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CHRISTMAS MUSICALS
Christmas Musicals
And There Was Light—Joseph M. Martin. This
cantata is a celebration of light. Filled with time-
honored carols and expressive original songs,
this work will dazzle and inspire. The first half of
the cantata is dedicated to hopeful prophecies
associated with the coming Light of the World. With
the birth of Jesus, the second part moves forward
to declare the tidings of great joy and is crowned
with an opportunity for the congregation to join in
singing Joy to the World. Brant Adams and Robert
Sterling shine as orchestrators of this truly festive
work. Glorious! Songs Include: A Festive Call to
Christmas; Celebration of Light; Come, Golden
Light; Dazzling Joy; Beautiful Name; Dreamer of
Stars; Angel Song; Silver and Shadows and Joyous
Carols of Christmas. 50 minutes.
11101978 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
11102416 SATB Book & CD Pack . . . . . .16.99
Appalachian Winter—Joseph M. Martin.
Composed in the spirit of folk music, this cantata
combines traditional sounds with more rustic
elements, creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing.
Popular American carols like Away in a Manger and
O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional
spirituals such as Children, Go Where I Send Thee
and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes
are retooled for Advent and stand alongside new
versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies.
Thoughtful narration weaves the movements together
in a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two
orchestral options are available allowing maximum
flexibility in performance. Songs include: Prelude;
'Tis a Season for Singing; Long Time Ago; Hope
and Expectation; Carol of the Winter Wind; Mountain
Carol; Gentle Carols of Bethlehem; While Shepherds
Watched; A Rustic Star Carol; Children, Go Tell It
On the Mountain. Performance time: approximately
45 minutes.
10367745 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10367753 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Candles and Carols—Mark Hayes. Perfect
for the small or medium-sized choir for Advent
and Christmas, here is an intimate, participatory
experience for both choir and congregation.
Celebrating the traditional Advent themes of hope,
peace, joy and love this work may be performed
in individual movements throughout the weeks
of Advent and Christmas, or in its entirety on any
Advent Sunday, Christmas Eve/Day or special
seasonal celebrations. While each candle is lit a
narration is spoken and beautiful settings of familiar
carols with a newly written verse may be sung by
the choir, the congregation or any combination of
the two. Choral part-writing is very accessible and
optional vocal solos are featured on some carols.
The work may be performed with a full orchestra,
a smaller ensemble or a fully orchestrated
Accompaniment CD.
10049235 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10049239 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . .8.95
A Child, A King—Marty Parks. This celebratory
work from Marty Parks is filled with festive
interpretations of classic carols and worshipful
original songs that highlight the beauty of the
Christmas story. Arranged with practicality in
mind, it is sure to make choirs of all sizes and
skill levels sound their best. The choral voicings
are rich and full while the vocal ranges maintain
an accessibility throughout. The orchestration
beautifully complements the choral writing.
From the anticipatory, joy-filled opener, O Come,
Emmanuel!, to the exciting finale that combines O
Come, All Ye Faithful and Son of the Father's Love,
this incredible selection is filled with the sounds
and spirit of Christmas! Songs Include: O Come,
Emmanuel!; Son of the Father's Love; The First
Noel; Bethlehem Song; As Lately We Watched;
Poverty Carol; God With Us, Emmanuel and Finale
(O Come, All Ye Faithful/Son of the Father's Love).
45 minutes.
10999583 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10999584 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10999594 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
Christmas Dreams—Joseph M. Martin &
Heather Sorenson. The Christmas story is told with
fresh perspective in this collaborative cantata from
Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson. Throughout
time God has touched and motivated hearts
through dreams and visions. Christmas Dreams
visits these moments in scripture and connects
the experiences of ancient times with our modern
journey of faith, pointing to Christ, in whose
birth the hopes, yearnings and dreams of all the
world are fulfilled. Using traditional carols, newly
composed seasonal selections, and thoughtful
narration, this rich work delivers a tapestry of
sound and emotion. Share this cantata with your
people and help them discover God's graceful
touch in their lives! 47 minutes.
10881024 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10881034 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Christmas Presence—Pepper Choplin. From the
pen of Pepper Choplin comes Christmas Presence,
a musical telling of the Christmas story and its
impact on our lives and the lives of those around
us. From the energetic opener, The World Awaits
Your Coming, to the reflective Still They Are Here,
this work inspires us to dwell on the important and
profound way that Christmas brings us together
through the joy of Christ's birth. Beautiful original
melodies and thoughtful texts are paired with and
inspired by favorite carols of old in a unique and
creative way. The finale features an inspiring call
to action: "Go into the world to be a Christmas
Presence, bringing hope, peace, and love to a world
in need." 40 minutes.
