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HOLIDAY SECULAR & WINTER
Carol of the Bells—Mykola Leontovich/arr. Peter
J. Wilhousky. This Ukrainian carol continues to be a
popular piece every year. The rapid verse over the
bell sounds in the accompanying voices is familiar
to audiences and choirs everywhere.
1204775 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
245977 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
245886 SSA or
Three-Part Treble . . . . . . .ME 1.95
246066 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
Carol of the Bells—Mykola Leontovych/arr.
Masa Fukuda. This traditional Christmas song
starts simply and builds with two key changes to a
wonderfully bold ending. An accompaniment track
with full orchestration is also available, and this is
sure to be a choir and audience favorite!
11396811 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.50
11176019 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.50
Carry the Light—Andy Beck. Inspiring at any
time of year, this song brings light from a single
solo voice that gradually increases luminosity as
the full texture builds. Mostly in English, with a
short section on the Latin Lux Aeterna text, this is
a gorgeous way to spread light, hope, and joy. Add
the optional violin obbligato to increase the appeal.
Consider programming for general concerts,
Christmas, or year-end ceremonies.
11393271 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393272 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393273 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
Christmas Canon of Peace—Ruth Morris Gray.
The familiar Longfellow Christmas text is paired
with a sweet original melody in this arrangement.
The piano accompaniment is based on
Pachelbel's Canon in D and an optional descant
adds to the charm of this meaningful selection for
developing choirs.
10995213 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
10995215 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
Christmas... In About Three Minutes—arr.
Mark Weston. Twenty-three familiar holiday songs
in three minutes! For extra fun, you can involve your
audience in counting the tunes as they fly by. Your
students can even hold up numbered signs every
time a different song is heard. Any way you perform
this, it's guaranteed to be the entertainment
highlight of your holiday season!
3296670 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10590366 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
3296671 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10590364 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
3254208 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
3296672 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
3296673 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10590367 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
3254349 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . .44.95
Christmas Is You—Bruce Kerr/arr. Zach
Yaholkovsky. This original Christmas piece contains
those lush, jazzy harmonic colors that warm our
hearts and has lyrics that capture the essence of
all that is good about the Christmas season!
11396136 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Christmas Medley—arr. Masa Fukuda. This
fun mashup of traditional carols includes parts of
Angels We Have Heard on High; Deck the Halls;
Jingle Bells; Here We Come A-Caroling; God Rest
Ye Merry, Gentlemen and Ding Dong Merrily on
High. It's sure to bring the Christmas spirit to all who
sing and listen to it. The dynamic, fully produced
accompaniment track complements the fun, fast-
paced nature of this Christmas medley!
11176021 SSAT or SSA. . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.50
11396790 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.50
11396792 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.50
The Cold Earth Slept Below—Jimmy Baas.
Percy Bysshe Shelley's wintry text is beautifully set
in this lyrical contemporary choral for treble voices.
Soaring vocal lines capture the expressive lyrics,
and the captivating vocal harmonies and dramatic
piano accompaniment frame the contemplative
mood. An exquisite treble concert selection for any
time of year!
11396612 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
11396613 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Cold Snap—Deborah Craig-Claar & Mark Hayes.
Mark Hayes offers this highly entertaining musical
depiction of the things that happen when Old
Man Winter comes knocking at the door,
complete with onstage coughing, sneezing, and
optional choreography!
11199020 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10843326 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10590377 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10618151 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . . .44.95
Come and Dance—Toby Young. A great
rhythmic ostinato unifies this energetic a cappella
setting of a Jennifer Thorpe text that celebrates the
festivities of the Christmas season. Toby Young's
lively melodies are full of syncopated rhythms
and sung with quite a bit of independence of
line, often supported by colorful harmonies in the
accompanying voices.
11195468 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 4.25
Comfort and Joy—Ruth Morris Gray. A clever
contemporary-style a cappella original that
incorporates the lyrics, tune, and style of the
traditional English carol God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen. Featuring vocal ostinato patterns which
support the melody, a little multi-meter fun and a
touch of Renaissance style, this piece works equally
well for large and small mixed or treble ensembles.
Add the optional percussion parts for hand drum
and claves for even more flair.
10996349 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10996350 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10996351 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy—arr. Jeff Funk.
Using this famous movement from the timeless
holiday ballet "The Nutcracker," Jeff Funk has
created a marvelous choral arrangement for school
choirs! This a cappella showcase is a unique
holiday hit!
