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Christmas Anthems for Adult Choir
There Is Faint Music—Dan Forrest. The
"faint music" is descriptive of Mary singing
lullabies to hush her baby's sleepy sighs.
This touching anthem paints a beautiful
musical picture of Mary and her newborn
Baby. "A shelter from the winter storm/ A
straw-lined manger, safe and warm/ And
Mary singing lullabies/ To hush her Baby's
sleepy sighs." Poetic and lyrical, this
gorgeous offering will be a blessing to your
congregation on Christmas Eve.
10068974 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10068975 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10454207 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
This Child Shall Be Our Peace—Molly
Ijames. "An echo in her memory of ancient
prophecies: this Child of Mary's labor,
this Child shall be our peace." Eileen
Berry's poignant text, based on Micah 5,
is exquisitely set for choir and piano. This
setting is a meaningful addition to the
Christmas repertoire.
11621087 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
This Little Babe—Benjamin Britten. This
exciting Christmas carol, originally for treble
voices, comes from Britten's "A Ceremony
of Carols." The accompaniment, written for
harp, may also be played by keyboard.
162636 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
162545 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Thorn and Thistle—Michael Farren,
Darren Mulligan, Tony Wood & Kristyn
Getty/arr. Ed Hogan. A contemplative
ballad from Kristyn Getty and the CityAlight
songwriting team. The first verses are
introduced by unison voices and delicate
accompaniment, then the voices interact
with increasing harmonic fullness. Score
and parts for Irish flute, accordion, lap harp,
violin, cello, string bass, and acoustic guitar
are also available.
11619568 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
11619577 Orchestration CD-ROM . . 50.00
Tidings of Comfort and Joy—arr. Mary
McDonald. Brimming with excitement,
this arrangement will fill your sanctuary or
concert hall with the glory of Christmas.
The composer's signature musical touches
shine on every page, and the dramatic
choral writing is a joy to sing. Michael
Lawrence's orchestration is available for an
especially powerful presentation..
11619099 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11619101E Instrumental Parts ePrint 69.95
To Thee My Heart I Offer—Elaine Hagen-
berg. A superb English translation of the
17th century Christmas text, Mein Herz will
ich dir schenken, is lovingly set. The SATB
divisi texture is complemented by the piano
and optional string quartet accompaniment.
Capturing the essence of the Christmas
story, it will provide a wonderful closing
prayer for Christmas Eve worship.
11202837 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11202838 Instrumental Parts:
String Quartet . . . . . . . . 25.00
'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime—
arr. David Schmidt & Brady Schmidt.
Modal harmonies and a mysterious
feel shape this setting of a 16th-century
French folk tune, with the melody
passed between voice parts and a
gradual shift from minor to a brighter
conclusion. With piano accompaniment,
this tender arrangement offers a suitable
option for high school, community, and
church choirs seeking a traditional yet
accessible selection.
11671377 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Two Noels for Two—Hal Hopson. Ideal
for the busy Christmas season, these
two standalone anthems for two-part
mixed voices are easy to prepare while
still offering engaging and expressive
moments for singers and listeners
alike. Whether performed individually or
together, these settings are a joyful and
practical addition to Christmas worship
and special programs.
11682027 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . 2.90
We Three Kings of Orient Are—arr.
Michael Higgins. In this fun, rhythmic
arrangement of the classic Christmas carol,
the traditional melodic line in the vocal parts
is retained, while syncopation and harmonic
twists in the piano accompaniment create
an unsteady, off-kilter feel reminiscent of
a camel's gait. With optional percussion
adding a contrasting steady pulse, this
is a captivating reimagining of the much-
loved carol, fitting for school, church, and
community choirs.
11679517 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
Were You There on That Christmas Night?
—Natalie Sleeth. This has definitely become
a perennial favorite at Christmastime!
Pleasing lyrics coupled with a charming
melody make this an anthem that can
be done year after year with outstanding
results. This easily learned piece should
be a part of every choir's repertoire. A true
choral classic!
1864792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3205564 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
984542 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10305828 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
1864800 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
8069366 Orchestration. . . . . . . . . 89.95
1921402 Handbell Part
3-5 Octaves w/opt.
2 Octave Handchimes . . 6.25
Wexford Carol—arr. Earlene Rentz. Adult
choirs will enjoy this setting of the Irish carol
featuring additional instrumental parts for flute,
finger cymbals, and hand drum. Once nearly
forgotten, this Nativity carol, originating in
County Wexford, Ireland, focuses on the
shepherds and the wise men. This arrange-
ment features a madrigal-style setting both
accessible and musically edifying.
11683507 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Wexford Carol—arr. Elaine Hagenberg.
