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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
4L Sing Gloria, Sing Noel!—Joel Raney. This
Christmas original is a wonderful way to combine
adult voices with children's choir. It's set in a
delightful calypso style and features a call and
response, with the children ending each phrase in
a playful rhyme scheme: "day-o, hay-o, lullaby-o,
asleep-o, sheep-o." It all adds up to a joyous
version of the Christmas story, highlighting all of
the characters that were present at Jesus' birth.
10906845 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906845L SATB/Unison Large Print. . . . 2.25
10906846 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10906847 Instrumental Parts
Flute & Percussion . . . . . . . 15.00
Sing Noel, Alleluia! (Pat-a-Pan - Sing We
Now of Christmas - Fum, Fum, Fum)—arr.
John Leavitt. This festive rendition of a selection
of colorful Christmas carols is sure to be a hit
with audiences everywhere. The easily learned
choral parts are supported by the energetic piano
accompaniment. With multiple voicings and a
chamber orchestration available, this piece will
work for almost every type of ensemble.
10755624 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10755625 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10755626 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10755627 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10755628 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10755629 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
lL Sing This Night with Joy!—Faye Lopez &
Patricia Mock. Patricia Mock and Faye Lopez
creatively tell the story of Bethlehem using the
classic melody God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen.
This lively anthem can be performed with SATB or
two-part choirs and has optional parts for cello and
handbells. Interesting and useful!
10882206 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882206L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882207 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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Sing We Now of Christmas—arr. Joseph Martin.
Two time-honored tunes,
NOEL NOUVELET and Carol
of the Bells, are seamlessly woven together in a
tapestry of color and texture. These tunes remind
the listener of the joy that accompanied the birth
of Jesus and beckons the world to join the greater
"Noel." The festive orchestral option lifts the piece
up in a special way!
10873266 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10880993 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10873318E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . 69.95
Sing We Now of Christmas—Mark Hayes. This
exuberant rendition of a favorite French carol will
live in your library for years to come. Dynamic
choral parts, a thrilling piano accompaniment, and
a colorful chamber orchestration equally showcase
the talents of your choir, your accompanist, and the
arranger. A magnificent piece de resistance for the
concert hall or sanctuary!
10453489 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453490 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453491 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453495 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453496 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453497 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
l Sing We Now of Christmas—Mary McDonald.
This festive SATB setting by Mary McDonald of
a traditional French carol includes accessible
ranges and SATB sections in alternation with
unison sections that employ call and response.
Add the orchestration for special effect! Parts for
percussion and strings or optional synthesizer are
also available.
10906071 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10906072 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 25.00
4L Sing We Now of Christmas—arr. Lloyd Larson.
This dynamic setting features the French carol Noel
Nouvlet and the familiar words "Sing we now of
Christmas, sing we now Noel," which lead beautifully
into a refrain of What Child Is This? Pulled from
Lloyd's top-selling cantata Were You There on That
Christmas Night?, this regal carol can be performed
with piano or an optional orchestral accompaniment.
10906871 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906871L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906872 SAB or 2-Part Mixed. . . . . . . 2.25
10906872L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10906873 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10906874 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
Sing We Now of Christmas—arr. Mark Hayes.
Voices and piano sparkle on this holiday favorite!
The French carol Noel Nouvelet is arranged in an
exuberant setting that will make your heart glisten
with Christmas joy. Your pianist will thank you, your
choir will thank you and your listeners will thank you
as well!
10281120 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
l Sleep in Heavenly Peace—Mary McDonald. A
tender, flowing arrangement from Mary McDonald
that partners Silent Night with the delicate Still,
Still, Still. The short narration from Rose Aspinall
is optional. You'll love this fresh setting for your
Christmas favorites.
10911369 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
10911370 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10911371 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.99
l Sleep of the Holy Child—Jacques Rizzo. The jazz
feel of this SATB arrangement stands out as a breath
of fresh air during a season where traditional carols
reign! Adapted from the traditional French carol Le
Sommeil de l'Enfant Jesus, listen for tiny glimmers
of Away in the Manger scattered throughout.
10912609 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
H The Snow Carol (Still, Still, Still)—arr.
Audrey Snyder. Absolutely gorgeous! The beloved
German carol, partnered with a charming original
countermelody, shimmers with the beautiful image
of newly-fallen snow. Now available for treble or
mixed choirs, it includes both German and English
lyrics and a beautiful descant that may be done with
voices or a solo instrument. Highly recommended!
