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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
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HL Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry & Buddy
Greene/arr. Jack Schrader. This powerful
contemporary Christian song has enjoyed
"discovery" by personalities and recording artists
such as Kathy Lee Gifford and Kenny Rogers. The
successful arranging and orchestrating team of
Jack Schrader and Don Hart has perfectly captured
the epic drama of the text. The text looks forward to
the baby's purpose on earth. "Mary did you know
that your baby boy would someday walk on water?"
A touching song.
3133519 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3133519L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3133527 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
3133535 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10906840 Handbells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50
Masters in This Hall—Mark Hayes. Dramatic!
Mark's interpretation of the wonderful French carol
is even more exciting than the original! Unexpected
harmonies, call and response chorals and, of
course, the fabulous accompaniment builds this
setting to massive choral and instrumental heights.
Challenging and so gloriously festive, this is a tour-
de-force for larger groups, community glee clubs,
and adult church choirs whose cries of "Noel, Noel,
Noel!" will resound throughout the Christmas season.
3298801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3298803 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3298802 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10408169 Instrumental Score . . . . . . . . 7.50
A Merry Carol of the Bells—Jay Rouse & Randy
Vader. An intense fully orchestrated arrangement
of two exciting Christmas classics! God Rest Ye
Merry Gentlemen, and Carol of the Bells pair for an
innovative medley that your choir will ask to perform
again and again! With an orchestration reminiscent
of Manheim Steamroller, this joyous anthem has so
many possibilities. Excellent instrumentation.
10369493 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
10369494 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10369496 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
10369497 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.99
10369495 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
Messiah's Lullaby—David Schwoebel. A
thoughtful lullaby to the newborn Messiah with
the emphasis on the fulfillment of the promise.
The piano interludes incorporating the Cradle Song
between the verses are especially effective. Scored
for SATB choir and piano, this anthem is perfect for
Christmas Eve.
10757412 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Mid Winter—Bob Chilcott. for SATB, with keyboard,
or orchestra, or brass (2 tpt, hn, tbn, tuba) An easy
and original setting of the well-known Rossetti
text. An upper-voice version is also available.
Accompaniments for orchestra and for brass, piano,
and harp are available for hire. For full details see
Instrumental carol accompaniments section.
3008273 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
1952597 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
10782215 Instrumental Parts
Flute & Harp. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75
l My Times Are in Your Hand—David von
Kampen. Portions of Psalm 31 are set for SATB
voices and piano: "Be gracious to me, O Lord, for
I am in distress... but I trust in You, O Lord." The
piece starts pensively, then builds while singing
of trust, rescue, and hope. Use this piece at times
when hope and comfort are needed, including at
funerals and on Good Friday.
10911641 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H Nativity Carol—John Rutter. This tranquil, serene
carol has been a staple in choral libraries since it
was first released in 1967. A lovely selection for
today's choirs in schools and churches.
622894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
622985 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
1480607 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
7541626 Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5517644 Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5517651 Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5517669 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
5517677 Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
7541618 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.95
lL Nativity Processional—arr. Lloyd Larson. This
majestic celebration of Christmas opens with a
triumphant flourish and features Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing and Angels We Have Heard on High.
Solid choral writing ensures that this anthem is
easily prepared yet highly effective. Options to
add children's choir, congregation, and chamber
orchestra give you the flexibility to suit this selection
to your music ministry.
10882616 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882616L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Night of Silence—Daniel Kantor/John Ferguson.
A popular choice year after year, this simple song is
a partner song with Silent Night. Accompanied by
both piano and organ, it is so easy to prepare and
fits so well with the traditional carol that you will
want to sing it every year at Christmas time.
3185287 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1556786 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
9505947 Orchestration Parts & Score 40.00
9543458 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Night of the Father's Love—Pepper Choplin.
This anthem brilliantly weaves together Of the
Father's Love Begotten with Silent Night! Holy
Night!, creating a gentle and stunning Christmas
anthem. The optional inclusion of congregation in
singing the beloved Stille Nacht makes this piece
particularly poignant for Christmas Eve services.
