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HOLIDAY SECULAR & WINTER
Up on the Housetop—Benjamin R. Hanby/
arr. Allen Pote. A dynamite holiday concert
closer or encore, this spirited arrangement of a
holiday favorite that dates back to the 1800s is
full of twists and turns that will surely heighten
the festive spirit! Dynamic harmonic interplay
between the voices and the use of different
rhythmic techniques in each verse bring variety
and novelty that your treble choir will enjoy.
11420959 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Up on the Housetop—arr. C.E. Walz. Santa
is coming! This fun and lighthearted setting
features fun staccato sections reminiscent
of rooftop reindeer! Easy to sing and learn,
it incorporates a section of new music that
enhances the charm of this well-loved song.
11393909 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Velvet Shoes—Andy Beck. Adapted from
Elinor Wylie's wintertime poem, the text
shimmers and sparkles in this musical setting.
Evocative piano motives and winding melodies
combine and enhance the silken harmonic
palette and lacy choral layers. "We shall walk
in velvet shoes ... under a veil of lace."
11346423 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11346424 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11346425 Two-Part or SSA. . . . . ME 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . .44.99
A Very Merry Christmas—Pinkzebra. Wintry
weather, a warm fire, classic Christmas songs,
hanging decorations, and making lasting
memories - it's all packed into this upbeat
and merry holiday original song. Accessible
ranges and easy-to-learn parts will help
make this festive selection one of your new
favorites! Perform with the accompaniment
MP3 or add the instrumental parts for a live
bass, drums, and horn section to go with the
piano accompaniment. Rehearse with the part-
dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a
multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
11392281 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11392282 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11392284 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11392283 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
Walking in the Air (from "The Snowman")—
Howard Blake/arr. John Leavitt. Raymond
Briggs' 1978 children's picture book about
a snowman coming to life was made into a
celebrated half-hour animated film. This song
sets the sequence in which the snowman flies
with a boy to the North Pole, and the music
suits the exciting journey through a winter
wonderland. This beautiful winter feature with an
optional orchestration for strings and percussion
will be the highlight of your winter concert!
11205257 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11205258 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11205259 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11205260 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.99
Watch It Snow—Eric Tsavdar. With an
important message that it's ok to be honest
about feeling overwhelmed by the many
challenges in life, we can rest and reflect in
moments of calm and enjoy the falling snow,
either metaphorically or literally. With pop-like
sensibilities in the melodic writing and a lovely
accompaniment, this original concert work can
really be programmed at any time of year.
11513850 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
We Believe—Wesley Whatley/arr. Ryan
Nowlin. Composed for the 2018 Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade Singing Christmas
Tree and brought back in a special virtual choir
presentation for the 2020 virtual parade, this
song of hope focuses on the future and the
many opportunities it will bring. A memorable
melody and sweeping accompaniment convey
the holiday spirit in a way that will appeal to
singers of all ages.
11337818 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
We Toast the Days—Linda Kachelmeier.
This lovely original song has the feel of an Irish
ballad. It opens with a solo voice and continues
to add layers until it achieves its four-part texture.
Performed a cappella or with an optional guitar
accompaniment, it will make a lovely closing
piece for a holiday concert or at any time of year
to open or close a choir season.
11382843 SATB opt. Guitar
Accompaniment . . . . . . .M 2.00
11382844 SSAA opt. Guitar
Accompaniment . . . . . . .M 2.00
11411104 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
We Wish You a Merry Christmas—arr. John
Rutter. Unquestionably classy! John Rutter
is a master at taking well known music and
breathing new life and freshness into it. His
brilliant setting of this traditional Christmas
favorite is singable by any size choir. For
an extra special treat add the optional
orchestration (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon,
percussion, and strings). Add this exceptional
John Rutter setting to every holiday program!
1672898 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
1680172 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .51.50
10669550 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.25
Welcome, Christmas Time—Mary Donnelly
& George L.O. Strid. This bright and cheer-
ful original Christmas piece reflects the
anticipation and delight that people feel as the
holiday draws near. The song incorporates one
verse of Deck the Hall, giving singers a chance
to sing a familiar holiday tune with a new spin.
Glockenspiel may be added to enhance the
feeling of celebration.
11412525 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
When the World Was at Peace—Douglas E.
Wagner. Inspired by the spontaneous ceasefire
that occurred on many battle lines on the first
Christmas Eve during World War I, this piece
lives in a moment when the world was at
peace. Accounts tell us that carols were sung
and simple gifts of food and memorabilia were
exchanged. In that one brief moment, the human
spirit triumphed and the world was at peace.
11393913 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
11393912 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
White Winter Hymnal—arr. Alan Billingsley.
Pentatonix covers this song by Fleet Foxes
in their signature a cappella style, with only
body percussion as accompaniment. With a
repeating vocal phrase that gradually extends
and a wordless contrasting section, this will
be a captivating selection that will surround
your audience with sound and rhythm. It's
accessible and fun to rehearse for winter or
general programming.
