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CHRISTMAS
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4 Amen—arr. Russell Robinson. This arrangement
of a beloved spiritual hits the mark! The rollicking
piano accompaniment enhances the authentic
gospel feel and the joy of the text. Handclaps, half-
step modulations, and a short solo or descant build
excitement in this fun and accessible selection.
11198189 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L And Miles to Go Before I Sleep—Michael Ryan.
This setting of one of Robert Frost's most well-
known poems has great educational value, teaching
lyricism, musicality, and the poetic connection. In a
strophic form, it begins in unison, easing into clever
canonic imitation, then alternating between sections.
An emotional half-step modulation signals the final
verse, which echoes the iconic words: "And miles to
go before I sleep."
11196491 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11194858 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD-
Three-Part Mixed CD Pack 2020
P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
4L The Candle Is a Symbol—Andy Beck.
An emblem that transcends culture, religion, and
era, the flickering candle offers a message of joy,
hope, and peace that can reach every human heart.
Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening
solo, and then expand the texture when the entire
group joins. Elegantly simple with a folk-like quality,
this piece works for general or holiday programming.
11195167 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11196344 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11196345 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
4 A Celtic French Carol (He Is Born)—
arr. Lynn Shaw Bailey & Chris Pillsbury.
This Celtic-style arrangement of the beloved French
carol is delightfully fresh and fun, with a driving piano
accompaniment and an optional Celtic fiddle. Strong
and accessible choral writing with limited divisi
makes this a terrific choice for any choral ensemble.
Be sure to consider this piece when a spirited
holiday selection is desired.
11198319 Three-Part Mixed opt. Baritone . . . . 2.50
11198197 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4L Cold Snap—Deborah Craig-Claar & Mark Hayes.
Mark Hayes offers this highly entertaining
musical depiction of the things that happen when
Old Man Winter comes knocking at the door,
complete with onstage coughing, sneezing,
and optional choreography!
11199020 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10618151 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
10882905 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD . . 44.95
4 Coventry Carol—arr. Noah Reese. Dating from
the 16th century, the Coventry Carol is one of
the most beautiful carols in the English language.
This modern arrangement stretches the usual
time signature to 4/4 with syncopation, interesting
countermelodies and rhythmic twists in an appealing
manner for young choirs. Now available in SSA.
11197768 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 A Czech Christmas Carol (Puj-dem spo-
lu do Bet-le-ma)—arr. Lynn Shaw Bailey &
Chris Pillsbury. Puj-dem spo-lu do Bet-le-ma is a
traditional Czech Christmas carol. The title translates
to "Let's all go to Bethlehem." In dance-like style,
the verses describe different people playing their
musical instruments, as if playing in a celebration.
With alternating sections of Czech and English text
(phonetic pronunciations are included in the score),
this wonderful carol presents the opportunity to
teach history and culture to developing choirs. Now
available in SATB, TTB/TB, and two-part voicings.
11198193 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11197667 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11198022 TTB or TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4D Deck, Deck the Hall—arr. Audrey Snyder. With a
smooth shuffling groove, this selection crackles with
wit and pizzazz, giving this carol a delightful new
twist. With accessible ranges, this lively arrangement
uses a swing feel and finger snaps along with fun
interludes to keep singers engaged. Cute!
11172421 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11172422 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 El Burrito Sabanero—Hugo Blanco/
arr. Cristi Cary Miller. A very popular Christmas
song from Venezuela, this Spanish-language
selection is fun to sing for all voice parts. Lively and
syncopated, the vocals are accented by optional
wood block and drum parts which are included
in the octavo, along with a translation and a
pronunciation guide.
11203943 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11203944 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4
Evergreen Tree—Jerry Estes. The light folk-
like quality of this winter original will bring warmth
and beauty to your concert. Uncomplicated
harmonies and a gentle melody extol the text
about the strength and elegance of an evergreen
tree, both in a literal sense and as a metaphor for
our lives. This is a delightful change of pace for
winter or holiday concerts.
