better by adding new original material
in a partner song setting that is easy to learn and
entertaining to perform. This is sure to be a hit at
your winter concert!
10737986 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n The Wonder of the SnowEarlene Rentz.
Take a walk through the silent, gentle snow and
engage your singers in the delightful imagery of
this charming winter piece. The memorable vocal
parts are paired with an accompaniment of equal
importance, and opportunities abound to teach
young singers about vowel unification, soft singing
and expressivity.
10512963 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10512964 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Secular
All Voicings
Medium-Easy
Ht African Noelarr. Victor Johnson. Limited
ranges, repeated sections, and creative choral
arranging ensure success with this Victor Johnson
favorite. This long-time bestseller features
percussion parts for sticks, shaker, bongo or
African drums, triangle, and tambourine, which
lend an exciting, rhythmic flavor.
10590275 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3025954 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3253754 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10011486 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3025962 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n And Sweet Singing in the Choirarr. Douglas E.
Wagner. With a rhythmically driven treatment of the
beloved carol The Holly and the Ivy, this carol makes
a fantastic opener or closer for your holiday concert.
Persistent eighth notes in the piano maintain
excitement throughout, and a dynamic choral
pyramid ending adds to the festive atmosphere.
Now available for three-part mixed voices!
10513056 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10684721 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Autumn Gives Her Hand to WinterKeith
Loftis. "Leaves of gold, red and brown, glories past
now lie down, leaving branches bare to weep and
moan..." Picturesque and melodically lovely, this
is an excellent winterscape piece for middle school
choirs! Highly recommended!
10512712 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10010720 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lt BalulalowMatthew Culloton. This text by
the Wedderburns is best known from Benjamin
Britten's timeless A Ceremony of Carols. This lovely
new setting serves as a manger lullaby, with the
soprano soloist representing Mary.
10657788 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
A Bell CarolLinda Spevacek. A quotation of
Joy to the World cascades from above in the
accompaniment of this merry original. "Hear the
bells now ringing, now ringing throughout the land,
sounding out the joy of this holiday time..." Optional
handbell parts are included in this bright, easy-to-
sing original that is guaranteed to put everyone in a
festive holiday mood!
10028484 Three-Part Mixed
or SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028516 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028517 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n The Bells of Christmas Medleyarr. Greg
Gilpin. The spirit of Christmas rings and sings
loud and clear in this delightful holiday medley of
carols with a "bell" theme: Ukrainian Bell Carol;
Ding Dong! Merrily on High; I Heard the Bells on
Christmas Day and Jingle Bells. Arranged in a
straightforward style, with a duration under three
minutes, it will be easy to prepare and easy to
sound good on!
10363361 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363362 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363363 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10369750 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 44.99
Blizzard!John Parker & Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Here's a winter piece that effectively depicts a
coming snowstorm. Sung in a brisk 6/8 meter with
articulation, dynamic contrast, and an expressive
piano accompaniment, the work makes it easy
to imagine snowflakes as they come down one
by one, swirling and building into a blizzard of
choral sound and excitement. A fresh, picturesque
selection for December concerts.
10274322 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10274324 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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