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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
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He Is Born!—arr. Dan Forrest. The sound
of Christmas shimmers and sparkles in this
arrangement of the familiar carol. SATB choir, piano
4-hand, and optional flute, oboe and percussion
join together in a jubilant song that conveys the
message of Christmas joy. A perfect choice for
worship, concerts and festivals alike!
10281668 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10281669 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
4 His Name Shall Be—J. Daniel Smith. Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince
of Peace. J. Daniel Smith invites the listener to
proclaim the name of Jesus with this steadily
building, boldly ascending anthem. Musically
strong with a great orchestration. Don't miss the
opportunity to share this anthem!
10911142 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
10911143 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10911144 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 79.99
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His Name Shall Be Called Peace—John Purifoy.
Beginning with a quiet introductory solo, this Advent
anthem evolves into a soaring proclamation of the
promise of God's coming and peace. Quoting
several classic and comforting scriptures, John
Purifoy is at his best with this creative and heartfelt
selection. Highly recommended!
10757506 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10757506L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10776180 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 40.00
Holy Night, Silent Night—Ruth Elaine Schram.
Perhaps the world's two most beloved carols, Silent
Night and O Holy Night, are masterfully combined
in this powerful arrangement. The two classics
shimmer with holiday charm, while the addition
of rich harmonies and an optional string orchestra
create a strong sense of wonder and awe. Fitting
for worship services and seasonal concerts, this
heartwarming choral captures the true essence
and beauty of the spirit of Christmas!
10067704 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10067705 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10067708 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10067710 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10067711 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
How Far Is It to Bethlehem?—arr. Molly Ijames.
The tender questions of childlike wonder embrace
the events of that miraculous night in Bethlehem.
Written for two-part voices, this touching carol
can be sung by women's ensembles as well as
children's choir. A quiet and captivating moment
for Christmas.
10520119 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10280448 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
H How Great Our Joy!—arr. Craig Courtney.
Give your choir and congregation the privilege of
experiencing this traditional German carol as never
before! Craig Courtney's setting for choir, piano
and optional string quartet gently redefines "joy" as
it inspires everyone to a new level of worship!
10312008 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10312009 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10312010 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10312011 Instrumental Parts
2 Violins, Viola & Cello . . . . 12.50
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How Quietly—Joel Raney. "How quietly the
wondrous gift was given for me. How sweet and
gentle, how meek and mild; the precious gift this
Holy Child." This beautiful partner song pairs your
adult choir on original material with your children's
choir singing Away in a Manger. Add your bell choir
and you'll have a precious and meaningful offering
to the newborn Christ child, just perfect for your
Christmas Eve services. Now available in a setting
for two-part mixed voices with optional Children's
Choir or soloist.
10009657 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10009657L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10067499 SAB with opt. Children's Choir
or Solo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10067499L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10750778 Two-Part Mixed with opt.
Children's Choir or Solo . . . . 2.20
10750778L Two-Part Mixed Large Print. . 2.20
10009658 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10009659 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10009660 Handbell Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
4L The Huron Carol—arr. Dan Forrest. A haunting,
thoughtful setting of the French Canadian melody
with the original text in the native Huron language.
It is scored for SATB choir and piano with optional
full score and parts for string quartet as well
as optional full score and parts for an orchestral
accompaniment also available. Moving, insightful
and engaging!
10907653 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10907653L SATB Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10907654 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet & Percussion . .25.00
10907655 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day—arr. Mac
Huff. From their 2011 album Peace on Earth, this
original song by Casting Crowns offers a fresh
perspective on the familiar Longfellow lyric, with a
fusion of contemporary and classical sounds that
will provide a joyful, inspirational moment in your
Christmas worship service or concert.
10310243 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10310244 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10310245 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10310246 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10364352 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10310247E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
I Saw Three Ships—arr. Lloyd Larson. I Saw Three
Ships and The Sussex Carol are artfully combined in
this lively, dance-like arrangement for Christmas
performance. A strong Celtic flavor resounds
throughout and is reinforced by the charming and
flexible optional instrumental accompaniment.
A true Celtic Christmas celebration!
