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Hope in a Baby's Cry
Diane Hannibal.
Singing of the "promise from heaven," this sweet Christmas lullaby
offers a lovely original melody, deft strokes of harmonic color, and
nicely crafted vocals that are easily learned. The supportive piano
accompaniment moves the anthem along, and the brief descant adds
a nice touch.
11512277 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
I Saw Three Ships
arr. Stuart Nicholson.
This bracing arrangement of the traditional carol is replete with catchy
rhythms and harmonic surprises. It boasts a glittering organ part.
From Carols for Choirs 6.
11512332 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
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.
11501691 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11198031 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11197668 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10871875 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
I Wonder as I Wander
arr. John Leavitt.
An Appalachian carol based on a fragment collected by John Jacob
Niles, this Christmas folk song has become a true classic, and this
arrangement reflects sensitivity to the work's origins. The choral
texture is dominated by a vocal solo, with the choir adding colorful
underpinnings, often on "loo." The piano accompaniment adds to the
haunting ambience.
11513922 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11513923 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11513924 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
In the Bleak Midwinter
Harold Darke/arr. Larry Shackley.
Christina Rossetti's timeless text shines in this beautiful pairing of
the traditional Gustav Holst tune
CRANHAM with a second, original
melody. Beginning in 4/4, it switches to 12/8 in the middle section, with
the piano's triplet figures providing a nice contrast. The optional flute
descant adds a delightful Celtic countermelody.
11514348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
In the Bleak Midwinter
arr. Dan Forrest.
A magical carol setting that transports the listener into Christina Rosetti's
beloved Christmas text written in London (listen for the subtle hints of
Big Ben!). Ethereal melodic echoes eventually build to soaring vocal
lines before giving way to the tender final stanza, "What can I give him,
poor as I am? ..." An intimate yet deeply moving arrangement.
11514056 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11514057 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
The First Noel
arr. Pinkzebra.
The traditional English carol receives a fresh arrangement with
contemporary harmonies and a gently syncopated piano line. It's a
beautiful choice for both Christmas concerts and services for choirs of
all ages. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 and help your choir
members rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available
in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
11504866 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11504867 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11504870 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11504868 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
The First Nowell
Bob Chilcott.
This tunefully lilting carol will prove popular with audiences and choirs
alike. From Carols for Choirs 6.
11512362 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
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.
11513916 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11513917 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11513918 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Go, Go Tell It
arr. Eurydice Osterman.
This piece is a gift of the season for a cappella voices. Beginning with
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, it transitions to Go, Tell It on the
Mountain, which continues as an ostinato accompaniment under the
soloist's "Amen." Then the soloist joins the choir on Go, Tell It on the
Mountain as rising modulations create tension and excitement, building
to a rousing conclusion for concert or worship.
11512166 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
arr. Craig Currry.
Bursting with joy from start to finish, this energetic and exciting arrangement
of the beloved Christmas carol hits all the right notes for choirs of any age.
Unison, two-part, and mixed voices shine in this triple-meter setting. The
spirited piano accompaniment and optional handbell part make this anthem
the perfect choice for a celebratory worship offering.
11513365 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
11513366 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
11513367 Instrumental Parts Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.95
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
arr. Jay Rouse.
Beginning in a lightly rhythmic, almost contemporary style, this
anthem gradually transitions into a powerfully majestic shout of praise.
A beautiful reharmonization and a well-written piano accompaniment
shine together in this arrangement. A brass and percussion orchestration
is also available.
11512699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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