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SECULAR HOLIDAY & WINTER FEATURES
D Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening—
Audrey Snyder. Robert Frost's celebrated 1922
poem shines in a setting for developing choirs that
is lush and peaceful with sublime word painting
throughout. The works' descending melodies are
evocative of falling snow and are a perfect way to
teach the harmonic minor mode. Truly, a piece that
is well crafted to be both accessible and artistic for
young singers. A wonderful winter feature!
11201061 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11201062 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11205187 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
D Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening—
Bruce W. Tippette. Robert Frost's beloved
poem is beautifully set with a serene piano
accompaniment and tranquil vocal lines that
weave with dynamic interest and highlight the
text. The warm harmonies bring shimmer and
depth to help establish the introspective mood,
and subtle harmonic shifts call for drama and
musical sensitivity. A gorgeous selection for
winter concerts!
11198947 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11198948 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
L Swingin' with Santa C!—Michael Ryan.
This truly swingin' arrangement features Jolly
Old Saint Nicholas, Up on the Housetop, and
a great original ending with text from 'Twas
the Night Before Christmas. The jazzy piano
accompaniment sets the stage and the lightly
syncopated choral parts create an energetic
texture that will have their toes tappin'! Or go one
step further and add the rockin' accompaniment
CD. Accessible and enjoyable!
10953827 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10684768 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11196635 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10684769 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
D 'Tis the Season!—Mary Lynn Lightfoot. "Sing
we merrily one and all! 'Tis the season to deck
the hall!" Here's an original holiday selection
that will be a quick learn for young choirs who
are just venturing into two-part harmony. Plenty
of unison, with simple sections of harmony,
and the incorporation of the familiar carol
Deck the Hall - add the optional sleigh bells
and you've got a wonderful way to begin your
holiday concert!
11198964 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Tundra—Charles A. Silvestri & Ola Gjeilo.
D Majestic scenes from Ola Gjeilo's native
Norway inspired Charles Silvestri's text for this
contemporary tone poem. The words and music
are fused in a poignant, lyrical way to convey the
intense beauty of the landscape. An excellent
winter feature or festival choice for mature choirs.
11200696 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10276418 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10297376 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
D Under Winter Moon—Andy Beck. Accompanied
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by a delicate piano (symbolizing falling snow)
and an optional cello (the lustrous moon),
expressively rich choral parts capture the beauty
of a winter night. It quiets the mind and touches
the soul. The cello part is available from the
publisher's website.
10355972 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355973 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11196358 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10352508 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10361690 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 39.99
D Up on the Housetop—B.R. Hanby/arr. Mac Huff.
Santa's bringing a drone, a tablet, headphones,
and a new phone? Well, he is in this modern take
on a Christmas carol classic! Fun updated lyrics
and a bluesy, syncopated accompaniment give
this carol some festive flash and flair. Surprisingly
accessible, this arrangement will be a snap to put
together and a highlight on your holiday concert!
11196636 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11196637 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11196638 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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D Velvet Shoes—Andy Beck. Adapted from Elinor
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Wylie's wintertime poem, the text shimmers and
sparkles in this musical setting. Evocative piano
motives and winding melodies combine and
enhance the silken harmonic palette and lacy
choral layers. "We shall walk in velvet shoes ...
under a veil of lace."
11346423 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346424 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346425 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 44.99
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
Wassail!—Toby Young. This modern setting
of the traditional Christmas wassailing text
includes an original melody with elements of
vocal jazz harmonies. With a musical theatrical
element that is very appealing, this piece is
fast, sprightly, and increasingly raucous, with a
pleasing array of textures and a key change that
leads to an exhilarating finale. A sure winner for
your holiday programming!
11342523 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
DL Watching It Snow—David Waggoner. "Nothing
to do. Nowhere to go. I'm happy here, just
watching it snow." It's every kid's wish! This
sweet ballad about watching the winter snow
through a frosted windowpane has a memorable
melody, light syncopations, and simple beginning
harmonies that nearly sing themselves.
10997501 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10997502 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
We Believe—Wesley Whatley/arr. Ryan Nowlin.
Composed for the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving
Day Parade Singing Christmas Tree and brought
back in a special virtual choir presentation for the
2020 virtual parade, this song of hope focuses
on the future and the many opportunities it will
bring. A memorable melody and sweeping
accompaniment convey the holiday spirit in a way
that will appeal to singers of all ages.
11337818 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L When Angels Sing—Mark Miller. The pastoral
melody and harmonies help to usher in the deep
peace of a Christmas, or any time when or where
we pause to listen. A beautiful, accessible work
that is appropriate for both church services and
winter concerts.
11173020 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
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A Winter Day—Sarah Quartel. Extracted from
Quartel's major work of the same name and
adapted for treble choirs, this bright, sparkling
celebration of nature is inspired by the snowy
and icy winters of the composer's native Canada.
The text, by Lucy Maud Montgomery of Anne of
Green Gables fame, is brought to life through
vibrant melodies, a rippling piano part, and a rich,
poignant line for solo cello.
11342500 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
HD Winter Lullaby—Pinkzebra. A beautiful secular
winter song perfect for December choir concerts,
this tender lullaby combines snapshots of winter
scenes with the sentimentality of life's fleeting
moments. Winter Lullaby is a great fit within a
program of both holiday and non-holiday songs.
10633221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10633222 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10633224 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10633223 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Winter With You—Pinkzebra. Here's a tender
song about sharing beautiful winter moments
that works for choirs of all ages. A serene melody
line and warm harmonies give the feel of sitting
in front of a warm fireplace on a cold winters
night with the ones you love. Perform with the
accompaniment MP3, or feature a cellist along
with the peaceful piano accompaniment. Help
your students rehearse with the part-dominant
MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user
bundle to share with your whole choir.
11190947 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11190948 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11190950 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11190949 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11190953 Cello Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
D Winter's Cold—Michael John Trotta. The
contrast between the cold of winter and the warm
rays of light found in nature at this time of year
make this ideal for emerging choirs looking for
secular seasonal repertoire. Conservative vocal
ranges, cued optional notes, text painting, and
echoing harmony parts all add to the accessibility
of this piece. Longfellow's text shimmers in this
beautiful setting for treble or mixed choirs.
11200747 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10833232 SA or two-part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
lD Winter's in the Air—Jill Gallina. This infectious
easy-to-learn winter song lends itself perfectly
to creative dramatization, costumes, and
choreography! Be sure to watch the charming
video for some engaging ideas!
11165648 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
L Winter's Path—Amy F. Bernon. The natural
beauty and loveliness of the winter season
is reflected in this stunning piece that has
the delicate texture of softly falling snow.
Memorable vocal lines and a wonderful section
of contrapuntal harmony in the middle section
combine to make this really special. Some cued
notes for an optional baritone part provide the
option for a fuller sound if desired.
11347680 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
lL Wonders of Christmas—Ruth Elaine Schram.
"Magic and mystery meld into one as white
enfolds the ground. Hearts grow kinder, smiles
grow warmer, generosity abounds. These are
the wonders of Christmas." A mostly unison
setting with a short section of descant harmony,
this lovely holiday selection is very easy to put
together. The tender melodies and lyrical lines
help develop blend and tone and combine to
present a lovely performance piece.
11347681 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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