10518694 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10518695 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10518696 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10518697 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
White Winter Hymnal—Robin Pecknold/arr.
Roger Emerson. Fleet Foxes' hit single from
2008 and the popularity of the Pentatonix
2014 a cappella cover have turned this winter-
themed song into a must-perform piece for
every choir. Presented here in an accessible
version with a supportive accompaniment that
doesn't get in the way, choirs can enjoy this
catchy tune complete with the well-known body
percussion that everyone wants to perform.
11166235 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.40
11171451 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . .26.99
Winter Bells—Mykola Leontovych/arr. Alan
Billingsley. The beloved Ukrainian Bell Carol
has been set with fresh and festive wintertime
words. Two complete verses of lyrics (none
of which mention Christmas) and an original
bridge of "fa la las" make this a little bit longer
but no more difficult to learn. Familiar and fun!
11413708E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11413709E Three-Part Mixed
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11413710E Two-Part ePrint. . . . . . ME 2.05
Winter Branches—Cristi Cary Miller. This
beautiful and thought-provoking selection
promises to add a lovely touch to your winter
performances. With a cello part to enhance the
presentation, this fresh piece will encourage
singers to consider how the introspective
message relates to their own lives.
11381571 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.35
Winter Canon—Thomas Tallis/arr. Andy Beck.
Sung in unison, two, three, and eventually four-
part round, this beautiful melody was penned
by sixteenth century master of polyphony
Thomas Tallis. An excellent teaching piece,
the lyrical tune, set with an original winter text,
sits so well in the voice. As a special touch,
phrases from In the Bleak Midwinter are
artfully woven throughout.
10452914 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10452916 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10452917 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10452918 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.85
10452920 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
Winter Carols—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This
creative medley of beloved carols is an ideal
centerpiece for any Christmas celebration!
This arrangement seamlessly strings
together five carol favorites: In the Bleak
Midwinter; Fum, Fum, Fum; Sing We Now
of Winter; Good King Wenceslas; and Deck
the Hall. With twists on meter and style while
maintaining accessibility, this piece is perfect
as a festive opener or closer that audiences
and singers will love!
11514693 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
11514694 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
Winter Dream—James DesJardins. Here is the
ideal "winterscape" piece for a winter themed
concert. The artful piano accompaniment
provides ample harmonic support throughout,
while the vocal melody has a dreamy quality
so appropriate to the winter scene depicted in
the text. "Autumn close your eyes; your song is
passing to silent, silver skies and fading light.
For a thousand frosty miles, icy voices call, and
a million frozen stars begin to fall..." Add the
optional violin part (included) to put the finishing
icy touch on your performance.
10871949 Three-Part Mixed opt.
Baritone and Violin . . . ME 2.50
10303407 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Winter Dreams—Pinkzebra. A peaceful and
beautiful winter song inspired by daydreams
of falling snow, wintry wonderland scenes,
and nostalgic winter memories of home and
childhood. This song will set a wonderfully
inviting mood for December and winter concert
programs. The optional string pack may be
performed by a string quartet or a larger string
orchestra. Perform with the accompaniment
MP3 (includes a fully produced version and
a piano-only version), and help your students
rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice
tracks - available in a multi-user bundle to
share with your whole choir.
10910136 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10910137 SAB or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.65
10910139 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10910138 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10910142 Instrumental Parts
String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .35.00
Winter Fantasy—Jill Gallina. Jill's knack for
writing melodies that sound great together is
evident in this easy, fun choice that couples
Jingle Bells with an original melody. A
supportive piano accompaniment helps with
learning and performing!
1427228 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
A Winter Holiday—Lisa Benincasa. The
perfect piece to kick off winter break! Snow,
fun, skis, and boards, it's a festive celebration
that doesn't reference any other holidays.
Set in 5/4, the upbeat momentum carries the
piece along with excitement and a sense of
adventure. It's easily learned, and everyone
will be sure to love it.
11510886 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Winter Is Calling (A Holiday Madrigal)—
Thomas Morley/arr. Joseph M. Martin. "Winter
is coming, there goes the plumbing! Fa la la
la..." The well-known Thomas Morley madrigal
Sing We and Chant It is reimagined as a
delightful winter-themed novelty selection with
humorous lyrics reflecting the smiles and trials
of wintertime. Perform it a cappella or with the
optional piano accompaniment for your holiday
concert or madrigal dinner.
11391737 SATB opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.15
11391736 Three-Part Mixed opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.15
Winter Lights—Audrey Snyder. An ideal
choice for singing with candles, this original
piece conveys the beauty and peacefulness
of a winter night and the illuminating lights.
Cascading harmonies and a lyrical melody
help teach expressive singing while ensuring
ease of learning. The optional part for
glockenspiel or bells adds a sparkly quality to
the beautiful setting.
11424026 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.20
11424028 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
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