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LITURGICAL CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Advent and Christmas
Liturgical Anthems
lL The Apple Tree—David Ashley White. This
t wonderful text has accessible settings by David
Ashley White for either two-part or SATB choir
with an optional C instrument. Different textures
are used throughout, and many sections are
a cappella. Beautiful.
11205753 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11205754 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lL As Those of Old—arr. Alfred V. Fedak. This
introspective anthem, based on the familiar German
carol Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (
ES IST EIN ROS),
provides varied options for flexible performance:
organ accompaniment alone, organ with handbells,
and the possible addition of either a C instrument
or a solo voice. The hushed and beautiful mood
throughout will be perfect for Christmas Eve or as a
quiet selection in a carol service.
11205750 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
lD Ave Rose Spinis (from Magnificat)—Michael
Lt John Trotta. Straightforward rhythms, dissonances,
and close harmonies depict the clear and radiant
divine essence of this a cappella meditation on
the angel Gabriel's greeting to Mary. A poetic
translation is included, allowing the work to be
performed in Latin or English.
11192979 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
Awake! Awake! Salvation Comes—Antonio
Caldara/arr. Hal Hopson. Hopson's SAB
arrangement retains the grace and charm of the
original composition by Baroque composer Antonio
Caldara. Supported by piano accompaniment, the
vocal lines begin softly but gradually build to a
full sound. The text heralds the good news of the
Savior's birth.
10997400 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
lt A Carol for Our Times—David Blackwell. This
thought-provoking carol takes up the topical theme
of the plight of refugees, drawing parallels with the
stories and reception of Christ's birth. The text, by
the composer, alludes to familiar lines from the
Coventry Carol, rooting the piece in tradition while
encouraging us to consider our present. Includes a
significant soprano solo part.
11160107 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
11201337 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
4L Christ's Nativity—Peter Hilliard. From Peter
t Hilliard comes this dynamic musical offering on
a text by 17th-century Welsh metaphysical poet
Henry Vaughan. A simple melody is embellished
throughout to underscore images from the text,
and a horn obbligato sounds a clarion call. Invest
time rehearsing this breathtaking piece with your
choir - it will be worth the effort.
11195309 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
11204012 Instrumental Parts Horn Part. . . 4.00
4 Come See Emmanuel—Stephen Burtonwood.
This beautiful original carol includes a lyrical melody
and a text that calls all to celebrate the joy of Jesus'
birth and the promise He brings through His sacrifice.
Each verse receives a varied treatment, ending with a
glorious descant. Accompanied by organ.
11200921 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People—arr. Howard
Helvey. Thoughtfully arranged for church and
school settings, Comfort, Comfort Ye My People
offers many teaching opportunities. This Howard
Helvey arrangement provides a madrigal feel,
mixed meter, rhythmic challenges, a meaningful
tambourine part and a tasteful accompaniment.
Highly recommended!
10513794 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10513795 Instrumental Parts
Tambourine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
HL Cradle Hymn—Kim Andre Arnesen. Arnesen's
beautifully expressive piece is set to a poem by the
famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured on the
2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from
Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas or any
time of the year.
10513182 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10425324 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10874644 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
lL Ding Dong! Merrily on High—arr. Daniel
Schwandt. The traditional carol text is set to
lively new music for SATB voices accompanied
by a dance-like organ accompaniment. The vocal
texture is simply scored and varied by verse, united
by delightful refrains in parallel thirds that make this
an engaging Christmas offering.
11199601 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11201296 Piano Accompaniment . . . . . . . 5.00
L Et Misericordia—Kim Andre Arnesen. Extracted
from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this
luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous
soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and
sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not
to be ignored. Meaningful and artistically rewarding.
10593105 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10535983 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10861987 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 15.00
L Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt. A lively, sacred
Renaissance piece from the 14th century. It may
be sung in Latin or in English and uses both treble
choir as well as SATB chorus. The percussion parts
are included in the score and add a great deal to
this lively piece. Congregation and choir alike will
enjoy this one.
10514442 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
His Light in Us—Kim Andre Arnesen.
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Choir for the 2016 St.
Olaf Christmas Festival, this work is a thanksgiving,
a song about the gift of a tiny child that suggests
that only the nature of love is changeless. It sings
about our renewed hope and how light now shines
because Christmas is a new and refreshing gift; our
hearts are renewed, and our hope is renewed. This
joyful reflection was written for Christmas, but can
be sung at any time of year as a song of hope.
10773131 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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
Lt The Holly and the Ivy—Matthew Culloton.
Matthew Culloton has crafted a fresh, sensitive
setting of The Holly and the Ivy for SATB divisi a
cappella voices. The four stanzas flow gently
through shifting tonal regions and nicely varied
choral textures. A rewarding carol arrangement for
any accomplished choir.
