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CHRISTMAS SACRED & SPIRITUALS
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
This Christmastide—Donald Fraser. A popular
choice year after year, this charming piece has a
timeless quality, reflecting all the traditional beauty
of Christmas in a very special musical setting that
will never go out of style.
1680925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.55
1673110 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.55
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
10993554 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
11372352 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
Three Contemporary Latin Settings—Jerry
Estes. This special set of three short pieces is great
for captivating and motivating developing choirs.
The easy, repeated Latin phrases come to life with
fresh musical ideas. The Kyrie, with its staccato
versus legato singing, contrasts with the simple,
melodic ballad feel of the Adoramus Te, which in
turn is contrasted with the celebratory style and
energy of the Gloria in Excelsis Deo. This is a
powerhouse for teaching and performing!
10592976 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
1818616 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10592978 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
1866367 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
1866375 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10592979 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Tidings of Comfort and Joy—arr. Audrey
Snyder. Here is a new twist on this traditional English
carol. The vocal writing is light and rhythmic and will
surprise your listeners. A piano part is offered as
an accompaniment but this arrangement works just
as well when performed a cappella. Optional hand
claps and percussion parts make this a special
piece within your winter concert.
10843657 Three-Part Mixed optional
piano accompaniment. . . .ME 2.10
10843658 SSA optional
piano accompaniment. . . .ME 2.10
10910241 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . .22.99
Tollite Hostias—Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Audrey
Snyder. Excerpted and adapted from the beautiful
Christmas Oratorio by Saint-Saens, this movement
is a wonderful addition to any Christmas or general
concert program. Middle school friendly ranges for
mixed or treble choirs and a pronunciation guide and
translation for the Latin text make this piece easy to
teach. Your choir can learn this piece in the Fall, and
sing it right through your festival and concert season
with confidence! Add the optional string quartet
accompaniment for a sophisticated presentation.
10980682 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.10
10980677 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
11002147 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . .22.99
10980699E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . .20.00
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day—John
Gardner. Since its publication in 1966, this
arrangement of a timeless carol has continued to
be a popular choice with mixed choral groups at
Christmas time.
624783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
Two Holiday Carols for Emerging Tenor-
Bass Choirs—arr. Noah Reese. Clever and
concise, these accessible arrangements of I Saw
Three Ships and We Three Kings are perfect for
the unchanged voices in your choir or tenor-
bass ensemble. Ample unison, uncomplicated
harmonies, and a piano accompaniment that
gives plenty of support while also adding harmonic
interest make these arrangements a solid choice.
Two for the price of one!
11365818 Two-Part or TT
(Unchanged Voices). . . . . .ME 2.50
Veni, Veni Emmanuel—Michael John Trotta.
A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and optional
percussion (triangle, tambourine and drum) infuse
the traditional Advent carol with such unrelenting
energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing!
Detailed performance notes give fascinating historical
perspective to the work. Includes an English translation
of the text, which is Latin throughout. This is a unique
take on the ancient carol that will be an exhilarating a
cappella highlight of your holiday concert!
10509932 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
10871946 Three-Part Mixed opt. baritone
and percussion . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11198194 SA opt. piano accompaniment
and percussion . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
10584797 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
10944942 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.20
Walkin' Down the Road to Bethlehem—
Greg Gilpin. Here's a well-constructed original
a cappella Christmas spiritual built upon a
memorable chorus of interlocking rhythms. The
gripping minor key, dramatic dynamic contrasts,
rhythmic feel, and compelling modulation will
make for an impressive holiday performance for
your concert or a cappella choir.
10993760 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10993761 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10993762 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
We Three (Swingin') Kings—John H. Hopkins/
arr. Larry Shackley. The traditional We Three
Kings of Orient Are is cast in a moderate swing
style that will be a jazzy showpiece for tenor-bass
choirs. The piano part sets the mood and the
vocals remain in comfortable ranges. The middle
section has a fun stacking texture and the piece's
great groove is guaranteed to be an audience-
pleaser for holiday concerts.
11197634 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Were You There on That Christmas Night?—
Natalie Sleeth. This has become a perennial favorite
at Christmas time! Pleasing lyrics and 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!
1864792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.60
3205564 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
984542 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
1864800 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
8069366 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.75
1921402 Instrumental Parts w/
opt. 2 Octave Handchimes . . . .5.95
1921402 Instrumental Parts 3-5 Octaves
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
11101049 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . .30.00
The Wexford Carol—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
The tender strains of a cello and an opening
solo set the tone in this exquisite arrangement
of the traditional Irish carol. Canonic interplay
between the vocal lines adds interest while the
gorgeous Celtic melody and the sonorous quality
of the cello and piano accompaniment will create
a hushed moment of reverence and awe in your
Christmas concert or services.
