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HOLIDAY SECULAR & WINTER
Northern Lights—Andy Beck. A musical
tribute to the aurora borealis, this original
work flickers and flashes with colorful
imagery. Carefully crafted for beginning
harmony singers, it opens with independent
parts that come together in a glowing
chorus like lights swirling in the winter sky.
An optional descant at the end adds even
more sparkle. Easily learned and effectively
performed, it is a great choice for December
or winter concerts.
11566020 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
Nutcracker Medley— P.I. Tchaikovsky/
arr. Jamey Ray. Straight from their album
It Feels Like Christmas, here is Voctave's
stunning a cappella medley based on
themes from the "Nutcracker Suite." With
impeccable contemporary a cappella
harmonies and flawless transitions, the
vocable-only text creates a rich orchestral
sound with divisi harmonies. It's a wonderful
choice for holiday concerts for mature choirs
who can appreciate the challenge!
11581310 SATB divisi. . . . . . . M 2.75
O Christmas Tree—arr. Jimmy Baas.
Traditionally written in 3/4, this fresh
arrangement of a well-known Christmas
carol is given an uplifting twist in 9/8
compound meter. The piano part gently
propels the piece forward, and an original
melody in the second verse adds variety
and interest. It's just the right balance of
something old and something new for your
holiday concert.
11501673 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11559609 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.55
O Christmas Tree (A Jazzy Holiday
Mini-Medley)—arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. This swingin' seasonal favorite is
a perfect singing Christmas card. Colorful
harmony and counterpoint bring a touch of
sophistication to this jazzy arrangement with
a nod to A Charlie Brown Christmas and a
hint of The Swingle Singers. Incorporating a
little bit of Angels We Have Heard on High,
it features that classic nostalgic holiday
sound and is a perfect choice for a virtual
Christmas card from your choir, caroling, or
as a concert encore. The 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.
11374425 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11374426 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11374427 Two-Part or SA . . . . . .ME 2.50
11374428 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Oh, Mister Santa (with "Up on the
Housetop")—Mark Weston. It's time to
celebrate the man of the hour - Santa
Claus! Enliven your holiday concert with this
entertaining original paired with the holiday
favorite Up on the Housetop. An ideal choice
for younger and developing choirs!
11514671 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.45
11525518 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
On That Cold December—arr. Glenda E.
Franklin. Here's a singable and fresh setting
of the traditional Catalonian carol for two-
part choirs with an optional flute obbligato.
Featuring moments of call and response
and careful harmonies, it is an ideal piece
for young choristers to successfully learn
to sing independently. A lovely choice for
Christmas concerts or services!
11510578 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
On This Silent Night—Sarah Quartel. This
original concert work perfectly conveys the
magic and excitement of winter, conjuring
images of warmth by the fireside while the
weather outside closes in. This is a beautiful
selection for any winter concert.
11392404 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.65
On This Winter Night—Greg Gilpin. Melodic
material from Pierpont's Jingle Bells is
developed into a beautifully warm ballad
setting for winter concerts. The original
text is set to simple yet rich harmonies
and describes a scene of nature dreaming
beneath a blanket of snow. With a touch of
"sleep in heavenly peace" near the end, this
is simply exquisite.
11560703 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
11560704 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
11560705 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
On This Winter's Day—Glenda E.
Franklin. Whether you live where there is
snow or can only dream about it, you'll feel
the frosty chill of an artist painting a snowy
landscape on a cold winter's day. There are
two-part harmonies present throughout, and
the gently flowing melodies are memorable
and singable. A lovely addition to any winter
concert!
11501622 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Once in Cold December—Ralph Vaughan
Williams/arr. Douglas E. Wagner. With a
flowing minor tonality, this arrangement of
a Ralph Vaughn Williams tune incorporates
the well-known Christina Rosetti text In the
Bleak Midwinter along with some original
lyrics from the arranger. This solemn
selection is accessible and provides a
lovely secular programming option for
winter concerts. Add the optional flute
part to complement the flowing piano
accompaniment.
11561806 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11561808E Instr. Parts Flute ePrint . . 5.95
Orion—Susan LaBarr. Comparing the
constellation Orion to the strength that we
can find in times of trial, poet and composer
Faith Zimmer's text empowers singers to
find their inner worth. The choral setting
for treble choir shimmers with elegant
harmonies and singable melodic lines that
capture the wonder, mystery, and ultimate
triumph of the human spirit. An exceptional
choice for winter or general programming.
11415507 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
Patapan Fantasia—Bernard de la
Monnoye/arr. Audrey Snyder. This
whirlwind setting of the dance-like French
carol will fill your performance venue with
a spirit of festive joy! The familiar melody
is surrounded with rhythmic harmonies that
are ideal for a cappella singing, or use the
optional piano accompaniment for added
support. Perfect for madrigal groups or
concert choirs, your singers will appreciate
the musical challenge!
10717628 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
10717621 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
Peace Carol—John Devorick. A simple
plea that this Christmas season will bring
peace, hope, and joy, this setting employs
the ancient refrain "Dona nobis pacem" after
each stanza to link the present with the
past. The tune is based on a well-known
Ukrainian carol, and the varied texture
includes both accompanied and a cappella
singing. A fine choice for both church and
school choirs.
11567855 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
Remembering Decembers—Pinkzebra.
A warm and inviting secular winter song about
looking back on treasured winter memories
and family experiences of past Decembers
with a hopeful eye toward creating new
and lasting memories this year. Perfect for
December and winter performances.
10795484 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
10795488 SATB a cappella. . . . .ME 2.65
10795485 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
10795487 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
10795486 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
A Round 'Bout Winter—Jill Gallina. This
lively original round celebrates fun activities
in both climates of the season, whether the
cold north or the warm south. Repeated
patterns make this easy to learn, and simple
choreography adds a special touch to this
engaging winter song.
11502490 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . E 2.25
Scenes of Winter—Glenda E. Franklin.
The traditional English carol God Rest Ye
Merry, Gentlemen breathes new life with
original secular lyrics in this gentle choral
for winter. Vocal echoing and simple
harmonies beautifully paint the text, creating
a lovely selection that is unique yet familiar.
11559823 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.35
11559824 Two-Part or SA . . . . . .ME 2.35
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