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CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL ANTHEMS
The Holly and the Ivy—Thomas Jones. This
music will surprise you as the merriment and
mirth of secular Christmas merges with the
text of a traditional British Christmas carol. A
carol is a dance, and this music dances with
glee at the coming of Christ. A joyous and
provocative anthem that will have you smiling.
11397134 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
I Sing of a Maiden—John Rutter. Setting a
well-loved medieval text, this effective piece
paints the story of Jesus' birth through lyrical
melodies and beautiful harmonic surprises.
The vocal lines offer both powerful intensity
and skillful dialogue and are supported by a
pulsing keyboard part.
11342564 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11342566 SS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
In Dulci Jubilo—arr. Steven Van Wye. A
sprightly organ part supports the accessible
choral writing in this setting of the familiar
tune. The macaronic text features Latin
and English over four verses, with the third
intended to be a cappella. The organ returns
for the final verse, building to a big close.
11199584 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
In the Bleak Midwinter—arr. Matthew
Culloton. Matthew Culloton has created a
gorgeous setting of the familiar carol scored
for SATB divisi voices with soprano solo, a
cappella. Beautiful textural and harmonic
touches, alternately simple and complex,
illumine and elevate the text. The thought,
beauty, and emotion in this setting are not to
be missed.
11197403 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Robert J. Powell. The poignancy of Gustav
Holst's tune
CRANHAM and Christina Rossetti's
notable poem, In the Bleak Midwinter, is
evident in this setting by Robert Powell. The
SAB vocal tapestry varies by verse and the
organ accompaniment can be complemented
by string quartet or by solo violin and cello.
11200118 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11200119 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . 8.50
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. David Lasky.
The familiar Polish carol receives a joyous
treatment. The optional solo descant in the last
verse can be performed either by a wordless
singer or an instrument. This setting is shorter
and thus will make a great second anthem for
the Christmas season.
11200927 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear—arr.
Daniel Ficarri. This a cappella setting of the
traditional carol opens with a spotlight on the
tenor section with background choir "oohs."
The second stanza is more homophonic, and
in the third, the carol is sung canonically.
Delicate harmonic shading provides touches
of color as angels wing their way through the
night sky. Lovely.
11394789 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree—Scott Bailey.
Scored for SATB voices a cappella, this setting
of the beloved ancient text builds by verse from
unison to homophonic SATB voices in verse
four before returning to unison for most of the
final verse. The E Dorian mode and gentle
mixed meter contribute to a timeless quality.
11199562 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Joseph's Carol—John Rutter. This carol
recounts the Christmas story from the
perspective of Joseph. Two expressive verses
are taken by the solo baritone, with the chorus
performing a refrain infused with expectancy
and wonder. In the closing words of the second
solo, the choir takes on the role of the angels in
a soft accompaniment. The upper three voice
parts are designed to be approximately equal
in strength, and the carol may be accompanied
by organ or small orchestra. This carol is
dedicated to the Oxford Vaccine Team and
was premiered by Sir Bryn Terfel, The Oxford
Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Choir of
Merton College in a special tribute concert.
11342517 SAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
Let Our Gladness Know No End—arr.
Jonathan Tuuk. This delightful Bohemian
carol is suitable for two-part treble children's
or adult voices. Brief and easily prepared, it
has a text that is perfect for the Annunciation
or for Christmas.
11200117 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
A Little Child There is Born—Malcolm
Archer. Cheerful and spritely, this carol
celebrates the birth of Jesus. Supported by
a sparkling organ part, the lilting vocal lines
bounce between 4/4 and 7/8 and are colored
by Archer's rich harmonies. The texture varies
by verse and includes an a cappella section.
11198618 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Lully, Lulla, Lullay—Philip W. J. Stopford.
Treasured words from the 15th-century carol
are paired with a stunning, newly composed
a cappella setting for mixed choirs. Beautiful
cluster harmonies are interposed with a
more open harmonic structure to create this
wonderful sense of ancient and modern. A
soaring descant enters in the final stanza to lift
the piece to a sublime finish.
10278801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Maria Walks amid the Thorn—arr. Russell
Schulz-Widmar. This medieval German carol
centers around the beloved imagery of the
"flowering rose, both ordinary and miraculous."
In this a cappella setting, sopranos sing the
opening stanza accompanied by the remaining
voices, first on "ah," then on "Kyrie eleison,"
and then on the text. The vocal texture
develops in a similarly fluid manner throughout
with lovely tone painting.
11395291 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
Midwinter Song—Susan LaBarr. This work is
a new Christmas carol that calls us to love, faith,
and hope. With a beautiful and supportive piano
accompaniment and accessible vocal lines, this
work will appeal to a wide variety of levels.
10994192 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
My Lord Has Come—Will Todd. This heartfelt
setting begins with a pianissimo drone over
which the sopranos introduce the expressive
melody. With lush harmonies, moments of
dynamic intensity and an overriding sense of
awe, this a cappella work will make an ideal
centerpiece for a Christmas or Epiphany
concert or service.
10443202 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10561402 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
A Mystery, A Miracle—Jayne Southwick
Cool. The text and tune of this gently
flowing hymn anthem speaks to the mystery
and wonder of the Incarnation. The piano
accompaniment borrows melodies from well-
known carols to enhance the text and help
the listener make the connection between
the new words while drawing on memories of
the familiar. Easily learned and perfect for the
Christmas season.
11396620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Nowell Sing We—Michael John Trotta. This
majestic and triumphant work for Christmas
heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a
troubled world. Quoting a medieval carol, this
piece is a wonderful concert processional or
closer. It can be performed in English, or in
English with Latin interpolations, and is scored
for organ only or organ, brass, and percussion.
Two separate versions are available: this
service version which is four minutes long;
and a concert version which is seven minutes
in length and includes additional instrumental
material and an optional a cappella section.
11393195 SATB Service Version . . . . 2.95
11393196 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
11393197 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . 49.99
11393190 Nowell Sing We -
Concert Version . . . . . . . . 3.50
O Come, Redeemer of the Earth—Brian
L. Hanson. Using a fourth-century text from
Ambrose of Milan, this timeless anthem is
exquisite from its delicate beginning to the
powerful ending. Beautiful vocal lines feature SA
and TB combinations separately, then bring the
choir together through intimate harmonies and
suspensions. Perfect for any Advent service,
Vespers, or even a midnight Christmas Mass.
10513699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
11397125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
O Jesus so Sweet, O Jesus so Mild!—
Mark Shepperd. This work revolves around a
setting of a text by Valentin Thilo as translated
by Geoffrey W. Daisley. Verse one deals with
Christ's incarnation; the second verse speaks
of his reconciling us to God; verse three is a
prayer of commitment. The music reaches its
climax in the final verse on the lyrics, "Joy fills
the world." Appropriate for both Christmas and
general use.
11199613 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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My Lord Has Come—Will Todd.
10443202 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10561402 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
There Is No Rose—Philip Stopford.
10671536 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Joseph's Carol—John Rutter.
11342517 SAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
His Light in Us—Kim Andre Arnesen.
10773131 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt.
10514442 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
In the Bleak Midwinter—
Gustav Holst/arr. Robert J. Powell.
11200118 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
In the Bleak Midwinter—
arr. Matthew Culloton.
11197403 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Christ Our Emmanuel—John Rutter.
11198626 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
When Christ Was Born of Mary Free
(Christo Paremus Cantica)—
Daniel Burton.
11201348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Child Is Born in Bethlehem—
arr. Chris de Silva.
11300456 SATB w/ Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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