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Christmas Anthems for Adult Choir
A Babe Is Born in Bethlehem—Justin
Thomas Fields. This delightful but simple
four-part, a cappella anthem offers excellent
energy and variety for your Christmas
programming. Modal harmonies lend a
distinct feel to its style, while careful voice
leading and no required divisi allow your
choir to shine even without accompaniment.
This setting can be used as a processional,
or even when caroling with your choir!
11621081 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Babe Jesus Lay in Mary's Lap—Hunter
Gregory Fisher. Fitting for school, church,
and community choirs, this setting of
George MacDonald's poem A Christmas
Carol is a lovely addition to Christmas
services and holiday concerts. Capturing
the loving connection between Mary and
her son, this moving lullaby reflects the
composer's lyrical and narrative-driven style
and balances clarity with contemporary
expressive depth.
11678834 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
Be a Candle of Hope—Becki Slagle Mayo.
A wonderful candle-lighting song for youth
and now adult voices! "Be a candle of hope,
be a candle of light, a beacon of truth in a
dark, hopeless night. Share the light with a
friend and watch the flame grow. The more
light we give, the more love we'll know..."
10028869 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
10736715 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . 2.95
8064191 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . 2.75
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem—arr. Keith
Christopher. A touch of gospel always
adds a unique and meaningful element to
the worship service. Consider this gospel
standard for a unique moment of Christmas
worship. Infused with bluegrass, this
anthem is truly fresh and unique.
10310392 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11000136 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11000137 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Before the Marvel of This Night—Carl
Schalk. "Before the marvel of this night,
adoring, fold your wings and bow, then
tear the sky apart with light and with your
news the world endow. Proclaim the birth of
Christ and peace..." Such beauty of text is
matched only by the breathtaking clarity and
virtue of the choral writing.
1467604 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
5710827 Instrumental Parts:
Chamber Orchestra . . . 35.00
Behold Our God—Mary McDonald.
This dramatic anthem magnifying God's
sovereignty and majesty will be an
inspiration to your congregation. With a few
strains of the refrain from
ADESTE FIDELES,
this anthem is perfectly orchestrated,
making it all the more effective as a worthy
ministry tool. Grand!
10753014 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10753016 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10753017 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 79.95
10753018 Orchestration
CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
Bell Carol (Ukrainian Bell Carol)—arr.
Heather Sorenson. What is a Christmas
concert without this classic carol?
This stunning setting breathes life into
the seasonal favorite, spanning the
dynamic spectrum and offering a musical
presentation replete with joy and energy!
10453725 SATB with
4-Hand Piano . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
10753006 SAB with 4-Hand Piano. . 3.20
10453729 SSA with 4-Hand Piano. . 3.20
10753007 TTBB with
4-Hand Piano . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
10453730 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
A Blessed Messiah Born—arr. Mary
McDonald. This modern setting of the
beloved English melody
WEXFORD CAROL
is truly stunning. The classic harmonies
in the piano and vocals are elevated
by Ed Hogan's finely crafted, soaring
orchestration. The traditional nature of this
carol is respected while incorporating a
fresh and vibrant musical character.
11514736 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11618641 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)—Chris
Eaton & Amy Grant/arr. Lloyd Larson.
The essence of Christmas is dramatically
captured in the setting of this contemporary
Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she
prepares for the birth of her son, alone and
afraid. Experience the miracle of Christ's
birth through his mother's eyes. Prayerful
and reflective, this anthem will speak to the
hearts and minds of all who hear it!
10009668 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10090261 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11567246 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 3.25
10361052 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
10009670 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
10009671 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 89.95
Breath of Heaven—Chris Eaton & Amy
Grant/arr. Craig Courtney. This touching,
eloquent song recorded by Amy Grant
makes you think of how Mary must have
felt on becoming the mother of Jesus:
overwhelmed and afraid, yet trusting in the
Lord and His plans for her. With part-writing
that is positively luscious and a sparkling
piano accompaniment, this superb
arrangement will sound like angels singing
from the heavens!
8064411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
8064412 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
8064413 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
8064414 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 90.00
Brightest and Best—arr. Vicki Tucker
Courtney. Along with Reginald Heber's text,
this setting of the spirited early American folk
tune
STAR IN THE EAST is a perfect choice for
Christmas concerts and services. The lively
refrain is punctuated with rhythmic energy,
and the choral parts are well supported
by the accessible piano accompaniment.
Optional parts for flutes, strings, and
percussion are available separately.
