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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2019) lNew for 2019 HBasic Library L Large Print Edition ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint D Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 32 Go to cart Savior of the Nations, Come George Bohm/ed. William Braun. William Braun presents a new edition of Georg Bohm's cantata Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland for SATB voices, two violins, violoncello, and continuo. Following a short sinfonia, this edition presents the first stanza in a unison setting. The second stanza is a free SAB setting, and the third stanza features a duet between alto and tenor which imitatively paraphrases the tune. Stanza four is a straightforward SATB setting with the violins soaring over the ensemble. The pattern repeats for stanzas 5-8. 11103238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 11103239 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 A Simple Gloria Libby Larson. Libby Larsen has created a serene setting of a macaronic text by M. K. Dean describing the song the angels sang for the birth of the Christ Child. For a cappella mixed voices with some divisi and extended ranges, it features contrasting vocal textures, sensitive text declamation, and lovely harmonies. 10993246 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Veni, Veni Emmanuel I Will Come Michael John Trotta. A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and optional percussion (triangle, tambourine and drum) infuse the traditional Advent carol with such unrelenting energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing! Detailed performance notes give fascinating historical perspective to the work, as well as an English translation of the text, which is Latin throughout. This is a unique take on the ancient carol that will be an exhilarating a cappella highlight of your Holiday concert! 10509932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 10871946 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 10584797 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 What Happened in Bethlehem That Cold Winter Night Steven Ottomanyi. This collaborative composition, with text by M. D. Ridge and music by Steven Ottomanyi, tells the nativity story and how it ties in to our own lives today. This beautifully composed piece builds from an a cappella tenor-bass section or solo and slowly adds in the keyboard, oboe, and sopranos and altos. It will make for a lovely addition to your Christmas repertoire. 11101218 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60 The Wise Men and the Star Oliver Tarney. A mystical, atmospheric a cappella Epiphany carol for mixed voices, The Wise Men and the Star sets a text by Lucia Quinault depicting the journey of the magi. Tarney's appealing musical language creates a sense of expectancy, and beautiful moments of stillness and quiet enable the listener to reflect on the wonder of the events of the season. 10993550 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90 Hodie Kevin Memley. Kevin A. Memley has taken the familiar Latin text of "Hodie Christus natus est" and set it to a sprightly, memorable tune with vivacious rhythms punctuated with crisp tambourine, triangle, and drum accompaniment. Also available for SATB. Celebratory! 10997327 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 10997328 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 How Shall We Approach This Wonder? Carl F. Schalk. An original text and tune combine in this anthem, perfect for Christmas Eve. It asks the listener to consider how we relate to the Christ Child and our neighbors. The organ part is also playable by a string ensemble. Lovely. 11103496 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 11103543E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 In the Beginning Was the Word Thomas Keesecker. Scored for unison voices, piano, and flute, Keeseeker's gentle winding of melody and simple phrase is ideal for ensembles both big and small. With optional suggestions for creating a two-part vocal texture, this piece invites choristers and faith communities into the beautiful elegance of the prologue of John's gospel. 10997319 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00 Midwinter Song Susan LaBarr. With lyrics by Daniel Elder and music by Susan LaBarr, Midwinter Song is a new Christmas carol that calls us to love, faith, and hope. With a beautiful and supportive piano accompaniment and accessible vocal lines, this work will appeal to a wide variety of levels. 10994192 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Now Hear the Glad Tidings Hal H. Hopson. Hal H. Hopson takes Bereite dich Zion from Bach's Christmas Oratorio and gives it an excellent English translation that keeps it suitable for Advent. Musically, this piece will help challenge singers to keep their vocal color the same throughout the melody and allows the listener to truly prepare for the coming of the Christ Child in a thoughtful way. 11103502 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80 O Magnum Mysterium Evan Ramos. Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship service. Simple, elegant, and haunting, this piece is a wonderful choice for developing choirs. 10990309 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10871862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 10586916 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 the best new ADVENT & CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL ANTHEMS EDITORS' CHOICE 4