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All on a Silent Night—Becki Slagle Mayo.
This beautiful arrangement partners Silent Night
with an original melody, lending a delightful
ambience to this beloved classic. The flowing
piano and cello accompaniments enhance
the lyrical melodies and rich harmonies. Very
accessible to developing choirs, this selection is
sure to be a holiday favorite, perfect for school
and church settings.
10736711 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Angels We Have Heard on High—
arr. Dan Forrest. From sparkling joy to moments
of tender awe, this setting provides an incredible
opportunity for your Christmas programming.
Additional accompaniment options available
separately allow great flexibility: four-hand piano
accompaniment; brass ensemble or string
quartet, both with optional percussion; and a
flexible full orchestra version. An accompaniment
track is also available.
11621070 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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!
8064413 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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.
1596410 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
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!
10735218 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Cold December Flies Away—
arr. Daniel Schreiner. A fresh and inspiring
piano accompaniment fills this dynamic
arrangement of the traditional Catalonian carol.
The verses are expressed in unison and simple
textures, and the sections of full harmony are
expertly crafted with engaging interplay that
makes it enjoyable to sing. This is an excellent
choice for choirs looking for something modern
yet traditional for the Christmas season.
11415515 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Cradle Hymn—Kim André Arnesen.
Beautifully expressive, this piece is set to a poem
by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured
on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast
from Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas
or any time of the year.
10425324 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
The First Noel (with Pachelbel's Canon
in D)—arr. Christopher Alexander. Beautifully
crafted for two-part treble voices, this clever
pairing of the traditional carol with Pachelbel's
Canon in D is an accessible and elegant choice
for school, community, or church choirs of all
ages. The familiar carol moves easily above
the flowing harmonic pattern, creating a warm,
graceful setting that feels traditional and yet fresh.
11673991 SA or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
The First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest.
Dan Forrest's setting of this beloved carol
takes a wonder-filled, reflective gaze inside
the stable in Bethlehem. The anthem takes its
time to savor the beauty and meaning of the
scene and to communicate directly to the heart
of the miracle of the Incarnation. Sweeping
crescendos and tasteful piano lines deliver the
beloved message of this carol in a completely
unforgettable way. Captivating.
10281676 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
French Carol Duet—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. A bright pairing of Il est ne
and Angels We Have Heard on High - sing in
English throughout or include some French text
using the included pronunciation guide. The
optional glockenspiel part will add some sparkle
to two classic Christmas carols.
11503218 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
God Will Give Orders/Sweet Child (from
"Snow Angel")—Sarah Quartel. Beginning
with a mystical, ethereal feel with a haunting
optional cello line, this piece opens with lyrical
choral lines singing over a baby and promising
heavenly protection and care. The mood then
shifts to a celebratory and rhythmic feel with
djembe, and eventually a quieter a cappella
refrain closes with the choir affirming the
promise: "Sweet child, you're the future... Sweet
child, I will show you how to love."
10642198 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
I Will Light Candles This Christmas—
Kim André Arnesen. Featured at the 2018
St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a
beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman
text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light
over darkness. The message in the carol inspires
us to become carriers of that light that brings joy,
hope, courage, peace, grace, and love.
11398753 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
In Dulci Jubilo (from "Carols for
Choirs 6")—Cecilia McDowall. The vibrant
melody of this carol glides above harmonies that
are almost entirely diatonic - but whose originality
and frequent passing dissonances mean that
predictability is never a danger. From Carols for
Choirs 6. Two voicings are available.
11679477 SSA w/ Piano or Organ . . . . . . . 4.25
A Joyous Carol of the Bells—
Mykola Leontovich/arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Do you love Carol of Bells but wish it were a little
longer? Combining the ever-popular carol with
new melodic material, this a cappella gem is sure
to be a favorite selection at your holiday concert!
This arrangement presents a new introductory
section of material in the same style before going
into the standard harmonization we all know
and love.
11396490 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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's
a gorgeous statement for the season, both
in school and community concerts or church
services. The string parts are available as a
download from the publisher.
11535651 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Lullaby for a King—J. Edmund Hughes &
Mary Ellen Loose. This gently rocking lullaby
incorporates a charmingly beautiful melodic
and harmonic idea with original text for two
verses, then brings in the traditional text of Silent
Night for verse three using the same melodic
and harmonic ideas. Easily learned, it is a very
accessible piece that's perfect for Christmas
services or concerts.
10795136 SA or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Mary, Did You Know?—arr. Craig Courtney.
This popular contemporary Christmas song
receives a fresh treatment in this arrangement.
An ethereal sound is set by the use of chord
clusters and an aleatoric section. The melody is
then introduced by a soloist. Truly an exceptional
setting that will become a favorite of your choir.
11514049 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Noel, Noel—Vijay Singh. Welcome the
Christmas season with this festive original work
for two-part treble or tenor-bass voices! Accented
and vigorous, this a cappella setting in compound
meter is the perfect way to open a concert or
service in impressive fashion.
11396486 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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