11175875 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11175876 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4L Figgy Pudding! (with We Wish You a Merry
Christmas)—Ruth Morris Gray. You know what it
is, but do you know how to make it? This delicious
three-part piece spells it all out in a playful, original
canon for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass ensembles.
Prepared with old English flair, this is the perfect
recipe for building harmony skills. Yum!
11197172 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197173 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197174 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4 Glow—Teresa Jennings. This bluesy tune is a
song of peace that uses light as the metaphor for
connection to each other, making it a great piece for
any time of year, including a holiday performance.
While scored for three-part mixed voices, the third
part is optional, so it works as a two-part just as
well. The duet at the beginning is also optional but
adds a beautiful touch.
11201640 Three-Part Mixed or Two-Part . . . . . 1.95
4L Gonna Sing About a Baby—Greg Gilpin.
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Here's an original Christmas a cappella spiritual
with intuitive harmonies and just the right amount
of repetition in the catchy chorus to make the
piece both easy to learn and easy to memorize.
Call-and-response verses toss joyful syncopations
between sections of the choir, and quickly changing
dynamics enhance the style.
11197215 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4D Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—
Felix Mendelssohn/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
4D Have a Cool, Cool Yule!—Jill Gallina.
Santa's riding in on a wave of retro surfer
rock! Choirs of all ages will love this upbeat
holiday novelty with its melodic hook, singable
harmonies and danceable beat. Add some simple
choreography or holidays props, and you'll have a
show-stopping way to say "Merry Christmas!"
11197264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11197265 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11197266 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L Hear Them Ring—Dave & Jean Perry.
Ignite a festive mood with this jazzy and festive
holiday original! A catchy melody, with underlying
syncopated rhythmic ostinatos and bell effects
throughout -this is a piece that choirs of all ages will
love to perform!
11202610 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
4L The Holiday Season—Kay Thompson/
arr. Mark Hayes. This swingin' song of the season,
most closely associated with Andy Williams' iconic
1963 Christmas album, remains a classic holiday
favorite. This arrangement gives it the full Hollywood
treatment, including a flashy piano part and a
fantastic part for your jazz band. Your choir will love
to sing the jazzy harmonies!
11196257 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11196258 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4
The Holiday Tango!—Greg Gilpin. "The sleigh
bells jingle, the shoppers mingle, I get a tingle from
watching such a show!" This original holiday novelty
will be the hit of your concert! Explore the tango
style and minor key with your choir; the catchy
melody with the hilarious lyrics will be the icing on
the cake. Add some movement and the great track,
and you've got the whole package!
11198956 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11198957 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11198958 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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
4L I See a Star—Greg Gilpin. Simply charming for
young and developing choirs, this touching piece
offers a wish for the world to find the hope, peace,
and love that it needs. With memorable melodies
and a bridge featuring hints of "star light, star bright,
first star I see tonight," it is usable throughout the
year as a song of peace and will make an especially
effective addition to winter and holiday concerts.
11196741 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4L In the Bleak Midwinter—Ruth Morris Gray.
This rhythmic setting of the Christina Rossetti
text is truly unique. Set in a minor key with light
syncopations, the stacking harmonies and layered
melodies make this a great developmental piece.
Consider programming as a processional, and add
the optional drum part for a festive winter highlight.
11197169 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197170 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197171 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
4 In the Dark of December (I Heard a Bird
Sing)—Lon Beery. This plaintive setting of a hopeful
text reminds us that, even during the long, dark
wintry days of December, "we are nearer to spring
than we were in September." Set in Dorian mode
with optional flute, this piece will make a wonderful
winter feature for young voices.
11197761 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOLIDAY FEATURES
Finding those arrangements that are perfect for middle school choirs can be a daunting
task. Here are some new holiday selections that will hit the mark!
