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It Came Upon a Midnight Clear—arr.
Marianne Forman. The traditional carol is
presented here in a new light with a gentle tempo,
colorful piano accompaniment, optional violin, and
contrasting original material. A compelling blend
of comforting familiarity and fresh interest will
make this a successful addition to your Christmas
programming.
11395405 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear—Rene
Clausen. An original setting of the beloved
traditional Christmas text, this arrangement is
lyrical and lovely. Meter changes, modal touches,
and divisi add to the richness of the piece, but it
is not difficult to learn. A solo along and short a
cappella sections add contrasting textures.
11394216 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Joy to the World—arr. Dan Forrest. You
haven't heard Joy to the World like this before!
This Irish traditional music experience pairs the
well-known carol with a newly composed Irish
slide, and the result is an explosion of joy that
you simply must hear to believe! With piano four
hands, optional traditional Irish ensemble, and/or
full orchestra.
11395408 SATB divisi, 4-hand piano . . . 2.50
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis—Linda
Kachelmeier. This atmospheric setting for treble
voices of the traditional Song of Mary and Song of
Simeon texts is unaccompanied with a meterless
feel. Set with English lyrics, both movements
shimmer with assertive dissonances and soaring
text painting.
11412631 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Magnificat anima mea (from Magni-
ficat)—Taylor Scott Davis. This energetic
opening movement of a larger setting of the
Magnificat certainly stands on its own. Brilliant
choral writing can be accompanied by full
orchestra, chamber orchestra, or organ and harp
(piano) with optional percussion. Divisi writing
creates rich sonorities, and careful Latin text
declamation is achieved through meter changes
and lively rhythmic interplay. An exciting and
highly recommended work.
11394796 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
My Heart Shall Sing—Karen Marrolli. A
unique combination of an old Irish Reel combined
with the tune "Star of the County Down." The
setting begins with an Irish folk-like violin solo,
followed by accessible choral writing.
11394799 Two-Part opt. SATB . . . . . . . . 3.20
Night of Wonder—Karen Black. A moving
text by Paul Hoffman is the inspiration for this
quiet, lovely original Christmas anthem. The lyric
flow of each stanza slows to its cadential point to
ponder and appreciate Beauty, Hope, Love, Faith,
and Grace. The choral texture is nicely varied by
stanza, including some divisi. The supportive
piano accompaniment and occasional a cappella
moments serve to underscore the quiet. A lovely
seasonal selection for worship or concert.
11394801 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11395344 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
On This Day Earth Shall Ring (from
Piae Cantiones)—arr. David Schmidt. This
joyful carol is also known as Personent Hodie.
This arrangement begins by adding majesty and
triumph with a middle section that brings new
emotion in an a cappella rendering. Returning to
the opening character, the piece concludes with a
glorious finish.
11395905 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
On This Silent Night—Sarah Quartel. This
original concert work perfectly conveys the magic
and excitement of winter, conjuring images of
warmth by the fireside while the weather outside
closes in. This is a beautiful selection for any
winter concert.
11392404 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
Opening—Bob Chilcott. An upbeat setting of
words by Charles Bennett celebrating the arrival
of spring, this selection features changing meters,
a compelling verse-refrain structure, and catchy
melodies. A darker middle section mirrors the
text's reflection on winter's snow and silence
before the music opens out into a final, joyful
statement of the verse and refrain as the first
signs of spring appear.
11415043 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
Ring Out, Wild Bells—Aidan Vass. English
poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson described the
custom of bell ringing to ring out the old year
and ring in the new in this 1850 poem. In this
exciting original composition, the ringing bells
along with the hopeful emotions of the new year
are captured in the piano accompaniment and
the divisi vocal writing.
11413271 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB . . 2.60
The Rose That Bare Jesu—Duncan Tuomi.
With effective use of mixed meters that alternate
in feel between the English and Latin texts, this
piece incorporates a wide range of dynamic
expression and a divisi texture that adds warmth.
11394761 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Sing We Now of Christmas—arr. Kyle
Pederson. This ethereal setting of
NOEL
NOUVELET
will surprise you with its mystical
take on what is normally a boisterous Christmas
song. The harmonic texture is modern, and the
optional oboe adds to the plaintive and dreamy
atmosphere.
11395418 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
A Star in the East (Three Carol Settings)
—Gwyneth Walker. A collection of three carol
settings with brass, percussion, and organ. These
beautiful festival settings include Bring a Torch,
Jeanette, Isabella; In the Bleak Midwinter and
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow.
11394731 SATB Vocal Score with brass
quintet, percussion, organ . . . 4.35
Still, Still, Still—arr. Nicholas A. Roberto. This
beautiful German carol has been given a warm
and tender makeover. Lush modern harmonies
make this a fresh setting of the classic, which
is sung in its original German. Perfect for more
advanced and professional ensembles.
11396150 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
There Will Be Rest—Frank Ticheli. Sara
Teasdale's lyric poem looks to the stars for
serenity and promise, and this handsome setting
is superbly crafted by noted composer Frank
Ticheli. Tasteful harmonic suspensions and rich
choral textures bring this work to life with a delicate
beauty that perfectly expresses the spirit of the
poem. A superior choice for concert appearances
with more capable choirs.
11396217 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
We Grow Accustomed to the Dark—Linda
Kachelmeier. Emily Dickinson's poem is set with
unaccompanied harmonies that speak to the
darkly mysterious quality portrayed in the text.
Useful at any time of year, but especially effective
for the winter solstice or Advent, or anytime we
deal with darkness in our lives.
11412633 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
The Wexford Carol—arr. Desmond Earley.
This native Irish piece dates back to the 12th
century. Its short verses focus on the scenes
surrounding the birth of the Messiah heralded
by the prophets as a gift from God "to end all
strife." The traditional Irish melody shines forth
in this atmospheric setting scored for solo tenor,
choir, strings, and continuo. Its beguiling beauty
is simply expressed throughout by the solo tenor,
but for the evocation of the apparition of the angel
to the shepherds, the choir weaves its lines in a
free rendition.
11394235 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11397170 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
A Winter Breviary—Reena Esmail. A unique
selection, this work includes three pieces: We
Look for You; The Year's Midnight and The
Unexpected Early Hour, each based on an Indian
classical raag or raga: Hamsadhwani, Malkauns,
and Ahir Bhairav, respectively. The texts are linked
to the Christian services of Evensong, Matins, and
Lauds, and they reflect upon the Christmas story
from the perspective of different times of day:
evening, midnight, and daybreak. The first two
pieces have a serene atmosphere that contrasts
with the third, which uses an energetic compound
time signature and bell-like melodic shapes.
11392409 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
Winter, Snow—Carol Barnett. Winter's icy
bright light, its snow, light as the down from a white
bird - sketched in sound for more advanced SSA
ensembles.
11394038 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
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