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More Christmas Cantatas/Musicals
Peace—Joel Raney. This gospel-flavored
musical reflects on the promise of peace
delivered by the angels on the night of Jesus'
birth. The iconic ballad Let There Be Peace on
Earth is used as musical bookends: its theme
is briefly stated in the second movement and
then 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 six beloved 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. Titles include: A Prayer for Peace;
Let Us Adore Him; Bring Us Heavenly Peace;
Once in Royal David's City; Bring a Torch,
Jeanette, Isabella; Carry Me to Bethlehem;
Still, Still, Still; Let There Be Peace on
Earth and Let Us Adore Him (Reprise).
35 minutes.
11204119 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
11204126 SATB Book & CD
(limit one per customer) 17.95
11204125 Performance CD
10-Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
A Promise Kept (The Blessing of
Christmas)—arr. Marty Parks. This
Christmas musical tells how God's promises
are fulfilled through the baby in the manger.
Celebrating this promise - beginning with
the most humble circumstances and turning
all into glory - are selections that range
from traditional carols to ballads to festive
arrangements, all beautifully orchestrated.
Vocal accessibility and rehearsal flexibility
make this musical easy to put together.
11395494 SATB Choral Score. . . . . 7.99
11395504 SATB Book & CD Pack
Preview Pack (limit one) 12.00
The Road to Bethlehem—Lloyd Larson.
The meaningful and joyous retelling of the
Christmas story is captured in this dynamic
and flexible musical. Movements include:
The Road to Bethlehem; A Highway for
Our God; Come Messiah; Holy Child
of Bethlehem; Shepherds in the Field;
Shepherds' Cradle Song; The Journey and
Christ Is Born in Bethlehem. Narrators help
to tell the story. Rehearsal CDs and part-
learning materials are available. 45 minutes.
11201102 SATB Choral Score. . . . . 9.95
11201103 SAB Choral Score. . . . . . 9.95
11201104 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Sing Christmas (A Christmas Choral Exper-
ience)—arr. Joel Raney & Mary McDonald.
In this collaboration between two of the most
popular sacred music arrangers in the country,
Mary McDonald's exuberant, dynamic style
blends seamlessly with Joel Raney's rhythmic
and beautifully emotional music to provide
your musicians with a unique Christmas
event that is sure to become the highlight of
the season. The work comprises four stand-
alone suites. Each movement includes
original music combined with favorite
carols, creating a perfect blend of familiar
and new. The writing is accessible for
most groups yet contains enough richness
to provide any choir with a fulfilling choral
experience. The optional two-person
narration knits the suites into a thrilling and
complete retelling of the Christmas story.
45 minutes.
10907356 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
10998480 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
10907363 SATB Book & CD Pack 17.95
Sing Joy to All the World!—Lloyd Larson.
"We gather to tell the story of Emmanuel, God
with us! We gather to remember this story, to
wait, and watch for Him to come again - even
now. Come, Lord Jesus!" The overriding theme
of this inspiring Christmas work by Lloyd Larson
is joy. It celebrates the promise that joy comes
to those who wait; that following the long dark
night, the breaking of dawn brings joy for the
new day. The music incorporates original
melodies with familiar carols in a work that
ranges from contemplative to celebratory. It
can be performed effectively with piano and
choir alone or with Ed Hogan's impactful
orchestration. Kylee Larson's scripturally
based narrative may incorporate two narrators,
and SATB and SAB editions ensure that choirs
large and small can enjoy this moving cantata.
40 minutes.
10754174 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
10754178 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
10754180 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
The Splendor of Heaven—arr. Marty Parks
& Nick Robertson. Designed for easy learning
with limited rehearsal time, this mini-musical
is bursting with beautiful and passionate
praise for the long-expected Messiah. It
includes favorite tunes such as Joy to the
World and Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus with worshipful expressions of praise
such as Thrill of Hope. Written for unison and
two-part mixed choirs, it will speak to every
generation of your congregation.
11514934 Unison/Mixed
Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
The Star Arising (A Cantata for Christ-
mas)—Joseph M. Martin. A celebration of
light, this cantata shares the good news of
Jesus' birth from prophecy to proclamation.
Before each movement, a narration of
scriptural selections is followed by a reading
of the spiritual attribute. The music begins
with an instrumental prelude followed
by the choral movements, each with a
different character, with both original music
and familiar carols. The lighting of candles
for each movement is encouraged.
11569252 SATB Choral Score. . . . 10.95
11569253 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.99
The Ballad of Bethlehem (A Timeless
Story of God's Love)—Pepper Choplin.
