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Adult Christmas Anthems
A Song of Christmas Joy—Diane
Hannibal/arr. Jon Paige. With a short quote
from Bach's celebrated theme Jesu, Joy
of Man's Desiring, this lilting Christmas
anthem is also based on words adapted
from a fifth-century text. The well-crafted
choral texture includes a few points of
imitation, occasional cued tenor notes, and
quite a bit of unison and two-part singing.
Optional cello and handbell parts add color
and interest.
11568898 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11569812E Instrumental Parts
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.20
Star and Angels—Perry Francisco. This
delicate lullaby for Christmas is perfectly
crafted for candlelight. A shimmering
moment for choirs of any size, the text is
a testament of peace and love that cradles
the heart and encourages the spirit.
11620750 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Star Carol—John Rutter. "Hurry to
Bethlehem and see the son of Mary!" An
enduring Christmas classic, this sparkling
original carol for mixed, treble, or unison
choirs is well supported by piano or organ
alone or with the full or reduced orchestration
for piccolo, oboe, harp, and organ. Joyful
and festive, it is a wonderful inclusion in
sacred Christmas concerts or services.
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
11613571 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.65
1480771 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
10652816 Instrumental Parts
Violin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
10652817 Instrumental Parts
Violin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50
10652818 Instrumental Parts Viola 10.50
10652819 Instrumental Parts Cello 10.50
10652820 Instrumental Parts
String Bass . . . . . . . . . . 10.50
6382774 Full Score
Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . 37.75
6382782 Orchestration Full Orchestra,
2 x perc, 1 each of
all others . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.25
11315679 Full Score Piccolo, Oboe,
Harp & Organ . . . . . . . . 47.25
Sussex Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
A brilliant arrangement of the traditional
English carol for SATB choir and piano
or optional chamber orchestra. This piece
is high in joyful energy from start to finish
and certain to become a regular part of the
season for years to come. "On Christmas
night all Christians sing to hear the news the
angels bring!"
10907672 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10907673 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 30.00
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,
Lewis Redner/arr. 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
There Is Faint Music—Dan Forrest. The
"faint music" is descriptive of Mary singing
lullabies to hush her baby's sleepy sighs.
This touching anthem paints a beautiful
musical picture of Mary and her newborn
Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/ A
straw-lined manger, safe and warm/ And
Mary singing lullabies/ To hush her Baby's
sleepy sighs." Poetic and lyrical, this
gorgeous offering will be a blessing to your
congregation on Christmas Eve.
10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
There's a New Song in the Air (Hodie,
Gloria, Psalite)—arr. Jon Paige. This
original Christmas song is arranged using
the hymn tune
EXCELL, with Hodie, Gloria,
and Psalite highlighted in the text. Upbeat
and cheerful, it boasts easy harmony and a
supportive accompaniment. Excellent as a
quick-read anthem for adults.
11568201 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
This Little Babe—Benjamin Britten. This
exciting Christmas carol, originally for treble
voices, comes from Britten's "A Ceremony
of Carols." The accompaniment, written for
harp, may also be played by keyboard.
162636 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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
To Thee My Heart I Offer—Elaine Hagen-
berg. A superb English translation of the
17th century Christmas text, Mein Herz will
ich dir schenken, is lovingly set. The SATB
divisi texture is complemented by the piano
and optional string quartet accompaniment.
Capturing the essence of the Christmas
story, it will provide a wonderful closing
prayer for Christmas Eve worship.
11202837 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11202838 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . 25.00
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
11580979E Orchestration ePrint . . . 86.20
Were You There on That Christmas
Night?—Natalie Sleeth. This has
definitely become a perennial favorite at
Christmastime! Pleasing lyrics coupled with
a charming melody make this an anthem
that can be done year after year with
outstanding results. This easily learned
piece should be a part of every choir's
repertoire. A true choral classic!
1864792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3205564 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
984542 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
1864800 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8069366 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 89.95
1921402 Handbell Part 3-5 Octaves w
opt. 2 Octave
Handchimes . . . . . . . . . . 6.25
Wexford Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
This captivating arrangement of the familiar
Wexford Carol with piano accompaniment
becomes increasingly rich and textured
with the addition of the optional oboe,
percussion, and string quartet/quintet. The
Christmas story unfolds stanza by stanza
with increasing intensity and quiet wonder,
building to a truly wondrous finish.
11101048 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11621069 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11101049 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet
Quintet, Oboe &
Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
The Wexford Carol—arr. Howard Helvey.
With a mastery of choral forces, a superb
piano accompaniment and a complete
understanding of the text, Howard Helvey's
timeless carol setting has been given a
new voice for Christmas. Expressive and
deeply felt, it offers a poignant moment
during worship or concert settings through
the December season.
10458783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
The Wexford Carol—arr. Victor C.
Johnson. The tender strains of a cello and
an opening solo set the tone in this exquisite
arrangement of the traditional Irish carol.
Canonic interplay between the vocal lines
adds interest while the gorgeous Celtic
melody and the sonorous quality of the
cello and piano accompaniment will create
a hushed moment of reverence and awe in
your Christmas concert or services.
10996352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10996353 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
What Child Is This?—arr. Molly Ijames. This
humble and beautiful treatment of the
traditional carol is guaranteed to take your
breath away! The glory and the reverence
of the Christmas season and the scene
at the stable are delicately brought forth
in moving chorals and a supportive piano
accompaniment. With performance options
for SATB and SSA voicings and a full
orchestration, this is a truly captivating
setting worthy of your finest moment in
worship or the concert hall!
10093691 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10367799 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10367800 Instrumental Parts
for all voicings . . . . . . . . 39.95
What Child?—Ruth Morris Gray. What Child
Is This? receives a hip new treatment in this
a cappella original that features optional
djembe and body percussion. This
arrangement is freshly set in 2/4 with
accompanying rhythmic vocal ostinato
patterns in the lower voices, and the original
feel is preserved in the middle with a lyrical
6/8 section that transitions back to opening
meter. Contemporary a cappella techniques
meet a traditional carol, and the effect is
mesmerizing!
10906221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11202518 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
10906222 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10906223 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
What Sweeter Music—John Rutter. "What
sweeter music can we bring than a carol
for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly
King." This tender setting of the traditional
carol text has become one of John Rutter's
most cherished Christmas anthems.
1693936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
10523432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
3008208 Full Score
for SATB Version . . . . . 30.25
10661564 Full Score
for SSA Version. . . . . . . 27.25
11592359 Instrumental Parts Strings
for SATB Version . . . . . 46.95
10661563 Instrumental Parts
for SSA Version. . . . . . . 52.50
9513922 Instrumental Parts Violin 1
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.25
9513923 Instrumental Parts Violin 2
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.25
9513924 Instrumental Parts Viola
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.25
9513925 Instrumental Parts Cello
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.25
9513926 Instrumental Parts Bass
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.75
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