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CHRISTMAS
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HD Do You Hear What I Hear?—arr. Emily Crocker &
John Moss. This setting of the perennial Christmas
favorite has a refreshing quality about it with creative
style and key changes. Now available with a new
orchestration by John Leavitt, it is even more ideal
for school, church and community performances.
1873140 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
1873157 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
1873165 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10759893 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
10759894 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H Do You Hear What I Hear?—arr. Harry Simeone.
This beautiful, haunting melody has been sung
by countless numbers of singers for almost half
a century. Available in multiple voicings, with a
variety of instrumental accompaniment options, it
is full and rich-sounding with choirs of any size. If
your choir has not sung this recently, investigate it
again with a different accompaniment scheme, or
combine adults and children for an unforgettable
addition to your December tradition. It is a true
choral standard!
763292 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
763029 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
763201 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
763110 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
762930 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
763383 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .25.00
10009391 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
10009392 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
H Dormi, Dormi (Sweetly Slumber)—arr. Mary
Goetze. Alternating between 6/8 and 2/4, this quiet,
flowing Italian carol setting by Mary Goetze is a
popular choice for unison voices both on Christmas
programs and also in contests and festivals.
1542885 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
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Dormi, Jesu—Mark Burrows. Opening with a solo
or small group, this beautiful setting of the Latin text
is filled with flowing legato phrases supported by
an elegant piano accompaniment and an optional
string quartet. Though set with simplicity, there is
quite a lot of depth to this truly lovely work.
11203874 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11203927E String Quartet ePrint . . . . . . . .35.00
L Ecce Novum—Ola Gjeilo. This gorgeous setting
of the Ecce Novum Latin text reflects the gentle
wonder of the story of Christmas. Found on Ola
Gjeilo's album Winter Songs, this lovely choral
setting features lyrical voice leading, extended
phrases and a flowing texture. The piano
accompaniment gives a spinning repetition that
provides movement, and the optional string quartet
provides achingly beautiful connective material to
create an ambient feel. Wonderful!
10850202 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.85
10850203 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .40.00
H Festival First Nowell—arr. Dan Forrest. From
the opening measures, Dan Forrest's massive
setting of this foundational carol implies that
something marvelous is in store. Scored for mixed
voices, brass quintet, organ, timpani and multiple
percussion, this soundtrack for the epic story of
Christ's birth is absolutely extraordinary!
10457364 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10457685 Brass Quintet & Percussion . . .30.00
10792965 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . .160.00
The First Noel—Andrew Huish. A sweet,
delicate telling of the Noel story in a beautiful new
arrangement for SATB choir, accompanied by piano
and violin. The original W. Sandys Christmas Carols
melody is incorporated into the violin interludes and
in the final choral statement. Perfect for church or
school settings.
10757388 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
H
The First Noel/Pachelbel's Canon—arr. Michael
Clawson. This is the finest pairing of melodies we've
heard in years: The First Noel and Pachelbel's
famous Canon In D. It works! In fact, the intertwining
of these two timeless works is absolutely beautiful.
A first-rate choral masterpiece, this has rapidly
become a classic. Features a three-hand piano or
organ accompaniment. Don't miss this!
1740786 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
1740794 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
1860923 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
1740802 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
3298474 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
3298475 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .30.00
D Gloria (from Heiligmesse)—Franz Joseph Haydn/
arr. John Leavitt. This chorus from Haydn's
"Heiligmesse" is an ideal introduction to Classical
style for treble choirs. Explore musical phrasing,
quality tone production, and pure vowels with
this simple Latin text and classic phrase
structure. Add the chamber orchestra for a truly
exceptional experience.
11001414 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11001416 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
11001417E Chamber Orchestration
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (with Tchai-
kovsky's "Nutcracker Suite")—Tchaikovsky/
arr. Larry Shackley. Inspired by his arrangement
in The International Carol Library - British Isles,
Larry Shackley presents an imaginative choral
setting of the perennial Christmas favorite. Perfect
for worship and concerts, it features inventive
references to Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite,"
and the accompaniment lends additional sparkle to
this lively piece.
10089834 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10089835 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10089836 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10520076 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10089837 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
L Hallelujah Chorus—G. F. Handel/arr. Hal
Hopson. Don't miss this opportunity to sing the
magnificent Handel classic! In the key of C, Hal
Hopson's setting is every bit as effective as it is
practical for today's choirs. Comfortable choral
ranges, optional congregation parts, and a wide
variety of instrumental combinations, including
handbells, with organ accompaniment, make this
a very versatile and accessible edition. Perfect for
Easter or Christmas, or any time of year.
8037830 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
8037848 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .29.95
l Handel's Holiday—G.F. Handel/arr. Roger
Emerson. Three of the most famous choruses from
Handel's "Messiah" are combined and arranged for
SAB choirs, giving smaller choirs the opportunity to
sing these beloved holiday works. This well-crafted
selection includes For unto Us a Child Is Born; And
the Glory of the Lord and the Hallelujah Chorus.
