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CHRISTMAS LITURGICAL ANTHEMS
O Little Town of Bethlehem—Becky
McGlade. This imaginative setting of the
well-loved text displays the composer's
characteristic rich and expressive harmonies
with their jazz inflections. A superb choice for
Christmas services and concerts.
11392417 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
O Magnum Mysterium—Martin Asander.
This wondrously beautiful and inviting music
embodies the magic and wonder of the
Nativity. Based on ancient chant, the modern
a cappella harmonies move and explore
sonorities that bring colorful dimension to the
traditional Latin text. A lovely statement for
mixed or tenor-bass choirs.
11373968 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
11373969 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
O Magnum Mysterium—Evan Ramos.
Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella
voices, this setting of the beloved Latin
Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical
selection that will create a moment of
wonder in your concert or worship service.
Simple, elegant, and haunting, this piece is a
wonderful choice for developing choirs.
11370926 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10990309 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10871862 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10586916 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
O Magnum Mysterium—Jonathan Reid.
This beautiful addition to the treble repertoire
utilizes the time-honored Latin Nativity text but
can be performed as a lovely concert work at
any time of year. Singers will appreciate the
rich contemporary harmonies, lyrical lines,
and gentle sensitivity that lend an element of
maturity without excessive difficulty.
11365817 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
On Christmas Night—M.D. Ridge/arr.
Steven Ottomanyi. Set in a flowing 3/2, this
elegant hymnlike song will enhance any
Christmas liturgy. Modal coloration in the verse
melody foreshadows a third verse set in the
parallel minor. Two presentations of the song
are included: a concertato arrangement for
SATB choir, organ, and violin, with an optional
string quartet accompaniment available as
a separate download, and a simpler unison
version without introduction or interludes.
11201924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
On Christmas Night—arr. Mark Shepperd.
Based on a traditional English carol, this original
a cappella piece for mixed divisi chorus is
a great way to open a Christmas concert or
service. The close harmonies and imitative
textures give the work an energy and excitement
appropriate for the time and season.
11202053 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Pat-a-Pan—arr. David Conte. This charming
a cappella setting of the familiar carol has a
bright, rhythmic ostinato pattern that moves
between the sections of the choir. The
Christmas story is told from the perspective of
shepherds playing simple instruments - flutes
and drums - the onomatopoetic sound of
which gives the carol its name. "Pat-a-pan" is
meant to mimic the sound of the drum, and an
accompanying lyric, "tu-re-lu-re-lu," the flute.
10514620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
10514622 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10514623 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Rejoice and Be Merry—Timothy Parsons.
Here is a lighthearted, graceful new carol with
a trick up its sleeve: It's in 7/8 meter. Once you
have the knack of the uneven metrical division
(easy to do, since it never varies), the music
carries you joyfully through the Christmas
story, with the voices supported by a nimble,
dance-like organ accompaniment.
11397130 SAB w/organ. . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
The Rose That Bare Jesu—Duncan Tuomi.
Effective use of mixed meters that alternate
in feel between the English and Latin texts.
The piece incorporates a wide range of
dynamic expression and a divisi texture that
adds warmth.
11394761 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Silent Night—Bob Chilcott. Chilcott's gentle
and expressive setting of this well-loved
carol opens with unison voices accompanied
by organ. In verse two, SATB voices sing
unaccompanied, with beautiful extended
harmonies and suspensions. The organ and
unison voices return for verse three, capped
by an angelic soprano descant.
11199025 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Sleep Softly Now—Ian Assersohn. This
original setting of a medieval English text is
simple yet effective and written in a beautifully
clear and approachable style. With lilting
phrases and gentle modal inflections, this
hushed lullaby paints a serene picture of the
baby Jesus at rest.
11342512 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Spotless Rose—Ola Gjeilo. An extremely
joyful and uplifting setting of this well-loved
Christmas text. Gjeilo has crafted a beautiful
melody that seems as if it was always meant
to exist with these lyrics. Vocally accessible,
this will be a good choice for both schools and
churches, along with more advanced choirs.
