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Christmas Sacred & Spirituals
O Little Town of Bethlehem—arr. Bryan
Sharpe. Perfect for holiday concerts, this
arrangement of the traditional carol is
written with a variety of vocal textures and
rich harmonies. Sing the optional Spanish
text in the middle verse to add a special
touch to your presentation, and consider
adding the optional string ensemble to
either voicing.
11619087 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11616644 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11616647E Instrumental Parts . . . 39.95
O Magnum Mysterium—Morten Laurid-
sen. An exemplary composition to display
the musicianship of better a cappella
choirs, this choral opus evokes the
mystery of the Nativity with rich melodic
and harmonic colors. Emotive and deeply
fulfilling, it has become Lauridsen's most
performed work.
1985530 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
3280476 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.95
O Magnum Mysterium—Evan Ramos.
Easy and absolutely beautiful for a
cappella voices, this setting of the
beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct
and lyrical selection that will create a
moment of wonder in your concert or
worship service. Simple, elegant, and
haunting, this piece is a wonderful choice
for developing choirs.
11370926 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10990309 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10871862 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10586916 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
O My Dear Heart—Eleanor Daley. Gener-
ally known as Balulalow, this text has been
famously set by many composers, most
notably Benjamin Britten in his Ceremony
of Carols. This fresh setting offers modern
a cappella harmonies that move between
clusters and more open patterns in a
beautiful texture for mature choirs. It will be
a lovely addition to your Christmas concert
or service with great impact.
11572838 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
O Nata Lux—Douglas Byler. A simple
but eloquent setting of this traditional
Latin text, with beautifully shaped lines
and satisfying harmonies. Choral and
piano parts are easily learned, providing
opportunity for nuanced phrasing and
deep expression. A rich contribution to
any concert or Christmas program.
11621073 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
O Nata Lux—Victor C. Johnson. Beautiful
at any time of year but particularly during
the Christmas season, this elegant and
serene setting of the traditional Latin
text is a beautiful statement for choirs in
either services or concerts. With plenty of
room for expressive singing throughout,
this luminous setting gives every voice
part a time to shine. An understated
piano accompaniment offers just the right
amount of support.
11613290 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11613291 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11613292 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11613325 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.99
O nata lux—Anna Lapwood. A modern
a cappella setting of a traditional Latin text,
this selection was inspired by the image of a
candle starting from nothing and growing to
a constant flame. The mixture of compound
and simple meters in combination with
a variety of textures creates a stirring
harmonic landscape for a cappella choirs.
It's a beautiful selection for the Christmas
season or for general concert programming.
11612778 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . MA 2.65
O Nata Lux (from "Lux Aeterna")—
Morten Lauridsen. This eerily beautiful
work, excerpted from the composer's
highly acclaimed "Lux Aeterna," is an
important contribution to the literature for a
cappella choirs.
3104320 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
O Nata Lux—Bryan Sharpe. With a soaring
melody and harmonies that exude warmth,
this lyrical setting of the traditional Latin
text is expressive and bright. Traditionally
sung during the Christmas season,
this text can also be sung year-round
in both concert settings and services.
Accessible yet sophisticated, this is a
beautiful selection for helping your choir
express musicality and sensitive lyricism.
A pronunciation guide and translation are
available as a free download.
11561799 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11616648 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
O Nata Lux—Michael John Trotta. "O light
born of light." This traditional Latin text
shimmers in a stunning a cappella setting
with thoughtful voice leading and cluster
harmonies. Accessible enough for concert
or service use, it will make a serene addition
to your program during the Christmas
season or at any time of year.
11538286 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
O nata lux—Lucy Walker. Recorded by
VOCES8 on their album Nightfall, this short
motet was written to commemorate the
occasion of Candlemas. The text, rich in
light imagery, inspired the recurring motif,
which unfolds from a single pitch into a full
texture of glowing harmonic colors. This
gentle and reflective setting is suited to
intermediate and advanced choirs.
11617432 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB . . . . . . .M 2.65
On a Starlit Night (An Original Partner
Song with "Silent Night")—Jill Gallina.
Two-part choirs will delight in the wondrous
simplicity of this partner-song arrangement of
the beloved carol Silent Night and an original
countermelody. This is a true gem for the
Christmas season, and extremely easy to
learn and sing. Extraordinarily beautiful!
11502519 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Over My Head—arr. Adam Podd & Matt
Podd. This traditional spiritual is great for
any occasion as a celebration of music and
joy. The arrangement begins with a slow
soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin'
gospel groove that will lift up your choir and
your audience with its infectious energy.
Accessible ranges and harmonies make
this one easy to sing for choirs of all ages.
11374439 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374440 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374442 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . E 2.50
11374443 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11374441 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Peace, Peace—Rick & Sylvia Powell/arr.
Fred Bock. This lovely Christmas piece
introduces a beautiful yet simple melody
that is surrounded by keyboard, optional
handbells, and obbligato C-instrument
accompaniment. Orchestration is also
available. The warm melody is later joined
by the familiar Silent Night to create one of
the most touching of Christmas selections.
1707496 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
10513331 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
1573138 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.35
706952 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.35
10527027 SAB P/A CD. . . . . . . . . 25.00
1571918 Handbell Part . . . . . . . . . .5.00
10527030 Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10527031 Orchestration . . . . . . . . 75.00
People, Look East—arr. Craig Courtney.
A joyous setting for choir and piano
four-hands, full of the excitement and
anticipation of the Lord's coming. Perfect
for Advent services or school concerts.
10757416 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10757417 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10757418 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Personent Hodie—arr. Mark Burrows. In
a truly ancient-modern setting, the 16th-
century Latin chant from Piae Cantiones is
arranged with a gorgeous harmonization
and modern rhythmic elements and
percussion. The traditional chant melody is
present throughout, and the open harmonies
are accentuated in a fresh and imaginative
fashion. A wonderful choice for more
advanced choirs for the Christmas season!
11618480 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
Personent Hodie—arr. Earlene Rentz.
Composed in the 14th century, this well-
known Latin carol based on the Piae
Cantiones text is presented in an easily
learned arrangement that offers both the
original Latin text and a singable English
version. Ideal for both concerts and
services, it can serve as a processional
or opening selection that offers a strong
pulse and dynamic character. Accessible
and rewarding!
11611596 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
The Promise—Glenda E. Franklin. A
heartfelt celebration of the miracle of
Christmas, this original selection features
a tender melody and evocative lyrics that
tell the story of the star, the angels, and
the manger. Its gentle harmonies and
lyrical beauty make it a perfect choice for
Christmas services or holiday concerts,
offering a reflective and inspiring moment.
11611483 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
Resonet in laudibus—Scott Logan.
Drawing from the rich tradition of a 14th-
century Latin hymn, this setting weaves
classical elegance with contemporary
vitality in an ancient-modern work. Soaring
melodies and rhythmic energy bring the text
to life, as voices resound "Christus natus
est!" It's a stirring proclamation of joy for the
Christmas season or as a sacred concert
work at any time of year.
11622723 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
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