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WINTER FEATURES
Winter Features
L Autumn Gives Her Hand to Winter—Keith
Loftis. Originally released as a two part piece, this
selection continues to be one of the most popular
in the Pavane catalog. This new voicing celebrates
the same metamorphosis from fall into winter
but arranged for four part treble choir. A favorite
concert selection for fall concerts, the text and tune
capture the turning of the leaves in song. Medium
in difficulty.
10512712 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10010720 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10873391 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10873391L SSAA Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
4L 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.
10906118 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906118L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906120 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906120L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.25
10906121 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906121L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906122 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
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
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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
10882443 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882443L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10756516 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4L Cardinal—Andy Beck. This whimsical selection
captures the wonder of nature, telling of the
sight of a red cardinal against a backdrop of
winter white. The choral writing works well for
two-part voices, taking turns with the melody and
providing an easy-to-sing countermelody. Optional
sleighbells and mark tree add shimmer to the well-
crafted piano accompaniment.
10866277 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10866277L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.05
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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
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
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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
10845165 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10737694 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10029504 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4L On Winter Mountain—Joseph M. Martin. Vivid
lyrics, rich winter imagery, and heartfelt emotion
complement the message of discovering peace,
beauty, and contentment in our ever-changing
world with subtle nuance. "The night wears on, the
air is chilled. Alone I walk this road, as higher yet
I go on the well-worn path. The soft moon rises,
the stars give light, shining on the midnight sky on
Winter Mountain."
10810619 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10810619L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882882 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Silence Frost & Snow—Mark Sirett. This
work, set homophonically for tenor/bass voices,
celebrates the diverse beauty of the winter season.
It can be performed with piano only or with the
optional instrumental accompaniment for flute,
clarinet, violin, cello, bass and percussion to make
this a winter concert centerpiece. Even as the piece
celebrates the winter, it looks forward; "Deep within
my tranquil heart, the valiant prophecy of spring."
10910960 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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Snow Is Falling—arr. Greg Gilpin. The traditional
Welsh lullaby is given a winter text that tells of
falling snow and "silent wonder, still and quiet,
autumn's slumber, winter's birth." Well-written
choral parts supported by a delicate piano
accompaniment make this a superb selection for
quiet and expressive singing. Nice!
10843023 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10843024 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10843026 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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
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
10792978 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4L Winter—Anthony Giamanco/arr. Andy Beck.
This lovely and haunting setting is challenging
but accessible, with ideal ranges for middle
school singers. A delicately constructed
piano accompaniment flows beneath shifting
contemporary harmonies and varied choral textures,
ultimately leading to a beautifully subdued ending.
10881866 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881866L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881867 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 2.05
10881867L Three-Part Mixed Large Print 2.05
10881868 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881868L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Winter Dream—James DesJardins. Here is the
ideal "winterscape" piece for a winter themed
concert. The artful piano accompaniment provides
ample harmonic support throughout, while the
vocal melody has a dreamy quality so appropriate
to the winter scene depicted in the text. "Autumn
close your eyes; your song is passing to silent, silver
skies and fading light. For a thousand frosty miles,
icy voices call, and a million frozen stars begin to
fall..." Add the optional violin part (included) to put
the finishing icy touch on your performance.
10871949 Three-Part Mixed opt. Baritone
& Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10303407 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 Winter Dreams—Pinkzebra. A peaceful and
beautiful winter song inspired by daydreaming
of falling snow, wintry wonderland scenes, and
nostalgic winter memories of home and childhood.
This song will set a wonderfully inviting mood for
December and winter concert programs. The
optional string pack may be performed by a string
quartet or larger string orchestra. A truly special
choral experience for your choir and audience!
10910136 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10910137 SAB or Three-Part Mixed . . . 2.25
10910139 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10910138 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10910142 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
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
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Winter Night—Audrey Snyder. Capturing the
ethereal, magical mood of the first snowfall of
the season, cascading step-wise melodies in the
chorus create the falling motif, while the repeated
note motifs in the verse suggest stillness. With
careful attention to range and tessitura for young
singers, this peaceful and serene winterscape is a
perfect addition to your winter or holiday concert.
10844757 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10844758 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10910434 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
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Winter Wind—Brandon Williams. Independent
vocal lines, rhythmic and pulsating accompaniment,
and a Shakespeare text, this is a teaching piece for
your young choir. With a great opportunity to learn
about the Shakespeare play "As You Like It," your
students will discover the word painting found in the
piano part and be thrilled at the vocal independence
they gain from learning and singing their lines.
10830108 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10830107 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Winter's Cold—Michael John Trotta. The contrast
between the cold of winter and the warm rays of
light found in nature at this time of year make
this ideal for emerging choirs looking for secular
seasonal repertoire. Conservative vocal ranges,
cued optional notes, text painting, and a canonic
second part all add to the accessibility of this piece.
10833232 SA or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
lL Winter's Lullaby—Nancy Gifford. Winter's
Lullaby evokes the tranquil beauty of a snow
scene in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Clear
treble voices, solo flute and piano add simple
melodies to a text which "sings a lullaby to
winter." Snow melts, ice cracks, and birds fill the
clear winter sky with song. Unison choral singing
alternates with part-singing, nuanced further by
contrasts in legato and nonlegato lines. The flute
part is included in the octavo.
10805538 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10805538L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
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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
4L Wintertide—Ola Gjeilo. This tender Norwegian
t folk melody has been set in a wonderful a cappella
setting for divisi chioir and given a new English
text by Charley Anthony Silvestri. Octave doublings
and softly echoing choral accompanying parts set
a gentle, rocking texture that is accessible and
stylistically appropriate, while the evocative winter
themed text creates a beautiful aura for the season.
Truly lovely!
10769764 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
10769764L SSAATTBB Large Print . . . . . 3.85
Extremely Practical!
SINGING WITH
EXPRESSION
A Guide to Authentic
& Adventurous
Song Interpretation
Rosana Eckert. Singing with
Expression presents a step-by-
step guide to help vocalists of
any style or genre find their voice
and connect with their audience.
Presented in five sections: Timing,
Tone, Melodic Alteration, Style, and
Other Factors, each with several
chapters detailing various concepts
and exercises. You'll find over
145 downloadable listening tracks
with the author's demonstrations,
as well as backing tracks in three
different keys.
10913430 Book/Online
Audio Access . . . . . . . 19.99