Can be sung in English or Norwegian.
10746479 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
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
Three Christmas Carols—Joanna Gill.
These three carols will appeal to your
audience who will enjoy a bit of the familiar
with some fresh, new settings. They will
appeal to the singer with their simple but
effective word settings along with the beautiful
and well-crafted accompaniments. I Heard
the Bells on Christmas Day (words by Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow) is presented with an
original melody that invokes a swinging bell-
like feeling. A variety of vocal textures in each
verse builds to a dramatic ending wishing
peace on earth, goodwill to men. Look to the
Stable (words by Becca Beschizza) is a new
carol, a gentle lullaby to the newborn baby
Jesus. Very singable, there is some tenor
divisi that is also covered by the altos. Sir
Christemas, a traditional British carol, is set
in a refreshing new arrangement with the hint
of sleigh bells and a choral texture where the
melody is passed from voice to voice. The carol
builds to a triumphant ending to highlight the
fun and merrymaking to be had at Christmas.
11331709 SATB w/
piano accompaniment. . . 11.75
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day—arr.
Michael Higgins. This sparkling arrangement
of the traditional English carol presents the
familiar melody in a variety of textures ranging
from unison to five parts. Accompanied by
organ, the carol concludes with a soaring
soprano descant. Light and rhythmic in style,
it dances with joy and celebration, perfect for
concerts and services.
11340748 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
Two Spanish Carols—arr. Paul Trepte. A
charming work that incorporates settings of
Cold December's Winds Were Chilled with
What Shall We Give The Child In The Manger.
They may be performed as a set or separately.
11104036 SATB English Version . . . . 3.50
11104037 SATB Spanish Version. . . . 3.50
Veni, Veni Emmanuel—arr. Philip Lawson.
A dramatic a cappella arrangement of the well-
loved carol, it features a unison chant line for
the first verse followed by verses for upper,
then lower voices. The final verse rings with
a full harmonic texture, bringing a freshness
to the traditional harmonization. A beautiful
choice for concerts or service use.
11385857 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
A Virgin Most Blessed—Ryan Kelly. An
uplifting Renaissance-style Christmas anthem,
this piece utilizes dance-like rhythms, open
fifths, and accompaniment for woodwinds
and percussion. Each stanza is treated with
varied voicing and textures. Once the text and
rhythm are mastered, choirs will delight in the
storytelling character of this anthem. Refreshing!
11349050 SATB w/oboe, clarinet,
tambourine & hand drum . . 2.40
Was I the Lamb?—John Rutter. Setting
original words by the artist Marc Bratcher, this
tender and evocative carol for unaccompanied
SATB choir is suitable for performance at
Christmas or Epiphany. The work opens with
a gently flowing soprano solo, displaying
Rutter's characteristic gift for melody, before
the thematic material is developed by the full
choir, with some divisi.
11392427 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
What Child Is This?—arr. Matthew Culloton.
Rich, warm harmonies surround the melody,
which passes between voice parts as the piece
unfolds. This beautiful a capella arrangement
of the familiar Greensleeves will be a stellar
addition to your holiday program!
11352603 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
What Star Is This—arr. Andrew P. Wright.
Andrew Wright's concertato arrangement of
the Christmastime hymn tune PUER NOBIS is
scored for SATB choir with descant, organ,
and two options for instrumental duos (flute/
cello and trumpet/trombone). Its fluid harmonic
conception and varying vocal textures are often
striking and novel yet still support assembly
participation. This will be a worthy addition to
your choir's Christmas programming.
11201930 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
When Christ Was Born of Mary Free—
Daniel Burton. Supported by a joyful organ
accompaniment, this Christmas anthem is
based upon a 15th century English carol text.
The choral texture is mostly homophonic with
points of call-and-response and is decorated
by sparkling organ counterpoint. The text is
both English and Latin and provides a final
angelic acclamation: "In excelsis gloria!"
11201348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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