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CHRISTMAS
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HOLIDAY
4 A la Nanita Nana—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
This hauntingly beautiful arrangement features the
gentle feel of a lullaby and an interesting mixture of
major and minor modes. Adapted and translated
from the traditional carol, it alternates between
English and Spanish lyrics, with phonetic subtext for
the Spanish. The guitar-like piano accompaniment
enhances the Spanish flavor very nicely!
10843325 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067775 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4
Antiphonal Noel—arr. Greg Gilpin. This is an
ideal opener for your holiday or Christmas concert!
This easy-to-learn piece will set your young choir
up for success. A festival-style accompaniment
combines with the familiar tune to create a high-
quality celebratory selection.
10845547 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
Ballad of the Winter Trees—Amy F. Bernon.
Detailed imagery and a haunting melody pull the
singers into a frozen world that dramatically thaws
and blossoms. Open harmonies and repeated
skips in the voice-leading establish a lyrical style
composed with developing choirs in mind. A
valuable learning resource page is included to tie
this piece to the national standards.
10906121 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906122 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4
Be Glad This Festive Day (A Winter
Roundelay)—Douglas E. Wagner.
A perfect
opener for your holiday concert or Madrigal dinner,
this inspired original partners with Deck the Hall
and possesses all of the color and pageantry of a
Renaissance court celebration. Optional parts for
drum, tambourine, and finger cymbals add to the
festive flair that your choir and audiences are sure
to enjoy.
10810584 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4t
Betelehemu—arr. Andy Beck. This a cappella
arrangement of the Nigerian Christmas carol opens
with a captivating chant before breaking into a
joyous, rhythmic celebration. This well-written
adaptation allows even developing groups to sing
a beloved staple of choral repertoire. Pronunciation
guide, translation, and optional percussion parts are
included. Highly recommended!
10873053 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10873055 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10873056 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10873057 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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Candy-Covered Gingerbread House—
Andy Beck.
This scrumptiously jazzy holiday
novelty number is fantastically fun. Optional
harmonies make it easy to tailor the piece to the
ability level of your group, and it's a tasty tune for
adding some choreography. Use the staging from
the Movin' DVD and the swinging track or optional
percussion for even more fun. Not to be missed!
10873058 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10873059 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10881852 DVD-Movin'! Choral Movement . . 39.99
4
Carol of the Bells—Mikhail Leontovich &
Peter Wilhousky/arr. Steve Kupferschmid.
Even your youngest singers can enjoy Carol
of the Bells with this sparkling arrangement for
treble, tenor-bass or mixed voices with piano
accompaniment. The unison version includes
optional glockenspiel or chimes. Easy, festive and
fun, this is essential repertoire for young choirs!
10871898 Two-Part Mixed/Opt. Alto . . . . . . 1.95
4
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)—
arr. Lisa DeSpain.
True to the original recorded
version by Darlene Love, this arrangement of one of
the most popular rock and roll Christmas songs will
be a powerhouse addition to your holiday concert.
With a solo opportunity, a chance for the men to
sing the melody, and optional instrumental parts or
CD available, this is a great choice for your show
choir or pop ensemble.
10866496 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10866497 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10866498 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10880225 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10867385E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . 40.00
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A Christmas Melody—Mac Huff &
John Jacobson.
"Comes around but once a year,
floating on a midnight clear. Close your eyes and
you might hear a Christmas melody." This clever
original song references classic Christmas carols
in the text and piano accompaniment, but presents
a brand new piece that has all the qualities of a
nostalgic holiday classic. A quick learn with a tender
melody that will become a new favorite!
10908797 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10908842 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4
Cold Snap—Deborah Craig-Claar &
Mark Hayes.
Finger snaps, great vocal effects,
and student-friendly lyrics make this a very special
winter novelty piece for young choirs! Complete
with on-stage coughing, sneezing, and optional
choreography, this is a guaranteed hit! Jazzy
and cool!
10843326 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10618151 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
4
Come and See the Baby—Ruth Morris
Gray.
Percussive and dynamic a cappella singing
will appeal to choirs of all sizes with an optional
descant, solo or section solo opportunities, and
fun-to-sing choral writing. The hushed and vibrant
energy of the vocal parts contributes to the spirited
drive of this piece celebrating the newborn baby
in Bethlehem. The optional shaker part includes
suggested rhythm patterns.
