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There Is No Child So Small
Carol of the Least Child
Henry Hinnant.
This poignant text is subtitled Carol of the Least Child
and calls for social action to take care of the children
in our world with shelter, food, and love. The original
music is equally effective in expressing this important
global message. Meaningful and powerful.
11204026 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11204027 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
There's a Star
Liam Lawton/arr. Paul A. Tate.
Centering on the flowing refrain, "Gloria in excelsis,"
this Christmas reflection builds from a single voice or
section to full choir with interweaving melodies before
drawing to a gentle close. The simple parts are very
effective and the optional parts for flute, oboe, and/or
cello enhance the piano accompaniment.
11200297 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11200298 Instrumental Parts Guitar Edition . . . 7.50
11200299 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
This, This is Christ the King
Patricia Mock & Faye Lopez.
Inspired by William Dix's What Child Is This, this joyful
Christmas original brings a fresh approach to the
ageless message. Characteristic folk gestures in the
piano provide a Celtic flair, enhanced by the optional
included violin part and separate instrumental parts.
11199352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
'Tis Winter Now
Brad Nix.
There is a pristine beauty in this setting of Longfellow's
classic poem. Using winter as a spiritual metaphor,
the text takes us from despair to hope, reminding
us of the true heart of Christmas. The music, almost
minimalistic in nature, floats like snow above a crystal
piano accompaniment. Slowly but with great elegance,
the material develops and expands, the winsome
text swirling around us until finally finding rest in
the promise of God's renewing love and the deep
resonance of the final chords. Serenity in sound!
11201344 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
To Thee My Heart I Offer
Elaine Hagenberg.
A superb English translation of the 17th century
Christmas text, Mein Herz will ich dir schenken,
is lovingly set. The SATB divisi texture is
complemented by the piano and optional string
quartet accompaniment. Capturing the essence of
the Christmas story, it will provide a wonderful closing
prayer for Christmas Eve worship.
11202837 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11202838 Instrumental Parts String Quartet . . 25.00
The Virgin Mary Had
a Baby Boy
Michael Ware.
This is a well-crafted SAB arrangement of the
West Indian carol. The text adaptation is perfect
for Christmas, and optional percussion will enliven
the performance.
11199351 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Wexford Carol
arr. Joel Raney.
This beautiful Irish carol is given a charming treatment
for SATB voices with options for piccolo (or flute) and
synth. The story of Christ's birth is portrayed through
impressive harmonies and choral writing reflecting the
nuanced Celtic essence of this traditional Irish carol.
11204079 SATB w/opt. Piccolo or Flute (Included)
& Synth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
11204081 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
11204080 Conductor's Score & Synth Part. . . 10.95
What Child
Benjamin Knoedler.
This anthem offers a beautiful original setting of
the traditional carol text What Child Is This? Rich in
musical sophistication, this piece gives your choir an
opportunity to present a powerfully expressive musical
moment at Christmastime. Lovely with the addition
of a cello part.
11200899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11200900 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
What Child?
Ruth Morris Gray.
What Child is This? receives a hip new treatment in
this a cappella original that features optional djembe
and body percussion. This arrangement is freshly set
in 2/4 with accompanying rhythmic vocal ostinato
patterns in the lower voices, and the original feel is
preserved in the middle with a lyrical 6/8 section that
transitions back to opening meter. Contemporary a
cappella techniques meet a traditional carol, and the
effect is mesmerizing!
10906221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202518 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10906222 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10906223 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
What Do You See
in the Manger
Steven Ottomanyi.
This charming piece about the Nativity of Jesus is
based on a French folk song that uses only four
notes. Varied choral voicings (including a refrain that
is singable by children's chorus), differing keyboard
textures, and the included supplemental instrument
parts keep the music fresh and buoyant throughout.
This will be a welcome addition to your choir's
repertoire of accessible Christmas music.
11201929 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
What Sweeter Music Can
We Bring?
Mary Lynn Lightfoot.
Robert Herrick's tender Christmas text is beautifully
set with an original melody with flowing lines, warm
harmonic colors, and an expressive accompaniment.
A contrasting middle section provides rhythmic interest
before a quote from the chorus of The First Noel moves
the piece back to a peaceful conclusion. This is an
elegant statement for Christmas concerts or services.
A valuable Learning Resource page is included.
11202530 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11202531 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11203164 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
When Angels Sing
Mark Miller.
The pastoral melody and harmonies help to usher
in the deep peace of a Christmas, or any time when
or where we pause to listen. A beautiful, accessible
work that is appropriate for both church services and
winter concerts.
11173020 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
When Stars Shone Down
Steven Aldredge.
"Adoramus! Glorificamus!" English and Latin texts
intertwine as this tender lullaby recounts the narrative
of the birth of the Christ child from the heavenly
perspective. Lovely vocal lines with nice inner
movement are contrasted by the restrained piano
accompaniment that allows the text to shine. Simple
yet evocative, this is a perfect choice for Christmas
concerts or Christmas Eve worship.
11202839 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Who Is He in Yonder Stall
Benjamin Harlan.
This charming Christmas anthem pairs an 1866 text
with a fresh new tune. The restrained piano part
complements and supports the very approachable
vocal texture. Subtle yet gorgeous key changes
distinguish the changing verses. The text is perfect for
Christmas Eve, but with its cradle-to-grave imagery,
can be used more broadly.
11199582 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Wonderful Child
arr. John Helgen.
Your choir will love this new setting of the joyful
African-American spiritual, and so will your piano
player! John Helgen has expanded upon the original
song with warm jazz harmonies and a lively middle
section that steadily builds to a dynamic ending.
"Glory, glory, glory let the heavens ring!" The perfect
addition to your Christmas repertoire!
11199574 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
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 truly a captivating moment in song.
Beautifully conceived, it is impossible to overstate its
impact on those within its hearing.
10458784 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202840 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202841 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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