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More Christmas Musicals & Cantatas
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Musicals & Cantatas
Appalachian Winter—Joseph M. Martin.
Composed in the spirit of folk music, this
cantata combines traditional sounds with
more rustic elements, creating a blend that is
fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols
like Away in a Manger and O Little Town of
Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals
such as Children, Go Where I Send Thee
and Go, Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred
Harp tunes are retooled for Advent and stand
alongside new versions of Shaker hymns
and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful
narration weaves the movements together in
a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture.
Two orchestral options are available allowing
maximum flexibility in performance. Songs
include: Prelude; 'Tis a Season for Singing;
Long Time Ago; Hope and Expectation; Carol
of the Winter Wind; Mountain Carol; Gentle
Carols of Bethlehem; While Shepherds
Watched; A Rustic Star Carol; Children, Go
Tell It On the Mountain. Performance time:
approximately 45 minutes.
10367745 SATB Choral Score. . . . . 9.95
10367753 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99
Carols (A Cantata for Congregation and
Choir)—arr. Heather Sorenson. A versatile
and unique offering for the holidays,
this one-of-a-kind carol compilation was
designed to bring your congregation or
community to the forefront in Christmas
worship. Perform the carols individually in
a carol sing-along or Service of Lessons
and Carols, or perform the whole work
as a 40-minute cantata with the provided
litanies and scripture readings. The myriad
accompaniment options will be welcomed
by a wide range of groups. Songs: Joy to
the World; Away in a Manger; O Come,
All Ye Faithful; God Rest Ye Merry,
Gentlemen; O Little Town of Bethlehem;
The First Noel and Silent Night.
11393389 SATB Vocal Score
& Congregation . . . . . . . 10.95
Come Worship the King (A 35-Minute
Worship-Ready Christmas)—Sue C.
Smith & Lee Black et al./arr. Russell
Mauldin. This 35-minute Christmas cantata
is perfect for the small- to medium-size
church or community choir. Filled with
favorite carols along with top Christmas
songs Mary, Did You Know? by Mark
Lowry, Light of the World by Lauren Daigle,
and Behold by Phil Wickham. You will also
be moved by brand-new songs from Dove
Award-winning writers that will create a
Christmas musical masterpiece for your
church this season. Whether you use the
DVD accompaniment track or the split-
track audio, this vocally attainable cantata
will celebrate the coming of our Savior
and King. The DVD includes the DVD
accompaniment track and .MOV files to
use with media software.
11519102 SATB Choral Score. . . . . 7.99
Everlasting Light—Lloyd Larson, Mary
McDonald, Jay Rouse & Larry Shackley.
From the collaborative efforts of Lloyd
Larson, Mary McDonald, Jay Rouse,
and Larry Shackley, Everlasting Light
showcases the profound significance
of the light of Christ come to earth. An
insightful narration by Rose Aspinall
incorporates scripture and personal
reflection to tie together the compelling
combination of powerful original music
and beloved carols. The work concludes
with a robust medley of carols that points
back to the opening song. "He is the Light,
Everlasting Light; born a Savior, born this
night. He is the One, the Everlasting
Son; Child of heaven, He is the Light!"
Songs include: Everlasting Light; He Is
the Light (Underscore); Longing for the
Light; My Soul Proclaims; Bethlehem, O
Bethlehem; Shepherds and Angels; This
Child of Light; This Is Christ the King and
Everlasting Light (Finale). 45 minutes.
10999595 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
10999596 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
10999605 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Festival of Christmas—Mary McDonald.
Mary McDonald shares the Christmas story
through a variety of styles. Centered around
popular carols, the ten movements include:
Overture; Christmas, Sing Noel; O Come,
Emmanuel; This Joyful Christmas Day;
The Midnight Clear; The Snow Lay on the
Ground; O Holy Night; Noel; Go Tell the
News! and Christmas, Sing Noel (Reprise).
Various part learning and accompaniment
aids are also available. 40 minutes.
11201083 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
11201084 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
11201085 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
The Glory of Christmas—Lloyd Larson.
The glory of Christmas comes to life in this
inspiring musical by Lloyd Larson. Through
a blend of familiar carols and original
songs, choirs and congregations alike will
experience the beauty of the incarnation
story as if they're experiencing it for the first
time. This versatile work may be presented
in multiple segments over the Sundays of
Advent or as a single presentation; it will be
equally effective with piano accompaniment
or the full orchestra option. The script for
two narrators is scripturally based and
seamlessly weaves in and out of the music
to provide an inspiring worship experience.