3262151 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
10047639 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . .M 1.85
3304396 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.05
3304397 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Deck the Hall and Swing It—Jay Althouse.
This reimagined Christmas carol is refreshing in
every way. From the light swing rhythms of the
familiar melody to a jazz fantasia of "Fa-la-las" in
counterpoint, it's just the right blend of familiar, fun,
and festive!
11196232 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11196233 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11196234 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
11196235 Instrumental Parts
Guitar, Bass, Drums . . . . . . . .15.00
Deck the Halls in 7/8—James McKelvy. Is that
measure 3+4 or 4+3? More experienced choirs
will love the metric twists and turns in this fresh
approach to the traditional Christmas carol. The
SSA voicing features an optional part for finger
cymbals that adds a nice touch.
977975 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
3258001 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
3205259 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Deck, Deck the Hall—arr. Audrey Snyder. With a
smooth shuffling groove, this selection crackles with
wit and pizzazz, giving this carol a delightful new
twist. With accessible ranges, this lively arrangement
uses a swing feel and finger snaps along with fun
interludes to keep singers engaged. Cute!
11172421 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.25
11172422 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
11203921 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Ding Dong! Merrily on High—arr. Russell
Robinson. The traditional carol takes on a fun twist
with this creative setting. With sections of "fa la
las," this piece includes an optional chime part that
adds to its festive sound!
11393879 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
Ding-a Ding-a Ding—Greg Gilpin. This very cool
original is a masterpiece of vocal layering, a "sound
experience" for a cappella voices as bells. All voices
sing together in the middle section before returning
to vocalized bell effects. "Merrily on high, hear the
bells ring. Merrily, the heavens sing. Merrily on high,
hear the bells ring. O'er the earth, they ding dong
ding." Now also available in an accessible two-part
treble or TB voicing with optional accompaniment,
this is appropriate for the holidays or any festive
occasion throughout the year!
10029457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10029458 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10066277 Two-Part or SA, with
optional accompaniment . . .M 2.50
10029459 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10737274 TB with
optional accompaniment . . .M 2.10
10306019 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?—arr.
Mark Brymer. A surprise hit from the Disney
animated film "Frozen," this tender song depicts
the relationship between the two sisters, Anna and
Elsa. Its emotional impact has resonated deeply
with audiences and propelled it on a steady climb
up the charts. This is a wintertime favorite that your
choirs will love to perform!
10447346 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
10447347 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
10447348 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
10447349 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Five Favorite Holiday Songs—arr. Alan
Billingsley. This clever medley features five different
pop styles with five popular holiday songs: Jolly Old
Saint Nicholas (swing); Deck the Hall (doo-wop);
Up on the Housetop (Motown); Jingle Bells (disco)
and We Wish You a Merry Christmas (rock). The
Twelve Days of Christmas serves as an introduction
to the medley, leading up to "...five fav'rite holiday
songs!" This will be tons of fun for holiday concerts
and show choir performances!
10514833 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10514834 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10514835 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10514836 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10514837 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
10548789E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . .50.00
Glow—Teresa Jennings. This bluesy tune is a
song of peace that uses light as the metaphor for
connection to each other, making it a great piece for
any time of year, including a holiday performance.
While scored for three-part mixed voices, the third
part is optional, so it works as a two-part just as
well. The duet at the beginning is also optional but
adds a beautiful touch.
11201640 Three-Part Mixed
or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
11201641 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.95
Glow—Eric Whitacre. Simple and welcoming,
Glow was premiered by the World of Color Honor
Choir at Disney's California Adventure Park. The
Honor Choir, made up of over 700 singers from
across America, were selected to be part of the
night-time spectacular Winter Dreams show.
10558643 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10909062 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
10909063 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
10909088 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
10605643E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . .25.00
Going on a Sleigh Ride—Mary Donnelly & George
L.O. Strid. This bright and cheerful Christmas piece
reflects the rollicking fun of a wintertime sleigh ride.
The song incorporates the refrain from Jingle Bells,
giving singers a chance to sing a familiar holiday
tune with a new spin. Glockenspiel and jingle bells
are included to enhance the feeling of celebration.
11369160 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Gotta Get Ready for Christmas!—Mary Lynn
Lightfoot. Looking for a simple original holiday song
that is quick to put together for your winter concert?
This festive song has plenty of unison and very
simple harmonies for beginning harmony singers.
It incorporates snippets from Deck the Hall and O
Christmas Tree to make it familiar yet fresh and fun!
11392383 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
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