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HOLIDAY SECULAR & WINTER
The Solitude of Snow—Mark Burrows.
A simple setting that elegantly portrays the
serenity of winter, this contemplative piece is
accessible and enjoyable to sing.
11503054 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11503055 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 2.05
11503060 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11503274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
Song for a Winter's Night—Gordon Lightfoot/
arr. Michael Hanawalt & Justine Sasanfar.
Gordon Lightfoot's ballad expresses the
longing to be with loved ones on a cold,
snowy night. This artistic concert setting is a
beautiful feature for your collaborative pianist
- its elegant accompaniment ebbs and flows
beneath the light and airy melody.
11503021 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11503025 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Star of Light—Laura Farnell. This lush setting
of Dunbar's grief-filled poem affords tenor-bass
choirs many voicing options with the optional
cued tenor and bass notes. Accessible,
dramatic, bold and sensitive, Star of Light
radiates a harmonic elegance, lovely melodic
motifs and musical challenges. A must for any
concert throughout the year.
10735172 TB or TTBB . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Starry Night of Winter—Laura Farnell. The
text and music are artfully set in this evocative
original work, painting a haunting image of a
starry sky over a barren winter landscape, then
drawing a musical comparison to the blanket
of flowers soon to follow in the spring. For
two-part voices with optional descant, this is
wonderful for developing tone and expression
in young voices!
10278937 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.10
10278938 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . .22.99
Stars I Shall Find—Victor C. Johnson. "There
will be rest, and sure stars shining over the
rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest,
serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy
and low." This masterful setting of Sara
Teasdale's picturesque poem sparkles with
wonderful musical imagery! Soaring melodic
lines, an artfully crafted accompaniment,
contrasting dynamics, and warm, colorful
harmonies create a magical effect. This is an
extraordinary choice for performances all year!
10047919 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10519884 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.75
10736802 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10366693 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10047922 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10047926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Still, Still, Still—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Long
melodic lines, generous harmonic suspensions,
an intricate piano accompaniment, and a
luminous cello obbligato combine to create this
beautiful arrangement of the classic Austrian
carol. This is sure to be the highlight of your
holiday programs!
11393366 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393367 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393344 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.99
Stopping by Woods—Ruth Morris Gray.
Robert Frost's famous poem is the perfect
backdrop for a winter-themed concert work.
The minor key illuminates the vivid imagery of
the text, and the easy-to-learn harmonies in
thirds fit together perfectly when echoed from
part to part. Developing choirs will appreciate
the balance of emotional depth in the
words and approachable challenges in the
vocal parts.
11346404 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 2.05
11346406 Two-Part or SSA. . . . . . . E 2.05
11346405 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.99
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening—
Audrey Snyder. Robert Frost's celebrated 1922
poem shines in a setting for developing choirs
that is lush and peaceful with sublime word
painting throughout. The works' descending
melodies are evocative of falling snow and
are a perfect way to teach the harmonic minor
mode. Truly, a piece that is well crafted to be
both accessible and artistic for young singers.
A wonderful winter feature!
11201061 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 2.20
11201062 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
11205187 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . .26.99
The Stormy Winter—Bruce W. Tippette.
A brisk and exciting piano accompaniment
sets the wintry scene for this setting of a poem
by Louisa May Alcott. Rhythmic vocal lines
are interspersed with more lyrical singing to
enhance the text and create the mood. A perfect
choice for winter concerts all season long!
11391188 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
Talve oo (Winter Night)—Part Uusberg.
This lovely and meditative piece speaks to
the calm of a winter night. It's beautiful and
simple, with opportunities for creating interest
through staging.
11514314 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
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.
8020232 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . .M 3.35
11513180 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.35
11396217 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.35
Think Snow!—Jill Gallina. "Think snow,
everywhere you go, and soon the snowflakes
will appear!" This optimistic winter-themed
song will pique the imagination and fun-loving
spirit of snow lovers everywhere. Easy to learn
and put together, it's a perfect fit for your winter
concert or any kind of snowy celebration!
11392199 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
Thirty Second Fa La La—Donald Moore.
Yes! It only takes thirty seconds to perform
this unique and tasty "Fa La La!" Use it as a
warm-up exercise, a concert opener, closer,
or even a surprise encore! A terrific vehicle for
teaching independence of parts and dynamic
contrasts, this is also an introduction to imitative
style and a cappella singing!
3294559 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10684759 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.75
10882888 Two-Part with piano
accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.65
10275967 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10275969 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
This Christmas—Pinkzebra. A beautiful
and uplifting original song that depicts the
sights, sounds, and sentimental moments
of the Christmas season. Warm textures
and flowing melodies are woven together to
create a sweet moment for your singers and
audience at your holiday concert. Perform with
the accompaniment MP3 or full orchestration,
and help your students rehearse with the part-
dominant MP3 practice tracks - available in a
multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
10987877 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10987878 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10987880 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.65
10987879 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11000417 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
This Twenty-Five of December—Greg Gilpin.
With merry minor key singing and dance-like
rhythms, this rousing original has an Irish folk
music flair. It's a festive holiday text complete
with trimming the tree, decking the halls, and
plentiful "fa la las" and "noels." There's holiday
cheer for one and all!
11393376 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11393377 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11393378 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11393379 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
'Tis the Season (A Secular Caroling Medley)
—arr. Adam Podd & Matt Podd. This compact
medley of secular holiday songs is a perfect
way to celebrate this season with singing. It
includes three caroling classics that will have
your audience singing along: Deck the Hall;
Here We Come A-Caroling and Jingle Bells.
Easily learned with many unison lines and
straightforward harmonies, it is a great choice
for a closing selection or encore, caroling, or a
virtual Christmas card from your choir. The fully
orchestrated accompaniment MP3 includes a
shorter version and a longer version with the
cuts indicated in the score for added flexibility.
Also available as a virtual caroling kit.
11374453 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11374454 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11374455 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.50
11374456 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Tundra—Ola Gjeilo. Majestic scenes from
Ola Gjeilo's native Norway inspired Charles
Silvestri's text for this contemporary tone poem.
The words and music are fused in a poignant,
lyrical way to convey the intense beauty of
the landscape. An excellent winter feature or
festival choice for mature choirs.
11200696 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.95
10276418 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11414808 Instrumental Parts
for SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10297376 Instrumental Parts
for SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Under Winter Moon—Andy Beck. Accomp-
anied by a delicate piano (symbolizing falling
snow) and an optional cello (the lustrous
moon), expressively rich choral parts capture
the beauty of a winter night. It quiets the mind
and touches the soul. The cello part is available
from the publisher's website.
10355972 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.85
10355973 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
11196358 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10352508 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.85
10361690 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .39.99
Up on the Housetop—Benjamin Hanby/arr.
Vicki Tucker Courtney. Here's a historic Christ-
mas song in a swingin' setting ideal for your
young tenors and basses with changing voices!
Written in 1864, it has been recorded by so
many artists over the years - a popular choice
that will certainly enliven your holiday concert.
11501641 Two-Part or TT . . . . . . ME 2.50
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