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CHORUS WITH BAND AND/OR ORCHESTRA
H We Wish You a Merry Christmas—arr. John
Rutter. Unquestionably classy! John Rutter is a
master at taking well known music and breathing
new life and freshness into it. His brilliant setting
of this traditional Christmas favorite is singable by
any size choir. For an extra special treat add the
optional orchestration (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon,
percussion, and strings). Add this exceptional John
Rutter setting to every holiday program!
1672898 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.35
1680172 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .40.95
10669550 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.25
4 White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger
Emerson. Featured in the classic film "Holiday Inn,"
this is one of the greatest Christmas tunes of all
time! This choral arrangement can be performed in
conjunction with a Flex-Band arrangement, creating
a wonderfully festive and inclusive holiday concert
highlight or finale! This creative setting features
a light rock ballad style, easy-to-put-together
harmonies, and unison passages that make it a
perfect choice for choirs of all ages.
11205685 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
11205686 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
11205687 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10022305 Band Set & Score-
White Christmas Flexband . . .50.00
HD White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Mac Huff &
John Moss. The ideal finale to your holiday concert!
Combine your choir, concert band and optional
strings in this sparkling setting of Irving Berlin's
Christmas classic and you will give your audience
and your entire music department an experience
that they will remember for years!
1976455 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
1976463 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10760570 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
1976471 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
1976489 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
2325397 Instrumental Parts
String Pack . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00
2325389 Band Set & Score . . . . . .ME 60.00
Winter Wonderland—arr. Andy Beck. "Sleigh
bells ring, are you list'nin'?" Don't miss the
opportunity to perform this superb arrangement of
the perennial winter-holiday classic! The part for
sleigh bells, included in the octavo, will add much
to the sparkling effect, and the accompaniment for
woodwinds, brass and rhythm will take it over the
top! Highly recommended!
10008555 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10008556 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10008557 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10008558 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
10008559 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .35.00
HAVE YOURSELF an
A CAPPELLA CHRISTMAS!
Create that "caroling" spirit in your concert with some a cappella arrangements
that will really showcase your choir.
4t All Is Well—Michael W. Smith & Wayne Kirkpatrick/
arr. Jamey Ray. From Voctave's album The Spirit of
the Season, this Christmas favorite shimmers with
contemporary a cappella harmonies. Lush and beautiful
divisi textures that work for more advanced choirs or
a cappella groups are on display in this well-crafted
arrangement that evokes all the splendor and mystery of
the season.
11198935 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
4L Away—James R. Murray/arr. Mark Burrows. This artful
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unaccompanied setting of Away in a Manger opens with
a gentle original "away" theme that connects the verses
and leads to a satisfying close. The carol sections are full
of rich harmonies, with lovely independent vocal lines for
each voice and nice modulations. This is very achievable
for choirs wanting to delve into a cappella singing.
11195909 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
4D Cradle Hymn—arr. David Chase. This lovely a cappella
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setting of the traditional melody and the Isaac Watts text
bridges the sound between the Old English carols and the
High Lonesome sound of the Appalachians. The optional
violin obbligato is reminiscent of the fiddle so present in
the Appalachian music community.
11171321 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11170206E Fiddle Part ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.00
4D Ecce Ancilla (from Magnificat)—
Lt Michael John Trotta. A simple prayer of a servant, this
a cappella work masterfully captures Mary's response to
the angel Gabriel. "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord.
May it be done to me according to your will." A translation
allows this work to be performed in Latin or English.
11192980 SATB A Cappella Version. . . . . . . . . . . . .2.45
4L A Festive Pat-a-Pan—arr. Tom Fettke &
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Thomas Grassi. A cappella choirs rejoice! This creative
setting of the festive French carol hits all the right notes.
Rhythmic ostinatos, added "fa-la-las," optional body
percussion, and some divisi to really broaden the texture
- this one has all the ingredients to be your holiday
concert highlight!
11196237 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
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.
11197214 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
11197215 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
4L Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—
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Jule Styne/arr. Mark Hayes. This sophisticated a
cappella arrangement is delightful from start to finish.
Sprinkled with divisi jazz harmonies throughout, the middle
transitions to a light and lovely jazz waltz, which leads
to an expressive final verse that swings towards a grand
finale. An impressive wintertime feature!
11196272 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
4t O Come, All Ye Faithful—John Francis Wade/
arr. Jamey Ray. Another fresh take on a classic Christmas
carol from the fabulous a cappella group Voctave! From
their album Snow, this arrangement features harmonic
twists and turns, contemporary harmonies, some extended
range, and plenty of divisi that your advanced choir will just
love to learn and perform. A true Christmas highlight!
11198938 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
4L O Magnum Mysterium (from Venite Adoremus)—
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Michael John Trotta. A wonderfully expressive a cappella
setting of the traditional Christmas text. Carefully prepared
dissonances and use of close harmonies thoughtfully
paint the text as a sense of awe and wonder permeate
the setting. The work concludes with the opening material
sung on "Alleluia" with a soaring soprano descant. May be
performed in English or Latin.
11192977 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.45
4L O Nata Lux—Richard Ewer. This lovely and sensitively
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crafted setting of the traditional Latin text is well-suited
for concerts and contests. Written in the perfect range for
treble voices, it employs interwoven independent vocal
lines, clusters, and suspensions that create an a cappella
tapestry of stunning beauty.
11172875 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
4L Riu, Riu Chiu—arr. Mark Burrows. Tambourine and
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hand drum enhance the dance-like character of this
Spanish villancico that dates back to the Renaissance era.
This arrangement makes brilliant use of varied a cappella
textures, from soloists over solid block chords to vigorous
rhythmic interplay between voice parts. Very fun to sing,
and perfect for madrigal dinners or holiday concerts!
11196278 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
11196279 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
4L Shepherd's Carol (from Venite Adoremus)—
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Michael John Trotta. Lush harmonies and vivid imagery
create a absolutely gorgeous a cappella setting of
Margaret Deland's text which depicts the Christmas story
from the point of view of the shepherds calmly sleeping
and being awoken by a dazzling light.
11192978 SATB A Cappella Version. . . . . . . . . . . . .2.45
4D There's Still My Joy—arr. Audrey Snyder. The Indigo
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Girls covered this tender Melissa Manchester Christmas
ballad about the power of the Christmas story: "One
Child can change the world, one shining Light can show
the way. Through all my tears for what I've lost, there's
still my joy for Christmas Day." This gentle a cappella
arrangement for mixed ensembles is a perfect complement
to the poignant lyrics and will surely find a home in your
Christmas celebration.
11163182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
4t 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. Includes 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! Now available in SA!
10509932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
10871946 Three-Part Mixed
opt. baritone and percussion . . . . . . . . . .2.75
11198194 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
10584797 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.90
4t Wonderful Christmastime—Paul McCartney/
arr. Ed Lojeski. "Simply having a wonderful
Christmastime!" Paul McCartney's Christmas pop song is
popular year after year, and it's a tune that you just can't
get out of your head. With vocals humorously re-creating
the echoing synth part complete with jolly jing jings and
two-against-three rhythms, this contemporary a cappella
arrangement is a great way to wish your audience a
wonderful Christmastime!
11205694 SATB with Sleigh Bells. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
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piece before I order
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