10835237 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
A Czech Christmas Carol (Puj-dem spo-lu
do Bet-le-ma)—arr. Lynn Shaw Bailey &
Chris Pillsbury.
Puj-dem spo-lu do Bet-le-ma is a
traditional Czech Christmas carol. The title translates
to "Let's all go to Bethlehem." In dance-like style,
the verses describe different people playing their
musical instruments, as if playing in a celebration.
With alternating sections of Czech and English text
(phonetic pronunciations are included in the score),
this wonderful carol presents the opportunity to
teach history and culture to developing treble choirs.
10871877 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4
Fum, Fum, Fum!—arr. Greg Gilpin. The familiar
Catalonian carol comes alive in this inventive
arrangement for mixed or treble choirs. Featuring
unison, counterpoint, rhythmic echos and a descant
texture, this deceptively simple but delightfully
showy piece is sure to be a refreshing addition to
any holiday concert. Fun and festive!
10843346 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882434 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Hanukkah Song—arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
This arrangement of a traditional Israeli folk song
has all the ingredients of a successful Hanukkah
piece: exciting tempo variations from slow to fast,
and lyrics about dancing the hora, eating latkes
and lighting the menorah. Optional clarinet and
percussion parts included. This is festive and fun!
10871859 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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I Heard the Bells—Michael John Trotta.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's time-honored text is
paired with original music, repeated bell ostinati, and
rhythmic fun in this up-beat, festive setting. Short,
optionally a cappella sections are interspersed
throughout the piece, while snippets of familiar tunes
are featured in the accompaniment. Add the optional
bell part for extra flair!
10906139 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
4
I Saw Three Ships—arr. Paul David Thomas.
Jolly and jaunty, rhythmic and fun, this energetic
setting of the traditional English carol is sure to be a
holiday favorite for your tenor-bass choir. Accessible
ranges and a supportive accompaniment make
this a great choice for developing choirs. Add the
optional frame drum and flute parts for a more
stylistic interpretation.
10871875 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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In The Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/
arr. Robert I. Hugh.
A gentle setting of this
beloved carol for developing treble voices. An
opening solo grows into a beautiful choral setting
with an optional descant to fully explore the
harmonic texture. The simple piano accompaniment
adds support and depth without getting in the way
of the gorgeous choral parts. Lovely!
10835863 SA or two-part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
In the Candleglow (Shalom)—
Sally K. Albrecht & Jay Althouse.
Something
special for Hanukkah, an original ballad that offers
a wish for peace throughout the year. Set in a major
key, the lyrical melody is sung in unison before
appearing in echo format, making this gentle choral
setting easy to teach and ideal for those who are
new to singing in parts.
10881764 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . . . . . 2.05
10881765 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881768 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
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Jingle The Bells—Cristi Cary Miller.
This spirited take on Jingle Bells is loaded with fun.
Multiple notated jingle bell parts help everyone get
involved, and an especially fun line for your part III
singers sets the tone for this unique and surprising
twist on the favorite holiday song. This is absolutely
perfect for middle school choirs!
10847308 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10909570 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4
A Jolly, Jingling Carol Medley—
arr. Greg Gilpin.
This brief, concise arrangement
seamlessly strings together six carol favorites
featuring various twists on meter and style while
maintaining accessibility. It is perfect as a festive
opener or closer that audiences and singers will
love! Featured are: Here We Come a-Caroling; Jingle
Bells; Deck the Hall; Jolly Old Saint Nicholas; Up on
the Housetop and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
10810608 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10457598 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Listen to the Winter Wind—Jerry Estes.
This piece is filled with lovely melodies and beautiful
harmonic moments supported by the piano
accompaniment. Suitable for both fall and winter
concerts, the expressive text tells of the change
from summer to fall to winter in a contemporary
fashion. Very nice!
10845167 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
Nino Precioso—arr. Rosephanye Powell.
Traditionally, Nicaraguan mothers sang this lullaby to
their children as they rocked them to sleep. This up-
tempo arrangement is in the style of a Spanish dance,
complete with hand percussion parts, included in the
octavo. The piece is sung in Spanish, with phonetic
pronunciation given below the text. It's a wonderful
multicultural selection for general concert use and
appropriate for the holiday season as well.
10846371 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FEATURES
Finding those 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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