10278745 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
1975564 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Some Children See Him—Alfred Burt/arr.
Martin. One of the great carols of the last century
is carefully arranged and brilliantly orchestrated for
the blessed Christmas season. A true classic in
every sense of the word, this carol has an important
message for all. Offer this stunning work at your
Christmas Eve worship service and it is sure to stir
the hearts of all believers!
10046488 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10046490 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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Somebody Build a Manger—Joel Raney. If
this doesn't get you up and moving to the music,
you'd better check your pulse! Totally jazzed and
ready to rock, this Christmas original is full of high
energy. With an incredibly effective piano part and
a catchy, repetitive text, it will be easily learned and
the rhythm parts really spice things up. An excellent
choice for pageants and Christmas programs, it will
get your congregation groovin' in anticipation of the
newborn King!
8064450 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8064450L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
8064451 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8064452 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 26.95
L A Song in the Air—arr. Joel Raney. With a
delightful "Latin American" feel, original music is
paired with the familiar words by Josiah G. Holland
There's a Song in the Air. A strain of Away in a
Manger is dropped in to round out the story of
the manger in Bethlehem. This upbeat Christmas
anthem is unique.
10750814 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10750814L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10750815 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10750816 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
10750817 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
L South African Gloria—William Bradley Roberts.
"Gloria in excelsis deo" is a text we hear most often
at Christmas time, but this unique setting can be
done throughout the year. It successfully captures
the spirit and joy of the South African musical
culture. Add African percussion for the full effect in
this exuberant, accessible composition.
10461276 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10461276L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.50
A Spotless Rose—Ethan McGrath. A setting
of the 15th century German carol, beautiful in its
simplicity, scored for SATB choir and organ or
piano. It can be enhanced by the addition of a string
quartet/quintet or full orchestra accompaniment.
An extremely tasteful piece with the perfect mix of
intimacy and awe for the promised Savior.
10757423 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10758670 Instrumental Parts
String Quintet. . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10758672 Instrumental Parts
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . 40.00
L A Spotless Rose—Tom Shelton. An anonymous
Advent poem receives a sensitive treatment in this
choral work, appropriate for Advent or Christmas.
The piano accompaniment provides just the right
support, while a lovely flute part incorporates
ES IST
EIN ROS.
An effective a cappella section adds to the
beauty of this easy-to-learn ballad. Amazing piece!
10757198 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10757198L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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The Stable Carol—Patrick Hawes. A Christmas
carol which reflects the tranquility of the stable.
The flowing organ part creates a pastoral feel as
the two soprano lines interweave in a simple and
mystical way.
10913505 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Star Carol—John Rutter. The masterful pen of
John Rutter created this marvelous Christmas
selection that has become a Christmas tradition
for mixed choirs. Use of children's choir or
orchestration with SATB choir will only enhance
your presentation.
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
1480771 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
6382782 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
10652816 Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652817 Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652818 Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652819 Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
10652820 String Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
6382774 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.75
Still, Still, Still—Joey Hoelscher. Few carols
capture the hush of winter and the wonder of Jesus'
birth with such beauty as this beloved carol. Using
a rhapsodic piano part and exquisite vocal layering,
the composer carries the listener away with the
dreams of joy and peace as the setting comes
to a breathless conclusion. Save a particularly
meaningful spot in your Christmas Eve service or
December concert for this stellar musical offering.
10366982 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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Still, Still, Still—arr. Mark Hayes. This favorite
Christmas lullaby has an extra glow in the hands of
Mark Hayes. The four-hand piano accompaniment,
the warm and rich harmonic writing, and elegant
vocal writing all combine to make this arrangement
unique. Highly recommended!
10754018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754018L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754019 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Lt Still, Still, Still—Matthew Culloton. A choral
moment that will take your breath away! Set against
a gentle rocking syncopation, the familiar Austrian
carol is surrounded by a choral halo that recalls the
wonder of the first Christmas night with captivating
beauty. Divisi choral parts, a baritone solo, and
luscious a cappella harmonies come together in
an unforgettable setting that displays the artistry of
your choir as well as the mystery of the Nativity.
