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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
HD The First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest. Dan Forrest's
setting of this beloved carol takes a wonder-filled,
reflective gaze inside the stable in Bethlehem. The
anthem takes its time to savor the beauty and
meaning of the scene and to communicate directly
to the heart of the miracle of the Incarnation.
Sweeping crescendos and tasteful piano lines
deliver the beloved message of this carol in a
completely unforgettable way. Captivating.
10069886 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10281676 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10281681 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10098697 Orchestration SATB. . . . . . . . .80.00
10281678 Orchestration SSA. . . . . . . . . .80.00
10281682 Orchestration TTB . . . . . . . . . .80.00
HD The First Noel/Pachelbel's Canon—arr. Michael
Clawson. The intertwining of the two timeless
works The First Noel and Pachelbel's Canon In D is
absolutely beautiful! A choral masterpiece, this has
become a classic, featuring a three-hand piano or
organ accompaniment. Don't miss this!
1740786 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
1740794 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
1860923 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
1740802 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
3298474 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
3298475 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .30.00
L A French Carol Concertato—arr. Hal H. Hopson.
Seasoned composer/arranger Hal H. Hopson has
crafted this celebratory setting of the classic Angels
We Have Heard On High. With organ (or piano) plus
optional handbells, this anthem dances with joy! The
soprano obbligato will soar above choir (and optional
congregation) for a thrilling Christmas concertato.
11203345 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
l Gloria Celebration—Douglas E. Wagner. A great
choice for holiday concerts and throughout the year,
this rhythmic setting of the traditional Latin text is
fun to sing and impressive to perform. Some simple
mixed meter and syncopation add to the appeal.
Ranges are conservative in all parts, making this
ideal for younger developing voices. Perfect as an
opening festival selection!
11347664 Three-Part Mixed or SAB. . . . . .2.20
Go, Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Molly
Ijames. This spirited setting of Go, Tell It on the
Mountain features a sparkling four-hand piano
accompaniment and powerful vocal writing. A two-
hand piano reduction and a full orchestration are
also available. The P/A CD includes both the four-
hand piano and full orchestra accompaniments.
10998929 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.30
10998930 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
10998931 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . .59.95
l God Rest Ye Merry—arr. Geoffrey T. Bell.
Vibrant and festive, this brilliant arrangement of the
traditional English carol will raise the roof at your
next Christmas concert. A classical-style yet spirited
accompaniment leads the way, and the voices
follow with a balance of unison and multi-part
writing. Inclusive lyrics and the brief performance
time make this a great choice for worship or
concert. Fun!
11347577 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11347578 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
L God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—arr. Molly
Ijames. It would be difficult to find a more spirited
arrangement of this much-loved carol! This setting
for SATB voices and piano requires an above-
average accompanist and an energetic choir ready
to work with the promise that the end result will
be artistic and worth the effort. This is an excellent
choice for concert choirs, church, or school.
11101002 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
L God's Greatest Treasure—Ruth Elaine Schram.
This tender and poetic anthem speaks of earthly
treasures that fall short of the treasure given to all
when Jesus was born. Easy to prepare and with
accessible ranges, it is an excellent choice for an
intimate Christmas service. "Silver and gold and
precious stones, the sum of the wealth the world
now owns; all these and more do not compare to
God's greatest Treasure sleeping there!"
11200658 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
H Hallelujah Chorus—George Frideric Handel.
This is the G. Schirmer edition that has become
part of every musician's experience with Handel's
masterwork. A "must" for every library.
401042 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
L Hallelujah Chorus—G. F. Handel/arr. Hal Hopson.
Don't miss this opportunity to sing the magnificent
Handel classic! In the key of C, this setting is every
bit as effective as it is practical for today's choirs.
Comfortable choral ranges, optional congregation
parts, and a wide variety of instrumental
combinations, including handbells, with organ
accompaniment, make this a very versatile and
accessible edition. Perfect for Easter or Christmas,
or any time of year.
8037830 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
10669595 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
8037848 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .29.95
H The Hands that First Held Mary's Child—Dan
Forrest. An incredible text tells the extraordinary
story of a Child, whose journey begins in Bethlehem,
with the weathered hands of a carpenter holding
his newborn son. "The hands that first held Mary's
child were hard from working wood. From boards
they sawed and planed and filed and splinters they
withstood. This day they gripped no tool of steel,
they drove no iron nail, but cradled from the head
to heel our Lord, newborn and frail."