Opportunities for the congregation to sing
familiar carols as well as the availability of
both SATB and SAB editions ensure that
this resource is suitable for choirs large or
small. 50 minutes.
10906629 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
10906635 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.95
10906639 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
Glory to the Newborn King! (Celebrating
the Light of Christmas)—Lloyd Larson.
Come explore the true light of Christmas
through thoughtful narrations, ageless
carols, and inspired original compositions.
Two narrators weave the Christmas
story between eight anthems ranging
from celebratory to contemplative. This
40-minute cantata is accessible to choirs
of all sizes with SATB and SAB voicings,
plus a full orchestration by Ed Hogan.
Hear the good news this Christmas that
God comes when we least expect it,
in the most unlikely of ways, to a most
undeserving people.
11619118 SATB Choral Score. . .12.95
11619119 SAB Choral Score. . . .12.95
Have You Heard?—Joel Raney. Joel
Raney calls on Celtic musical traditions
and instrumentation to deliver a refreshing
sound for Christmas! The orchestration
by Ed Hogan incorporates Irish flutes,
drums, acoustic guitar, and fiddle to paint
vivid imagery of a lush and green Irish
countryside. Familiar Christmas carols
appear, as do some familiar Christmas
texts set to beloved Irish and Welsh folk
songs. An ethereal opening sets the
stage before breaking into an exuberant
rendition of I Saw Three Ships; then
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus;
Away in a Manger; Gentle Mary Laid Her
Child and the beloved Angels We Have
Heard on High all make appearances
as the work progresses, culminating
with a rhythmic reimagining of O Come,
All Ye Faithful set to the traditional
Scottish melody
LOCH LOMOND. One of
the highlights of this musical is O Holy
Night, written for soloist and choir and set
to the timeless tune
LONDONDERRY AIR.
Present the Christmas story in a uniquely
captivating way with this imaginative work!
40 minutes.
10999606 SATB Choral Score. . .12.95
10999622 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
He Shall Reign Forevermore (A
Christmas Worship Experience)—Jay
Rouse, David Wise, Cliff Duren & Phil
Nitz. Featuring top arrangers of choral
music for the church and a thoughtfully
crafted narration, this Christmas musical
is a dynamic and eclectic musical
celebration of the birth of Jesus! From
tender ballads to upbeat gospel tunes,
choirs and audiences will love the
selections and styles included. Perform as
a full musical or concert, or use throughout
the Christmas season. An orchestration
is available as well as a variety of
recorded accompaniment options, stems,
and rehearsal aids. Celebrate the
birth of Christ!
11565873 SATB Choral Score. . .12.95
11565877 SATB Book & CD Pack
(limit one) . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Hope Has Dawned, Noel (A Cantata for
Christmas)—Mary McDonald. The world
was lost in darkness, awaiting a Messiah.
Then, a dawn of new hope as the world had
never seen, born in a modest stable. Come
to Bethlehem and experience anew the
magnificent Christmas story through words
and music. From tender to triumphant, this
cantata brings a fresh touch to beloved
carols while introducing beautiful new
songs that stir the heart and soul. It is truly
an amazing and unforgettable celebration.
11620190 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.99
11620191 SAB Choral Score. . . . . 12.99
Journey to Joy (A Cantata for
Christmas)—Joseph M. Martin. Take
the journey to Christmas with this inviting
cantata filled with music of hope and
promise. The prophecy and acclamation
of Christ's birth are wonderfully conveyed
through new music and fresh arrangements
of treasured carols alongside scripture-
based narration. Filled with vivid musical
contrasts, this work is designed to be
approachable by choirs of any size.
Stunning orchestrations give directors
instrumental options, and a full line of
support materials help encourage learning
and successful presentations. Songs:
A Flourish of Carols; Advent Lament;
Credo in Candlelight; Comfort, Hope and
Joy; A Joyful, Jubilant Song; A Palace in
Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on
High, Gloria!; Child of Promise; Let There
Be Joy.
11514141 SATB Choral Score. . . . 10.95
Joy! (A Gospel Christmas Celebration)—
Joel Raney. Telling the Christmas story
through six dynamic choral settings,
Joel Raney brings his masterful ability to
compose in the gospel style to this impactful
presentation for SATB choirs. Christmas
carols like you've never heard before, all
interspersed with scripture readings on
the theme of joy. Accompaniment can be
provided by piano alone, by Ed Hogan's
lively orchestration, or by a smaller set of
rhythm parts which include the conductor's
score, guitar, bass, drums, piano, keyboard
I and II, and percussion. 25 minutes.
10604021 SATB Choral Score. . . . 12.95
10604022 SATB Book
& CD Pack. . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
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