Evoke thoughts of angelic choirs as you offer up this
lovely anthem to the newborn Christ Child. From the
cantata "Night of the Father's Love."
10028634 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10454001 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10028635 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10028636 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10028637 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
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Noel Festival (incorporating African Noel, Sing
We Now of Christmas and The First Noel)—
Lloyd Larson. This creative medley of three different
carols wonderfully proclaims the Christmas spirit
through "Noels" for all to hear. Choral parts are
accessible and supported by an accompaniment
that can be performed by two-hand piano alone.
For a particularly festive feel, use the optional four-
hand piano accompaniment with handbells.
10276360 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10753093L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10753093 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10753094 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10276362 Handbell Part 3/5 Octaves . 19.95
10753095 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10753096 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 59.95
Noel, Noel—Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty/arr.
J.A.C. Redford. This excellent choral arrangement
is a refined setting of a Getty Christmas
classic. Syncopations add a playful zeal to the
composition's joyful dance. Celebrate the season
with this classic arrangement!
10595398 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10595399 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
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Noel Peace Canon—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. A
simple statement of the beloved Dona Nobis Pacem
moves seamlessly to the cherished carol The First
Noel in this striking choral work for Christmas.
The two melodies are woven seamlessly into the
musical and textual fabric of the anthem. The
result is a cry for peace that is welcome in every
December musical gathering: in the sanctuary,
concert hall, community gathering, or snow-
covered street corner. This inspired work is an
absolute must! Now available for SAB choirs!
10454606 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10882613 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10882613L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Now the Heavens Start to Whisper—arr.
Thomas Keesecker. In this piece, Thomas
Keesecker offers a fresh interpretation of the
beloved Welsh tune
SUO GAN. Scored for SAB
voices and piano, this accessible arrangement can
be used throughout the year but is especially useful
during the Christmas season.
10759322 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4L O Beauteous Heavenly Light—Jay Rouse.
Jay Rouse crafted a haunting, modern setting
of Johann Sebastian Bach's classic Christmas
carol, incorporating the "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
chorus from Angels We Have Heard on High. It
includes an exquisite piano accompaniment and
optional violin part. A well-crafted addition to the
Christmas repertoire.
10882258 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10882258L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10882259 P/A CD & Split Track. . . . . . 26.95
H O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Dan Forrest. This
powerful setting of a Christmas classic is sure to
become a favorite. Scored for SATB chorus, piano
duet and optional string quartet, the strong legato
chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment to a
magnificent conclusion that will leave you breathless.
A musical announcement of the glorious arrival of
Christ the Lord. Now available in TTBB voicing.
10312016 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10312017 P/A CD SATB . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10312018 Instrumental Parts
SATB String Quartet . . . . . . 17.50
10312019 Orchestration SATB . . . . . . 80.00
10535936 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10535946 P/A CD SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10535947 Instrumental Parts
SSAA String Quartet . . . . . . 17.50
10535948 Orchestration SSAA . . . . . . 80.00
10513806 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10513807 P/A CD TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10513808 Instrumental Parts
TTBB String Quartet . . . . . . 17.50
10513809 Orchestration TTBB . . . . . . 80.00
H O Holy Night—arr. Rene Clausen. This
magnificent carol deserves to be arranged with
the greatest of skill and artistry; Rene Clausen is
equal to the challenge, and then some! Remaining
faithful to the traditional harmony and feeling, with
a flowing, triadic keyboard accompaniment, this is
a wondrously rich setting. Equally appropriate for
school, church or community choirs, it is absolutely
superb! Highly recommended!
8067646 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
8067647 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
O Holy Night—arr. John A. Behnke. This
arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol
is for SATB choir and organ or piano. Easy
to learn, approachable and elegant, it
alternates unison singing with SATB sections.
Straightforward and effective.