10067713 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10067715 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10067716 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10067717 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10067718 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
I Saw Three Ships—arr. John Leavitt. Opening
with vocal "droons" and whistles, this setting of
the traditional English carol breathes new life into
a beloved melody. With a rhythmic jig-like piano
accompaniment, this festive arrangement is sure
to be a favorite at your Christmas concert. Cleverly
conceived and available in multiple voicings, this
piece is equally accessible for school or worship
settings. Now available for TBB.
1832575 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1832583 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1832591 SB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10686541 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H I Wish You Christmas—John Rutter. "I wish you
starlight, on fields of snow, The winter's morning
light and evening's glow, I wish you candles that
shine from every tree, So all the world can see the
light that there could be. I wish you Christmas, a
merry Christmas, A merry Christmas to remember
all the year." This stirring anthem will remind
Christians all over the world that Christmas is a
state of mind and heart we need to keep present
all year long.
10065954 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10065957 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
10656420 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.25
t I Wonder as I Wander—arr. John Rutter. John
Jacob Niles' lovely Appalachian carol breathes new
life with this arrangement by John Rutter. The full
rich a cappella sound of this popular carol will give
your choir a true sense of accomplishment. This
incredibly fine arrangement rightfully deserves a
place in every choral library.
1521962 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
HL In Dulci Jubilo—arr. Matthew Culloton.
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A cappella choirs will enjoy this ethereal
arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol. The
melody is easily identifiable throughout, and a quiet
energy makes it an exciting setting. Available for
mixed, women's and men's voices.
10310929 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10310929L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10606190 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10606183 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
In Terra Pax—Mary Lynn Lightfoot. Lightfoot's
expressive and poignant setting of the traditional
Latin text, "on earth, peace," is graced by sweeping
melody lines, a contrasting middle section in minor
mode, and a pensive, thoughtful ending. This is a
superb choice for young and developing choirs for
concerts, festivals and peace-themed events, and
is equally suitable throughout the year for school or
church use. A pronunciation guide and translation
are provided.
10601714 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10601715 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10648368 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
4L In the Bleak Midwinter—arr. Mark Hayes. The
well-loved Christina Rossetti poem and Gustav Holst
tune come to life in this stunning arrangement that
rises and falls in complexity from the beginning solo
soprano voice to its return at the end. Scored for
SATB voices, solo, piano, and optional orchestra.
Hauntingly beautiful!
10907656 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10907656L SATB Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10907657 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet & Percussion . .25.00
10907658 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
l Infant Holy—Dan Schutte. In this arrangement
of the traditional Polish Christmas carol,
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has supplemented the two original verses with
two additional ones. His arrangement is most
effectively presented using the parts provided
for woodwind quartet (two flutes, oboe, and
bassoon), although keyboard and guitar
accompaniments are also included to allow
greater flexibility for performance.
8072494 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. Matthew
Culloton. Are you looking for the most beautiful
a cappella SATB (Divisi) version of this Polish carol?
Then look no further. Choirs and congregations
alike will love this fabulous new arrangement.
Highly recommended!
10514441 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
l The Infant King—Ephrem Feeley. The text of this
traditional Basque carol is given a new melody in
this setting by Ephren Feeley. For assembly, SATB
choir, descant, keyboard, and solo instrument in the
key of C. The ranges are reasonable and the part-
writing is achievable by most choirs. Pretty!
10912608 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
L An Irish Christmas Blessing—Keith & Kristyn
Getty/arr. Jay Rouse. This beautiful tune and
text is arranged sensitively by Jay Rouse. The
strophic nature of the piece is approached
with vocal layering and an optional a cappella
section. This meditative selection can be used
during a peaceful moment in your service or as a
benediction. Lovely!
10754145 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754145L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754146 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10754147 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 29.95
lL It Came Upon a Midnight Clear—arr. Jay
Rouse. This pairing of the timeless Christmas carol
and the classic J.S. Bach melody will be a gorgeous
addition to your repertoire. Jay Rouse beautifully
arranged the piece for SATB choirs with a piano
accompaniment, and Rose Aspinall provided an
original final verse.