10281684 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10281687 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10366938 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10281685 Cello Part for SATB. . . . . . . . . .2.95
10281686 Orchestration SATB. . . . . . . . .40.00
10281688 Orchestration SSA. . . . . . . . . .40.00
10366939 Orchestration TBB. . . . . . . . . .40.00
HD Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Dan
Forrest. Your centerpiece Christmas setting has
arrived! This Dan Forrest arrangement of Hark!
The Herald Angels Sing has everything you need.
It is arranged for SATB voices (also SSAA and
TTBB) and piano four-hands (or organ), optional
handbells, optional brass quintet with percussion
(or brass ensemble), or even optional orchestration.
Customize this highly flexible arrangement to fit
your program's needs or desires. There's even a
full P/A CD available. This music will truly create
an awe-inspiring experience during the most
wonderful time of the year!
10513797 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10757381 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10757383 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
D Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Pinkzebra.
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 in
a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
11190954 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190955 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190957 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190956 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11190958 Instrumental Parts
Guitar, Bass, Drums . . . . . . . .20.00
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—Felix
Mendelssohn/arr. David Moser McKay. Beginning
with a toccata-like organ interlude, this treatment
of Felix Mendelssohn's classic carol is a fresh
choice for Christmas concerts and perfect for
congregational singing. Scored for choir, organ, and
orchestra. Recorded performance is by the Belmont
University Mass Choir and University Symphony
Orchestra under the direction of Jeffery Ames for
Christmas at Belmont, 2012.
11207398 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11207399 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
11207400 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .55.00
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E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—arr. Heather
Sorenson. From the cantata Christmas Dreams,
this festive arrangement of
MENDELSSOHN is a
joyous celebration of the season. Full of vibrant life
and colorful flourishes, this setting is the perfect
exclamation point for your Christmas service or
concert! Consort ensemble: flute, clarinet, two
trumpets, trombone, percussion, piano, and
keyboard. Full orchestration: two flutes or flute
and piccolo, oboe, two clarinets, bassoon, brass,
strings, percussion, and timpani.
11332289 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11332290 Instrumental Parts
Consort Ensemble. . . . . . . . . .40.00
11332291 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
l He Is Born—arr. C.L. Bass. For choir and optional
congregation, this arrangement of the familiar
French carol will be a welcome addition to any
Christmas service. Simple yet creative part-writing
will showcase the choir against the congregation.
The middle verse includes choir-only sections with
opportunities for women and men to sing beautifully
in moving thirds. A simple modulation provides
lift, and the piece finishes with a quiet unison.
Orchestration is available separately for flute, oboe
(or flute 2), two B-flat clarinets, percussion, two
violins, viola, cello, string bass, and piano.
11346982 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
11346983 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . .50.00
t He Is Born—arr. Fred Graham. A lively anthem sung
in both French and English, perfect for Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day, or the Sundays after Christmas.
Parts are available for violin or other C instrument,
glockenspiel or handbells, and snare drum.
11202255 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
L Hear the Angels Sing—arr. Mary McDonald.
Lilting and flowing, this anthem creatively pairs
the classic It Came Upon the Midnight Clear text
with Gesu Bambino. The result is a stunning
new combination that sounds inevitable, taking
both text and tune to exciting new heights.
Highly recommended!
11203327 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
11203328 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . . .50.00
L His Light Still Shines—Mary McDonald. Mary
McDonald's music and Rose Aspinall's lyrics meet
to create this powerful ballad about the light of
Christ that still lives within us. While the focus is
Christmas, the message rings true throughout
the year. Michael Lawrence's stunning optional
orchestration showcases the strength of the words
and melody.
11200685 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
11200686 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
11200687 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .69.95
D
The Holding Carol—Craig Hella Johnson.
A lush and emotive original carol that can be sung
at Christmas or any time of year. Expressive and
lyrical, with themes of love, joy, peace and the
promise of the season. Sweeping melodic lines
and gorgeous harmonies are well supported by an
artistic piano part to create a choral experience that
is truly special.
10880461 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
