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LITURGICAL CHRISTMAS ANTHEMS
Adult Liturgical
Christmas Anthems
All the Stars Looked Down—John Rutter.
This touching carol sets a tender text by G.K.
Chesterton. From Carols for Choirs 6.
11512304 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
Before the Song was Done—Sarah Quartel.
Sara Teasdale's poem about the three kings is
brought to life in this haunting, folk-like carol.
11512310 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Blake's Lullaby—John Rutter. William Blake's
poem provides a tender text for this lullaby to
the infant Jesus. Alternating between a cappella
and accompanied passages with organ,
this motet-like original setting swells with the
characteristic beauty of a Rutter work. A lovely
addition for Christmas services or concerts.
11392411 SATB with Organ . . . . . . . . . 3.65
Carol for a New Year—Howard Helvey.
This joyful setting of text by Alfred Tennyson
is particularly appropriate at the beginning
of a new calendar year or during other times
of renewal or new beginnings. This anthem
is easily learned; the rhythmic and metric
treatment remains consistent throughout all
stanzas. The articulate, supportive organ or
piano part ensures the anthem's buoyancy
and overall effect.
11514054 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
A Child of Hope—Ryan Murphy. This simple,
lyrical, and accessible carol sets a mini-
anthology of text, including a verse of It Came
Upon the Midnight Clear.
11512300 SATB w/organ. . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Child of Light—Mack Wilberg. This
effervescent setting of David Warner's poetry
includes both Christmas and general texts, with
either piano four-hands or chamber orchestra
accompaniment. The choral texture is
distinguished by imaginative call-and-response
and the fast tempo propels the piece forward.
11198624 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
A Christmas Gloria—John A. Behnke. Texts
from Luke 2 and Isaiah 9 are given a bright,
festive setting that features a memorable
refrain of "Gloria in excelsis Deo" with
contrasting verses that feature triplet rhythms.
Perfect for the proclamation of Christ's birth on
Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
11397332 SATB & Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11397333 Two-Part & Organ. . . . . . . . . 2.90
Cold December Flies Away—arr. Daniel
Schreiner. A fresh and inspiring piano
accompaniment fills this dynamic arrangement
of the traditional Catalonian carol. The verses
are expressed in unison and simple textures,
and the sections of full harmony are expertly
crafted with engaging interplay that makes it
enjoyable to sing. This is an excellent choice
for choirs looking for something modern yet
traditional for the Christmas season.
11347960 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
11415515 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
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.
10513182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10425324 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10874644 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10960200 Instrumental Parts
for SATB Arrangement. . . .25.00
10425327 Instrumental Parts
for SSAA Arrangement. . . .25.00
10874645 Instrumental Parts
for TTBB Arrangement . . . .25.00
Cradle Song—Bob Chilcott. William Blake's
poem is brought to life in this elegant a cappella
Christmas lullaby by Bob Chilcott. The gently
recurring melody is passed by verse from
soprano to alto, supported by neutral syllables
in the other voices. In the final section, the
congregation (optional semi-chorus) joins in
singing Away in a Manger.
11198629 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt. A lively, sacred
Renaissance piece from the 14th century. It
may be sung in Latin or in English and uses
both treble choir as well as SATB chorus.
The percussion parts are included in the
score and add a great deal to this lively piece.
Congregation and choir alike will enjoy this one.
10514442 SATB/Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Gloria (from "Harmoniemesse")—Franz
Joseph Haydn/arr. Russell Robinson. Adapted
from the original, Hadyn's recognizable Gloria
from Harmoniemesse is accessibly set for SAB
voices. Lowered to G from the original B-flat,
these ranges sit comfortably in the voice, and
the classical harmonies and Latin text allow
the choir to explore the style while developing
solid choral technique. Suitable for services or
concerts. A playable piano part is crafted from
the original orchestral score.
11510842 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Gloria (from "Mariazeller Messe")—Joseph
Haydn/ed. Ryan Kelly. Haydn's eighth setting
of the ordinary of the Mass was composed in
1782 for performance in Mariazell, Austria. The
brief opening portion of the Gloria has been
selected for this anthem, featuring Haydn's
exuberant, straightforward homophonic
choral writing true to the Classical period. The
accompaniment is an approachable orchestral
reduction for piano with optional trumpets and
timpani. Accessible to most ensembles, this
anthem offers choirs the exciting opportunity to
sing an excerpt from a large-scale choral work.
