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2017 Holiday Choral Catalog

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Go to cart 4 Breath of Winter—David Waggoner & Greg Gilpin. "Autumn gives a final sigh, smoky clouds across the sky. Now the snow begins to fly on the breath of winter." Gorgeous imagery captured in a choral work that is elegant and mysterious, accompanied by compelling piano writing. For mixed voices as well as women's, this simple and poetic piece will be a stunning moment for your choir. 10737597 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10737598 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10737599 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4 Canticle of Winter—Joseph M. Martin. "When gentle snow starts falling, and quiet winds breathe low, the song of winter beauty sings on and on again." A sensitive and introspective text paired with an artistic accompaniment, long flowing melodic lines, and gorgeous harmonic textures makes this the perfect selection for December or winter concert programming. 10736721 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10756516 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95 l Catch a Snowflake—Thornton Cline/ arr. Mac Huff. "Catch a snowflake, hold it in your hands and remember the magic of the season" This nostalgic pop ballad recalls the joy of the first snowfall with childlike wonder. A gentle setting, with a charming piano motif and pleasing voice-leading, this song is a wonderful winter programming choice for mixed and treble choirs. 10716140 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10716142 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10716143 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10759789 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99 4 December Snow—Matthew Armstrong. A stunning winter feature for an accomplished women's choir. This original composition opens with an optional solo moving into a three- and then four-part voicing. Long flowing vocal lines, lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics will make this a favorite of the choir and the audience. Highly recommended! 10736553 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (from "Frozen")—arr. Mark Brymer. A surprise hit from the Disney animated film "Frozen," this tender song depicts the relationship between the two sisters, Anna and Elsa. With an emotional impact that has resonated deeply with audiences, and its steady climb up the charts, this is a wintertime favorite that your choirs will love to perform! Highly recommended! 10447346 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10447347 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10447348 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10447349 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99 l Frost—Franklin Gallo. Haunting melodies, neo-Baroque harmonies, a beautiful piano accompaniment, and an unexpected parallel major turn that softens the "Bite, frost, bite!" all help the music paint the poignant poem Winter by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. This is a welcome addition to the quality SAB choral repertoire for the sophisticated three-part mixed choir. 10715673 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 How Like a Winter—Ruth Morris Gray. "How like a winter hath my absence been, like a winter, from thee..." This artful setting of a text by William Shakespeare works equally well as a winter piece or as a secular concert work. Sing the liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe the tempo nuances to attain the most expressive performance. Haunting! 10604441 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10274943 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85 10274944 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 I See a Star—Greg Gilpin. Simply charming for young and developing choirs, and now for SATB voices, this touching piece offers a wish for the world to find the hope, peace, and love that it needs. With memorable melodies and a bridge featuring hints of "star light, star bright, first star I see tonight," it is usable throughout the year as a song of peace and will make an especially effective addition to Christmas, winter, and holiday concerts. 10519889 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307408 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307409 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95 l In Olden Days (A Wintertime Whimsy)— Amy F. Bernon. Villagers anxiously anticipate the arrival of winter with a sense of awe and excitement. The first snowfall is cause for singing, dancing and numerous celebratory festivities! Creating a cozy atmosphere, this upbeat and rhythmic creative original celebrates a sense of community as all await the special season to come. 10757026 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10757027 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 10757028 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 4 Longing for Spring—Ruth Elaine Schram. Written to sound like an awakening, the lovely musical lines and beautiful harmonies support an introspective, allegorical text that will bring out the very best in young singers. Set in the minor mode, a longing for the return of spring is captured by both the music and the text and offers the ensemble the chance to communicate those ideas to the audience. Great concert selection! 10736767 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 A Marshmallow World—Peter De Rose/ arr. Greg Gilpin. Here's a nice, gently swinging treatment of the familiar pop novelty from 1949, with sleigh bells on the recorded track and an optional third voice part for middle school boys. This is guaranteed to set a nostalgic, snowy mood! Now available in three-part mixed and SSA voicings. Highly recommended! 10737695 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10029503 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 10737694 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10029504 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99 l Peace Returns Again—Donna Butler Douglas. "Stars are sparkling on this frozen night.... Wonder fills the silence, and peace returns again." A lilting and tuneful melody, shared between parts, with wonderful harmonic moments and picturesque lyrics all combine to present a lovely winter snapshot. Perfect for the beginning choral ensemble. 10736773 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 l Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow!— Sally K. Albrecht. Feel the excitement that comes with the first flakes of the year. A bright, cheery, Broadway-style melody is echoed back and forth in this upbeat song. Pair this catchy tune with choreography from the When We Sing! DVD for even more fun! 10752257 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10752258 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99 10778379 DVD-When We Sing! . . . . . . . . . .39.99 H Tundra—Charles A. Silvestri & Ola Gjeilo. Majestic scenes from Ola Gjeilo's native Norway inspired Charles Silvestri's text for this contemporary tone poem. The words and music are fused in a poignant, lyrical way to convey the intense beauty of the landscape. An excellent winter feature or festival choice for mature women's choirs. 10276418 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 10297376 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 4 White Fields—Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. "Snow is falling, gently falling in the town tonight. In the morning we'll go walking through the fields of white." With lyrics based on a poem written by James Stephens in 1915, this winter selection features canon form and straightforward voice- leading, making it easily learned and accessible for young choirs. The lush harmonization in the vocal parts and piano accompaniment are perfectly partnered with the use of the glockenspiel and alto metallophone that add an icy, tinkling texture in this sparkling winter feature. A learning resource page with application of the standards is also included. 10757102 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 Who Has Seen the Wind?—Edwin T. Childs. Christina Rossetti's intriguing poem about the mysteriousness of the wind provides the text for this engaging, gentle concert offering for young and developing choirs. The flute provides interesting color and a distinctive third part when both vocal parts unite in an effective partner song format. A learning resource page is included. 10512918 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10512919 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95 4 Winter Is at Hand—Ruth Morris Gray. "When clouds appear, when wise men put on their cloaks, when great leaves fall, the winter is at hand." This sensitive setting of Shakespeare's text from Richard III features well-crafted harmonies along with a lovely and supportive piano part. This evocative winter feature provides wonderful opportunities to work on long phrases, breathing, blend, and balance. 10752474 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10752475 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 10752476 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90 Winter's Waking—Amy F. Bernon. What a lovely, evocative winterscape piece for all choirs! The original text and tune compellingly personify Winter as we imagine her wandering through "a deep sky of onyx... frozen stars falling from her hands." This piece views the season from an intriguing perspective, and will bring an unforgettable touch of mystery to your winter performance! Highly recommended! 10684787 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10307490 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10307491 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 10737139 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 10307492 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95 & Best-Selling winter choral features New 21

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