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Liturgical Christmas Anthems for Adult Choir
Cradle Song—Robert Neumeyer. For
seasonal worship or school concerts, this
lovely setting of Blake's text focuses on the
inherent clash between the corruption of
the world and the innocence of youth. The
choral verses progress from SA to TB to
SATB, with a hint of dissonance and a brief
a cappella section leading to the ending.
11567858 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Ding Dong! Merrily on High—Daniel
E. Schwandt. The traditional carol text is
set to lively new music for SATB voices
accompanied by a dance-like organ
accompaniment. The vocal texture is
simply scored and varied by verse, united
by delightful refrains in parallel thirds that
make this an engaging Christmas offering.
11199601 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11201296 Piano Accompaniment . . 5.00
11640723 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00
The First Noel—Carl F. Schalk. One of
the final compositions by the late Carl F.
Schalk, (1929-2021), the soaring tune
and captivating setting of the familiar
carol text was envisioned to be used as
a processional carol. The new tune and
unique combination of instrumentation
will engage listeners and set the tone for
concerts and worship.
11348381 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
11348382 Full Score Strings,
Tubular Bells, Timpani . . 60.00
Gaudete—Michael Burkhardt. A lively,
sacred Renaissance piece from the 14th
century. It may be sung in Latin or in English
and uses both treble choir as well as SATB
chorus. The percussion parts are included
in the score and add a great deal to this
lively piece. Congregation and choir alike
will enjoy this one.
10514442 SATB/Unison. . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Gloria (from Mariazeller Messe)—
Joseph Haydn/ed. Ryan Kelly. Haydn's
eighth setting of the Ordinary of the Mass
was composed in 1782 for performance
in Mariazell, Austria. The brief opening
portion of the Gloria has been selected
for this setting, featuring Haydn's
exuberant, straightforward homophonic
choral writing true to the Classical period.
The accompaniment is an approachable
orchestral reduction for piano with optional
trumpets and timpani. Accessible to most
ensembles, the work offers choirs the
exciting opportunity to sing an excerpt from
a large-scale choral work.
11515557 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11515572E Instrumental Parts:
2 Trumpets, Timpani
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
Gloria—Michael John Trotta. This
energetic choral work offers an introduction
to the traditional Latin text with compound
meter and accessible choral parts. Whether
chosen for its educational features, its lyric
melody, or its energetic accompaniment, it
is a wonderful way to open any concert. It
can be used in combination with Trotta's
other Latin works Kyrie; Agnus Dei and
Sanctus to create a Missa brevis.
10990313 Three-Part Mixed
or SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10735245 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11370897 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11162737 Choral Score-Complete
Missa Brevis . . . . . . . . . . 7.99
11397044 Choral Score-SATB
Complete Missa Brevis . . 4.75
Gloria Fanfare—Mary Lynn Lightfoot/arr.
Ronald Sayer. Changing meters propel
the phrases in this energetic setting. The
lyrical, flowing middle section provides
an interesting and unique contrast
before returning to the recapitulation and
exhilarating conclusion.
11640789 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11640788 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
11682205 SAB Full Score . . . . . . . 20.00
11682202 SSA Full Score . . . . . . . 20.00
11682206 SAB Instrumental Parts:
Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
11682203 SSA Instrumental Parts:
Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Greg Gilpin.
Equally effective a cappella or with the
optional piano accompaniment, this
dynamic work with the traditional Latin
text is a great choice as an opener for
either Christmas or general programming.
A fanfare opening with call-and-response
harmonies contrasts with a more sedate
and lyrical middle section before resuming
the opening feel. It's an ideal choice for
concerts, festivals, or services.
11566984 SATB opt.
Piano Accomp. . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11566985 SSAB opt.
Piano Accomp. . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
11566986 SSA opt. Piano Accomp. . . 2.45
11566987 TTB opt. Piano Accomp. . . 2.45
Gloria in Excelsis Deo—Jasper Randall.
One of the most popular texts to sing during
the Christmas season, this compelling
single-movement work breaks from the
traditional liturgical text and surprises us
with the English statement "For unto Us"
before returning to the traditional Latin
text. Fanfare-like and memorable, this
exciting work with either piano, brass
and percussion, or full orchestration will
be embraced for Christmas concerts or
services. Parts are available for rental.
