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SECULAR HOLIDAY & WINTER FEATURES
In the Dark of December—Lon Beery. This
plaintive setting of a hopeful text reminds us
that, even during the long, dark wintry days of
December, "we are nearer to spring than we were
in September." Set in Dorian mode with optional
flute, this piece will make a wonderful winter
feature for young voices.
11197761 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L It Must Be Christmas!—Mark Hayes. "There's
excitement in the air. You can feel it ev'rywhere,
like a joy beyond compare. It must be Christmas!"
With lyrics by the composer's mother, this cheery
original is carefully scored for smaller mixed
ensembles and would be a good opener or closer
at holiday concerts. Repeated sections will save
rehearsal time and the well-crafted vocals will
make your singers sound their best.
11199086 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
l January Hymn—Colin Meloy/arr. Keith Sinclair.
Indie folk-rock band The Decemberists wrote
and recorded this little song about life and love in
January. Using winter as both the literal season
and as a metaphor for losing and longing for a
loved one, this song with a wistful melody and
gentle harmonies is a perfect change of pace for
winter concerts.
11348323 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Joy in the Morning—arr. Emily Crocker.
A traditional French carol is used to set text
from The Wind in the Willows in this appealing
selection. Nicely arranged for younger voices,
this festive piece in a cheerful 6/8 encourages
independence in the vocal parts. The optional
piccolo adds just the right touch to the work.
11202803 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11202802 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
l Just One Candle—Teresa Jennings. This
simple anthem to peace and unity features a solo
and an orchestrated instrumental section towards
the end that is designed as a candle-lighting
ceremony, symbolically passing the light from
one to the next until everyone has light.
11343165 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11343166 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
HD Let There Be Peace on Earth—Craig Courtney.
L Few songs ever composed have had the breadth
of appeal as this iconic text and melody. The cry
for "peace on earth" is undoubtedly a timeless
one, and Craig Courtney's setting unites vocalists
and instrumentalists of all ages. Revisit this
melody in your church or concert hall with this
monumental setting during the Christmas season,
at memorial services, or at patriotic events for a
completely unforgettable experience.
10458773 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10667384 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10667385 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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D Merry Everything—Ernie Lijoi/arr. Paul Saccone.
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.
11348345 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11204826 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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D A Merry Round—arr. Russell Robinson. Here's
L
a cheerful traditional English round with two sets
of lyrics that make it useful for holiday programs
or at any time of year. The melody is lyrical and
lovely and develops into a round setting that is
ideal for young voices. An optional descant and
key change build a more robust final presentation.
Easy to learn and impressive to perform!
11346395 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
D
The Music of Stillness—Elaine Hagenberg.
Sara Teasdale's poem There Will Be Rest frames
this stunning piece for mixed divisi choirs.
Soaring choral phrases conjure up images of
"stars shining, rooftops covered with snow,
crystal peace ... finding the music of stillness."
Following a serene opening, the piece rises
and falls through affecting climaxes as well as
passages of great tranquility, ending with the
same sense of stillness with which it begins.
10739016 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
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D On This Silent Night—Steve Parsons. "Silver
snowflakes, soft and turning, catch the gleam of
candles burning. Stars glow through the snow on
this silent night." A lovely original piece shimmers
with quiet harmonies that brim into clusters with a
contemporary feel. Conservative ranges in all voice
parts make this accessible, and the texture brings
warmth and serenity to this most special night.
11348177 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11362245F Virtual Choir Bundle . . . . . . . . 49.99
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L Once Upon a Winter Night—Douglas E.
Wagner. Based on a traditional French carol by
Gevaert, this selection includes lyrics filled with
peaceful imagery of the winter months. Vocals
richly scored with various techniques make
for a full choral sound. A lovely ballad for your
December concerts to showcase the musicality
of your ensemble.
11347671 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Dt Remembering Decembers—Pinkzebra. A warm
and inviting secular winter song about looking
back on treasured winter memories and family
experiences of past Decembers with a hopeful
eye toward creating new and lasting memories
this year. Perfect for December and winter
performances. Perform with the accompaniment
MP3 and help your students rehearse with the
part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a
multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
10795484 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10795488 SATB a cappella version. . . . . . 2.25
10795485 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10795487 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10795486 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ring, Ding-a, Ding—arr. Michael John Trotta.
This effervescent new arrangement of Carol of the
Bells offers a fun approach to this ever-popular
holiday favorite. New lyrics plus a short bridge with
original material give this selection a fresh twist.
Perform a cappella or use the accessible piano
part for a touch of support and extra sparkle.
11203536 Three-Part Mixed
opt. A Cappella . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
D Silent Snowfall—Laura Farnell. A lyrical piece
that captures the exquisite beauty, wonder, and
starkness of the falling snow! This accessible
work is artistically crafted to represent the
winter season through both picture painting and
expressive voice leading. Now available for treble
choirs. Beautiful!
11197749 SA or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10990295 TB or TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lD Sing Out the Song of the Holiday Season—
John Maclane Schirard. Fun and festive, this
original holiday piece proclaims the joy and happy
feelings of the most special season. Uptempo
and exciting, the melodic structure reminds you
of a fanfare pealing out glad tidings. The harmonic
interplay makes it fun to sing for all parts while
developing independent part-singing skills. A
great opening selection for your holiday concert!
11348171 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11362218F Virtual Choir Bundle . . . . . . . . 49.99
lD Spellbound—David Lantz III. This original poetic
L text recounts the sheer beauty of snowflakes
floating to earth in a winter paradise. A gently lilting
tempo, the ebb and flow of a graceful melody, and
some closely spaced cluster harmonies create a
wintry soundscape that is playful and captivating.
11343553 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11343554 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
HD Stars I Shall Find—Victor C. Johnson. "There
will be rest, and sure stars shining over the
rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest,
serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and
low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's
picturesque poem sparkles with wonderful musical
imagery! Soaring melodic lines, an artfully crafted
accompaniment, contrasting dynamics, and warm,
colorful harmonies create a magical effect. This is
an extraordinary choice for performances all year!
10047919 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10519884 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10736802 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10366693 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10047922 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10047926 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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D Stopping by Woods—Ruth Morris Gray. Robert
L Frost's famous poem is the perfect backdrop
for a winter-themed concert work. The minor
key illuminates the vivid imagery of the text,
and the easy-to-learn harmonies in thirds fit
together perfectly when echoed from part to part.
Developing choirs will appreciate the balance of
emotional depth in the words and approachable
challenges in the vocal parts.
11346404 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346406 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346405 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