10882248 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10882248L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.30
L It Came Upon the Midnight Clear—arr. Joel
Raney. This lovely, artistic, jazz-influenced setting is
sure to be a highlight of many Christmas concerts,
school programs, and Christmas worship services.
The piano part plays a significant role in creating
an ethereal, peaceful, and solemn Christmas night.
The 9/8 time signature gives this setting a unique
and spacial feeling. Stunning!
10750759 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10750759L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10750760 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Lt It Came Upon the Midnight Clear—arr.
Matthew Culloton. A hallmark of Matthew Culloton's
arrangements is his ability to take a familiar carol
and invest it with something fresh and surprising
without losing the sentimental attachment the
listener may have with the original. This piece
does that - with imaginative choral writing, a solo
verse for the altos in a key perfect for them, and a
satisfying conclusion. Lovely!
10754596 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10754596L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 It's Christmas—arr. Daniel Semsen. This anthem
brings a feel-good beat that'll will encourage
people to risk a smile. From Mandisa, Ben Glover
and David Garcia, coupled with Go, Tell It on the
Mountain and arranged in a shuffle feel this joyful
anthem will be a great addition to your worship or
Christmas concert. This is a true reminder of the
reason for the season!
10911072 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
10911073 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10911074 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 79.99
lL It's So Still in Bethlehem (Still, Still, Still -
with - O Little Town of Bethlehem)—arr. Ruth
Elaine Schram. This tender pairing of two beloved
carols features a flowing piano accompaniment
with optional use of handchimes. Gentle melodies
and harmonies that tie the two carols together
add beauty, depth and character. Available in
a variety of voicings to meet the needs of most
any ensemble, it makes a wonderful Christmas
selection in both school and church settings.
10906146 SATB opt. Handchimes . . . . . 2.25
10906146L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906148 SAB with
optional handchimes. . . . . . . 2.25
10906148L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906151 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906151L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.25
10906152 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906152L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906154 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906154L TTBB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906155 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Jazz Gloria—Natalie Sleeth. Don't miss this all-
time favorite Christmas selection by Natalie Sleeth
with updated versions for SAB and two-part treble
voices! Trumpets, string bass and bongos form the
accompaniment for this delightful piece, all of which
can be adapted for keyboard. Simple minor modal
elements circulate from voice to voice through the
work, making it easy to prepare. Use your own
instruments or the lively P/A CD on this Christmas
confection whose popularity has not diminished
after 30 years in print!
250381 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8050122 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8050114 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
8050171 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
1838192 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 8.95
t Jesus Christ the Apple Tree—Elizabeth Poston.
This is a delightful selection that uses wonderful
text imagery and metaphoric language. Consistent
seller since 1967.
5283163 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
4L Jesus the Light of the World—George D.
Elderkin/arr. Lloyd Larson. The seed to this
enchanting Christmas gospel hymn is provided by
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Set here as a gentle
ballad with light rhythm and easily learned choral
parts, it's an ideal selection for the Christmas and
Epiphany seasons.
10906827 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906827L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906828 P/A CD & Split Track. . . . . . 29.95
10906829 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 15.00
L Jesus, What a Wonderful Child—arr. Joel
Raney. This high-energy arrangement includes
the well-known spiritual Amen, Amen. It may be
accompanied simply with piano, or with an added
rhythm section, or full orchestra. Any way you
choose, choirs will enjoy the upbeat rhythms and
this joyous proclamation of the birth of Jesus. Fun!
10750797 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10750797L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10750798 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10750799 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
10750800 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
HL Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child—arr.
Lloyd Larson. Arranged in a joyous gospel style,
this favorite African-American spiritual is perfect
for any Christmas concert or worship service. Fun,
dynamic, inspirational and accessible, with spirited
rhythms and distinctive harmonies, it is a rousing
celebration of the birth of Jesus, the wonderful
Child! If you want to kick it up a notch, add the
phenomenal P/A CD or rhythm parts. No matter
which way you perform it, this is a guaranteed
crowd pleaser!
8059899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8059899L SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10067498 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10067498L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10452020 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10452020L Two-Part Mixed Large Print. . 2.25
8059900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8059901 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
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