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MORE CHRISTMAS CANTATAS
The Glory of Christmas—Lloyd Larson. The
glory of Christmas comes to life in this inspiring
musical by Lloyd Larson. Through a blend
of familiar carols and original songs, choirs and
congregations alike will experience the beauty of
the incarnation story as if they're experiencing it for
the first time. This versatile work may be presented
in multiple segments over the Sundays of
Advent or as a single presentation; it will be
equally effective with piano accompaniment
or the full orchestra option. The script for two
narrators is scripturally based and seamlessly
weaves in and out of the music to provide an
inspiring worship experience. Opportunities for
the congregation to sing familiar carols as well as
the availability of both SATB and SAB editions
ensure that this resource is suitable for choirs
large or small. 50 minutes.
10906629 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .10.95
10906635 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . .10.95
10906639 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.95
Glory Touching Earth—Cliff Duren. Many
moments had come and gone on this Earth...
but not a single one could ever amount to this
moment: the moment when the silence was
forever broken. The moment when hope, grace,
and mercy were granted to every nation. The
one special moment when a sweet Child was
born, laid in a manger, and wrapped in cloths.
With songs of worship and adoration, praise
and glory, this seamless Christmas musical
will bring your choir and congregation together
as one to celebrate the birth of our Savior. This
musically diverse work ranges from a chant of
Christmas proclamation to a touch of gospel
flair in He Reigns Forevermore, and combines
a few of your favorite Christmas songs such as
O Come, Let Us Adore Him and Sing We Noel
with current Christmas worship songs including
Lauren Daigle's The Light of the World and
Elevation Worship's Here Comes Heaven. This
multigenerational Christmas musical is sure to
provide your church and community with a
special Christmas experience. 50 minutes.
11206148 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .12.95
11206149 SATB Book & DVD
(limit one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.00
Have You Heard?—Joel Raney. Joel
Raney calls on Celtic musical traditions and
instrumentation to deliver a refreshing sound
for Christmas! The orchestration by Ed Hogan
incorporates Irish flutes, drums, acoustic guitar,
and fiddle to paint vivid imagery of a lush and
green Irish countryside. Familiar Christmas
carols appear, as do some familiar Christmas
texts set to beloved Irish and Welsh folk songs.
An ethereal opening sets the stage before
breaking into an exuberant rendition of I Saw
Three Ships; then Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus; Away in a Manger; Gentle Mary Laid
Her Child and the beloved Angels We Have
Heard on High all make appearances as the
work progresses, culminating with a rhythmic
reimagining of O Come, All Ye Faithful set to
the traditional Scottish melody
LOCH LOMOND.
One of the highlights of this musical is O Holy
Night, written for soloist and choir and set to the
timeless tune
LONDONDERRY AIR. Present the
Christmas story in a uniquely captivating way
with this imaginative work! 40 minutes.
10999606 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .10.95
10999622 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
Invitation to a Miracle—Joseph M. Martin.
Joyful sounds abound in this colorful Christmas
gift for choirs. Through poetic narration, scripture
passages and creatively arranged carols, the
timeless story of the birth of Christ is presented.
Gathered around the wonders that accompanied
Jesus' birth, this cantata journeys from the
miracle of prophecy to the incarnation, and
finally to the proclamation of this most significant
moment. There are stellar orchestrations
available to enhance your ministry: for full
orchestra by Brant Adams, and a chamber
orchestration by Stan Pethel for flute, clarinet,
two trumpets, trombone, bells, percussion,
electronic keyboard and piano. 45 minutes.
10594985 SATB Choral Score . . . . . . . 8.95
10594986 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . . . 8.95
10594987 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Jesus! (The Advent of the Messiah)—
Mary McDonald. Celebrate His arrival and
worship the Holy Child with this exciting
musical for choir, soloists, and two narrators.
A collaborative work by Mary McDonald and
Rose Aspinall, Jesus! glorifies the Son of the
Most High with both familiar melodies and
new songs of praise. And whether sung with
Ed Hogan's moving orchestration or with piano
alone, it will take your Christmas experience
beyond the manger as congregations and
performers will learn anew the story of the birth
of our Savior, the King of Kings and Lord of
Lords, Jesus. 40 minutes
10602860 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .12.95
10906642 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . .12.95
10602861 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.95
Journey to Joy (A Cantata for Christmas)—
Joseph M. Martin. Take the journey to
Christmas with this inviting cantata filled with
music of hope and promise. The prophecy and
acclamation of Christ's birth are wonderfully
conveyed through new music and fresh
arrangements of treasured carols alongside
scripture-based narration. Filled with vivid
musical contrasts, this work is designed to be
approachable by choirs of any size. Stunning
orchestrations give directors instrumental
options, and a full line of support materials
help encourage learning and successful
presentations. Songs: A Flourish of Carols;
Advent Lament; Credo in Candlelight; Comfort,
Hope and Joy; A Joyful, Jubilant Song; A
Palace in Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard
on High, Gloria!; Child of Promise; Let There
Be Joy.
