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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
D Silent Night—arr. Peter Anglea. If you're looking
for something different from the original Silent
Night, Peter Angela's arrangement presents a new
melody while still incorporating the original STILLE
NACHT
in some of the accompaniment. You're not
going to want to miss this remarkable treatment of
this beloved text by Joseph Mohr.
10513821 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10660114 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.00
l Silent Night—Mason Brown, David Wise & John
Roberts. Created by Central Live, Mason Brown,
David Wise, and John Roberts sing of the beauty of
Christ's birth with anticipation and tender care at a
Christmas Eve service or any reflective time during
the Christmas season. It features a beautifully
narrated Christmas poem and includes two
versions: a solo version and a choir-only version.
11312261 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.99
11312263 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
D Sing, Choirs of Angels!—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
This celebratory anthem begins and ends with
glorious choral fanfares and skillfully blends two
favorite angel-themed carols, Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing and Angels We Have Heard on High.
A reproducible part is included for the congregation
to join the choir for the familiar carols. The inventive
accompaniment works well with piano alone but
optional brass and percussion parts are available
to enhance the joyful sound.
10999026 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
10999028 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
10999030 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Percussion . . . . . . . . .29.95
Sing Glory to the King—David Schmidt. This
joyful and tuneful carol uses 12/8 to its fullest,
bouncing between four dotted quarter notes to six
quarters in a measure, and the effect is delightful.
Smuggled into the piece is a touch of What Child Is
This which contrasts nicely with the rhythmic and
syncopated nature and contemporary feel of the
original music.
10997698 SSATTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.45
L Snow on Snow—Gustav Holst/arr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. This beautiful work creates a mood of
wonder, mystery, and anticipation of the solitude
and serenity on that first Christmas night. Lush
harmonies and an original section comprising
cascading vocal lines complement Holst's
melody, and the Christina Rossetti text sparkles
with the wonder of the season. An artistic piano
accompaniment brings new motives and fluid
support to the choral lines.
11202600 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11202601 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11202602 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11202603 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11203171 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
lD Star Carol—John Rutter. The masterful pen of
John Rutter created this marvelous Christmas
selection that has become a Christmas tradition
for mixed choirs. Use of children's choir or
orchestration with SATB choir will only enhance
your presentation. Now available is a four-piece
chamber ensemble accompaniment compatible
with all versions. Pack includes full score and set
of parts (piccolo, oboe, harp, and organ.)
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
1480771 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
lt Star in the East—Milburn Price. This melodic
gem from the early American hymn tradition
maintains the spirit of the source material, colored
by the use of finger cymbals for rhythmic interest.
The arrangement unfolds naturally from a single
line and gradually moves through the various
ranges of the chorus. Open voice leading adds
an air of mystery and sacred reverence to the
anthem's impact.
11347987 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
lt Still, Still the Night—Patrick Hawes. Written for
The Self-Isolation Choir which was formed in 2020
in response to the COVID-19 lockdown, this carol
is imbued with both a sense of longing and the
hope that a healing light may be born to comfort
mankind. Apart from the extended ending, the carol
is in a simple strophic form. Attention to dynamics
and phrasing will bring out the contrasts in light and
shade within the still and meditative atmosphere.
11340223 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.20
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Still, Still, Still—arr. Michael Higgins. This
arrangement of the popular German carol is given
a modern twist with fresh harmonies but still
captures the tranquility found in more traditional
settings. Supported by sustained "oohs" and
"ahs" throughout, this contemporary setting
is written so well that it doesn't even need its
delicate piano accompaniment.
11339680 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.00
DL Sussex Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg. A brilliant
arrangement of the traditional English carol for SATB
choir and piano or optional chamber orchestra. This
piece is high in joyful energy from start to finish and
certain to become a regular part of the season for
years to come. "On Christmas night all Christians
sing to hear the news the angels bring!"
10907672 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10907673 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .30.00
That First Christmas Night—Tracey Craig
McKibben. The accessible SAB writing of Tracey
McKibben's piece for Advent or Christmas will take
your listeners on a journey - from the longing for
and anticipation of the Messiah to the realization
of what his coming means for each of us. This
fresh tune underscores the message of a powerful
text: "Breaking chains that held us for so long, our
Jesus came, the pow'r of love reclaimed us that
first Christmas night."
11199641 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.40
HD There Is Faint Music—Dan Forrest. The "faint
music" is descriptive of Mary singing lullabies to
hush her baby's sleepy sighs. This touching anthem
paints a beautiful musical picture of Mary and her
newborn Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/
A straw-lined manger, safe and warm/ And Mary
singing lullabies/ To hush her Baby's sleepy sighs."
Poetic and lyrical, this gorgeous offering will be a
blessing to your congregation on Christmas Eve.
10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
L There Is No Child So Small—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 Is No Rose—Philip Stopford. A sublime
a cappella setting of the well-known anonymous
15th-century text. There is no divisi of the choral
parts, and the vocal ranges are very reasonable.
A truly magnificent addition to the Christmas
repertoire. Certain to become a favorite of choirs
and audiences alike.
10671536 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
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 Guitar Part Edition . . . . . . . . . . .7.50
11200299 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .10.00
HD This Little Babe—Benjamin Britten. This exciting
Christmas carol, originally for treble voices, comes
from Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols." The
accompaniment, written for harp, may also be
played by keyboard.
162636 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
l This Wondrous Night—J.S. Bach & Charles
Gounod/arr. John Bolin. Fresh new lyrics created for
California Baptist University Choir Christmas concerts
have been set to one of the most famous and
gorgeous classical pieces of all time. This anthem
is uniquely marked by the option of two endings,
providing flexibility for your service planning.
11213601 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.79
D 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
Thou Who Wast Rich—arr. Lloyd Larson. This
meaningful text, based on 2 Corinthians 8:9,
explores the mystery of the incarnation. Paired
with a traditional French carol melody, the text is
provided with an exquisite accompaniment that is
crowned by an optional violin obbligato.
11200728 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
11346977 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
D '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
L 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
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Trinity Carol—Tom Lough & Joseph M. Martin.
This original Christmas offering is centered in the
mystery of the Trinity. Somewhat unique for a
seasonal selection, the music is traditional in style
and filled with expressive hymnlike harmonies. A
supportive accompaniment and an easy-to-ring
handbell part build texture and depth before giving
way to a rich a cappella treatment. The anthem
has an "old soul" that would be fully at home in a
cathedral or a candlelight chapel. Graceful writing
and grace-filled message!
11347594 SATB w/ opt. 3 oct. Handbells . .2.10
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Untitled Carol—Joseph M. Martin. From the
enigmatic title to its final whispered cries, this
anthem reflects on the journey from manger to cross
viewed through Mary's eyes. The ancient
COVENTRY
CAROL forms the musical foundation of this lament,
with uncluttered textures and rich harmonies. For
moments of Christmas contemplation or even
Lenten communion, this thought-provoking piece
will leave a lasting impression on your people.
11347990 SATB divisi and English Horn. . .2.25
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Unto Us a Child Is Born—Pepper Choplin.
Celebrate the birth of the "Wonderful Counselor,
the Everlasting Father, the Almighty God" with
this bright anthem by Pepper Choplin. This crisp,
dance-like selection from The Seven Noels will
create a festive air for your Christmas services,
especially with the optional orchestra supporting
the singers.
11200884 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
11200885 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11200886 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
D 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
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