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CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Sleep Well—Greg Gilpin. Lovely harmonic
lines wrap this simple, tender text in a sweet
lullaby for the Holy Child asleep in the manger.
Exquisite lyrical phrases softly soar and crest
with delicate dissonance and clusters, creating
a moment of hushed wonder that will enhance
your Christmas concert or service.
11391376 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
The Snow Lay on the Ground—arr. John
Leavitt. A glittering setting of the Christmas
classic
VENITE ADOREMUS, this arrangement
captures the spirit of the season with
writing that is both engaging and technically
approachable. The melody weaves through the
choral sections while other voices accompany
on neutral syllables. The piano accompaniment
supports the mood, and the optional string
bass and handbells enhance the whole.
11393975 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11393976 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11393977 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Snow on Snow—Gustav Holst/arr. Ruth
Elaine Schram. This beautiful work creates a
mood of wonder, mystery, and anticipation of
the solitude and serenity on that first Christmas
night. Lush harmonies and an original section
comprising cascading vocal lines complement
Holst's melody, and the Christina Rossetti
text sparkles with the wonder of the season.
An artistic piano accompaniment brings new
motives and fluid support to the choral lines.
11202600 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202601 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202602 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11202603 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
11203171 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
A Song for Peace—Jonathan Greene &
Daniel Mattix. "Fill our hearts with peace."
Opening quietly with a delicate piano
accompaniment, this anthem paints a picture
of serenity and hope at Christmas. Each of the
two verses is followed by a response using
the Latin text "Dona nobis pacem." The nicely
layered choral texture is complemented by the
piano accompaniment.
11393978 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Star Carol—John Rutter. The masterful
pen of John Rutter created this marvelous
Christmas selection that has become a
Christmas tradition for mixed choirs. Use of
children's choir or orchestration with SATB
choir will only enhance your presentation. Now
available is a four-piece chamber ensemble
accompaniment compatible with all versions.
Pack includes full score and set of parts
(piccolo, oboe, harp, and organ.)
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
1480771 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11315679 Full Score Piccolo,
Oboe, Harp & Organ . . . . 37.95
A Star, a Manger, and a Boy—Andrew
Huish. This gentle Christmas ballad begins and
ends with beautiful imagery of snow falling,
and "Like the snow from heaven's starry
crown, this child came gently down." A simple
yet effective piano accompaniment adds to the
quiet beauty.
11396328 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Still—Kathleen M. Basi. Don't let the simple,
lullaby-like nature of the musical setting fool
you. The richness of this Christmastime text
gives this beautiful and prayerful anthem
a worthy place in your choral library. The
anthem reflects on Christ's humble human
birth through the lens of his eventual passion
and death and looks forward to the final
salvation of the second coming. Rooted in
how we experience the love of God in our
modern world, the phrase "Come amongst
us and guide us into peace" is particularly
timely. Piano and guitar accompaniment, with
instrumental parts for optional flute and cello.
11396600 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Still, Still, Still—arr. Chris Biemesderfer.
The traditional Austrian carol is set in a
charming, accessible arrangement. Stanza
two features a solo voice along with the choir,
and the gentle piano accompaniment provides
additional texture throughout. A delightful carol
arrangement for Christmas Eve.
11396633 SAB & Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Sussex Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg. A
brilliant arrangement of the traditional English
carol for SATB choir and piano or optional
chamber orchestra. This piece is high in
joyful energy from start to finish and certain to
become a regular part of the season for years
to come. "On Christmas night all Christians
sing to hear the news the angels bring!"
10907672 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10907673 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . 30.00
There Is Faint Music—Dan Forrest. The "faint
music" is descriptive of Mary singing lullabies
to hush her baby's sleepy sighs. This touching
anthem paints a beautiful musical picture of
Mary and her newborn Baby. "A shelter from
the winter storm/ A straw-lined manger, safe
and warm/ And Mary singing lullabies/ To hush
her Baby's sleepy sighs." Poetic and lyrical,
this gorgeous offering will be a blessing to your
congregation on Christmas Eve.