This captivating arrangement of the familiar
Wexford Carol with piano accompaniment
becomes increasingly rich and textured
with the addition of the optional oboe,
percussion, and string quartet/quintet. The
Christmas story unfolds stanza by stanza
with increasing intensity and quiet wonder,
building to a truly wondrous finish.
11101048 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11621069 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11101049 Instrumental Parts:
String Quartet/Quintet,
Oboe & Perc.. . . . . . . . . 30.00
Wexford Carol—arr. Joey Hoelscher.
This sensitive setting of the familiar Irish
tune is a stunning choice for worship or
concert. The vocal arrangement offers
wonderful opportunities for choirs to
demonstrate musicality, tenderness, and
depth, within a comfortable vocal range
for singers of all ages. The intermediate/
advanced piano accompaniment and
optional flute elevates the piece in a
wonderful way, highlighting the creative
use of harmonic texture by the arranger.
11347639 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
11397147 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
The Wexford Carol—arr. Mack Wilberg.
Beginning a cappella, this lovely setting
of the familiar carol stands among the
best. Wilberg's unique ability to underpin
the vocal parts with an extraordinary
accompanimental support is evident here
as is the superb vocal writing in the SATB
verse. Not to be missed!
10739904 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
The Wexford Carol—arr. Victor C.
Johnson. The tender strains of a cello and
an opening solo set the tone in this exquisite
arrangement of the traditional Irish carol.
Canonic interplay between the vocal lines
adds interest while the gorgeous Celtic
melody and the sonorous quality of the
cello and piano accompaniment will create
a hushed moment of reverence and awe in
your Christmas concert or services.
10996352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
10996353 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
What Child Is This (GREENSLEEVES)—arr.
Sean Paul. This poignant carol captivates
by asking us to contemplate Christ's
humble birth in contrast to the majesty of his
reign. The optional flute adds to the sense
of wonder.
11621612 SATB opt. Flute. . . . . . . . 3.25
What Child Is This?—arr. Molly Ijames.
This humble and beautiful treatment of
the traditional carol is guaranteed to take
your breath away! The glory and the
reverence of the Christmas season and the
scene at the stable are delicately brought
forth in moving chorals and a supportive
piano accompaniment. With performance
options for SATB and SSA voicings and a
full orchestration, this is a truly captivating
setting worthy of your finest moment in
worship or the concert hall!
10093691 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10367798 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10367799 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
What Little, Tiny Child?—arr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. Exquisite musical moments
abound in this creative pairing of What
Child Is This? (Greensleeves) and Coventry
Carol. This evocative work creates a mood
of wonder, mystery, and anticipation of the
birth of the tiny child on that first Christmas
night. A fluid, supportive accompaniment
graces this memorable piece equally
suitable to concert or worship settings.
11620330 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11620331 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
What Strangers Are These?—arr. Dan
Forrest. Adapted from an old Scottish
carol, this sensitive setting is accompanied
with piano, flute and classical guitar. The
gently lilting melody and lyrics tell the
Nativity story. With it's voicing options, it is
a beautiful addition to Christmas concerts
or services for high school, community or
church choirs.
10366983 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10373846 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11683816 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10366984 Instrumental Parts:
SATB Flute & Guitar . . . 17.50
10373847 Instrumental Parts:
SSA Flute& Guitar. . . . . 17.50
What Sweeter Music—John Rutter. "What
sweeter music can we bring than a carol
for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly
King." This tender setting of the traditional
carol text has become one of John Rutter's
most cherished Christmas anthems.
1693936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
10523432 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
3008208 Full Score for
SATB Version . . . . . . . . 31.95
10661564 Full Score for
SSA Version . . . . . . . . . 28.75
11592359 Instrumental Parts: Strings
for SATB Version . . . . . 49.50
10661563 Instrumental Parts
for SSA Version. . . . . . . 52.50
9513922 Instrumental Parts: Violin 1
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.75
9513923 Instrumental Parts: Violin 2
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.75
9513924 Instrumental Parts: Viola
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.75
9513925 Instrumental Parts: Cello
for SATB Version . . . . . . 9.75
9513926 Instrumental Parts: Bass
for SATB Version . . . . . 10.25
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt—Craig
Courtney. This beautiful Andante was
originally composed for SATB voices, and
now is particularly beautiful when sung by
men's or women's choirs. Accompanied by
piano and flute, it represents the journey
that the shepherds travelled to see the Child
in the manger, and comments on the same
journey we all take to see and eventually to
know the Child as the Savior of the world.
3031549 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10069929 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10069931 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
3032018 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . 4.95
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
—Craig Courtney. Every syllable of Nahum
Tate's Christmas text is carefully rendered
in Craig Courtney's new melody, set for
divisi choral forces and piano. A sound
rhapsody through every measure, this
is absolutely glorious music for mixed,
men's or women's choir that might be the
expressive high point of your December
Christmas celebration.
10366985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10366986 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10366987 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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