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Christmas Anthems for Adult Choir
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming—arr.
Howard Helvey. If you've ever sung
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, you'll
appreciate this fresh new arrangement by
Howard Helvey. The accompaniment is
simple and effective, offering loving support
to the voices. Your choir will want to sing
this every Christmas season.
10513801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Lo, How a Rose Is Blooming—arr. David
Giardiniere. A fresh reimagining of a classic
carol pairs an ancient Irish folk tune with
evocative, atmospheric piano writing. The
accompaniment has delicate bell effects
and fluid, sustained patterns with an
optional English horn part that perfectly
cradles the melody's poetic cadence.
The shimmering harmonic textures are
approachable and artistically sophisticated.
This setting is a perfect choice for Advent of
Christmas services or programs.
11684913 SATB with
English Horn . . . . . . . . . . 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.
11391230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11564410 SAB or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . 2.80
11677390 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . 2.80
11535651 SSA or SSAA . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11683849 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 19.99
Love Came Down at Christmas (with
Whiter Than Snow)—arr. Jay Rouse. A
fresh, thoughtful mashup weaves Christina
Rossetti's Love Came Down at Christmas
(GARTAN)
with the beloved hymn Whiter
Than Snow (FISCHER).
Scored for choir
with piano accompaniment, this expressive
setting is enhanced by optional harp and
oboe, making it an unforgettable selection
for Christmas and Christmas Eve services.
11682818 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
11682821E Instrumental Parts:
Harp & Oboe ePrint. . . . . 9.95
Love's Pure Light (Silent Night)—Elaine
Hagenberg. Experience a captivating
new melody to Silent Night as hints of the
timeless Christmas carol
STILLE NACHT
are interwoven throughout. Graceful
choral parts capture the tenderness of the
beloved text, then ascend to new heights,
resounding with "Son of God, love's pure
light." The optional parts for string quartet,
flute, oboe, and timpani help to create a
truly memorable piece, sure to be cherished
for years to come.
11502583 SATB divisi or SSATB. . . 3.25
11502584 Instrumental Parts:
String Quartet, Flute,
Oboe, Timpani. . . . . . . . 40.00
Love's Pure Light, Silent Night—Michael
John Trotta. This lyrical setting blends the
beloved Silent Night tune and text with a
captivating new tune, featuring an optional
oboe obbligato that gives a unique color to
the piece. The result is a fresh look at an old
favorite that is both appealing and accessible
by Christmas concerts or services.
10969262 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
11515246 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
11315935 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
11344324 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Lowly the Cradle—Sarah Hart/arr. Rick
Modlin. This gentle, tuneful, and beautifully
crafted melody sets the text reflecting upon
the birth of Christ in Matthew and Luke. For
use during the Christmas season, with a
focus on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary,
and Joseph. This accessible song with
contemporary and traditional styles will be
easily learned by the assembly.
11617907 SATB w/ Guitar Accomp., opt
Solo Instrument in C . . . . 3.55
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.
10795135 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11391210 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10795136 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.35
11394948 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Lullay, Noel—arr. Becki Slagle Mayo. This
stunning carol tapestry includes threads of
The Coventry Carol; What Child Is This;
Noel Nouvelet and original thematic material
along with new words. With conservative
ranges and intuitive voice leading, it is easily
learned and can be beautifully included in
either Christmas concerts or services. It
also includes optional parts for flute and
cello that help create a captivating mood.
11561609 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11197649 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . 2.95
11197650 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . 2.95
11199149 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
The Magi's Epiphany—Heather Sorenson.
This anthem reimagines the journey of the
Magi as a deeply personal moment of truth.
As the text considers the significance of the
star and its impact on our own journey of
faith, the music soars with expressive lines
that mirror a seeker's inner longing. The
pivotal solo voices the deep questions of
faith and invites the listener into the heart
of the divine.
11684831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Mary, Did You Know?—Mark Lowry &
Buddy Greene/arr. Jack Schrader. This
powerful contemporary Christmas ballad
has been recorded by numerous artists over
the past decades, from Pentatonix to Kenny
Rodgers, and seems to increase in popularity
each year. This classic arrangement has
perfectly captured the epic drama of the
text, pondering the baby's purpose on earth.
"Mary, did you know that your baby boy
would someday walk on water?"
3133519 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
3205523 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
8020778 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 3.25
8020794 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
8020786 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
3133527 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
3133535 Orchestration
Full Orchestra . . . . . . . . 89.95
Masters in This Hall—arr. Mark Hayes.
This interpretation of the wonderful French
carol is even more exciting than the original!
Unexpected harmonies, call-and-response
vocals, and the fabulous accompaniment
build this setting to new heights. Challenging
and so gloriously festive, this is a tour-de-
force for larger groups, community choirs,
and adult church choirs.
3298801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11199181 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Mid-winter—Bob Chilcott. An easy and
original setting of the well-known Rossetti
text, with a very memorable tune. Set for
mixed, treble or unison choirs with piano
accompaniment; additional instrumental
parts for flute and harp are available
for purchase, and a larger instrumental
accompaniment for brass or full orchestra
is available for rental.
3008273 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
11560200 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
1952597 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
10782215 Instrumental Parts:
Flute & Harp . . . . . . . . . 12.50
Nativity Carol—John Rutter. This tranquil,
serene carol has been a staple in choral
libraries since it was first released in 1967.
A lovely selection for today's choirs in
schools and churches.
622894 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
1480607 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
622985 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
11412095 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 49.75
7541618 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.50
A New Noel—Travis L. Boyd. This truly
mindful setting of The First Noel is inspiring
and touching, with a lovely original melody.
The piano accompaniment gently flows
in a fairly constant eighth-note pulse that
gracefully propels the anthem forward. The
well-crafted vocal writing is accessible to
ensembles of any size, providing a lovely
choice for Christmas services or concerts.
11512279 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Night of Silence—Daniel Kantor/arr. John
Ferguson. A popular choice year after year,
this simple song is a partner song with
Silent Night. Accompanied by both piano
and organ, it is so easy to prepare and fits
so well with the traditional carol that you will
want to sing it every year at Christmas time.
3185287 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
1556786 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
9543458 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
9505947 Instrumental Parts:
Score & Parts . . . . . . . . 50.00
Noel! (from "Light of Peace")—arr. Karen
Marrolli. The familiar tune KINGSFOLD
is set to an original text in a lively Celtic
style with piano, flute, violin and drum in
this excerpt from the larger work "Light of
Peace." Our response to Christmas is to live
a life of love in action. Instrumental parts are
available separately.
11618268 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11618269 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 11.50
Now Shine a Thousand Christmas Lights
(from "Nordic Christmas")—Kim André
Arnesen. Reimagining a beloved Swedish
carol, this stunning setting captures the
stillness of Christmas Eve with imagery
of candlelight in winter darkness. Warm
choral textures, gentle dynamic shaping
and options to sing in English or Norwegian
make it well suited to concerts or services
throughout the Christmas season. This
arrangement is also included in the
collection Nordic Christmas.
11683611 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
O Bethlehem—Christin Kieckhafer.
Original music for the O Little Town of
Bethlehem text moves from dark silence
to bright hope and eventual abiding peace
as it traces the coming of Emmanuel. The
lovely sweeping lines of melody will enthrall
your listeners. An optional cello part is
included in the choral score.
11568354 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
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