Ballads can tell the meaningful stories of
our faith through music. The timeless story
of Christmas is alive once more in this
stunning cantata that dramatically moves
from a recollection of ancient prophecies
through the quiet manger scene to its
joyous conclusion. Available for SATB
or SAB choirs, with rehearsal aids and
accompaniment options ranging from
piano only to a thrilling full orchestration by
Michael Lawrence to recorded tracks. This
season, let this folk-like energy bring the
birth of Christ to you and your listeners. "O
sing a ballad of Bethlehem. I want to hear it
once more. I love that story so often told to
generations before."
11565553 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
11565555 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
11565557 SATB Choral Score
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Then Christ Came—Cliff Duren, Dave
Clark & Nick Robertson. This beautiful,
stirring, and celebratory musical honoring
the moment Christ came to earth debuted
at Carnegie Hall. It proclaims the greatest
story ever told - one of a Savior come to
Earth. It includes 11 songs, with original
music and familiar Christmas carols. These
stirring anthems have worshipful refrains full
of exuberant musical adoration of a loving
and merciful Savior.
11564675 SATB Choral Score. . . . 10.99
This Is Christmas (Celebrating the Heart
of Christmas)—Mary McDonald. Every
Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the
Christ Child. In this cantata, the story of
Christmas is told through familiar carols,
inspired original melodies, and thoughtful
narration. Enhanced with an optional
orchestration by Ed Hogan, the work is
available for SATB and SAB choirs and may
also be accompanied by piano only. Audio
tracks and other rehearsal aids are available
in both physical and digital editions. This
year, may we all take a few moments to
reflect on the reason we celebrate, for this
is great news! c. 35 minutes.
11565574 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
11565576 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
11565578 SATB Choral Score
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
A Thrill of Hope—Joel Raney. "A thrill of
hope, the weary world rejoices!" Nothing
captures the awe and wonder of Christmas
better than that single phrase from John
Dwight's O Holy Night, and it serves as the
cornerstone of this Christmas musical. It
looks at the birth of Christ from four distinct
vantage points: celebrating the hope he
brought; the love he showed; the peace he
promised; and the joy of Emmanuel, God
with us forevermore! Contents: Long Ago,
Prophets Knew; Sing We Now of Christmas;
The First Noel; Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus; Love Came Down at Christmas;
Angels, from the Realms of Glory; Love
Divine, All Loves Excelling; Away in a
Manger; The Gift of Love; Silent Night, Holy
Night; Let There Be Peace on Earth; O Holy
Night; Rejoice; Mary Had a Baby; Angels,
We Have Heard on High; Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing; Joy to the World and Good
Christian Friends, Rejoice. 30 minutes.
10090161 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
11567346 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
10090180 SATB Book & CD Pack 17.95
Tidings of Joy—Joseph M. Martin. Inspired
by Celtic music traditions and time-honored
carols, this Christmas cantata flows from
prophecy to Epiphany, wrapping it in jubilant
and approachable music. Supported by
narration, dazzling orchestrations and a
complete line of support products, this
work will be a warm holiday welcome to
your community of faith. Songs include: A
Christmas Invitation; A Festival Gathering
of Carols; Upon the Wind, There Comes a
Song; From the Prophet Comes a Promise;
A Song of Joy; The Silent Stars Go By;
Comfort and Joy; Look to the Silver Sky;
Sing of a Merry Christmas and Glad Tidings
of Great Joy.
11199362 SATB Choral Score. . . . 10.95
11199363 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99
A Weary World Rejoices (A Chamber
Cantata for Christmas)—Joseph M.
Martin. For such a time as this comes a
work that will bring hope and light to your
community of faith. Decorated with beloved
carols and engaging original anthems,
this "chamber" cantata is brimming with
Christmas joy and ensures success with
well-crafted and accessible selections.
The scripture-based narration affirms
the Christmas message, and colorful
orchestrations can be done by as few as
twelve players. It is beautiful and practical!
11393983 SATB Choral Score. . . . . 9.95
The Winter Rose—Pamela & Joseph
Martin. The Winter Rose incorporates both
traditional carols and newly composed
anthems that visit the timeless Christmas
story with fresh insight. Through use of
music, narration and simple symbolism,
the cantata presents the life of Christ from
prophecy to passion. The orchestrations
effectively capture the essence of Joseph
Martin's well-crafted piano writing, fully
expressing the color and beauty of this
musical tableau.
8017303 SATB Choral Score. . . . 10.95
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