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2021 Community & Collegiate Choir Digital Catalog

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Go to cart H Basic Library t A Cappella L Large Print Edition ePrint D Downloadable MP3s L I Saw Three Ships—arr. John Frederick Hudson. With a driving accompaniment for two capable pianists, this powerful arrangement of the traditional English carol is a perfect choice to begin or end a Christmas concert or service. It's also great for festival or massed choirs, with optional children's choir or soloist. Available accompaniment options include brass quintet, percussion and handbell parts. 11202764 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35 Le I Wonder as I Wander—John Jacob Niles/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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55 Le Joy to the World!—arr. Matt Podd. It's a high- energy, gospel-infused take on one of the most treasured Christmas carols of all time. Rhythmic syncopation, repeated riffs, gospel harmonies that climb in inversion, and plenty of melodic blue notes add up to an explosion of joy for mixed, treble or tenor-bass choirs! The fully notated piano part includes all the right riffs and turnarounds, and there are optional charts for drum set and bass, too. Not to be missed! 11196263 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20 Let Heaven and Nature Sing (A Sacred Caroling Medley) (Virtual Caroling Kit)—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This joyful medley of three beloved Christmas songs is perfect for carolers looking to share the Christmas spirit. This arrangement includes Joy to the World; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night. Fully orchestrated, this medley feels familiar from the first listen and is a quick learn for singers of all ages. A perfect choice for a closing selection or encore, virtual caroling, or as a virtual Christmas card from your choir - your audience will definitely want to sing along! The Virtual Caroling Kit includes: links for guide track videos (with score and sound) for each voice part to share with your singers, which include the sheet music, click track, and a professional singer to sing along with; an MP3 accompaniment track for your virtual performance; step-by-step directions outlining the virtual choir process from start to finish for singers and organizers; and all permissions for virtual performances and licenses. 11317351F SATB Virtual Caroling Kit . ME 49.99 Le Love's Pure Light, Silent Night—Michael John Trotta. This lyrical setting blends the beloved tune and text with a captivating new tune sung by the descant. The result is a fresh look at an old favorite in the capable hands of Michael John Trotta. The added oboe obbligato gives a unique color to the piece. Fresh and captivating. 11315935 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75 e Masters in This Hall—arr. Mark Hayes. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50 e Merry Everything—Ernie Lijoi/arr. Paul Sac- cone. Our differences come to light in a very focused way during December, when we celebrate an entire array of holidays and a variety of traditions. This original holiday song urges us to celebrate the season together, putting aside our differences, and looking to the things we have in common. Full of joy and poignant truth, it's a wonderful feel-good selection for your winter concert. 11204826 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 O Christmas Tree (A Vocal Jazz Setting) (Virtual Caroling Kit)—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This swingin' seasonal favorite is a perfect singing Christmas card. Colorful harmony and counterpoint bring a touch of sophistication to this jazzy arrangement of O Christmas Tree with a nod to A Charlie Brown Christmas and a hint of The Swingle Singers. Featuring that classic nostalgic holiday sound, this is the perfect choice for a virtual Christmas card from your choir, for virtual caroling, or as a concert encore. The Virtual Caroling Kit includes: links for guide track videos (with score and sound) for each voice part to share with your singers, which include the sheet music, click track, and a professional singer to sing along with; an MP3 accompaniment track for your virtual performance; step-by-step directions outlining the virtual choir process from start to finish for singers and organizers; and all permissions for virtual performances and licenses. 11317353F SATB Virtual Caroling Kit . ME 49.99 Le O Holy Night—Adolphe Adam/arr. Tim Harbold. This soulful, gospel-style setting of the favorite carol O Holy Night is a treat for mixed choirs. Gorgeous smooth harmonies and a stylized piano accompaniment bring a freshness to the standard, and the option to feature a soloist for the opening bars helps to establish the style. 11196162 SATB Divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55 L O Little Town of Bethlehem—R. Daniel Holt. This is an evocative setting of the traditional carol text, with earthy percussion and modal tonality. Truly beautiful and highly interesting, with simple and effective vocal writing, this will be a unique addition to Christmas programs in concert or church. Can be performed with keyboard only or with keyboard and harp. 11195646 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.55 Lt O Magnum Mysterium (from Venite Adore- e mus)—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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45 Lt Shepherd's Carol (from Venite Adoremus) e 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 . ME 2.45 11202065 SATB Piano Acc. Version. . ME 2.85 L Silent Night—arr. Dan Forrest. A gentle instru- mental 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. Accompaniment for string quartet or full orchestra is available for each voicing. 11202828 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 11202830 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 e Somewhere in My Memory (from "Home Alone")—Leslie Bricusse & John Williams/arr. Mark Hayes. Everyone loves this song from the "Home Alone" movies. Mark Hayes' wonderful arrangement captures the song's timeless beauty, reminding us of the innocence and magic of childhood at Christmas. Gentle vocal writing and surprising musical turns build to an ending of harmonic wonder! 11198835 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 te This Endris Night—Sarah Quartel. Sarah Quartel gives us a fresh take on a familiar 15th- century Christmas text with her arrangement for unaccompanied voices with an optional part for handbells, percussion, or the chime stop on the organ. The dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter create a lilting feel, and Quartel creates a memorable melody for the carol text that passes through each of the voice parts. 11193329 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00 'Tis the Season (A Secular Caroling Medley) (Virtual Caroling Kit)—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This two-minute medley of secular holiday songs is a perfect way to celebrate this season with singing. This upbeat arrangement includes three fully orchestrated caroling classics that will have your audience singing along: Deck the Hall; Here We Come A-Caroling and Jingle Bells. With a universal message of holiday cheer, 'Tis the Season is a great choice as a closing selection or encore, virtual caroling, or as a virtual Christmas card from your choir. The Virtual Caroling Kit includes: links for guide track videos (with score and sound) for each voice part to share with your singers, which include the sheet music, click track, and a professional singer to sing along with; an MP3 accompaniment track for your virtual performance; step-by-step directions outlining the virtual choir process from start to finish for singers and organizers; and all permissions for virtual performances and licenses. 11317348F SATB Virtual Caroling Kit . ME 49.99 L When Stars Shone Down—Steven Aldredge/ed. Dan Forrest. "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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 te 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. . . . ME 2.35 Lt 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. 11202840 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 11202841 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10 12 HOLIDAY ADULT COMMUNITY CHOIR

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