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Joy Has Dawned—Lloyd Larson. The
Christmas message is one of joy and
becomes the central theme woven
throughout this musical by Lloyd Larson.
Easily learned, it contains eight selections
of both new and familiar carols and spirituals
along with Keith Getty's powerful song, Joy
Has Dawned. Dynamically arranged for
SATB voices and orchestra, it is filled with the
hope that sustains us in both the good days
and the bad - and that we celebrate as "joy
has dawned upon the world." 37 minutes.
10998482 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
10998483 SATB Book & CD Pack 17.95
Let There Be Christmas—Joseph M.
Martin. This service in song is a joyous
celebration of hope and peace for the
Christmas season. Using carols, original
anthems, narration, and congregational
participation, this approachable work is the
perfect choice for choirs of any size. From
jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols
of peace, this cantata is filled with moments
designed to energize the spirit of the season
in your community of faith. Extra musical
suggestions offer directors creative options
for presentation, and the wonderfully crafted
and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams
further enhance the festive potential of this
thoughtful work. 47 minutes.
10516634 SATB Choral Score. . . . 11.95
10516635 SAB Choral Score. . . . . . 8.95
10516639 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99
Light of Christ, Born for Us (A Christmas
Celebration)—arr. David Wise, Mary
McDonald & Jay Rouse. The powerful
words by Rose Aspinall set the stage
for this 35-minute musical that is equally
effective for church or concert use
throughout the Christmas season. O Come,
O Come, Emmanuel is the perfect opener
for this sweeping celebration. Featuring
music from top arrangers of choral music for
this showcase of familiar carols in vibrant,
sometimes unexpected ways that bring
fresh life to welcome classics, including
an energetic Angels from the Realms of
Glory, a theatrical yet heartfelt setting of
WEXFORD CAROL, A Blessed Messiah Born,
and a driving, modern setting of What Child
Is This? The thoughtful narration reminds
us of what we are here to celebrate. An
orchestration is available along with a
variety of recorded accompaniment options,
stems, and rehearsal aids.
11618651 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
Love Is Born (Celebrating the Mystery
and Wonder of Christmas)—Lloyd
Larson. The correlation between the Old
Testament prophecies of anticipation and
preparation for the promised Messiah
and the New Testament fulfillment of
those prophecies sets the stage for this
cantata. The fact that He arrived in such an
unexpected way enhances the mystery and
wonder of Christ's birth. The four traditional
themes of Advent are presented here to tell
the Christmas story: hope, peace, joy, and
love. The work can be presented in different
segments during Advent and Christmas or
as an entire cantata with narration. From
the exciting instrumental prelude to the
powerful conclusion, this work is beautiful
and unforgettable. 35 minutes.
11570357 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.99
The Many Moods of Christmas—Robert
Shaw & Robert Russell Bennett. A standard
in Christmas literature! Each suite may be
performed separately. Titles include: Suite 1
- Good Christian Men Rejoice; Silent Night;
Patapan; O Come All Ye Faithful. Suite 2
- O Sanctissima; Joy to the World; Away
in a Manger; Fum Fum Fum; March of the
Kings. Suite 3 - What Child Is This; Hark!
The Herald Angels Sing; Bring a Torch
Jeanette Isabella; Angels We Have Heard
on High. Suite 4 - Break Forth O Beauteous
Heavenly Light; The First Nowell; O Little
Town of Bethlehem; I Saw Three Ships;
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly.
440370 SATB Choral Score
Suite 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
440289 SATB Choral Score
Suite 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
440552 SATB Choral Score
Suite 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
440461 SATB Choral Score
Suite 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
A New and Glorious Morn! (Celebrating
the Light and Life of Christmas)—Lloyd
Larson. The title reminds us of the reality that,
in Christ, the old is gone and the new has
come. Through the birth of this tiny baby, the
promise of eternal life is now given to anyone
who will receive God's message of salvation
through faith. Using a blend of familiar lyrics
and melodies coupled with compelling
original material, this cantata celebrates the
timeless story in a unique and memorable
way. Orchestrated by Ed Hogan, there are
numerous accompaniment options from
piano-only to live instruments to a recorded
track. Well supported and beautifully crafted,
this 30-minute offering is a perfect option for
choirs of any size that wish to start, or restart,
a Christmas cantata tradition.
11513169 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
11517541 SATB Choral Score
w/ Perf. CD . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
11513170 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
Night of the Father's Love (The Awe
and Mystery of God with Us)—Pepper
Choplin. All of the mystery, the awe, and
the palpable excitement of that night are
imaginatively captured in a Christmas
mosaic that combines fragments of the
familiar with a unique perspective in word
and music. "Night of the Father's Love"
skillfully guides the listener through the
Christmas story, as though hearing it
again for the first time. Three narrators
interject with familiar scripture passages
and personal reflections, while an intriguing
array of musical styles that range from
an energetic Celtic style to a simple folk
melody and the lush imagery of a ballad
all beautifully express the essence of
Christmas: the gift of the Father's love.
The accompaniment includes a live full
orchestral performance, an accompaniment
CD featuring that orchestration, a few
instruments pulled from the orchestral
score, or keyboard alone, as resources and
desires dictate. 35 minutes.
10089498 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
10089502 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 10.95
O Holy Light (A Cantata for Christmas)—
Mary McDonald. From the shimmering
opening chords to the climactic finish, this
Christmas cantata carries singers and
listeners through a journey of the celebration
of the Light of the World. Filled with beloved
carols and exciting songs, this work captures
the many moods of Christmas with a fresh
voice. The narration explores God's light
contrasted with the world's darkness and
how the holy light of Jesus will never be
quenched. The lighting of five symbolic
candles during the cantata along with an
optional congregational candlelight moment
is thrilling. Joyful throughout, it's the sort of
cantata that will be remembered for years to
come. 35 minutes.
11515230 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.99
Peace—Joel Raney. This gospel-flavored
musical reflects on the promise of peace
delivered by the angels on the night of
Jesus' birth. The iconic ballad Let There
Be Peace on Earth is used as musical
bookends: its theme is briefly stated in
the second movement and then returns in
full-blown gospel style at the end to provide
an emotion-filled climax. In between, the
Christmas story is told through scriptural
narration and six beloved carols set in
a variety of styles ranging from jazz to
gospel to calypso. Accompaniment can
be provided by piano, full orchestra, or a
smaller set of rhythm parts arranged by Ed
Hogan. Titles include: A Prayer for Peace;
Let Us Adore Him; Bring Us Heavenly
Peace; Once in Royal David's City; Bring
a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella; Carry Me to
Bethlehem; Still, Still, Still; Let There Be
Peace on Earth and Let Us Adore Him
(Reprise). 35 minutes.
11204119 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
11204126 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
11204125 Performance CD
10-Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
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