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Christmas Anthems for Adult Choir | Liturgical Christmas Anthems for Adult Choir
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
—arr. Keith Christopher. This creative
pairing weaves the peaceful melodies
of J.S. Bach's Sheep May Safely Graze
with the beloved traditional carol. With
flexible voicing options, the accessible
arrangements offer the timeless beauty of
the Baroque era to choirs of all sizes.
11684939 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3084928 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
The Winter Weeps in Snowfall—Joseph
M. Martin. This beautiful choral anthem
is designed to offer comfort to those who
might be experiencing sadness during the
Christmas season. It is a gentle reminder
of God's presence and care in our lives.
Composed using a traditional French
carol tune, it is delicate in its spirit of
tenderness yet powerful in its message of
hope and love.
11684871 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
The Work of Christmas—Dan Forrest.
"When the song of the angels is stilled,
when the star in the sky is gone... the work
of Christmas begins." This setting of a poem
by Howard Thurman, presented as an
ethereal benediction, is truly a captivating
moment in song. Beautifully conceived, it is
impossible to overstate its impact on those
within its hearing.
10458784 SATB A Cappella . . . . . . 2.35
11202840 SSAA with Piano . . . . . . . 2.35
11202841 TTBB with Piano . . . . . . . 2.35
The Work of Christmas—Paulo K. Tirol.
A beloved text receives a rich, compelling
musical setting featuring a soaring solo
supported by SATB choir with expressive
divisi. Cello and harp add luminous color,
while multilayered keyboard writing,
extended harmonies, and several key
changes create a gorgeous sonic texture.
Though a bit tricky to pull together,
this rewarding piece offers a powerful,
unforgettable musical experience for the
time after Christmas.
11675532 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Liturgical Christmas
Anthems for
Adult Choir
All the Stars Looked Down—John Rutter.
This touching carol sets a tender text by
G.K. Chesterton. From Carols for Choirs 6.
11512304 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . 4.25
11536883 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 75.25
Angels from the Realms of Glory—
Rene Clausen. This festive setting of the
familiar carol features organ, optional brass
quintet, and timpani. The choir will enjoy
this sparkling arrangement with different
treatments for each verse. Instrumental
parts are available separately.
11618234 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . 2.90
11640705 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50
11640706 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 40.00
Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. John
A. Behnke. Pull out all the stops and gather
all your instrumentalists for this exhilarating
arrangement. It is flexible - it may be
performed with all parts listed, or incorporate
just the instruments you have available. The
individual instrumental parts are available for
download via access code with purchase of
the full score. Glorias will ring!
11569874 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11569875 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Angels from the Realms of Glory—
Robert A. Hobby. This favorite carol is
set here using the traditional text with an
original melody and choral treatment. The
meter changes are effective in helping give
proper emphasis to the text. An optional
congregational part is included.
11618236 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11640707 Full Score Orchestra . . . 17.50
11640708 Instrumental Parts:
Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Before the Song Was Done—Sarah
Quartel. Sara Teasdale's poem about
the Three Kings is brought to life in this
haunting, folk-like carol.
11512310 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Behold the Rose—Chaz Bowers. Painting
with both text and tone, this piece is set
for choir and keyboard with very effective
optional flute and string quartet. It opens
with a short introduction followed by upper
voices in unison and a rising eighth-note
pattern. The men then join with hums to
support the text, leading to a decisive final
verse with descant.
11567822 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
The Bells of Christmas—Sarah Quartel.
A jubilant, upbeat Christmas carol moves
from simple unison lines to rich harmonies
with soaring soprano divisions that create
a vibrant choral texture. Its dance-like
character blends with a catchy modal
melody and a steady, bell-like pulse. This
carol beautifully weaves together the festive
symbolism of the Christmas season with
heartfelt gratitude for God's works.
11679507 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Carol of the Bagpipers—arr. William
Averitt. A delightful setting of a Sicilian carol
that is traditionally played on bagpipes,
this features a bass drone under beautiful
harmonies by the rest of the choir.
11394735 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Carol of the Birds—Margaret Burk. In an
upbeat 12/8 meter, this joyful carol is a
compelling take on the Christmas story from
the point of view of birds. The elegant and
undulating piano accompaniment underpins
an accessible melody that makes a feature
of the ascending major seventh.
11679482 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
A Child Is Born in Bethlehem—Jonathan
Manners/arr. Jonathan Wikeley. This playful
and joyful carol is full of thanksgiving for the
birth of Christ and includes newly written
verses by the composer. Cast in the style of a
traditional carol, the organ offers a supportive
foundation for the opening unison verses,
steps aside for a tender unaccompanied
verse, then returns to drive a triumphant
ending, crowned by a soaring descant.
11679480 SATB w/ Organ . . . . . . . . 4.25
Child of Light—Mack Wilberg. This
effervescent setting of David Warner's
poetry includes both Christmas and
general texts, with either piano four-hands
or chamber orchestra accompaniment.
The choral texture is distinguished by
imaginative call-and-response and the fast
tempo propels the piece forward.
11198624 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
Christmas Lullaby—Thomas Hewitt
Jones. From the Royal School of Church
Music series, this three-part anthem with
descant is a gentle prayer to the Christ child
and features both words and music by the
composer. Particularly suited to Christmas
Eve, this setting will also enhance any
Christmas season service.
11684656 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Cold December Flies Away—arr. Daniel
Schreiner. A fresh and inspiring piano accomp-
animent 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.
11347960 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
11415515 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Coventry Carol—arr. B.E. Boykin. This
gentle arrangement of the well-known 15th-
century carol features a soprano or baritone
soloist and a melancholy atmosphere. From
Carols for Choirs 6.
11512318 SATTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
11512317 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Coventry Carol—arr. Barnaby Smith.
This ancient carol of lament is beautifully
arranged with unison lines and subtle
harmonies that perfectly complement
the spirit of the piece. Arranged for the
VOCES8 Scholars and APOLLO5, it remains
accessible in four parts throughout.
11515626 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
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.
10513182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
10425324 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
10874644 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10960200 Instrumental Parts
for SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10425327 Instrumental Parts
for SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10874645 Instrumental Parts
for TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
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