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All is Peace—Heather Sorenson.
Inspired by the classic carol text, Silent Night,
Holy Night, this new setting moves beyond its
source material and delivers an exquisite portrait
of Christmas grace. A memorable melody propels
the piece forward while a flowing piano part
offers colorful support. The development section
offers angelic contrast and the optional chamber
orchestration beautifully enhances this message
of hope.
11393214 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem—
arr. Keith Christopher. A touch of gospel always
adds a unique and meaningful element to the
worship service. Consider this gospel standard
for a unique moment of Christmas worship.
Infused with bluegrass, this anthem is truly fresh
and unique.
11000137 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Carol of the Bells—Mykola Leontovich &
Peter J. Wilhousky/arr. Steve Kupferschmid.
Even your youngest singers can enjoy Carol
of the Bells with this sparkling arrangement for
treble, tenor-bass or mixed voices with piano
accompaniment. The unison version includes
optional glockenspiel or chimes. Easy, festive and
fun, this is essential repertoire for young choirs!
10735221 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Christmas Is Coming—arr. Joel Raney.
Infectious and jazzy, with a dash of handbells
thrown in for good measure, this original piece
will bring enjoyment to all who hear it! A verse
of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is blended
in the middle with excellent effect. Joyful and
charming, this piece will be a highlight of the
Christmas season.
10360921 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Cradle Hymn—Kim Andre Arnesen.
Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is set to
a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts.
Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert
broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for
Christmas or any time of the year.
10874644 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Gesu Bambino—arr. John Leavitt.
A quintessential Christmas classic is skillfully
arranged for choir, baritone solo, and optional
orchestra. Equally at home in concert halls and
sanctuaries, it is faithful to the original, has stellar
part-writing, and is well within the capabilities of
most choirs.
11513918 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen—
arr. Heather Sorenson. This arrangement of a
time-honored Christmas carol is a unique choice
for concert or worship programming. Rhythmically
vital and infused with syncopated rhythms, this
anthem makes use of unison for precision and
power while thoughtfully placed harmonies reveal
a contemporary element. The choir dialogues
back and forth with the well-known "Tidings of joy"
phrase, building the crescendo of praise to an
exalted close. Unforgettable!
11393941 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen—
arr. Philip Kern. This is a lovely arrangement of
the traditional Christmas classic with exceptional
choral writing and a fine piano accompaniment.
1603042 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
The Hands that First Held Mary's Child
—Dan Forrest. An incredible text tells the
extraordinary story of a Child, whose journey
begins in Bethlehem, with the weathered hands of
a carpenter holding his newborn son. "The hands
that first held Mary's child were hard from working
wood. From boards they sawed and planed
and filed and splinters they withstood. This day
they gripped no tool of steel, they drove no iron
nail, but cradled from the head to heel our Lord,
newborn and frail."
10366938 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Hark! (The Herald Angels Sing)—
Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Josh Sparkman.
This festival setting of the traditional carol is a
stunner! The opening and closing sections are
set in mixed meter, bringing a fresh quality to
the familiar. A contrasting middle section offers
a tranquil and mysterious harmonic tone before
returning to the original feel that culminates in an
exuberant ending.
11510134 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—
arr. Dan Forrest. Your centerpiece Christmas
setting has arrived! This arrangement of the
Christmas classic has everything you need. It
is arranged for multiple voicings and piano four-
hands (or organ), optional handbells, optional
brass quintet with percussion (or brass ensemble),
or even optional orchestration. Customize this
highly flexible arrangement to fit your program's
needs or desires. There's even a full P/A CD
available. This music will truly create an awe-
inspiring experience during the most wonderful
time of the year!
10757383 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
How Great Our Joy!—arr. Craig Courtney.
Give your choir and congregation the privilege
of experiencing this traditional German carol as
never before! This setting for choir, piano and
optional string quartet gently redefines "joy" as it
inspires everyone to a new level of worship!
10312010 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
I Saw Three Ships—arr. Paul David Thomas.
Jolly and jaunty, rhythmic and fun, this energetic
Celtic 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 choirs of all ages. Add the
optional frame drum and flute parts for a more
stylistic interpretation.
10871875 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear—
Richard S. Willis/arr. Joel Raney. This lovely,
artistic, jazz-influenced setting is sure to be a
highlight of many Christmas concerts, school
programs, and Christmas worship services. The
piano part plays a significant role in creating an
ethereal, peaceful, and solemn Christmas night.
The 9/8 time signature gives this setting a unique
and spacial feeling. Stunning!
11514349 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Joy to the World—arr. Dan Forrest.
You haven't heard Joy to the World like this
before! This traditional Irish music experience
pairs the well-known carol with a recently
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 optional full orchestra.
11514048 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Lo, How a Rose E're Blooming—
arr. Laura Farnell. Options abound in this flexible
arrangement of the traditional carol for either treble
or tenor-bass voices. Sing in unison, two, or three
parts, in either German or English, a cappella or
with the optional piano accompaniment - it works
for almost any ensemble! Easy to put together and
effective to perform.
11397080 TTB, Unison or TB . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
CHRISTMAS FOR TENOR-BASS CHOIRS