10881435 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
lL In Dulci Jubilo—arr. Steven Van Wye. A sprightly
organ part supports the accessible choral writing in
this setting of the familiar tune. The macaronic text
features Latin and English over four verses, with the
third intended to be a cappella. The organ returns
for the final verse, building to a big close.
11199584 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L In the Bleak Midwinter—arr. Matthew Culloton.
t Matthew Culloton has created a gorgeous setting
of the familiar carol scored for SATB divisi voices
with soprano solo, a cappella. Beautiful textural and
harmonic touches, alternately simple and complex,
illumine and elevate the text. The thought, beauty,
and emotion in this setting are not to be missed.
11197403 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Robert J. Powell. The poignancy of Gustav Holst's
tune
CRANHAM and Christina Rossetti's notable
poem, In the Bleak Midwinter, is evident in this
setting by Robert Powell. The SAB vocal tapestry
varies by verse and the organ accompaniment can
be complemented by string quartet or by solo violin
and cello.
11200118 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
11200119 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. David Lasky. The
familiar Polish carol receives a joyous treatment.
The optional solo descant in the last verse can
be performed either by a wordless singer or an
instrument. This setting is shorter and thus will make
a great second anthem for the Christmas season.
11200927 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
lL Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. Ryan James
t Brandau. This lovely four-part mixed divisi a
cappella setting of the Polish Christmas carol
begins with treble voices, gradually adding lower
voices and varying the choral texture by verse.
The lush harmonization rises to a passionate final
declaration with soaring high voice descant.
11134122 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
lL Jesus Christ the Apple Tree—Scott Bailey.
t Scored for SATB voices a cappella, this setting of
the beloved ancient text builds by verse from unison
to homophonic SATB voices in verse four before
returning to unison for most of the final verse. The
E Dorian mode and gentle mixed meter contribute
to a timeless quality.
11199562 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
4L Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence—Chad
Fothergill. A really beautiful introduction establishes
the tone for this glorious congregation/choir setting,
which was the highlight of the 2019 Christmas at
Duke Chapel program. Accompanied by organ and
strings, verses one and four are unison, verse two
is SATB a cappella, and verse three suggests the
congregation in canon. It closes with a brilliant,
thrilling finish.
11199722 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11199723 String Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11199724 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
l Let Our Gladness Know No End—arr. Jonathan
Tuuk. This delightful Bohemian carol is suitable for
two-part treble children's or adult voices. Brief and
easily prepared, it has a text that is perfect for the
Annunciation or for Christmas.
11200117 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
4t Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming—arr. F. Melius
Christiansen. This arrangement, first published
in 1937, features all of F. Melius Christiansen's
signature harmonic and melodic touches. Perfect
for Christmas Eve, choirs will love learning or
relearning this enduring setting in a new edition.
11202261 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
lt Lully, Lulla, Lullay—Philip W. J. Stopford.
Treasured words from the 15th-century carol are
paired with a stunning, newly composed a cappella
setting for mixed choirs. Beautiful cluster harmonies
are interposed with a more open harmonic structure
to create this wonderful sense of ancient and
modern. A soaring descant enters in the final stanza
to lift the piece to a sublime finish.
10278801 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
lL Magnificat—arr. David Ashley White. An
effective, simpler choral setting of the Magnificat
for Advent or evensong that alternates between SA
and TB and unison for varied texture. Carl Daw's
paraphrase is a wonderful contemporary resetting
of this canticle.
11205751 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Midwinter Song—Susan LaBarr. This work 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
t My Lord Has Come—Will Todd. This heartfelt
setting begins with a pianissimo drone over which
the sopranos introduce the expressive melody. With
lush harmonies, moments of dynamic intensity and
an overriding sense of awe, this a cappella work
will make an ideal centerpiece for a Christmas or
Epiphany concert or service.
10443202 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10561402 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
l The Newborn King of Ages—arr. Richard
Clemmitt. Richard Clemmitt's delightful arrange-
ment of this English carol features lilting, lyrical
choral lines accompanied by a fantastic organ
part that is creative and colorful. The poetry tells
the Christmas story through Epiphany, making it
useful through the entire Christmas season, and
at the end invites us all to "go seek the newborn
King of ages."
11202295 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Nova, Nova, Ave Fit, Ex Eva—arr. Edward
Eicker. Based upon a gem of an English medieval
carol, this quickly-rehearsed arrangement is scored
for SATB voices and soloist with hand percussion
and flute. At the end of each verse, the unison
burden is "Nova, nova" (News, news). The lively
rhythms and modal melody delightfully portray the
story of the Annunciation.
11167616 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
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