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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day—Jack
Wilds. This exuberant, lively and modern setting
of the traditional English carol begins and ends
with strength and has a lovely reflective middle
section. Each section has the opportunity to
sing the melody as it passes between each part.
Equally appropriate for school or church. Easy and
supportive piano accompaniment.
10737132 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l Twelve Days of Christmas—arr. Daniel Semsen.
Jaime Jamgochian and Aaron Rice's new lyrics to
this Christmas favorite bring into focus the peace,
freedom, and joy brought to us by history's finest
gift. Daniel Semsen's upbeat arrangement is a clear
winner for your programming needs, spotlighting the
true meaning of Christmas. While a little challenging,
this piece will yield great ministry value!
10911069 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
10911070 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10911071 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 79.99
Unto Us a Son Is Born—arr. Trevor Manor.
Scored for choir with piano and optional flute, brass
quintet and percussion, this is a beautifully crafted
arrangement of the medieval carol Puer nobis
nascitur, with English translation by the arranger.
"Unto us a Son is born; 'Welcome, holy Stranger!' Let
us go this happy morn and see Him in the manger..."
With or without the optional instruments, this is first-
rate writing for church choirs! Highly recommended!
10607054 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10682735 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10640770 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 30.00
l We Need a Little Love—John Darin Rowsey &
Michael Rowsey/arr. Camp Kirkland. This gospel
styled Christmas anthem is powerful and engaging.
A feature soloist and this laid back gospel anthem
will reach out to your congregation and community.
With a few phrases from the Christmas favorite Do
You Hear What I Hear, this anthem grabs you and
touches the heart. "We need a little love to light the
world from up above!" Don't miss it!
10910903 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
t We Shall Light a Thousand Candles—David
Rasbach. A spirited proclamation of the birth of the
Savior, scored for a cappella SATB choir. Singers
and worshippers alike will be caught up in the
exuberance of the text and the music!
10757424 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
L We Sing the Song of Christmas—Timothy
Dudley Smith & Lloyd Larson. Timothy Dudley-
Smith's text is a wonderful retelling of the Christmas
story through the wise men, the shepherds, the
song of Mary, and the angels. The beautiful original
music and poetic lines build to the angels' "Gloria"
and the closing refrain of adoration, "O come, let us
adore him, Christ the Lord!" Poignant and beautiful!
10750795 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10750795L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10750796 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
lL We Three Kings—arr. Jeremy J. Bankson &
Tom Trenney. If you want a large scale, tour-
de-force setting of this beloved carol, search no
further. For SATB choir, brass quintet, handbells,
percussion, timpani and organ, this music
sparkles in a grand way.
10881430 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10881430L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10881431 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 33.00
10881432 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
We Three Kings—arr. Craig Courtney. From the
dramatic opening measures in the brass to the
final refrains with descant, this arrangement is full
of the majesty and glory of the event that altered
history. Scored for SATB choir, congregation and
piano, with solo lines for the three kings. Choose to
use the piano alone, parts for chamber ensemble,
or string orchestra accompaniment. A glorious
anthem to celebrate the glad tidings of Christmas
and Epiphany!
10094699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10094712 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
10094714 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10297669 Instrumental Score . . . . . . . 12.50
4L A Weary Couple—Tony Alonso. The stunning
text for this beloved tune,
LONDON DERRY, is
matched only by its outstanding arrangement. This
surprisingly simple piece for SAB choir, strings and
pan flute will easily find the perfect home in your
choir this Christmas season.
10882948 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10882948L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
HL Were You There on that Christmas Night?—
Natalie Sleeth. This has definitely become a
perennial favorite at Christmastime! Pleasing
lyrics coupled with a charming melody make this
an anthem that can be done year after year with
outstanding results. This easily learned piece
should be a part of every choir's repertoire. A true
choral classic!
1864792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
1864792L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.20
1864800 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8069366 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
1921402 3/5 Octave Handbell with opt.
2 Octave Handchimes. . . . . . 4.95
HL Were You There on That Christmas Night?—
Natalie Sleeth/Martha Lynn Thompson. The master
melody writer Natalie Sleeth originally composed this
captivating Christmas selection in a unison/two-part
setting. That anthem has gone on to be one of the
all-time best-selling pieces. It is now available in
an SAB version with piano or 3-5 octave handbell
accompaniment with optional 2-octave handchimes.
3205564 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3205564L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
984542 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
984542L SA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305828L SSA Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
1921402 3/5 Octave Handbell with opt.
2 Octave Handchimes. . . . . . 4.95
L The Wexford Carol—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Douglas Wagner sensitively sets the lyrical
melody of this beloved carol in 4/4 time. With
organ accompaniment and delightful choral
textures, Wagner effectively paints a timeless
picture. Effective, accessible and artistically
strong. Highly recommended!
10754137 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10754137L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.05
The Wexford Carol—arr. Howard Helvey.
With a mastery of choral forces, a superb piano
accompaniment and a complete understanding of
the text, Howard Helvey's timeless carol setting
has been given a new voice for Christmas.
Expressive and deeply felt, it offers a poignant
moment during worship or concert settings
through the December season.
10458783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Wexford Carol—arr. Mack Wilberg.
Beginning a cappella, this lovely setting of the
familiar carol stands among the best. Wilberg's
unique ability to underpin the vocal parts with an
extraordinary accompanimental support is evident
here as is the superb vocal writing in the SATB
verse. Not to be missed!
