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Christmas Sacred & Spirituals
In the Bleak Midwinter—arr. Dan Forrest.
A magical carol setting that transports the
listener into Christina Rosetti's beloved
Christmas text written in London (listen for
the subtle hints of Big Ben!). Ethereal melodic
echoes eventually build to soaring vocal lines
before giving way to the tender final stanza,
"What can I give him, poor as I am?" An
intimate yet deeply moving arrangement
.
11514056 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11514057 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
In the Bleak Midwinter—arr. Mark Hayes.
The well-loved Christina Rossetti poem
and Gustav Holst tune come to life in this
stunning arrangement that rises and falls in
complexity from the beginning solo soprano
voice to its return at the end. Scored for
SATB voices, solo, piano, and optional
orchestra. Hauntingly beautiful!
10907656 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10907657 Instrumental Parts . . . . 25.00
10907658 Orchestration . . . . . . . . 90.00
In the Stillness—Sally Beamish. With
original words by Katrina Shepherd, this
short, lush Christmas carol beautifully
captures the hushed rapture of a small
parish church in a snowbound landscape
just before Christmas.
11510068 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
Innkeeper—Stacey V. Gibbs & Robert T.
Townsend. Rhythmic and exciting, here's
an original a cappella Christmas spiritual
for mixed choirs that will be a standout
selection in your concert or service.
The harmonic texture for the choir is
straightforward throughout and fun to sing,
and you have the option to feature soloists
or sections on some brief melodies.
11615663 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear—arr. Mari-
anne Forman. The traditional carol is
presented here in a new light with a gentle
tempo, colorful piano accompaniment,
optional violin, and contrasting original
material. A compelling blend of comforting
familiarity and fresh interest will make this
a successful addition to your Christmas
programming.
11395405 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child—
arr. Lloyd Larson. This one really grabs
you! Arranged in a joyous gospel style, this
favorite African-American spiritual is perfect
for any Christmas concert or worship service.
Fun, dynamic, inspirational and accessible,
with spirited rhythms and distinctive
harmonies, it is a rousing celebration of
the birth of Jesus, the wonderful Child!
If you want to kick it up a notch, add the
phenomenal P/A CD or rhythm parts. No
matter which way you perform it, this is a
guaranteed crowd pleaser!
8059899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
10067498 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
10452020 Two-Part Mixed . . . . ME 3.25
11567245 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
8059900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8059901 Instrumental Parts . . . . 34.95
The Joy of Giving—Tim Cahalan & Alex
Berko. With familiar texts by Christina
Rossetti and Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
as well as a quotation from Holst's beloved
In the Bleak Midwinter, this selection is
a tender reflection on the meaning of gift
giving at Christmas. The sacred Christmas
texts are first sung in unison before being
layered together. An extensive curriculum
guide by Coty Raven Morris and Colleen
McNickle is available as a free download.
11618229 SA or Two-Part. . . . . ME 3.25
Joy to the World—arr. Dan Forrest.
You haven't heard Joy to the World like
this before! This traditional Irish music
experience pairs the well-known carol with
a recently composed Irish slide, and the
result is an explosion of joy that you simply
must hear to believe! With piano four hands,
optional traditional Irish ensemble, and
optional full orchestra.
11395408 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11514047 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11514048 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11395409 Accompaniment CD. . . 24.95
11395410 Instrumental Parts . . . . 45.00
11395411 Orchestration . . . . . . . 100.00
Joy to the World—arr. Pinkzebra. A fresh
and upbeat approach turns this classic
carol on its end, injecting vibrant new
energy with modern pop harmonies and
an unexpected meter. Celebratory and
joyful, this arrangement starts big and
continues to build throughout to a grand
finish. Reasonable ranges and dynamite
accompaniment options, including a
full orchestration, make this a sure-fire
selection for Christmas concerts or worship
settings. Perform with the accompaniment
MP3, and help your choir rehearse with
the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks -
available in a multi-user bundle to share
with your whole choir.
10987885 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10987886 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10987888 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10987887 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
11134340 Bass, Drums. . . . . . . . . 15.00
10999704 Orchestration . . . . . . . . 85.00
Joy to the World (with For Unto Us a
Child Is Born)—G.F. Handel/arr. Jamey
Ray. Voctave's sparkling arrangement
of two Handel favorites is available for
mixed divisi choirs as it appeared on
their Christmas album Snow. Extended
ranges for your sopranos and basses as
well as plenty of divisi harmonies for the
inner voices make this a challenging and
rewarding selection to wow your audience at
your holiday concert. The original a cappella
version is Voctave's signature arrangement,
while the accompanied version offers a
more accessible setting that retains the
same harmonic flavor of the original.
