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2020-21 Holiday Choral Catalog

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12 NEW & BEST-SELLING HOLIDAY SELECTIONS for TREBLE CHOIRS 4 Editors' Choice l New H Basic Library u A Cappella e ePrint L Large Print D Download (MP3s, PDFs & more) 4L All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front e Teeth—Don Gardner/arr. Alan Billingsley. Cue that walkin' bass and sizzlin' hi-hat! Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's retro swing take on the Christmas novelty tune serves up something fresh and different. The familiar melody is jazzed up for a featured soloist (or an entire section) and punctuated by lightning quick interjections in tight treble harmony. The unique SSAB voicing is just right for choirs with more treble singers. 11197468 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4e Away in a Manger—William J. Kirkpatrick/ arr. Jason D. Findlay. As performed by the Brigham Young University (BYU) Women's Chorus, this tranquil arrangement of the traditional carol just shimmers with beautiful close harmonies and clusters that will allow your treble choir to shine with beautiful tone and blend. Artistic and effective, it will inspire a moment of quiet reflection in your Christmas concert or service. 11204283 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 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 4D Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy— te arr. Mark Brymer. Performed a cappella or accompanied, this selection captures the mysterious, moody feel of the popular Pentatonix arrangement of this iconic work from "The Nutcracker." With a variety of vocal articulations, this piece will add a fresh twist to any holiday program. 11203907 SSA opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . . . 2.15 4L Figgy Pudding! (with We Wish You a Merry e 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! 11197173 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 4D Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Pinkzebra. e 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. 11190956 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4L Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas e Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane/arr. Jay Althouse. Originally written for Judy Garland, but covered by countless others, this classic Christmas ballad is timeless. This arrangement embraces the traditional warm harmonies, alternates between a cappella and piano accompaniment, and features a few solo lines for a nostalgic feel. 11196254 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. 11197668 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4L I See a Star—Greg Gilpin. Simply charming e 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 I Wonder as I Wander—John Jacob Niles/ e arr. Jennaya Robison. Already a haunting melody, this setting is even more captivating with the addition of the oboe obbligato. If possible, the use of harp instead of piano furthers the mystic sonorities. This is a stunning Christmas concert selection that will be enjoyed by singers and listeners alike. 11196203 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55 4L In the Bleak Midwinter—Ruth Morris Gray. e 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. 11197170 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05 4D Joy in the Morning—arr. Emily Crocker. e A traditional French carol is used to set text from The Wind in the Willows in this appealing selection. Nicely arranged for younger voices, this festive piece in a cheerful 6/8 encourages independence in the vocal parts. The optional piccolo adds just the right touch to the work. 11202802 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 4L Joy to the World!—arr. Dan Forrest. e Excerpted from Forrest's Christmas Joy, this creative arrangement of the beloved Christmas carol combines the music and text to bring a fresh feel to the Handel classic. Use of the optional brass and percussion parts from Christmas Joy make this an exciting choice for Christmas festivals, concerts or worship services. 11196261 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 4D A Marshmallow World (with The Candy e Man)—arr. Mark Hayes. Sweet! Here's a charming medley that will make a great finale for your holiday concert! Combining two popular tunes in a swingin' showcase for choir and band, this is a great way to involve your whole music department in one number. Singers of all ages will enjoy the light jazz harmonies and familiar melodies, and the sparkling instrumentation puts the bow on the package. 11198738 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4D Masters in This Hall—arr. Mark Hayes. e Mark's interpretation of the wonderful French carol is even more exciting than the original! Unexpected harmonies, call-and-response chorals, and the fabulous accompaniment build this setting to new heights. Challenging and so gloriously festive, this is a tour-de-force for larger groups, community glee clubs, and adult church choirs. 11199181 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 4D Nino Lindo—arr. Alejandro Rivas. A traditional e Venezuelan villancico (Spanish carol), this lullaby is sung by Mary to her newborn child. With Spanish text throughout, it is creatively arranged in 5/8 meter with a gently rocking feel and evocative harmonies around the beautiful soprano melody. A wonderfully diverse and stylish way to sing about the holiday! 11172429 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . 2.35 t O Magnum Mysterium—Evan Ramos. Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship service. Simple, elegant, and haunting, this piece is a wonderful choice for developing choirs. 10871862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95 4 Rudolph on the Housetop—arr. Kirby Shaw. Here's a jazzy mash-up of two favorite holiday songs in an arrangement that choirs of all ages will enjoy. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Up on the Housetop are fitted with jazz harmonies and plenty of festive fun that works well with the track or with the parts for your jazz band. A holiday home run! 11205025 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4L Silent Night—arr. Dan Forrest. A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose: "Christ, the Savior, is born." Then it quietly rests in the strength of that truth. It is scored for SATB divisi voices with optional available string quartet or orchestra parts. 11202828 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 4L Sparklejollytwinklejingley (from the e Broadway Musical "Elf")—arr. Andy Beck. Here's a delightfully cheerful number from the Broadway musical "Elf," which is based on the Will Ferrell film. The whimsical words and merry music are guaranteed to put a smile on every face this Christmas! "If you want to deck the halls for Mister C., make sure they're sparklejollytwinklejingley..." This is splashy holiday entertainment with razzmatazz to spare, and don't miss the candy- cane choreography on the Lift Me Up choral movement DVD! 11196283 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 4D Walking in the Air (from "The Snowman") e Howard Blake/arr. John Leavitt. Raymond Briggs' 1978 children's picture book about a snowman coming to life was made into a celebrated half-hour animated film. This song sets the sequence in which the snowman flies with a boy to the North Pole, and the music suits the exciting journey through a winter wonderland. This beautiful winter feature with an optional orchestration for strings and percussion will be the highlight of your winter concert! 11205259 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 Go to cart

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