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2025 Community & Collegiate Choir Catalog

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New Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision COLLEGIATE CHOIR WINTER & HOLIDAY Amezaliwa Tushangilie!—Robert Jim Begisen. Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this original a cappella piece is great fun and quick to learn. Written in Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa, it includes a phonetic pronunciation guide and translation. Feature a tenor soloist, and include the optional notated percussion parts for a dynamic performance! 11564408 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70 The Angel's Message (Angelus ad virginem)— arr. Philip Lawson. In a festive a cappella arrangement, this 13th-century medieval carol is sung in Latin with a variety of harmonic textures and an easy flowing mixed meter. It's an ideal programming choice for Christmas concerts or madrigal dinners. 11568908 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80 Awake, Arise—arr. Kyle Pederson. A reimagined setting of this 500-year-old Advent hymn, this a cappella work for double choir and two soloists is a stunning addition to concerts or services during Advent or any time of year. In this version, the melody is reharmonized, rhythms are modified, and the text is adapted for a contemporary audience, but the message remains the same: God has come to dwell with us, and we lift our voices in praise and wonder. 11592982 SATB/SATB Double Choir, or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95 Away in a Manger—Carlos Cordero. An original work, this homophonic setting offers a new perspective on the beloved carol's text. Options for violin obbligato and solo, quartet, or small ensemble singing are included. 11559959 SATB w/ opt. Violin . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 11559970 SSAA w/ opt. Violin . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 11559971 TTBB w/ opt. Violin . . . . . . . . . . 4.50 Away in a Manger (Forever Amen)—arr. Phil Wickham & Molly Ijames. A tender setting with a gentle instrumental motif that unifies the steady growth between stanzas. Alternate lyrics for stanzas 2 and 3 provide an opportunity for an even richer moment of reflection. Optional C instruments add color and impact to this piece. 11568351 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50 Carol of the Russian Children/The Sleigh— arr. Derric Johnson. An ingenious medley of two Russian folk tunes, this concert setting unfolds as a musical journey beginning with a delicate solo before erupting into one of the most exhilarating segments of your concert. Made popular by ReGeneration, Derric Johnson's Vocal Orchestra, this arrangement successfully creates a festive crescendo that captures the joy and exuberance of the holiday season. 11566914 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 2.75 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus—Rowland Prichard/arr. Brandon Waddles. Effectively opening and closing the piece, the Welsh tune HYFRYDOL is set in a minor mode, with mixed meter, choral divisi, and a unifying thread of choral ostinato. The middle section is the traditional spiritual, Save Me, Lord, Save Me, which pairs voices and employs chromaticism. The tonal shifts, interesting counterpoint, and closing solo add to the mystery and uncertainty. 11567826 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 Coventry Carol—arr. Garrett Breeze. The beloved 16th-century English carol is set in an a cappella arrangement for divisi choirs full of dissonance, closer harmonies, and tension that matches the emotional pathos of the carol. Text painting and a colorful, modern harmonic palette combine to create a memorable and dramatic Christmas selection. 11608535 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 2.50 Deck the Halls—arr. Derric Johnson. Straight from their candlelight Christmas concerts, this is Disney's Voices of Liberty signature arrangement of the beloved Christmas tune! Delightful and spirited, there is plenty of fun harmonic interplay between the parts, and some short solo interjections introduce a touch of whimsy and festive humor. This is a perfect opener for any festive concert! 11566915 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 2.75 Frostbound—Thomas LaVoy. Text by Violet Jacob is set to tender a cappella writing that features cluster harmonies and a soprano soloist. Themes of fire and ice, darkness and light are prevalent not only in the text but in the vocal writing as well. A mature and rewarding piece. 11572453 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 A Future of Light (Canticle of Mary)—Linda Kachelmeier. This Advent piece is a reimagined Magnificat for the modern world, portraying Mary as a warrior who sings for the voiceless and stands up for justice. It also weaves in the familiar O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, blending the medieval and the modern into one. Lush harmonies and meaningful words come together to evoke the season of Advent. 11569841 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75 Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Jasper Randall. One of the most popular texts to sing during the Christmas season, this compelling single-movement work breaks from the traditional liturgical text and surprises us with the English statement "For unto Us" before returning to the traditional Latin text. Fanfare-like and memorable, this exciting work with either piano, brass and percussion, or full orchestration will be embraced for Christmas concerts or services. Parts are available for rental. 11564511 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99 Go, Tell It on the Mountain—arr. Martin Seiler. Opening with a low bass solo and unfolding into a radiant mixed-choir arrangement, this take on the popular spiritual incorporates elements of gospel, jazz, and pop music. An incredibly fun a cappella number for school and community Christmas concerts! 11563058 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 God Rest Ye—arr. Eddie Cavazos, Josh Cavazos, Trevor Phillips & Alice Gomez. The traditional English carol is given a fresh treatment with percussion in a Central American Latin feel. With new lyrics and melodic lines added to the original carol, mixed meter and infectious rhythms make this is a unique and joyful addition to any Christmas program or service. 11567948 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 I Saw Three Ships—arr. Taylor Scott Davis. This setting breathes new life into the familiar Christmas carol, giving it a contemporary flair. The setting is arranged for choir and orchestra or may be performed with piano only. 11566235 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25 I Sing of a Maiden—Chris Artley. Using text from a 15th-century English poem, this original work depicts Jesus' humble birth by the Virgin Mary. With changing voice leading and a variety of voice combinations including optional soli, this piece adds sparkle to any Christmas service or concert. 11563066 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00 I Too Shall Walk to Bethlehem—John Rutter. Depicting a journey to the Bethlehem stable where Jesus was born, this lilting original carol features both the lower and upper voices separately before joining together in glorious harmony. The third verse is optionally a cappella. The carol is accompanied with a flowing piano part or optional orchestration. 11563790 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 Iesous ahatonnia'—arr. Sarah Quartel. With newly composed text from Wendat poet Andree Levesque Sioui, this reimagined arrangement of the Huron Carol is retitled to honor its origins and invites us to learn from the past while working to shape a more cohesive future. There are extensive notes about the history and texts of the carol included in the octavo, and the arrangement gives the option to sing an English text. It is a beautiful choice for Christmas concerts or services. 11563792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65 Il est né—arr. Derric Johnson. Experience the magic of this enchanting a cappella arrangement of the traditional French carol as featured in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center by the Voices of Liberty. The first verse is in French, but the rest of the arrangement switches to the English text, offering accessibility and charm that resonates with audiences of all ages. Let the spirit of the season come alive with this timeless musical masterpiece. 11566921 SATB divisi, or SSAATTBB. . . . 2.75 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—arr. Brent Wells. Perfect for advanced ensembles, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional carol lends an ethereal quality to your Christmas concert or service. Retaining the simple folk-like beauty of the original melody, the carol tune soars above lush choral harmonies, creating an understated atmospheric effect. Simply breathtaking. 11564946 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95 42

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