11204347 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
11204348 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
4D Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—Felix Mendel-
ssohn/arr. Pinkzebra. A flowing and contemporary
approach to this classic carol features a fresh yet
subtle rhythmic reshaping of the familiar melody.
A lovely original "alleluia" section with stacked
harmonies is added as a bridge before the final
verse and gentle conclusion. Perform with the
accompaniment MP3 or add the optional bass,
acoustic guitar, and drums to go with the piano
accompaniment. Rehearse with the part-dominant
MP3 practice tracks, available for single users or in
a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
11190954 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190955 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190957 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190956 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190958 Guitar, Bass, Drums . . . . . . . .20.00
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Here We Come A-Caroling—arr. Molly Ijames.
All dressed up with a fresh, updated text, this
energetic setting of the popular carol is delightfully
infectious! Creative key changes and interplay
between the flute, violin, and piano add sparkle
to this selection that will be easily prepared in a
minimum of rehearsal time.
10366644 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10998188 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10366645 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
4L Hodie—arr. J. Edmund Hughes & Brian Edward
Galante. This arrangement of a familiar Christmas
classic begins with a chant-like opening. The carol
emerges in a strong statement from the treble
voices; the tenor-bass voices enter soon thereafter
to add responsive punctuation before all voices
move into a canon. The choral writing is solid, easily
learned, and sounds impressive.
11199812 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
lL Hodie—Darin Lewis. Designed for treble singers
of any age, this sophisticated lyrical setting of the
traditional Latin Christmas text is simply gorgeous.
A haunting melody floats over an arpeggiated
piano or harp accompaniment along with a violin
obbligato. There are many unison passages, and
the harmonies, where they occur, are independent
melodic responses that really enable your choir to
musically shape the two-part texture.
11196381 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
4 Holiday Carols for SAB Choirs—arr. Hywel
Davies. Four classic Christmas carols: Deck the Hall;
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; The Sussex Carol and
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, skillfully arranged
for concert, worship, or caroling in the neighborhood.
These are not set in a traditional hymn style but
rather graced with polyphony and counterpoint.
11163874 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
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
H Hope for Resolution—Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory.
In its juxtaposition of a European chant melody and a
song from South Africa, this work is a deeply moving
celebration of diversity. Combine your choral forces
from children to adults on this choral tapestry that
centers on Of the Father's Love Begotten and Thula
Sizwe (Nation, Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable
musical offering in your December concert.
3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
3295353 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . . .6.00
H How Great Our Joy!—arr. Craig Courtney.
Give your choir and audience the privilege of
experiencing this traditional German carol as never
before! Craig Courtney's setting for SATB choir,
piano and optional string quartet gently redefines
"joy" as it inspires everyone to a new level of
Christmas celebration!
10312008 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10312009 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10312010 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10312011 2 Violins, Viola and Cello . . . . .12.50
l I Heard the Bells—Laura Farnell. This familiar
Longfellow poem which is often thought of as a
Christmas text is set as a resounding prayer for
world peace with piano and optional handbells. The
composer uses her own alternative text in several
places, making this work appropriate at any time of
the year.
11202012 SAB optional handbells . . . . . . .2.40
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
10364352 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10310246 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
10310247E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . .25.00
4 I Saw Three Ships—arr. Paul David Thomas.
Jolly and jaunty, rhythmic and fun, this energetic
setting of the traditional English carol is sure to be
a holiday favorite for your choir. Accessible ranges
and a supportive accompaniment make this a great
choice for developing choirs. Add the optional
frame drum and flute parts for a more stylistic
interpretation. Now available in three-part mixed
and SA.
11198031 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
11197668 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10871875 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
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O Magnum Mysterium—Evan Ramos.
10990309 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
All on a Silent Night—Becki Slagle Mayo.
10998183 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Veni, Veni Emmanuel (I Will Come)—
Michael John Trotta.
10871946 Three-Part Mixed opt. baritone
and percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Joy to the World—arr. Pinkzebra.
10987886 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Tidings of Comfort and Joy—
arr. Audrey Snyder.
10843657 Three-Part Mixed
optional piano accompaniment . . . . . . . 2.10
The Wexford Carol—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
10996353 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Coventry Carol—arr. Noah Reese.
10990321 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Roger Emerson.
10605947 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Go Tell It! (Go, Tell It on the Mountain)—
arr. Victor C. Johnson.
10993648 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Peace, Peace—
Rick Powell & Sylvia Powell/arr. Fred Bock.
10513331 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow—
arr. Greg Gilpin.
10990316 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry &
Buddy Greene/arr. Victor C. Johnson.
10882875 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Christmastime—Michael W. Smith &
Joanna Carlson/arr. Lloyd Larson.
10067493 SAB With opt. Children's
or Unison Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Do You Hear What I Hear?—
arr. Harry Simeone.
763029 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Gloria—Michael John Trotta.
10990313 Three-Part Mixed or SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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