11564704 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
11564705 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.40
11619274 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
11564713 Orchestration
CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella—arr.
Anna Laura Page. This gentle, lilting
arrangement invites us to the manger
to behold the baby Jesus with love and
reverence. Thoughtful text painting brings
the lyrics to life, while the expressive piano
accompaniment can be further enriched with
the reproducible 3-5 octave handbell part.
11619043 SATB with
Piano & Handbells. . . . . . 2.95
11619044E Full Score ePrint . . . . . . 14.95
11619046E Instrumental Parts:
Handbells ePrint . . . . . . 19.95
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella—arr.
Lloyd Larson. This uplifting arrangement
of the French carol captures the wonder of
the nativity. Accessible to choirs of all levels,
this setting will bring energy and the joy of
Christmas to your worship service or concert.
11568352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
A Call to Christmas—Adam Miller
inc. SCHEDRYK, Mykola Leontovych.
An instantly recognizable motive in the
piano underscores a delightfully rhythmic
invitation to arise. A festive flourish for
holiday programming, this dazzling anthem
will be a favorite with your choir and
challenge your pianist.
11620754 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
The Call (from "Light of Peace")—Karen
Marrolli. The traditional Irish tune SALLEY
GARDENS
is the setting of this piece that
welcomes the joy of Christmas into our
hearts. Our response to Christmas is to live
a life of love in action. The flute and violin
add beautiful Celtic-inspired interludes.
Instrumental parts are available separately.
11618287 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11618288 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 11.50
Candlelight Carol—John Rutter. This
absolutely stunning Christmas lullaby
tells the Christmas story in a unique and
sensitive way. Singable voice parts and
rich harmonies resonate well with large or
smaller choral groups. A short a cappella
passage adds depth to this expressive
work that has earned a cherished place in
the Christmas choral repertoire.
1576248 SATBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
1596410 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
1581909 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 64.75
10653489 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 36.25
Carol of the Bells—arr. Steve Kupferschmid.
Even your youngest singers can enjoy Carol
of the Bells with this sparkling arrangement
for treble, tenor-bass or mixed voices with
piano accompaniment. The unison version
includes optional glockenspiel or chimes.
Easy, festive and fun, this is essential
repertoire for young choirs!
10735268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10586070 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10871898 Two-Part Mixed.
opt. Alto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10501205 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10352289 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10735218 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10735221 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Carol of the Bells—Mykola Leontovych/
arr. David Moser McKay & Jeffery Ames.
Winter fantasy marks the sounds of the
season in a choral celebration of cinematic
landscapes. This is the perfect selection
for choral concerts with SATB and piano
or orchestra. Recorded performance is by
the Belmont University Mass Choir and
University Symphony Orchestra under the
direction of Jeffery Ames for Christmas at
Belmont, 2015.
11207402 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11207403 SATB Full Score . . . . . . 45.00
11207404 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 55.00
Carols of Joy and Hope—arr. Joseph M.
Martin. A Christmas mosaic, this medley
of favorites seamlessly moves from one
melodic scene to another, spreading hope
along the way. Full choral harmonies
provide depth to the presentation and make
this an ideal concert selection. Creative,
well-crafted classical references in the
arrangement add an artistic elegance.
11620221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11620222 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11644170E Instrumental Parts: Chamber
Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . 86.20
11644171E Orchestration Full
Orchestra ePrint . . . . . . 97.70
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Angels We Have Heard on High—
arr. Dan Forrest.
11568349 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
I Wonder as I Wander—
arr. Kyle Pederson.
11621076 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Sussex Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
10907672 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
In Bethlehem—
Erik Dewar and Dan Forrest.
11621090 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Wexford Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
11101048 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Love's Pure Light (Silent Night)—
Elaine Hagenberg.
11502583 SATB divisi or SSATB . . . . . 3.25
The First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest.
10069886 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Away in a Manger (Forever Amen)—
arr. Phil Wickham & Molly Ijames.
11568351 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
O Little Town of Bethlehem—
arr. Dan Forrest.
10757413 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
See, Amid the Winter's Snow—
arr. Dan Forrest.
10607050 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
A Call to Christmas—Adam Miller,
SCHEDRYK, Mykola Leontovych.
11620754 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11620754E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Night of Silence—
Daniel Kantor/arr. John Ferguson.
3185287 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
The Work of Christmas—Dan Forrest.
10458784 SATB a cappella . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing—
arr. Dan Forrest.
10513797 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Silent Night—arr. Dan Forrest.
10997660 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