10906517 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .9.95
10906594 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
Everlasting Light—Lloyd Larson, Mary McDonald,
Jay Rouse & Larry Shackley. From the collaborative
efforts of Lloyd Larson, Mary McDonald, Jay Rouse,
and Larry Shackley, Everlasting Light showcases
the profound significance of the light of Christ come
to earth. An insightful narration by Rose Aspinall
incorporates scripture and personal reflection
to tie together the compelling combination of
powerful original music and beloved carols. The
work concludes with a robust medley of carols that
points back to the opening song. "He is the Light,
Everlasting Light; born a Savior, born this night. He is
the One, the Everlasting Son; Child of heaven, He is
the Light!" Songs include: Everlasting Light; He Is the
Light (Underscore); Longing for the Light; My Soul
Proclaims; Bethlehem, O Bethlehem; Shepherds
and Angels; This Child of Light; This Is Christ the
King and Everlasting Light (Finale). 45 minutes.
10999595 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10999596 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10999605 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
The Glory of Christmas—Lloyd Larson. The glory
of Christmas comes to life in this inspiring musical
by Lloyd Larson. Through a blend of familiar carols
and original songs, choirs and congregations
alike will experience the beauty of the incarnation
story as if they're experiencing it for the first time.
This versatile work may be presented in multiple
segments over the Sundays of Advent or as a
single presentation; it will be equally effective
with piano accompaniment or the full orchestra
option. The script for two narrators is scripturally
based and seamlessly weaves in and out of the
music to provide an inspiring worship experience.
Opportunities for the congregation to sing familiar
carols as well as the availability of both SATB and
SAB editions ensure that this resource is suitable for
choirs large or small. 50 minutes.
10906629 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10906635 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10906639 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
God Came Near—Tom Fettke. Travel back in
time when Christ, the Son of God, became man.
Based on the iconic Christmas writings by best-
selling author Max Lucado, this new musical from
veteran composer/arranger Tom Fettke features
a blend of new songs, classic texts, and beloved
carols with optional congregational participation.
The result is a magnificent and unforgettable
celebration of the Incarnation. It all happened in a
moment - a most remarkable moment - when God
came near. 35 minutes.
10882630 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.99
10882641 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.99
Hallelujah, Jesus Is Born—arr. Nick Robertson.
The wonder of Christmas becomes fresh and new as
if we are experiencing the story for the very first time.
Any question of who He is or just how much He loves
us is settled forever. This easy-to-learn SATB voicing
musical is filled with songs from Chris Tomlin, Matt
Redman, Andrew Peterson, Dave Clark and many
others, along with several of your favorite Christmas
carols of the season. With attainable arrangements
by Nick Robertson combined with simple yet stirring
narrations, Hallelujah! Jesus is Born is perfect for
your small-to-medium sized choir with limited time.
Fully orchestrated tracks, or a visually stunning DVD
provide spectacular split-track accompaniment to
make your Christmas a huge success for your church
and community. 28 minutes.
11103376 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .7.99
11163728 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.00
Have You Heard?—Joel Raney. Joel Raney calls
on Celtic musical traditions and instrumentation
to deliver a refreshing sound for Christmas!
The orchestration by Ed Hogan incorporates
Irish flutes, drums, acoustic guitar, and fiddle
to paint vivid imagery of a lush and green Irish
countryside. Familiar Christmas carols appear, as
do some familiar Christmas texts set to beloved
Irish and Welsh folk songs. An ethereal opening
sets the stage before breaking into an exuberant
rendition of I Saw Three Ships; then Come, Thou
Long-Expected Jesus; Away in a Manger; Gentle
Mary Laid Her Child and the beloved Angels We
Have Heard on High all make appearances as
the work progresses, culminating with a rhythmic
reimagining of O Come, All Ye Faithful set to the
traditional Scottish melody
LOCH LOMOND. One of
the highlights of this musical is O Holy Night, written
for soloist and choir and set to the timeless tune
LONDONDERRY AIR. Present the Christmas story in a
uniquely captivating way with this imaginative work!
40 minutes.
10999606 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .8.95
10999622 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
D Hope!—Joel Raney. Joel Raney once again
brings his masterful ability to compose rhythmic
gospel-style arrangements to a Christmas cantata.
The beloved story unfolds through six compelling
anthems for SATB voices. Scripture is used to
bring the listener closer to the manger to reflect on
the promises of hope found in the birth of Christ.
Accompaniment options include piano alone, a
brilliant orchestration by Ed Hogan, or a smaller set
of rhythm parts. This work is fun and meaningful and
can be performed separately throughout the season
or as a part of a service or concert. 25 minutes.
10750909 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . . . .9.95
10750917 SATB Book & CD Pack . . . . . .17.95
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