10996352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10996353 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.25
What Child Is This?—arr. Molly Ijames. This
humble and beautiful treatment of the traditional
carol is guaranteed to take your breath away! The
glory and the reverence of the Christmas season
and the scene at the stable are delicately brought
forth in moving chorals and a supportive piano
accompaniment. With performance options for
SATB and SSA voicings and a full orchestration, this
is a truly captivating setting worthy of your finest
moment in worship or the concert hall!
10093691 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
10367799 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
10367800 Instrumental Parts
for all voicings . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
What Child Is This?—arr. Scott Shattuck. Strains
of Schubert's Ave Maria are present in this cleverly
arranged version of the traditional English carol.
Featuring a trio of soloists, a Latin text and an
English text combine and layer to create a truly
ancient-modern a cappella experience. The SSAA
is the signature arrangement of Brigham Young
University's a cappella group Noteworthy, and the
SATB is an adaptation.
11397169 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11397170 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
What Child?—Ruth Morris Gray. What Child
Is This? receives a hip new treatment in this a
cappella original that features optional djembe and
body percussion. This arrangement is freshly set
in 2/4 with accompanying rhythmic vocal ostinato
patterns in the lower voices, and the original
feel is preserved in the middle with a lyrical 6/8
section that transitions back to opening meter.
Contemporary a cappella techniques meet a
traditional carol, and the effect is mesmerizing!
10906221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
11202518 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10906222 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10906223 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
What Sweeter Music—John Rutter. "What
sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing
the birth of Christ, our heavenly King." This tender
setting of the traditional carol text has become one of
John Rutter's most cherished Christmas anthems.
1693936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.00
10523432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.00
3008208 Full Score for SATB Version. . .26.25
10661564 Full Score for SSA Version . . . .21.50
9513922 Violin 1 for SATB Version. . . . . .7.25
9513923 Violin 2 for SATB Version. . . . . .7.25
9513924 Viola for SATB Version. . . . . . . .7.25
9513925 Cello for SATB Version . . . . . . .7.25
9513926 Bass for SATB Version. . . . . . . .7.25
10661563 Instrumental Parts
for SSA Version. . . . . . . . . . . .43.00
What Sweeter Music Can We Bring?—Mary
Lynn Lightfoot. Robert Herrick's tender Christmas
text is beautifully set with an original melody of
flowing lines, warm harmonic colors, and an
expressive accompaniment. A contrasting middle
section provides rhythmic interest before a quote
from the chorus of The First Noel moves the piece
back to a peaceful conclusion. This is an elegant
statement for Christmas concerts or services. A
valuable Learning Resource page is included.
11202530 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
11202531 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
11203164 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
When Stars Shone Down—Steven Aldredge/ed.
Dan Forrest. "Adoramus! Glorificamus!" English and
Latin texts intertwine as this tender lullaby recounts
the narrative of the birth of the Christ child from the
heavenly perspective. Lovely vocal lines with nice
inner movement are contrasted by the restrained
piano accompaniment that allows the text to shine.
Simple yet evocative, this is a perfect choice for
Christmas concerts or Christmas Eve worship.
11202839 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks—Craig
Courtney. Every syllable of Nahum Tate's Christmas
text is carefully rendered in Craig Courtney's new
melody, set for divisi choral forces and piano. A
sound rhapsody through every measure, this is
absolutely glorious music for mixed, men's or
women's choir that might be the expressive high
point of your December Christmas celebration.
10366985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10366986 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10366987 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks—arr.
Dan Forrest. This simple yet refined setting of the
tune CHRISTMAS reflects the dignity and beauty
of the English cathedral style. Whether sung a
cappella or with the optional string quintet or organ,
the beauty of its textures and counterpoint make it
ideal for any Christmas Eve service or concert.
11348367 SATB or SSATB,
opt. a Cappella . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
11349361 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet/Quintet . . . . . . .25.00
11349362 Instrumental Parts
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Work of Christmas—Dan Forrest. "When
the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the
sky is gone... the work of Christmas begins." This
setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented
as an ethereal benediction, is truly a captivating
moment in song. Beautifully conceived, it is
impossible to overstate its impact on those within
its hearing.
10458784 SATB A Cappella. . . . . . . . .M 2.15
11202840 SSAA with Piano . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
11202841 TTBB with Piano . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
Time-honored, proven repertoire.
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