Secular Holiday & Winter
Christmas Is Just Around the Corner—
Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. Your
audience will feel the holiday spirit with
this lighthearted, swinging selection! Easily
learned melodies and well-crafted harmonies
along with optional glockenspiel make this
a winner from start to finish! It's ideal for
elementary choirs in their first big concert.
11639926 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.50
11639927 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child
—Teresa Jennings. Full of childlike
wonder, this original song captures the
essence of Christmas with gentility and
joy, incorporating a motif from O Come,
Little Children. Part 2, which is optional, is
a countermelody that exquisitely weaves
together with the first part and is doubled
in the recorded accompaniment tracks. A
heartwarming holiday feature that can also
be performed a cappella.
11619910 Two-Part or Unison . . E 2.30
11619911 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Cider Days (Three Apple Wassails)—arr.
Jacob Narverud. Accessible and fun! United
by theme, these three traditional English folk
songs are arranged for mixed a cappella
choir with no divisi. The set includes Apple
Tree Wassail; Apple Ale Wassail and Apple
Cider Wassail. All three can be performed
together as a nicely contrasting trio, in pairs,
or individually. Helpful piano reductions are
included. Ideal for high school or community
choirs, they make a great choice for fall and
winter concerts – or any time of the year!
11631620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11668756 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Cold Snap—Mark Hayes. Here's a highly
entertaining musical depiction of what
happens when Old Man Winter comes
knocking at the door, complete with
onstage coughing, sneezing, and optional
choreography!
11199020 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
10843326 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.95
10590377 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11510616 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11510554 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
The Cold Winds Blow—Paul David
Thomas. Walter de la Mare's adventuring
text is aptly set in this wonderful original
work. A natural fit for any winter concert, the
piano accompaniment brings the roll of the
sea while the vocal lines bravely traverse
the wintery wind and waves with confidence
and strong harmonies that suit the story.
11611601 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
11501681 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Dala Horse—Erik Whitehill. With original
English lyrics set to a traditional Swedish
folk tune, this setting is about the traditional
horse figurine carved from wood and
painted in vibrant colors, typically red.
Simple harmonies and a swiftly moving
tempo make this a great choice for
developing blend, precision, and diction –
and it's just so fun to sing!
11616591 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11510555 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
December—Christopher Alexander. With
images of holly, mistletoe, Christmas
chimes, and stockings in a row, Harriet
F. Blodgett's charming text captures the
warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season.
The musical setting underscores this cozy
spirit with gentle melodic lines and glowing
choral harmonies, creating a heartfelt
selection for school or community choirs.
11673942 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
December Canon—Mark Burrows. "The
wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts
are warm and bright. For there is peace and
hope to share this wondrous winter night."
This heartwarming canon is characterized
by a simple, small-range melody that easily
stacks into a complete choral texture. A
breathtaking addition to holiday and winter
concerts for elementary or middle school.
11564455 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.30
11564456 Two-Part or S(S)A . . . E 2.30
11564457 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Deck That Hall (A Gospel Fa-La-La)—
arr. Steve Parsons. Arranged in a gospel
style, this setting brings a fresh and joyful
energy to the traditional carol. With uplifting
harmonies, vibrant rhythms, handclaps, and
soulful solos, it's perfect for holiday concerts
celebrating the spirit of the season.
11611297 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Ding-a Ding-a Ding—Greg Gilpin. This
very cool original is a masterpiece of
vocal layering, a "sound experience" for
a cappella voices as bells. All voices sing
together in the middle section before
returning to vocalized bell effects. "Merrily
on high, hear the bells ring. Merrily, the
heavens sing. Merrily on high, hear the
bells ring. O'er the earth, they ding dong
ding." Now also available in an accessible
two-part treble or TB voicing with optional
accompaniment, this is appropriate for the
holidays or any festive occasion throughout
the year!
10029457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10029458 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10066277 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
10029459 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10737274 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
10306019 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
A Field of White—Amy F. Bernon. Ideal
for school and community choirs, this
enchanting portrayal of the winter season
is a creative addition for concerts, contests,
and festivals. Vivid musical and textual
imagery illustrate a wanderer's path toward
an encouraging future in this quietly uplifting
song.
10457293 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11681545 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10457294 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Firelight—Susan LaBarr. Setting a poem
by Polly Chase Boyden with additional text
from the composer, this lyrical work speaks
of the glow of firelight and inviting the
stranger in from the fury of the winter winds.
Fitting for school, community, and collegiate
ensembles, it serves as a reminder to offer
warmth and kindness during the coldest
and most trying times.
11682760 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
Follow Us this Winter Morn—Earlene
Rentz. Celebrating renewal, joy, and the
sense of new beginnings, this original
work celebrates the winter season. The
joyful, upbeat setting of Katia Madsen's
text centered on hope reborn with a winter
morning's light is an ideal opening selection
for younger voices in elementary or middle
school for any winter concert.
11673949 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Frosty Winter—Andrew Parr. Full of
mystery and awe, this selection paints a
picture of winter's frost and the wonder of
the night sky. The optional violin obbligato
adds a chilling touch to this elegant
selection, perfect for winter concerts.
11620864 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.30
A Frosty Winter Holiday—Mary Donnelly
& George L.O. Strid. Here's an original
winter two-part choral that's cuter than any
holiday card and filled with festive sparkle.
And did we mention kazoos? The use of
optional kazoos can replace the section
of notated choral scat for even more fun.
Swingin' and engaging, it's an irresistible
programming choice!
11427770 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Audrey Snyder.
Bright and festive, this classic Catalan
Christmas carol arrangement sparkles with
joy and excitement – and it's fun to sing! An
original layering bridge complements the
traditional carol verses, and with English
text throughout it is easily learned and very
effectively performed.
11598785 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.50
11598787 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Give a Little Love at Christmas!—arr.
Jill Gallina. Bright and festive, this original
selection works well as an opener or
closer for a holiday concert. Conservative
ranges make it appropriate for middle and
elementary school singers, and the driving
groove makes it enjoyable for all who sing
and hear it!
11676533 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.50
11676535 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Glow—Eric Whitacre. Simple and welcom-
ing, Glow was premiered by the World of
Color Honor Choir at Disney's California
Adventure Park. The Honor Choir, made up
of over 700 singers from across America,
were selected to be part of the night-time
spectacular Winter Dreams show.
10558643 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10909062 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10909063 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10909088 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
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