11515557 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11515572E Instrumental Parts 2 Trumpets,
Timpani ePrint. . . . . . . . . . .15.00
Gloria (from "Missa Romantica")—James
Q. Mulholland. This exciting setting of the
Latin text extracted from the larger Missa
Romantica appears in two versions. The first
is accompanied as it appears in the larger
work. The second is an a cappella version for
mixed divisi choir. Either setting can stand on
its own. Also available as an accompanied
treble version, this jubilant and festive work is a
strong statement for concerts or services. The
orchestrated parts are available for the larger
work.
10376251 SATB
Accompanied Version . . . . . 2.15
3280914 SATB A Cappella Version . . 2.10
11409109 SSA
Accompanied Version . . . . . 2.15
3701662 Singer's Edition-
Missa Romantica . . . . . . . . . 7.50
10042440 Singer's Edition-
Missa Romantica . . . . . . . . . 7.50
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.
10990313 Three-Part Mixed or SATB. . 2.50
10735245 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11370897 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11162737 Choral Score-
Complete Missa Brevis. . . . . 6.99
11397044 Choral Score-SATB
Complete Missa Brevis. . . . . 4.75
He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child (Il est
né, le divin enfant)—arr. Carl B. Schmidt &
Harold C. Schmidt. This lively arrangement of
a traditional French Christmas carol may be
sung in either English or French. A cappella, it
features animated polyphony throughout, with
a delightfully layered and varied choral texture
that will appeal to school, college, community,
and better church choirs.
11512128 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
His Light in Us—Kim Andre Arnesen.
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Choir for the
2016 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this work is
a thanksgiving, a song about the gift of a tiny
child that suggests that only the nature of love
is changeless. It sings about our renewed hope
and how light now shines because Christmas
is a new and refreshing gift; our hearts are
renewed, and our hope is renewed. This joyful
reflection was written for Christmas, but can be
sung at any time of year as a song of hope.
10773131 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
The Holly and the Ivy—Thomas Hewitt Jones.
This music will surprise you as the merriment
and mirth of secular Christmas merges with the
text of a traditional British Christmas carol. This
music dances with glee at the coming of Christ.
A joyous and provocative anthem that will have
you smiling.
11397134 SATB w/ organ . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11407399 Full Score w/ orchestra. . . .20.00
11408573 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .75.00
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.
10986385 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11398753 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11169883E Instrumental Parts
Chamber, Strings
& Percussion ePrint . . . . . .50.00
11169882E Instrumental Parts
Full Orchestra ePrint. . . . .100.00
In Dulci Jubilo (from "Carols for Choirs 6")
—Cecilia McDowall. The vibrant melody of
this carol glides above harmonies that are
almost entirely diatonic - but whose originality
and frequent passing dissonances mean that
predictability is never a danger. From Carols
for Choirs 6.
11426395 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Robert J. Powell. The poignancy of Gustav
Holst's tune
CRANHAM and Christina Rossetti's
notable poem, In the Bleak Midwinter, is
evident in this setting by Robert Powell. The
SAB vocal tapestry varies by verse and the
organ accompaniment can be complemented
by string quartet or by solo violin and cello.
11200118 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11200119 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . . . 8.50
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear—arr. Daniel
Ficarri. This a cappella setting of the traditional
carol opens with a spotlight on the tenor section
with background choir "oohs." The second
stanza is more homophonic, and in the third,
the carol is sung canonically. Delicate harmonic
shading provides touches of color as angels
wing their way through the night sky. Lovely.
11394789 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Joseph's Carol—John Rutter. This carol
recounts the Christmas story from the
perspective of Joseph. Two expressive verses
are taken by the solo baritone, with the chorus
performing a refrain infused with expectancy
and wonder. In the closing words of the second
solo, the choir takes on the role of the angels in
a soft accompaniment. The upper three voice
parts are designed to be approximately equal
in strength, and the carol may be accompanied
by organ or small orchestra. This carol is
dedicated to the Oxford Vaccine Team and
was premiered by Sir Bryn Terfel, The Oxford
Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Choir of
Merton College in a special tribute concert.
11342517 SAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
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