10758734 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
O, Holy Night—arr. Tom Fettke. Captivating, easy
to prepare, and hard to forget, this arrangement
of a Christmas standard is a versatile choice for
seasonal performances. Varied textures showcase
your singers as the music moves from a unison
opening through passages of call and response
and a four-part exclamation: "Fall on your knees!"
10520134 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10520176 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10520205 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10520206 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 59.95
O Little Town of Bethlehem—arr. Dan Forrest.
This stunning new arrangement of one of our
most treasured Christmas carols offers a poignant
musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem.
The gentle scoring for SATB choir and piano is well
within the range of most church choirs. Optional
accompaniment possibilities - soprano saxophone
(or B-flat clarinet or oboe), string quartet, or
orchestra - offer additional layers of beauty.
10757413 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10758666 Instrumental Parts
Soprano Saxophone,
Clarinet & Oboe. . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
10758667 Instrumental Parts Strings . . . .25.00
10758668 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
lL O Little Town of Bethlehem—Jonathan Reid.
A beautiful setting of the beloved Christmas
carol from composer Jonathan Reid. Original
melodic material brings new life to the carol text,
yet retains a comforting familiarity to the original
tune. Features gorgeous part-writing and a skillful,
sensitive piano accompaniment.
10907420 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10907420L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.35
O Little Town of Bethlehem—Lewis H.
Redner/arr. Julie Ann Ballard. A sweet treble
obbligato for optional children's chorus or
treble ensemble enhances this expressive carol
arrangement for mixed chorus. Easily learned, it
will fit nicely into school, church and community
Christmas programs.
10760361 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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O Night Divine (O Holy Night)—arr. Lloyd
Larson. This great arrangement begins with a
fanfare introduction with divisi in the soprano
and alto parts. It gently moves into the well-
known Christmas song, sung initially by a soloist,
skillfully set by Mr. Larson. The arrangement is
thoughtfully crafted and ends in a moment of
quiet beauty.
10753964 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10753964L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10755710 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10755710L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10753966 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10753967 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10753968 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 59.95
Oh Children, Come—Keith & Kristyn Getty/
arr. Joseph M. Martin. Rustic and primitive in its
form, this call-and-response anthem from Keith
and Kristyn Getty is powerful. This piece could
include congregation, children's choir, soloists, or
other creative combinations of singers. Simple yet
profound, this selection is quickly learned but deep
in its impact.
10516772 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10516773 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 Oh, What a Glorious Night—arr. Steve W.
Mauldin. This foot-tapping, joyful anthem is
special. Bounding with energy and powerful in its
message, this piece will have an uplifting affect on
your worship. The orchestration, vocal writing and
upbeat style are all a part of this great piece. Don't
miss it!
10911149 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10911150 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10911151 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 79.99
On This Still, Silent Night (Still, Still, Still and
Silent Night)—arr. Laura Farnell. A stunning,
tender pairing of these two beloved carols, this is
equally appropriate for school or church use. The
added instrumentation of handbells and optional
flute provides colorful texture to this artfully crafted
arrangement, evoking the crisp stillness and iciness
of winter.
10047937 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3303206 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3303207 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Once in Royal Bethlehem—arr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. Cleverly combining two Christmas
favorites, this tender anthem provides the
opportunity for a children's choir to open with
the melody to Once in Royal David's City. This
transitions seamlessly into O Little Town of
Bethlehem. The optional cello accompaniment
helps to set a mood of peace and joy.
10753975 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10753975L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10753976 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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One Bright Word of Peace—John Purifoy.
Music meets message in this serene and
comforting anthem. The lyrics speak of the various
layers of peace found through faith and moves
to the spreading of peace in a global sense. The
harmonies surround the listener with a sense of
calm. Supported with a sensitive piano foundation,
this song has a timely yet timeless message.
10880987 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
One Small Child—arr. John Leavitt. The awe and
wonder of this contemporary Christmas classic are
masterfully portrayed in this beautifully orchestrated
setting that will wrap your listeners in a warm and
enveloping sonic tapestry. A wonderful selection for
school, community and sacred concerts.
10605993 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605994 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10605995 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10605996 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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