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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Holiday Carols for SAB Choirs—arr. Hywel
Davies. Four classic Christmas carols: Deck the Hall;
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; The Sussex Carol and
We Wish You a Merry Christmas, skillfully arranged
for concert, worship, or caroling in the neighborhood.
These are not set in a traditional hymn style but
rather graced with polyphony and counterpoint.
11163874 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75
Holy Is the Child—Robert White Johnson & John
Grimsey/arr. Richard Kingsmore. This poignant
anthem reminds the listener that the revered God is
central to the story of Christmas. With strong lyrics
and beautiful melodies, this piece carries the story
well. Pretty.
11201407 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
11201408 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11201409 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.95
L Holy Night of Wonder—Traditional & Frederic
Chopin/arr. Faye Lopez. Faye Lopez skillfully weaves
a classic Chopin melody with the lyrics of O Little
Town of Bethlehem in this hauntingly beautiful
meditation on the Incarnation. Conveying the peace
and wonder of the night, this anthem is an ideal
selection to enhance Christmas Eve worship. Lovely.
11200723 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
l Holy Night, Blessed Night—Qiqui Shi/arr.
Chris de Silva. This piece is an arrangement of the
beautiful pentatonic tune
SHENG YE JING, written
by Qigui Shi. Long, lyrical lines support the gentle
peacefulness of this carol. The descant (perhaps
sung by a solo voice) echoes the title phrase in a
haunting way and continues to sing the gifts of
Christmas - peace, mercy, grace, and goodness.
11300454 SATB opt. Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
HD How Great Our Joy!—arr. Craig Courtney.
Give your choir and congregation the privilege of
experiencing this traditional German carol as never
before! This setting for choir, piano and optional
string quartet gently redefines "joy" as it inspires
everyone to a new level of worship!
10312008 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10312009 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10312010 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10312011 String Quartet Parts. . . . . . . . .12.50
l Humble Little Manger—Ed Rush/arr. James
Michael Stevens. Good-natured and filled with
the hopeful message of God's Christmas grace,
this anthem is sure to put a smile in your heart.
Written in a toe-tapping gospel style, this original
piece is crafted for easy learning. Consider adding
a bass and drum combo with your performance for
a cheerful touch. Fun!
11347973 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
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Humble Mother, Humble Child—arr. Jim Ailor.
This upbeat, unison Christmas anthem from Piae
Cantiones (1582) will bring joy to both choirs and
congregation. Easily learned by children, youth,
soloists, or adult choirs, the familiar melody
TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM and meaningful text make
this a great multigenerational Christmas piece.
"Come, O come adore this Child!" Optional flute,
harp, and strings.
11318549 Unison Opt.
flute, harp, strings. . . . . . . . . . .2.00
11318550 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .20.00
DL The Huron Carol—arr. Dan Forrest. A haunting,
thoughtful setting of the French Canadian melody
with the original text in the native Huron language.
It is scored for SATB choir and piano with optional
full score and parts for string quartet as well
as optional full score and parts for an orchestral
accompaniment also available. Moving, insightful
and engaging!
10907653 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10907654 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet & Percussion . .25.00
10907655 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
L
Hymn for Christmas—arr. Marty Parks.
Beethoven's
ODE TO JOY tune makes for a strong
telling of the value of the Christ Child to earth. The
strong orchestration, accessible choral writing,
and energy give this piece a unique place among
Christmas anthems. Praise to the Child King!
11201410 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
11201411 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11201412 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.95
L I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day—
J. Baptiste Calkin/arr. Heather Sorenson. Here is
a favorite Christmas carol sensitively arranged for
SAB voices. Heather Sorenson's craftsmanship
and creativity bring a freshness to this classic
carol. The optional additions of handbells as well
as a full orchestration bring more opportunities for
performance. Easy to medium in difficulty.
11200550 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
l I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day—Johnny
Marks/arr. John Leavitt. This stellar new version
of the Christmas classic is a must-do holiday
anthem. Updated with colorful choral effects, the
result is an exuberant sonic experience that will
leave the audience wanting more. Arranged with
flexibility in mind, this piece can be performed
unaccompanied or with either handchimes
(handbells) or piano, or both!
11347579 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
11347580 Handbell Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.00
I Saw Three Ships—Andy Brooke. This delightful
setting of a popular traditional carol boasts a really
nice variety of textures, rhythms, and keys as the
setting builds verse by verse. The mimicking of
bells in the vocals contributes to a festive feeling
and will be a definite crowd-pleaser. The piano
accompaniment nicely complements the vocals.
11199021 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.35
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
11202765 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . .24.95
11202766 Handbell Part 7 Octaves . . . . . .4.95
11202767 Brass & Percussion Parts . . . .30.00
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I Saw Three Ships—John Rutter. For SATB choir
and piano, orchestra or brass ensemble (4tpt, 3tbn,
tuba, perc, hp (opt)), this carol is also available in
Carols for Choirs 3 and 100 Carols for Choirs.
The accompaniments for orchestra and brass
ensemble are available on hire. There is a separate
arrangement in 6/8 time, with its own orchestral
accompaniment, only in Eight Christmas Carols
Set 2. Now available for purchase is a four-piece
chamber ensemble accompaniment compatible
with all versions. Pack includes full score and set
of parts (piccolo, oboe, harp, and organ.)
1411552 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
11315681 Full Score
Reduced orchestration:
Piccolo, Oboe, Harp & Organ. .37.95
Dt I Wonder as I Wander—arr. John Rutter. John
Jacob Niles' lovely Appalachian carol breathes new
life with this arrangement by John Rutter. The full
rich a cappella sound of this popular carol will give
your choir a true sense of accomplishment. This
incredibly fine arrangement rightfully deserves a
place in every choral library.