11564511 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
11564512 Full Score
Brass & Percussion. . . . . 3.25
11564513 Full Score
Full Orchestra . . . . . . . 150.00
Gloria, Hodie!—arr. Glenn A. Pickett. The
16th-century carol Personent Hodie has
never sounded so thrilling! With an original
text of peace and hope along with brilliant
harmonic colors and rhythmic motifs,
this six-minute single-movement work
is an exciting addition to the Christmas
repertoire. It can be performed with piano
accompaniment alone; however, three
dynamic orchestrations for brass quintet,
chamber orchestra, or full orchestra are
also available for rental.
11564514 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
11564517 Full Score
Brass Quintet. . . . . . . . . 75.00
11564515 Full Score
Chamber Orchestra . . 100.00
11564516 Full Score
Full Orchestra . . . . . . . 100.00
His Light in Us—Kim André Arnesen.
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Choir for the
2016 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, this work
is a thanksgiving, a song about the gift of a
tiny child that suggests that only the nature
of love is changeless. It sings about our
renewed hope and how light now shines
because Christmas is a new and refreshing
gift; our hearts are renewed, and our hope
is renewed. This joyful reflection was written
for Christmas, but can be sung at any time
of year as a song of hope.
10773131 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
The Holly Carol—arr. Edwin Fissinger.
Warm traditional harmonies evoke a
fireside atmosphere in this arrangement
of a traditional English carol. Featuring
divisi harmonies and multiple verses, this
a cappella strophic setting offers a solid
option for collegiate, community, and
church choirs, especially for Christmas
concerts and services.
11670291 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
I Saw Three Ships—arr. Taylor Scott
Davis. This setting breathes new life into
the familiar Christmas carol, giving it a
contemporary flair. The setting is arranged
for choir and orchestra or may be performed
with piano only.
11566235 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11566236 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
I Saw Three Ships—arr. Stuart Nicholson.
This bracing arrangement of the traditional
carol is replete with catchy rhythms and
harmonic surprises. It boasts a glittering
organ part. From Carols for Choirs 6.
11512332 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . 4.25
I Too Shall Walk to Bethlehem—
John Rutter. Depicting a journey to the
Bethlehem stable where Jesus was born,
this lilting original carol features both the
lower and upper voices separately before
joining together in glorious harmony. The
third verse is optionally a cappella. The
carol is accompanied with a flowing piano
part or optional orchestration.
11563790 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
11563791 Orchestration. . . . . . . . 103.25
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.
10986385 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11398753 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
11169883E Instrumental Parts:
Chamber, Strings
& Perc. ePrint . . . . . . . . 57.50
11169882E Orchestration
Full Orchestra ePrint . . 115.00
Iesous ahatonnia'—arr. Sarah Quartel.
With newly composed text from Wendat
poet Andree Levesque Sioui, this
reimagined arrangement of the Huron Carol
is retitled to honor its origins and invites us
to learn from the past while working to
shape a more cohesive future. There are
extensive notes about the history and texts
of the carol included in the octavo, and
the arrangement gives the option to sing
an English text. It is a beautiful choice for
Christmas concerts or services.
11563792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
11613670 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
In Dulci Jubilo—arr. Mark Burrows.
Uniquely combining English and Latin in this
traditional German carol, this arrangement
is an accessible and appropriate addition to
your holiday concert or church service. With
canonic duets and joyful interplay between
SA and TB and an optional trumpet part,
this piece is festive and fun!
11559632 SATB w/ opt. Trumpet . . 2.75
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.
11426395 SATB w/ Organ . . . . . . . . 4.25
11679477 SSA w/ Piano or Organ. . 4.25
In the Bleak Midwinter—Harold Darke.
The classic 1911 Darke setting of Rossetti's
poem frequently appears in the King's
College Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
program. The vocal solos can be sung by
sections, and the organ accompaniment
adds color. It's a stunning addition to any
Christmas service or program.
11567819 SATB w/Organ . . . . . . . . 2.60
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/
arr. Robert J. Powell. The poignancy
of Gustav Holst's tune CRANHAM and
Christina Rossetti's notable poem, In
the Bleak Midwinter, is evident in this
setting by Robert Powell. The SAB vocal
tapestry varies by verse and the organ
accompaniment can be complemented by
string quartet or by solo violin and cello.
11200118 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11200119 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . 8.50
In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst &
Bruce W. Becker/arr. Kyle Pederson. This
piece pairs Holst's iconic melody with a
lesser-known melody by Bruce Becker
and augments Rossetti's text with original
lyrics that look toward the light of Christmas.
An active and independent piano
accompaniment, optional opening solo,
flowing vocal lines, and an unaccompanied
middle section make this a sensitive
selection for your Christmas program.
11512094 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
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