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Christmas Time Is Here
(from "A Charlie Brown Christmas")—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Robert Sterling.
This stunning arrangement of the holiday jazz
standard from the animated special A Charlie
Brown Christmas is first-rate material for concert
choirs and vocal jazz ensembles! Use the piano
accompaniment or the instrumentation for jazz
combo and strings - either way it will bring those
warm, nostalgic holiday feelings that are so special.
11371332 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
Coventry Carol—arr. Noah Reese.
Dating from the 16th century, the Coventry Carol
is one of the most beautiful carols in the English
language. This modern arrangement stretches
the usual time signature to 4/4 with syncopation,
interesting countermelodies and rhythmic twists in
an appealing manner for choirs.
11365810 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Gloria—Michael John Trotta.
This energetic choral work offers an introduction
to the traditional Latin text with compound meter
and accessible choral parts. Whether chosen for
its educational features, its lyric melody, or its
energetic accompaniment, it is a wonderful way to
open any concert. It can be used in combination
with Trotta's other Latin works Kyrie; Agnus Dei
and Sanctus to create a Missa brevis.
11370897 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
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.
11315857 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
Hold Out Your Light—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs.
Here is a spiritual that encourages one to be a
good humanitarian, a soldier for peace, and an
example of hope for others. A perfect message of
peace for advanced ensembles!
11376787 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
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!
11390128 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
I Saw Three Ships—arr. Paul David Thomas.
Jolly and jaunty, rhythmic and fun, this energetic
setting of the traditional English carol is sure to be
a holiday favorite for your choir. Accessible ranges
and a supportive accompaniment make this a great
choice for developing choirs. Add the optional
frame drum and flute parts for a more stylistic
interpretation.
10871875 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
A Joyous Carol of the Bells—
Mykola Leontovich/arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Do you love Carol of Bells, but wish it were a little
longer? Combining the ever-popular Carol with new
melodic material, this a cappella gem is sure to be
a favorite selection at your holiday concert! This
arrangement presents a new introductory section
of material in the same style before going into the
standard harmonization we all know and love.
11396491 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
The Little Drummer Boy—
arr. Noah Reese & Debbie Siebert.
This favorite carol is presented in an arrangement
designed with changing voice emerging tenor-
bass singers in mind, and they are sure to love it!
The melody is shared between the voices, and
the drum-motif harmony parts are effectively used
throughout, allowing each part to shine while
staying within a comfortable singing range. Not to
be missed!
11397054 Two-Part or TT . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Lullaby for a King—
J. Edmund Hughes & Mary Ellen Loose.
This gently rocking lullaby incorporates a
charmingly beautiful melodic and harmonic idea
with original text for two verses, then brings in the
traditional text of Silent Night for verse three using
the same melodic and harmonic ideas. Easily
learned, it is a very accessible piece that's perfect
for Christmas services or concerts.
11394948 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
A Medieval Fa La La—Reginal S. Wright.
Madrigal marries Deck the Hall in this beautifully
crafted arrangement well suited for developing
choirs of all ages. Use handbells, vibraphone,
or piano along with hand drum for a delightful
and novel opening or processional for your next
holiday concert.
11365819 TB with opt. Handbells
& Hand Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
O Come, O Come Emmanuel—
arr. Noah Reese. A beautiful way to prepare
for the season, this ancient carol is arranged
for tenor-bass choirs with lyrical lines that
bring both freshness and familiarity. The piano
accompaniment brings exciting movement with
driving rhythms that complement the chant-like
choral lines.
11397046 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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.
11395344 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
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.
10586916 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree—
Johnny Marks/arr. Roger Emerson.
A true holiday classic, this accessible
arrangement really works for tenor-bass choirs of
any size, age, or ability - even younger changing
voices. Easy to learn, and definitely a crowd
pleaser with lots of creative staging options, this
will be a highlight of your concert that won't take
a ton of time to prepare.
11342108 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
The Shepherd's Spiritual—
arr. Donald Moore. Here's a swingin' gospel
treatment of Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow
that your ensemble will enjoy singing year after
year! It's a great confidence-builder, an exciting
audience-pleaser, and just plain fun for all involved,
especially when you use the tambourine part!
3126398 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
Star of Light—Laura Farnell.
This lush setting of Dunbar's grief-filled poem
affords tenor-bass choirs many voicing options
with the optional cued tenor and bass notes.
Accessible, dramatic, bold and sensitive, Star of
Light radiates a harmonic elegance, lovely melodic
motifs and musical challenges. A must for any
concert throughout the year.
10735172 TB or TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
Still, Still, Still—arr. Noah Reese.
The beloved Austrian carol is cleverly arranged
to break up the melody between the two voice
parts to keep the ranges small for changing and
developing voices. Some interesting harmonic
shifts and descant-like features for the tenors
bring a freshness and lyrical quality to this setting.
A supportive piano accompaniment and English
lyrics throughout bring even more accessibility.
11397052 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
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
A Yuletide Sea Shanty—Steve Parsons.
Jaunty and festive, this original holiday-themed
sea shanty features puns aplenty! Approachable
vocal ranges and easy-to-learn parts will allow
tenor-bass ensembles of all ages to focus on the
comedic performance as they set sail and join the
search for Santa's missing sleigh!
11393055 TBB or TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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