1521962 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.60
I Wonder as I Wander—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
This Appalachian carol has one of the most beautiful
and expressive melodies. Set here for treble or
mixed choirs, this lush arrangement features
beautiful harmonies, a flowing accompaniment
and an optional flute obbligato that really enriches
the arrangement. A tender and expressive piece
that will bring a quiet moment of reflection to your
Christmas concert or service.
10031040 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10984557 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
l Il est ne, le divin Enfant—arr. Mark Burrows.
Joyously contrapuntal concert treatment of one
of the world's most endearing carols. French and
English lyrics weave in and out, with limited ranges
and a bit of divisi for your developing singers. Hand
drum, finger cymbals, and flute provide an added
authentic Renaissance flavor to the texture.
11347665 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
HD In Dulci Jubilo—arr. Matthew Culloton.
Lt A cappella choirs will enjoy this ethereal
arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol. The
melody is easily identifiable throughout, and a quiet
energy makes it an exciting setting.
10310929 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10606190 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10606183 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
L In the Bleak Midwinter—arr. Mark Hayes. The
well-loved Christina Rossetti poem and Gustav Holst
tune come to life in this stunning arrangement that
rises and falls in complexity from the beginning solo
soprano voice to its return at the end. Scored for
SATB voices, solo, piano, and optional orchestra.
Hauntingly beautiful!
10907656 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10907657 String Quartet
& Percussion Parts . . . . . . . . .25.00
10907658 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. Gerald Custer.
The treasured Christmas carol opens with a
thoughtful new verse by the arranger, sung by a
soloist. In the middle verse, the choir enters with the
original text, singing unaccompanied with optional
flute descant. After a nod to Silent Night in the
interlude, the final verse opens with unison voices
and descant until drawing to a satisfying SAB close.
11199176 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
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The Inn at the End of the World—Heather
Sorenson. A bell-like piano motive opens this lovely
anthem and holds the sections together. Based
on G. K. Chesterton's The Feast of Snow, it also
references the beloved hymn Thou Didst Leave
Thy Throne. The choral chords shimmer over very
expressive accompaniment, and optional violin
and cello add a special touch to this Advent or
Christmas offering.
11000668 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11000670E Orchestration ePrint . . . . . . . .50.00
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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear—Heather
Sorenson. Heather Sorenson has reimagined this
beloved text, fashioning a melody with beautiful
arching leaps. Scored with piano accompaniment
or full orchestra, it builds slowly through a repeated
chorus of "Gloria in excelsis Deo." The final section
begins boldly and majestically before closing with a
quiet "Gloria."
11201309 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11201310 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
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It Was on a Silent Night—Becky Hogan &
Richard A. Nichols. Quoting the familiar Still, Still,
Still, the piano ushers the voices in, creating a
dreamy Christmas lullaby. Composed by a direct
descendant of Franz Gruber, this new carol
concludes with a quote of Silent Night. Sweetly
nostalgic, it is reminiscent of a folk song.
11199183 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
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Jesus Child—John Rutter. Although first
published in 1974, the John Rutter carol, Jesus
Child, remains just as fresh today as it was when
first issued.
1318559 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.95
10993255 SS Or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
1260827 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
Dt Jesus Christ the Apple Tree—Elizabeth Poston.
This is a delightful selection that uses wonderful
text imagery and metaphoric language. Consistent
seller since 1967.
5283163 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
The Jesus Gift—Gilbert Martin/arr. John Leavitt.
A shimmering orchestration adorns Gilbert Martin's
lovely Christmas anthem. Opening with an
accompaniment reference to The First Noel, this
arrangement features a beautiful solo, good vocal
ranges, and lovely harmonic surprises. The lyrics
remind us that Jesus is the most graceful of gifts.
11201235 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
11201236 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
11201237 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
11201238 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
DL Jesus, What a Wonderful Child—arr. Joel
Raney. This high-energy arrangement includes
the well-known spiritual Amen, Amen. It may be
accompanied simply with piano, or with an added
rhythm section, or full orchestra. Any way you
choose, choirs will enjoy the upbeat rhythms and
this joyous proclamation of the birth of Jesus. Fun!
10750797 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
10750798 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
10750799 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .29.95
10750800 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
L Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head—arr. Trevor
Manor. A lovely lullaby-like setting of the familiar
Kentucky folk carol develops into a significant
telling of the Christmas story. While expanding
upon the simple harmonies of the original, it retains
its Appalachian flavor, enhanced by the piano
and stunning oboe obbligato. A perfect choice
for Christmas worship and concerts, it will soon
become a favorite of both singer and listener.
11202768 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
L The Journey—Lloyd Larson. This thought-
provoking story of the Magi opens and closes with
the choir quoting
KINGS OF ORIENT as they hauntingly
sing on "oo." The original music that follows
sensitively sets the text based on Matthew 2:1-12
and 2 Corinthians 4:6. It is scored for SATB voices
with stellar piano accompaniment.
11101007 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
L Joy Has Dawned -with- Angels We Have
Heard on High—Getty & Townend/arr. Lloyd
Larson. This Christmas anthem opens with the
refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High offering
an opportunity to include a children's choir along
with the adults. Both groups then join together in
the middle, creating a powerful presentation for
Christmas. "Glory to God in the highest."
11204060 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
11204062 Rehearsal CD
Voice Dominant. . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11204061 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . . . . .29.95
11204064 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .29.95
11204063 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