10739904 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
l What Child Is This?—arr. James Koerts. A
plaintive new tune captures the wonder and
worshipfulness of this text. The original tune and
text for Infant Holy, Infant Lowly is featured in the
middle section. Beautifully orchestrated and a
unique look at this familiar carol.
10912865 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
What Child is This?—Joel Raney. This Christmas
ballad takes a fresh approach to an old carol by
pairing the familiar text with a new, original tune.
All three verses are incorporated with the middle
verse using the carol GREENSLEEVES, but in common
meter. Effective and meaningful.
10603860 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10603861 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10603862 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
What Child Is This?—arr. Molly Ijames. This
humble and beautiful treatment of the traditional
carol is guaranteed to take your breath away! The
glory and the reverence of the Christmas season
and the scene at the stable are delicately brought
forth in moving chorals and a supportive piano
accompaniment. With performance options for
SATB and SSA voicings, and a full orchestration,
this is a truly captivating setting worthy of your
finest moment in worship or concert hall!
10093691 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
10367799 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10367800 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
4L What Star Is This with Beams So Bright?—
Howard Helvey. Written to honor his mother,
Howard Helvey has created a piece of art. It is
also appropriate for Christmas, Epiphany and is
accessible for singers and accompanists alike. It is
further enhanced by the addition of a violin or other
C-instrument. Highly recommended!
10907675 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10907675L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10907676 Instrumental Parts
Violin or C Inst.. . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
What Strangers Are These?—Dan Forrest.
Adapted from an old Scottish carol, this sensitive
new setting is accompanied with piano, flute and
classical guitar. The piece celebrates not only
Jesus' humble birth but the plan of redemption
that began to unfold at the stable in Bethlehem
on Christmas night. A rich musical tapestry, this
striking choral offering is particularly effective for
Christmas Eve services.
10366983 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10373846 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10366984 Instrumental Parts
SATB Flute & Guitar . . . . . . 17.50
10373847 Instrumental Parts
SSA Flute & Guitar . . . . . . . 17.50
H What Sweeter Music—John Rutter. "What
sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to
sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King." This
tender setting of the traditional carol text has
become one of John Rutter's most cherished
Christmas anthems. Don't miss the new and
accessible SSA setting!
1693936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
10523432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
9513922 Violin 1 for SATB. . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
9513923 Violin 2 for SATB. . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
9513924 Viola for SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
9513925 Cello for SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
9513926 Bass for SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
3008208 Full Score for SATB. . . . . . . . 24.95
10661563 Instrumental Parts
for SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10661564 Full Score for SSA. . . . . . . . . 19.95
lL When I Think About Christmas—Aodhan King,
Ben Tan & Renee Sieff/arr. Larry Shackley. This
contemplative Christmas hymn has a Celtic flavor,
highlighted by the optional acoustic instrumental
ensemble. It's a lovely reflection on the meaning of
the Incarnation and includes a chorus of
THE FIRST
NOWELL.
The solo part is a great addition to this
thoughtful anthem.
10882221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882221L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882222 P/A CD & Split Track. . . . . . 29.95
10882223 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks—
Craig Courtney. Every syllable of Nahum Tate's
Christmas text is carefully rendered in Craig
Courtney's new melody, set for divisi choral
forces and piano. A sound rhapsody through
every measure, this is absolutely glorious music
for mixed, men's or women's choir that might
be the expressive high point of your December
Christmas celebration.
10366985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366986 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10366987 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l
A Winter's Song—Joseph M. Martin. This
graceful original song for Advent is extracted
from the best-selling cantata "Winter's Grace."
Invoking the images of winter as a spiritual
metaphor, the text conveys a deep yearning
spirit. Unison singing delivers the poetry of the
verse with clarity before surrendering to the
harmonic richness of the refrain. Precious and
powerful, this anthem can also be used as a
prayer response. Highly recommended!
10874797 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10881012 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10874837E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . 69.95
t The Work of Christmas—Dan Forrest. "When
the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the
sky is gone...the work of Christmas begins." This
setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented
as an ethereal benediction for a cappella choir,
is a truly captivating moment in song. Beautifully
conceived, it is impossible to overstate its impact
on those within its hearing.
10458784 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
BEST
SELLERS
Christmas Anthems
Two-Part Adult Choir
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Angels' Carol—John Rutter.
1672880 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60
5156765 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Peace, Peace—
Rick Powell & Sylvia Powell/arr. Fred Bock.
1573138 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10527027 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.00
1571918 Handbell Part 3 Octaves . . . . . .3.50
10527030 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .35.00
10527031 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
How Quietly—Joel Raney.
10750778 Two-Part Mixed with
opt. Children's Choir or Solo. . 2.20
10009658 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10009659 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10009660 Handbell Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
How Far Is It to Bethlehem?—arr. Molly Ijames.
10280448 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
Calypso Lullaby—
Jester Hairston/arr. Joel Raney.
10073784 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10067421 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
10067422 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .26.95
The First Noel/Pachelbel's Canon—
arr. Michael Clawson.
1860923 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
3298474 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
3298475 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .30.00
Christmas Grace—Ruth Elaine Schram.
10520077 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
8070723 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .29.95
8070722 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Were You There on That Christmas Night?—
Natalie Sleeth / Martha Lynn Thompson.
984542 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
1921402 3/5 Octave Handbell with
opt. 2 Octave Handchimes . . . .4.95
1921402E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . . .4.95
Jazz Gloria—Natalie Sleeth.
8050114 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
8050171 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.95
1838192 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . .8.95
A Christmas Canon—arr. Donald Moore.
10510060 Two-Part Mixed or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
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