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L Lux Brumalis—Nathaniel Adams. Translated
as "Wint'ry Light," this is a beautiful multi-
movement cycle for choir and piano. Depicted
in four movements that total about nine minutes,
the thematic material continues throughout
the work with a subtle and warm musical
portrayal of the first nights of early winter. The
piano accompaniment includes interludes
and opportunities for improvisation that add
to the minimalistic feel of the work. A perfect
soundscape for the pristine winter season.
11372832 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Magnificat—Stephen Chatman. This 24-minute
work in eight movements was commissioned
by the Vancouver Chamber Choir. Following
the ancient tradition, the text of this canticle is
taken directly from the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55).
Fragments of the text, often overlapped, repeated,
and juxtaposed, are set in Latin plus the six official
languages of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics:
English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and
German. The omnipresent and spiritually symbolic
element of stepwise ascending melodic lines
helps to unify the eclectic panoply of traditional,
multicultural, and contemporary musical styles.
Through its marriage of multilingual text and
contrasting musical idioms, the work expresses
not only strongly held religious convictions but
also hope for universal peace and harmony within
our global community.
11373106 SATB Vocal Score . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
L Mary Had a Baby—arr. Roland Carter. Carter's
classic arrangement of this traditional Christmas
spiritual uses a slow gospel groove with a stylistic
piano accompaniment and features a soloist
throughout. The choral lines are easy to learn and
offer the opportunity to explore the articulation
and delivery of the style. A longtime favorite newly
engraved in this edition, this classic is preserved
for choirs to enjoy for years to come.
11374082 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Dt Mary Had a Baby—arr. Stacey Gibbs. Opening
with a trio of soloists, this well-known Christmas
spiritual is presented in a dynamic concert
arrangement for advanced choirs. A cappella
and designed to be sung with the freedom and
improvisation that is integral to this style, Gibbs
gives the setting texture and movement for a
powerful presentation of the Nativity story.
11348344 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11204826 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Nu'oli—Robert Lowry/arr. Jace Kaholokula
Saplan. Originally known as Glad Tidings, this
hymn was translated by Makua Laiana, an
early missionary who arrived in 1831 and spent
the remainder of his life amongst the Hawaiian
people. According to Native scholars, this
passage was chosen to be sung at the first
public worship of a Congregationalist church in
Hawaii on April 23, 1820 and is a setting of the
Nativity text from Luke 2. This lovely a cappella
arrangement of the traditional hymn is a fitting
tribute to the original.
11379164 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
DL O Christmas Tree—arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. This swingin' seasonal favorite is a perfect
singing Christmas card. Colorful harmony and
counterpoint bring a touch of sophistication to
this jazzy arrangement with a nod to A Charlie
Brown Christmas and a hint of The Swingle
Singers. Incorporating a little bit of Angels We
Have Heard on High, it features that classic
nostalgic holiday sound and is a perfect choice for
a virtual Christmas card from your choir, caroling,
or as a concert encore. The accompaniment MP3
includes a shorter version and a longer version
with the cuts indicated in the score for added
flexibility. Also available as a virtual caroling kit.
11374425 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t The Oxen—Jonathan Rathbone. This
sentimental setting of the Christmas poem by
Thomas Hardy evokes the nostalgia of the season
with its warm, close harmonies in an arrangement
famously sung by both the Swingle Singers and
VOCES8.
11384779 SAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Lt Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow—arr. Roland
Carter. A straightforward and accessible setting
of this spiritual by Roland Carter
11372840 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree—Johnny
Marks/arr. Roger Emerson. A true holiday classic,
this accessible arrangement really works for
tenor-bass choirs of any size, age, or ability -
even younger changing voices. Easy to learn,
and definitely a crowd pleaser with lots of creative
ways to stage it, this will be a highlight of your
concert and won't take a ton of time to prepare.
11342108 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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Stopping by Woods—Matthew Culloton. The
iconic poem by Robert Frost is set here with
either piano or harp accompaniment in a way
that gives the impression of gentle snow falling in
the deep, dark woods. Beautiful and descriptive
choral writing.
11373326 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
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Take Away My Sorrow—Will Todd. This tender
selection asks for comfort, peace, and relief
from sorrow and uncertainty, expressed through
the use of rich, dense vocal jazz harmonies and
changing meter throughout. The use of rubato
and thoughtful phrasing helps build anticipation
before the piece resolves into a peaceful serenity.
11342524 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
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This Endris Night—Sarah Quartel. Sarah
Quartel gives us a fresh take on a familiar 15th-
century Christmas text with her arrangement for
unaccompanied voices with an optional part for
handbells, percussion, or the chime stop on the
organ. The dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter create
a lilting feel, and Quartel creates a memorable
melody for the carol text that passes through
each of the voice parts.
11193329 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11372352 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
DL This Time of the Year—Brook Benton & Clyde
Otis/arr. Mark Hayes. This bluesy ballad from
1959 has been recorded by numerous iconic
artists such as Etta James and Ray Charles.
Verses present sentimental snapshots of
Christmases past, and a crooner melody paints a
warm holiday portrait. "Santa Claus is on his way,
loads of joy on his sleigh, this time of the year,
when Christmas is near."
11343562 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11343564 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
DL 'Tis the Season—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd.
This compact medley of secular holiday songs
is a perfect way to celebrate this season with
singing. It includes three caroling classics that
will have your audience singing along: Deck
the Hall; Here We Come A-Caroling and Jingle
Bells. Easily learned with many unison lines and
straightforward harmonies, it is a great choice
for a closing selection or encore, caroling, or a
virtual Christmas card from your choir. The fully
orchestrated accompaniment MP3 includes a
shorter version and a longer version with the cuts
indicated in the score for added flexibility. Also
available as a virtual caroling kit.
11374453 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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 theater 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
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
We Three Kings—John H. Hopkins/arr. CJ
Madsen. This spectacular arrangement or
the traditional Christmas carol was crafted
for the Brigham Young University Men's
Chorus. It creatively employs a four-had piano
accompaniment, oboe obbligato, and percussion
along with a trio of soloists. The text comes alive
as the expressive setting moves through the gifts
brought by the Three Kings. The four-part tenor-
bass harmonies are full and lush - the overall
effect is mesmerizing.
11371726 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
L Winter Time—Robert S. Cohen. The drone of
the bells, the whispers from the choir, and the
Stevenson text set the mood for winter. The
harmonies dance around the central tonality like
a cold wind, always returning respectfully to the
earth. A lovely piece for the winter concert, this
has an a cappella feel while being accompanied
by handbells (or chimes, crotales, or tuned bowls
if handbells aren't available), along with vocalized
sounds that simulate wind and fire.
11342351 SSAA with Handbells, Wind, &
Fire Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
DL Winter Wonderland—Felix Bernard/arr. Kirby
Shaw. Nothing says holiday spirit like that classic
big band sound on a favorite holiday tune! This
jazzy arrangement is inspired by Michael Buble's
version. Unison lines open into a playful harmonic
dialog before shining in full jazz harmonies. Be
sure not to miss the awesome parts for your jazz
band. A great choice for show, jazz, or concert
choirs!
11343575 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
t Yodel Carol—arr. Stephen Coker. This is a
delightfully entertaining piece to add to any
Christmas concert. Beginning seriously with the
German carol in hymn style, it soon adds optional
bottle band to the yodeling chorus to add a fun
textural element. The possibilities for humor are
endless. Check out the online video for simple
choreography and performance options that will
bring down the house.
11342352 SATB with Yodelers &
opt. Bottle Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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