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2022 Holiday Choral Catalog

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Go to cart New & Best-Selling HOLIDAY SELECTIONS for TREBLE CHOIRS A la Nanita Nana—arr. Victor C. Johnson. This beautiful Spanish carol is a tender lullaby that shifts seamlessly between minor and major, reflecting the text that moves from quieting the baby to a rushing fountain and singing birds. The harmonies build from unison to parts in a way that is easy to teach and pleasing to the ear. A pronunciation guide and translation are included for the Spanish text. A lovely choice for holiday programs! 11346412 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05 At This Table—arr. Audrey Snyder. This lovely ballad communicates a heartfelt message of kindness, inclusion, and acceptance that helps us toward reaching the goal of making the world a better place for everyone. It has found a home during the holiday season but can really be sung at any time of year. This arrangement has been created especially for young voices. 11376020 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 Children, Go Where I Send Thee— arr. Kevin Phillip Johnson. An exciting, unique arrangement of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any holiday concert! With or without the rap section, and supported by piano and optional bass and percussion for three djembes and shaker, the upbeat soulful groove established by the choir is so fun to sing! 11397029 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)— Jason Halbert/arr. Mark Brymer. This holiday single from Kelly Clarkson takes aim at the fact that Christmas means different things to different people at different points in their lives. Done in a retro '50s rock groove, this upbeat, funny, and empowering song will make a wonderful addition to a holiday concert or show choir performance! 11397426 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 Go, Tell It On the Mountain— arr. Rollo Dilworth. This treble setting preserves the cadence of the beloved original, all while imbuing the music with a strong and classic harmonic structure. This stylized arrangement has a full gospel piano accompaniment and will be a wonderful addition to any holiday concert. 11397550 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . . . ME 2.35 Hear the Sleigh Bells Ring!—Greg Gilpin. "Jingle, jingle, jing-a jing-a jingle..." This upbeat holiday original is just so fun to sing for every voice part! The driving minor key and vocal lines imitating bells interspersed with original lyrics and melodic lines combine to create a show- stopper for developing choirs to really strut their stuff. An optional descant and sleigh bells add even more fun! 11389513 SSA or Three-Part Treble. . . . ME 2.20 Hodie—Jacob Narverud. Rhythmic and dramatic, this exciting piece is the perfect way to open your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving piano accompaniment. A short contrasting lyrical section and an optional descant that soars above the final statement bring breadth and sweep in a piece that will be a holiday highlight. A separate score for the body percussion and an accompaniment track are available as free downloads. 11315856 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20 The Holiday Tango!—Greg Gilpin. "The sleigh bells jingle, the shoppers mingle, I get a tingle from watching such a show!" This original holiday novelty will be the hit of your concert! Explore the tango style and minor key with your choir; the catchy melody with the hilarious lyrics will be the icing on the cake. Add some movement and the great track, and you've got the whole package! 11390127 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20 I Will Light Candles This Christmas— Kim Andre Arnesen. Featured at the 2018 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light over darkness. The message in the carol inspires us to become carriers of that light that brings joy, hope, courage, peace, grace, and love. 11398753 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95 Love's Pure Light, Silent Night— Michael John Trotta. This lyrical setting blends the beloved Silent Night tune and text with a captivating new tune. The result is a fresh look at an old favorite that is both appealing and accessible for Christmas concerts or services. The oboe obbligato gives a unique color to the piece. Accompaniment options include piano alone, piano and oboe, chamber orchestra (oboe, harp, and strings), or full orchestra. Fresh and captivating. 11315935 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 11344324 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20 O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Pinkzebra. With a fresh take on the traditional carol melody, this energetic arrangement sets a joyful, celebratory Christmas mood. With section features that fit the text and gently syncopated harmonies that build to a dramatic finish, this triumphant declaration can find a home in both concert and worship settings. A full orchestration or rhythm- section-only accompaniment is available. 11344555 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 O Little Town of Bethlehem— arr. Dan Forrest. This stunning arrangement of one of our most treasured Christmas carols offers a poignant musical picture of that glorious night in Bethlehem. The gentle scoring for choir and piano is well within the range of most groups. Optional accompaniment possibilities, including soprano saxophone (or B-flat clarinet or oboe), string quartet, or orchestra, offer additional layers of beauty. 11395343 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95 Once Upon a December (from "Anastasia")— Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty/ arr. Audrey Snyder. From the Broadway musical "Anastasia" comes this beautiful and elegant arrangement of the tender music box song that will enchant your students and audiences! The gentle melody and lyrics yearn for a time that no longer exists. "Things I almost remember, and a song someone sings once upon a December." An ideal choice for winter concerts, but suitable for general programming as well. 11398211 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.15 Over My Head—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This traditional spiritual is great for any occasion as a celebration of music and joy. The arrangement begins with a slow soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin' gospel groove that will lift up your choir and your audience with its infectious energy. Accessible ranges and harmonies make this one easy to sing for choirs of all ages. There are two separate piano accompaniments available, the easier one in the score and an optional advanced one available separately. The accompaniment MP3 includes a shorter version and a longer version with the cuts indicated in the score for added flexibility. Also available as a virtual choir kit. 11374442 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50 11374441 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 2.50 Swingin' Christmas Tree (O Christmas Tree)—arr. Kirby Shaw. The traditional O Christmas Tree is set in a swing style, with ensemble scatting and a natural jazzy vibe that makes it sound like it was always meant to be sung this way! 11398423 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15 This Christmas—arr. Roger Emerson. The joy of spending the holidays with friends and family is the spirit of this now classic holiday song made popular by Donny Hathaway. The happy and upbeat message is accompanied by equally fun and groovy music that we all know and love. Show and concert choirs will love performing this choral adaptation that really works! 11398442 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30 A Very Merry Christmas—Pinkzebra. Wintry weather, a warm fire, classic Christmas songs, hanging decorations, and making lasting memories - it's all packed into this upbeat and merry holiday original song. Accessible ranges and easy-to-learn parts will help make this festive selection one of your new favorites! Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or add the instrumental parts for a live bass, drums, and horn section to go with the piano accompaniment. Rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir. 11392283 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 Winter Wonderland—Felix Bernard/ arr. Kirby Shaw. Nothing says holiday spirit like that classic big band sound on a favorite holiday tune! This jazzy arrangement is inspired by Michael Buble's version. Unison lines open into a playful harmonic dialog before shining in full jazz harmonies. Be sure not to miss the awesome parts for your jazz band. A great choice for show, jazz, or concert choirs! 11343577 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10 19

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