10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
There Is No Rose—Philip Stopford. A
sublime a cappella setting of the well-known
anonymous 15th-century text. There is no divisi
of the choral parts, and the vocal ranges are
very reasonable. A truly magnificent addition to
the Christmas repertoire. Certain to become a
favorite of choirs and audiences alike.
10671536 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
This Little Babe—Benjamin Britten. This
exciting Christmas carol, originally for treble
voices, comes from Britten's "A Ceremony of
Carols." The accompaniment, written for harp,
may also be played by keyboard.
162636 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
To Thee My Heart I Offer—Elaine
Hagenberg. A superb English translation of
the 17th century Christmas text, Mein Herz
will ich dir schenken, is lovingly set. The SATB
divisi texture is complemented by the piano
and optional string quartet accompaniment.
Capturing the essence of the Christmas story,
it will provide a wonderful closing prayer for
Christmas Eve worship.
11202837 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11202838 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . 25.00
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime—arr.
John Helgen. Also known as the
HURON CAROL,
this hymn is commonly traced to Jean de
Brebeuf, a 17th-century Jesuit priest and
missionary who worked among the Canadian
Huron people. This beautiful arrangement is
elegantly simple and skillfully constructed; it
can be performed with piano only or with the
addition of flute and string bass for extra depth
of sound.
11392534 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
10746395 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Untitled Carol—arr. Joseph M. Martin.
From the enigmatic title to its final whispered
cries, this anthem reflects on the journey from
manger to cross viewed through Mary's eyes.
The ancient
COVENTRY CAROL forms the musical
foundation of this lament, with uncluttered
textures and rich harmonies. For moments
of Christmas contemplation or even Lenten
communion, this thought-provoking piece will
leave a lasting impression on your people.
11347990 SATB divisi
and English Horn. . . . . . . . 2.25
Unto Us a Child Is Born—Pepper Choplin.
Celebrate the birth of the "Wonderful
Counselor, the Everlasting Father, the Almighty
God" with this bright anthem by Pepper
Choplin. This crisp, dance-like selection from
The Seven Noels will create a festive air for
your Christmas services, especially with the
optional orchestra supporting the singers.
11200884 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11200885 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
11200886 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . 69.95
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
Were You There on That Christmas
Night?—Natalie Sleeth. This has definitely
become a perennial favorite at Christmastime!
Pleasing lyrics coupled with a charming
melody make this an anthem that can be done
year after year with outstanding results. This
easily learned piece should be a part of every
choir's repertoire. A true choral classic!
1864792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
3205564 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
984542 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1864800 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8069366 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . 79.75
1921402 Instrumental Parts w/opt.
2 Octave Handchimes . . . . 5.95
1921402 3-5 Octave Handbells w/opt.
2 Octave Handchimes . . . . 5.95
Wexford Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
This captivating arrangement of the familiar
Wexford Carol piano becomes increasingly
rich and textured with the addition of oboe,
percussion, and string quartet/quintet. The
Christmas story unfolds stanza by stanza with
increasing intensity and quiet wonder, building
to a truly wondrous finish.
11101048 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11101049 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . 30.00
Wexford Carol—arr. Joey Hoelscher. This
sensitive setting of the familiar Irish tune is
a stunning choice for worship or concert.
The vocal arrangement offers wonderful
opportunities for choirs to demonstrate
musicality, tenderness, and depth, within
a comfortable vocal range for singers of
all ages. The intermediate/advanced piano
accompaniment elevates the piece in a
wonderful way, highlighting the creative use of
harmonic texture by the arranger.
11347639 SATB w/opt. flute . . . . . . . 2.35
11397147 SSA w/opt. flute . . . . . . . . 2.60
The Wexford Carol—arr. Howard Helvey.
With a mastery of choral forces, a superb
piano accompaniment and a complete
understanding of the text, Howard Helvey's
timeless carol setting has been given a new
voice for Christmas. Expressive and deeply
felt, it offers a poignant moment during
worship or concert settings through the
December season.
10458783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Wexford Carol—arr. Mack Wilberg.
Beginning a cappella, this lovely setting of the
familiar carol stands among the best. Wilberg's
unique ability to underpin the vocal parts with
an extraordinary accompanimental support is
evident here as is the superb vocal writing in
the SATB verse. Not to be missed!
10739904 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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