11001344 SSAATTBB, Original
A Cappella Version . . .M 2.50
11611377 SATB Simplified, Accompanied
Version . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Joy to the World (from "The Christmas
Choral Society")—G.F. Handel/arr. Garrett
Breeze. Using the voice to create trumpet-
like fanfares throughout, this a cappella
setting features lots of layering and text
painting. Suitable for caroling or in concert!
11413248 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Joy to the World—arr. Taylor Scott Davis.
A very accessible setting of the traditional
Christmas carol highlighted by a wonderful
orchestral arrangement - just the right mix of
traditional and something new to marvel at.
One of the featured carols in the VOCES8
album A Choral Christmas.
11566243 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.85
11566244 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
Joy to the World—arr. John Rutter. From
the extremely popular John Rutter collection
Joy to the World comes an excellent
arrangement of this much-loved Christmas
carol. For an extra-special touch, add
the optional orchestra accompaniment.
Orchestra parts include two oboes,
bassoon, two trumpets, two timpani,
organ or harpsichord, and strings. Choirs
everywhere have enjoyed this outstanding
John Rutter arrangement which is now
available as an octavo.
1558808 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
4574042 Orchestration . . . . . . . . 79.25
10642019 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Joy! Joy! Joy!—George F. Handel/arr.
Ken Berg. Joy to the World as you've
never heard it before - with a calypso
beat! This unique interpretation sparkles
with originality. A mixed-meter feel and
syncopated rhythms liven up the familiar
melody, and your singers will find it easy
to get in the groove. Percussion parts are
included to give the piece extra energy.
11398027 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
Laus Deo!—John Leavitt. Bright
syncopations, mixed meter, and vivid
choral writing energize this festive choral
work. Brief quotes of carol melodies
make this setting ideal for Christmas or
concert performances. Add the optional
percussion parts for an even more sparkling
performance.
3027661 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
3027679 Three-Part Mixed . . . . .M 2.50
3027687 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11544928 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10455765 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Let the Stable Still Astonish—Dan Forrest.
This setting of a thought-provoking Christmas
text by Leslie Leyland Fields will take the
listener to where the God of all the universe
will be born, in this place. "In this place" also
means the human heart. With lyric vocal lines,
a piano that is independent yet supportive,
and optional cello that adds richness, this
arrangement will make a profound impact on
singers and listeners alike.
11348368 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11349360 Instrumental Parts . . . . 12.95
The Little Drummer Boy—Katherine K.
Davis, Henry Onorati & Harry Simeone/
arr. Simeone. One of the most celebrated
Christmas songs of modern times is now
presented with masterful orchestrations!
This is the accompanied version as
performed by Fred Waring and The
Pennsylvanians. Repeated drum sounds
in the voices form the background for the
melody in this Christmas standard that
has become a holiday tradition of its own.
Add finger cymbals to the drum-like piano
accompaniment for the finishing touch. A
must for holiday concerts and services!
781922 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
781740 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
781831 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
781658 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10067115 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Noah Reese
& Debbie Siebert. This favorite carol is
presented in an arrangement designed with
changing voice emerging tenor-bass singers
in mind, and they are sure to love it! The
melody is shared between the voices, and
the drum-motif harmony parts are effectively
used throughout, allowing each part to shine
while staying within a comfortable singing
range. Not to be missed!
11397054 TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Lo, How a Rose/The Rose—arr. Craig
Hella Johnson. This creative pairing of
Amanda McBrooms's The Rose with the
Praetorius Lo, How a Rose e'er Blooming
has become a classic at Conspirare's
Christmas at the Carillon concerts.
Incredibly moving!
10035930 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Long Ago (In the Bleak Midwinter)—arr.
Jacob Narverud. A new twist on a timeless
carol, this setting of Christina Rossetti's
poem features Holst's original melody and
harmonization along with new connective
material between the verses and beautiful
cluster harmonies. Paired with an artistic
piano accompaniment and optional string
parts, it is a lovely statement for the
season. The string parts are available as a
download from the publisher.
11391230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
11564410 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
11535651 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Long, Long Ago—Sarah Quartel.
Katherine Parker's text evokes imagery of
Bethlehem at Christ's birth in this gentle
but joyful Christmas carol. The delicate
piano accompaniment supports the
lyrical vocal lines and brings a shimmery
mood to this original work for Christmas
concerts or services.
11613676 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.65
11613677 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.65
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