11514141 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .10.95
Joy! (A Gospel Christmas Celebration)—
Joel Raney. Telling the Christmas story through
six dynamic choral settings, Joel Raney brings
his masterful ability to compose in the gospel
style to this impactful presentation for SATB
choirs. Christmas carols like you've never
heard before, all interspersed with scripture
readings on the theme of joy. Accompaniment
can be provided by piano alone, by Ed Hogan's
lively orchestration, or by a smaller set of
rhythm parts which include the conductor's
score, guitar, bass, drums, piano, keyboard I
and II, and percussion. 25 minutes.
10604021 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .12.95
10604022 SATB Book & CD Pack . . .17.95
Joy Has Dawned—Lloyd Larson. The
Christmas message is one of joy and becomes
the central theme woven throughout this
musical by Lloyd Larson. Easily learned, it
contains eight selections of both new and
familiar carols and spirituals along with Keith
Getty's powerful song, Joy Has Dawned.
Dynamically arranged for SATB voices and
orchestra, it is filled with the hope that sustains
us in both the good days and the bad - and
that we celebrate as "joy has dawned upon the
world." 37 minutes.
10998482 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .12.95
10998483 SATB Book & CD Pack . . .17.95
Let There Be Christmas—Joseph M. Martin.
This service in song is a joyous celebration of
hope and peace for the Christmas season.
Using carols, original anthems, narration, and
congregational participation, this approachable
work is the perfect choice for choirs of any
size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective
carols of peace, this cantata is filled with
moments designed to energize the spirit of
the season in your community of faith. Extra
musical suggestions offer directors creative
options for presentation, and the wonderfully
crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant
Adams further enhance the festive potential of
this thoughtful work. 47 minutes.
10516634 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .10.95
10516635 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . . . 8.95
10516639 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Love (A Gospel Christmas Celebration for
SATB Choirs)—arr. Joel Raney. This gospel-
flavored musical reflects on the promise of
peace delivered by the angels on the night of
Jesus's birth. An original composition, Love Is
Born, is used as musical bookends: its theme
is briefly stated in the second movement and
returns in full-blown gospel style at the end to
provide an emotion-filled climax. In between,
the Christmas story is told through scriptural
narration and familiar carols set in a variety of
styles ranging from jazz to gospel to calypso.
Accompaniment can be provided by piano,
full orchestra, or a smaller set of rhythm parts,
arranged by Ed Hogan. Performance time
approx. 35 min. Contents: 1. Love Is Born 2. Lift
Up Your Eyes 3. King of Love and Light 4. Love
Came Down at Christmas 5. Away in a Manger
6. Christmas Joy (Go, Tell It on the Mountain;
Rise Up, Shepherd; Angels We Have Heard on
High) 7. Love Is Born (reprise).
11514354 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .12.95
Love Made a Way (The Journey of
Christmas)—Mary McDonald & Jay Rouse.
This distinguished team of composers is joined
by lyricist Rose Aspinall and orchestrator Ed
Hogan to create a truly varied and meaningful
worship experience. Original songs, familiar
carols, fresh settings of timeless Christmas
favorites, and ministry songs that will touch
the heart have all been included. Don't miss
the opportunity to share this great musical!
Songs include: Sing Out Our Savior's Birth; A
Midwinter Noel; This Son; Worship His Glory,
Worship the King!; Look on Him with Love;
Born to Us a King; Love Made a Way; Go Tell
It on the Mountain; Sing Out Our Savior's Birth
(Finale). 45 minutes.
10999627 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .10.95
10999643 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.95
A New and Glorious Morn! (Celebrating
the Light and Life of Christmas)—Lloyd
Larson. The title reminds us of the reality that,
in Christ, the old is gone and the new has
come. Through the birth of this tiny baby, the
promise of eternal life is now given to anyone
who will receive God's message of salvation
through faith. Using a blend of familiar lyrics
and melodies coupled with compelling
original material, this cantata celebrates the
timeless story in a unique and memorable
way. Orchestrated by Ed Hogan, there are
numerous accompaniment options from
piano-only to live instruments to a recorded
track. Well supported and beautifully crafted,
this 30-minute offering is a perfect option for
choirs of any size that wish to start, or restart, a
Christmas cantata tradition.
11513169 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .12.95
11517541 SATB Choral Score
with Performance CD . . . . .14.95
11513170 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . .12.95
Night of the Father's Love (The Awe and
Mystery of God with Us)—Pepper Choplin.
All of the mystery, the awe, and the palpable
excitement of that night are imaginatively
captured in a Christmas mosaic that combines
fragments of the familiar with a unique
perspective in word and music. "Night of the
Father's Love" skillfully guides the listener
through the Christmas story, as though hearing
it again for the first time. Three narrators
interject with familiar scripture passages and
personal reflections, while an intriguing array
of musical styles that range from an energetic
Celtic style to a simple folk melody and the lush
imagery of a ballad all beautifully express the
essence of Christmas: the gift of the Father's
love. The accompaniment includes a live full
orchestral performance, an accompaniment
CD featuring that orchestration, a few
instruments pulled from the orchestral score,
or keyboard alone, as resources and desires
dictate. 35 minutes.
10089498 SATB Choral Score . . . . . .12.95
10089502 SAB Choral Score . . . . . . .12.95
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