10368625 SATB with Baritone Solo . . . . 1.95
10368625L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 1.95
HL Still, Still, Still—arr. Norman Luboff. Norman
Luboff's arrangement of this lovely Austrian carol
has become a Christmas classic that deserves a
place in every choral library.
677526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
677526L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.25
677708 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
677708L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
677617 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
677617L TTBB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 3.10
4L Sussex Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg. A brilliant
arrangement of the traditional English carol
for SATB choir and piano or optional chamber
orchestra. This piece is high in joyful energy from
start to finish and certain to become a regular part
of the season for years to come. "On Christmas
night all Christians sing to hear the news the angels
bring!" Highly recommended!
10907672 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10907672L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10907673 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 30.00
4L There Is a Great Joy Coming—Buryl Red/arr.
Mark Hayes. This up-tempo anthem from the
landmark musical Celebrate Life! is a celebration
of Advent, though it's appropriate anytime during
the Christmas season. Mixed meters, contrasting
choral textures, and a lively piano part contribute
special artistic touches to this classic. Add the
optional bass and congas for an extra treat. Fun!
10882655 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882655L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10913994 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 44.95
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There Is Faint Music—Dan Forrest. The "faint
music" is descriptive of Mary singing lullabies to
hush her baby's sleepy sighs. This touching anthem
paints a beautiful musical picture of Mary and her
newborn Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/A
straw-lined manger, safe and warm/And Mary
singing lullabies/To hush her Baby's sleepy sighs."
Poetic and lyrical, this gorgeous offering will be a
blessing to your congregation on Christmas Eve.
10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
There is No Rose—Philip Stopford. A sublime
a cappella setting of the well-known anonymous
15th-century text. There is no divisi of the choral
parts, and the vocal ranges are very reasonable.
A truly magnificent addition to the Christmas
repertoire. Certain to become a favorite of choirs
and audiences alike.
10671536 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
This Child Emmanuel—Mary McDonald.
Referencing the traditional What Child Is This? text,
Mary McDonald has written an original melody and
refrain that brings new life to the much-loved text.
With lush choral writing and a rhapsodic piano
accompaniment, this stunning treasure will be
a welcome addition to your Christmas services!
Proclaim that God is with us, Emmanuel!
10751124 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.89
10751125 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
10751126 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.99
10751127 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.99
This Holy Night—Mary McDonald. Mary McDonald
and Rose Aspinall team up for this sensational
Christmas ballad. God made a promise that he
would make a way, and this quiet example of trust
still speaks to us today "on this quiet, silent night."
10603863 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10603864 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
H This Little Babe—Benjamin Britten. This exciting
Christmas carol, originally for treble voices, comes
from Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols." The
accompaniment, written for harp, may also be
played by keyboard.
162636 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
l This Night in Bethlehem—Patricia Mock/
arr. Richard Nichols. Imagine seeing the nativity
through the eyes of Mary and Joseph as the
great mystery, foretold by ancient prophets,
unfolds before them. This charming Christmas
anthem features a children's choir throughout,
complemented and supported by SATB voices,
and fully supported by the piano accompaniment.
A good multigenerational choir for Christmas.
10876849 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
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This Silent Night—Patricia Mock/arr. Faye
Lopez. This quiet celebration of God's great
gift of love is the quintessential Christmas Eve
anthem. The gentle transition into
STILLE NACHT
provides an appropriate ending to this inspiring
selection. A part for optional cello is available.
Highly recommended!
10754050 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754050L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10754051 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne—arr. Craig
Courtney. This gorgeous arrangement by
Craig Courtney uses the original hymntune
MARGARET by Timothy Matthews and text by Emily
F.S. Elliot. Skillful voicing coupled with a beautiful
piano accompaniment make this piece a must-
have for Christmas!
10513822 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Three English Carols—arr. Stan Pethel. This is
an excellent setting of three carols for SAB voices.
A running eighth-note pattern gently leads us into
the first carol, In the Bleak Midwinter. The Holly and
the Ivy and Once in Royal David's City also make an
appearance before quietly winding down to a lovely
rendering of the final verse of the treasured Rossetti
poem. Lovely.
10756185 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Lt Tiny Miracle—Pepper Choplin. This fun, original
a cappella Christmas anthem celebrates the
birth of the Christ Child. The optional percussion
accompaniment adds a subtle Latin feel to the
voices. Your choir and congregation will love the
spirit and unique feel of this anthem.
10754052 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10754052L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10754053 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
