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This Endris Night
Sarah Quartel.
This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes
dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable
melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice parts. The
SATB, SSAA, and TTBB versions are a cappella with an optional part
for handbells, percussion, or the chime stop on the organ, while the
unison version is accessibly set with a piano accompaniment.
11193329 SATB A Cappella, with opt. Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11560288 Unison with Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10993554 SSAA A Cappella, with opt. Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11372352 TTBB A Cappella, with opt. Handbells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Three Seasonal Settings
of Puer Nobis
From Heaven Above; What Star Is This
& That Easter Day
arr. Keith Kalemba.
Based on the tune PUER NOBIS, this useful setting offers three texts:
From Heaven Above (Christmas), What Star Is This (Epiphany), and
That Easter Day. The choral texture varies by verse, showcasing both
men and women. Any combination of optional parts for flute, violin, and
cello are used mostly on the interludes and can be added to the organ
for variety.
11567842 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
Tilt Your Candle
Welcome the Light!
Brad Nix.
The idiomatic choral writing of this joyous Christmas spiritual features
tight vocal harmonies and limited ranges as well as opportunities for
several soloists. Your listeners will be blessed as the choir encourages
them to "Tilt your candle and welcome the light."
11565538 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy
arr. Joseph M. Martin.
This Christmas standard is pure joy! The jubilant, syncopated island feel
of the opening and closing is contrasted by the quiet middle section.
Filled with delightful vocal writing and approachable ranges, it offers
bouncy energy and fun instrumental options that make this an excellent
choice for holiday programming.
11569248 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Whosoever on the Night
of Christ's Nativity
A Hymn for Christmas Eve
Glenn L. Rudolph.
The original text by John A. Dalles is set in a flowing and lyrical manner.
The long flowing vocal lines and an arpeggiated accompaniment combine
to create a lovely new carol. A solo opens and closes this sensitive
interpretation of the text as if it were a song, with rhythmic freedom.
11566279 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Sleep in Heavenly Peace
A Silent Night
Franz Gruber/arr. Richard A. Nichols.
A serene accompaniment figure reminiscent of falling snow opens this
setting. As the upper voices disappear with the first verse, the lower
voices enter above a slightly more stirring accompaniment pattern. The
third verse opens the heavens to reveal radiant beams before returning
us to the tranquil opening night scene. The optional string orchestra
adds depth and texture to the backdrop.
11564986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
The Son of Mary
Andrew Parr.
A captivating original melody is paired with the familiar Christmas
poem What Child Is This?, creating a fresh setting of a beloved text.
Reminiscent of a lullaby, the engaging tune draws listeners in and
surrounds them with gentle harmonies that lead to a dynamic final stanza.
11568027 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Still, Still, Still
arr. Mary McDonald.
Creative composition shines through beautifully in this fresh
arrangement of the Austrian carol. With choral refrains of "still" and
part writing that shares the melody throughout different voice parts,
this arrangement is perfect for a reflective yet dramatic moment in a
Christmas service. Absolutely lovely!
11565871 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Sussex Carol
On Christmas Night All Christians Sing
arr. Davide Mutti.
Dancing off the page and into the heart, this delightful arrangement of
the beloved English carol is marked by staggered vocal entrances and
a few brief a cappella sections. The dazzling organ accompaniment is
light and supportive of the well-crafted SAB voices.
11569246 SAB with Organ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
The Holly and the Ivy
arr. Benjamin David Knoedler.
Discover a fresh take on this classic Christmas carol. The familiar
melody is adorned by a graceful piano accompaniment, and
shimmering vocal textures abound from start to finish. This anthem is
useful throughout the Christmas season but is particularly appropriate
for Hanging of the Greens services.
11565526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
There a Tiny Baby Lay
Patricia Mock & Faye Lopez.
Your choir will enjoy singing this tender carol arrangement. With the
traditional text by Phillips Brooks as the anthem's foundation, the
music employs a warm original melody, richly voiced harmonies, and
an atmospheric piano accompaniment to create a heartfelt moment of
worship. The octavo includes an optional obbligato oboe part.
11565532 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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