CHRISTMAS SACRED & SPIRITUALS
CHRISTMAS
&
HOLIDAY
Editors' Choice 2023 New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella ePrint Downloadable (MP3s, PDFs & more) All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
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Mary Sat A-Rockin'—Ruth Morris Gray. Pull
out all the stops when performing this vibrant,
up-tempo a cappella choral set in the style of
a traditional spiritual. Especially effective as
an opener, closer, or encore, it features fun,
rhythmic interplay with musical repetition of
the text "Mary sat a-rockin', a-rockin' her baby."
Suitable for both school and church settings.
11514667 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Tim Hayden. This
tender ballad is perhaps the most recorded
and performed modern Christmas song. With
notable recordings by Pentatonix, Natalie Cole
and Kenny Rogers, this powerhouse song can
work in a variety of settings. This arrangement
is an accessible version with a pop/country vibe
and a bridge of wonderful harmonies to set up
the powerful declaration of "the blind will see,
the deaf will hear, the dead will live again, the
lame will leap, the dumb will speak the praises
of the lamb! Mary, did you know?" Equally
appropriate for the concert stage or the worship
service, this dramatic choral arrangement offers
a wonderful presentation of this contemplative
and beloved Christmas song.
10738846 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10738847 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10738848 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10752024 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry & Buddy
Greene/arr. Jack Schrader. This powerful
contemporary Christmas ballad has been
recorded by numerous artists over the past
decades, from Pentatonix to Kenny Rodgers,
and seems to increase in popularity each
year. This classic arrangement has perfectly
captured the epic drama of the text, pondering
the baby's purpose on earth. "Mary, did you
know that your baby boy would someday walk
on water?"
3133519 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.10
3205523 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.10
8020778 Two-Part Mixed. . . . . . ME 3.10
8020794 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.10
8020786 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.10
3133527 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
3133535 Full Orchestration . . . . . . . .89.95
Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry & Buddy
Greene/arr. Victor C. Johnson. Melodic vocal
lines flow effortlessly above a gently rhythmic,
supportive piano part in this stunning new
arrangement of one of the most recorded
contemporary Christmas standards of all
time. The air of mystery and wonder will have
audiences in rapt attention. Appropriate for
school or church.
10882875 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.95
10882876 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10882877 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Masters in This Hall—arr. Mark Hayes.
This interpretation of the wonderful French
carol is even more exciting than the original!
Unexpected harmonies, call-and-response
vocals, and the fabulous accompaniment
build this setting to new heights. Challenging
and so gloriously festive, this is a tour-de-force
for larger groups, community choirs, and adult
church choirs.
3298801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11199181 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
3298803 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Mixolydian Gloria—Remel Derrick. Using the
Mixolydian scale rather than a conventional
major scale, this rhythmically charged original
setting of the Gloria text is written for the
developing tenor-bass choir and expands
into three parts. With the option to sing with
or without the piano accompaniment, it is the
perfect choice for beginning choirs that want to
sound mature and polished!
11501638 SSA opt. a Cappella . . ME 2.25
11397045 TBB opt. a Cappella . . ME 2.25
My King Is Comin' Soon—Kyle Pederson.
This genre-bending piece blends elements of
rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word.
Useful for the Advent season or school concert
anytime, the text invites chorus and listener to
imagine a world of mercy, justice, peace, and
compassion. Commissioned by the Wartburg
Choir and Dr. Lee Nelson, it was premiered at
Christmas at Wartburg in 2019.
11349187 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
My Love Is Always Here—Alexandre Desplat.
This lovely a cappella lullaby doubles as a
Nativity carol that may be programmed for
Christmas or at any time of year. Simple and
sincere, traditional choral writing leads singers
through a warm progression of sonorities that
allow room for expressive word stress. This
song can be heard coming from the church
in the Christmas scene at Godric's Hollow in
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1."
11346413 SATB or SATBB . . . . . ME 2.05
Nativity Carol—John Rutter. This tranquil,
serene carol has been a staple in choral
libraries since it was first released in 1967. A
lovely selection for today's choirs in schools
and churches.
622894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
11339433E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
1480607 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
622985 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
11412095 Instrumental Parts (all) . . . .43.25
7541618 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.50
A New Noel—Travis L. Boyd. This truly
mindful setting of The First Noel is inspiring
and touching, with a lovely original melody.
The piano accompaniment gently flows
in a fairly constant eighth-note pulse that
gracefully propels the anthem forward. The
well-crafted vocal writing is accessible to
ensembles of any size, providing a lovely
choice for Christmas worship.
11512279 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Night of Silence—Daniel Kantor/arr. John
Ferguson. A popular choice year after year,
this simple song is a partner song with Silent
Night. Accompanied by both piano and organ,
it is so easy to prepare and fits so well with
the traditional carol that you will want to sing it
every year at Christmas time.
3185287 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
1556786 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.00
9543458 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.00
9505947 Orchestration
Parts + Score . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
No Room, No Room—Ruth Morris Gray.
Here's an exciting, rhythmic original Christmas
spiritual that your choir will want to sing
again and again. The story of the manger in
Bethlehem is told through a percussive text
motive of "no room" and easy three or four-part
a cappella writing. It's a terrific hook that will
have your audience asking for an encore!
10509018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10679578 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Noche de Paz (Silent Night)—Franz Gruber/
arr. Ruth Morris Gray. This arrangement
alternates between Spanish and English
verses, incorporating intuitive phrasing,
appropriate tessitura, sensitive part-writing,
and an optional flute obbligato.
11503264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503265 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503266 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
Noel, Noel—Vijay Singh. Welcome the
Christmas season with this festive original
work for two-part treble or tenor-bass voices!
Accented and vigorous, this a cappella setting
in compound meter is the perfect way to open
a concert or service in impressive fashion.
11396486 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.75
3186699 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Dan Forrest. This
powerful setting of a Christmas classic is sure to
become a favorite. Scored for chorus, piano duet
and optional string quartet, the strong, legato
chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment
to a magnificent conclusion that will leave you
breathless. A musical announcement of the
arrival of the Christmas season!
10312016 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
10535936 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
10513806 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10312019 Orchestration SATB . . . . . .80.00
10535948 Orchestration SSAA . . . . . .80.00
10513809 Orchestration TTBB . . . . . .80.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Jacob Narverud.
Exciting and fresh, this a cappella setting of the
timeless carol is adapted from the hit Pentatonix
version and will provide a challenge your choir
is sure to enjoy. The arrangement includes an
optional piano accompaniment and percussion
parts as well as plenty of opportunities
to showcase your singers with solos and
descants. Quality writing!
10801084 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10843205 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
10801094E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .15.00
O Come, All Ye Faithful—arr. Pinkzebra. With
a fresh take on the traditional carol melody, this
energetic arrangement sets a joyful, celebratory
Christmas mood. With section features that fit
the text and gently syncopated harmonies
that build to a dramatic finish, this triumphant
declaration can find a home in both concert and
worship settings. A full orchestration or rhythm-
section-only accompaniment is available, as
well as an accompaniment MP3 and part-
dominant MP3 bundles that can be shared with
your whole choir to make learning even easier.
11344553 SATB divisi,
or SSATB . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11344554 SAB divisi, or SSAB . . ME 2.65
11344556 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11344555 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11347998 Full Orchestration . . . . . . . .85.00
O Come, Emmanuel—Elaine Hagenberg.
"Haunting" is the best word to describe this
original setting of the traditional Advent
text, scored for choir, piano and cello.
Marked "mysterioso" in triple meter, it is
such a creative interpretation, the effect in
performance is truly extraordinary!
10607049 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11514051 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10647583 Cello Part. . . . . . . . . . . ME 4.95
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