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Secular Holiday & Winter
Joy!—Teresa Jennings. Though the
vocal lines and lyrics may look simple,
this selection about finding joy in peace,
hope, and love is a powerful selection
for Christmas performances or any time
of year. A flexible piece for middle or
elementary school singers, you can perform
it with all three parts, in two parts, or in
unison, with piano or with the track featuring
strings, bells, and drums.
11685148 Three-Part Mixed opt.
Two-Part or Unison . . E 2.30
11685150 Accompaniment CD. . 21.95
Kolyada, Kolyada—arr. Diane Beckstead.
With its simple melody and charming
accompaniment, this arrangement of the
traditional Slavic winter song "banishes the
winter cold." The first two unison verses
are easy to learn; the contrasting B section
slows down, changes to the parallel minor
key, and is sung in two parts. The A section
returns with a charming three-part round,
great for choirs ready to take on the next
level of part singing!
11679879 Three-Part Treble. . .ME 2.40
Let There Be Peace on Earth—arr. Craig
Courtney. Few songs ever composed have
had the breadth of appeal as this iconic text
and melody. The cry for "peace on earth"
is undoubtedly a timeless one, and this
setting unites vocalists and instrumentalists
of all ages. Revisit this melody in your
church or concert hall with this monumental
setting during the Christmas season, at
memorial services, or at patriotic events for
a completely unforgettable experience.
10458773 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10667384 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10667385 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10460744 Instrumental Parts
SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10667386 Instrumental Parts
SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10667387 Instrumental Parts
TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10458774 Orchestration SATB. . 90.00
10667388 Orchestration SSAA . 90.00
10667389 Orchestration TTBB. . 90.00
Light the Christmas Tree!—Michael
Souders/arr. Andy Beck & Brian Fisher.
Guaranteed to bring the house down at
Christmas! A holiday treat for elementary
school choirs, this original country-rock song
is brimming with the anticipation of decorating
for the holidays. With lyrics like "shake it to
the left, shake it to the right" on the boot-
scootin' chorus, choreography almost writes
itself. Or, view the free video that teaches
your kids a simple country line dance.
11677074 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
11677075 Accompaniment CD. . 29.99
Like the Falling Snow—Bryan Sharpe.
Delicate imagery of falling snow is
beautifully reflected in this original work.
With metaphorical language, a lyrical piano
accompaniment, and warm harmonies,
the music evokes the peaceful stillness
of a quiet snowfall. Perfect for school
and community winter concerts and
performances.
11616641 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11681581 Two-Part or SA . . . . . E 2.30
A Marshmallow World—Peter De Rose/
arr. Greg Gilpin. Here's a nice, gently
swinging treatment of the familiar pop
novelty from 1949 that's guaranteed to set a
nostalgic, snowy mood! These voicings are
crafted especially with young, developing
voices in mind.
10737695 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.50
10029503 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
10737694 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
10029504 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Masters in This Hall—arr. Mark Hayes.
This interpretation of the wonderful French
carol is even more exciting than the original!
Unexpected harmonies, call-and-response
vocals, and the fabulous accompaniment
build this setting to new heights. Challenging
and so gloriously festive, this is a tour-de-
force for larger groups, community choirs,
and adult church choirs.
3298801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11199181 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
A Merry Holiday Medley—arr. Greg Gilpin.
A perfect finale for your Christmas concert!
This festive medley includes four favorite
carols in under two minutes. With bright
harmonies, playful rhythms, and seamless
transitions, this arrangement is chock-full
of nonstop musical fun that's sure to have
audiences smiling and singing along.
Songs: Here We Come A-Caroling; Jingle
Bells; Deck the Hall; We Wish You a Merry
Christmas.
11620340 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
11620341 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.45
11620342 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
Midwintersong—Liam Robinson. Origin-
ating around a bonfire as a sing-along,
this song written for the winter solstice
invites us to "lift up our voice in song" and
provides plenty of opportunities to feature
soloists in a call-and-response style. With
a free-flowing feel, an optional verse, and
an optional piano accompaniment, flexibility
allows your choir to truly make this piece
their own.
11682242 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
Mister Frosty Winter—Teresa Jennings/
arr. Paul Jennings. Perfect for any winter
concert, this swing tune brings together a
partner song in minor mode, a great old
jazz style, and a cool big band playing the
recorded tracks with a double-time feel.
The piece also helps your students practice
articulation and is sure to be a favorite!
11643834 Two-Part
opt. Unison . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11643835 Accompaniment CD. . 21.95
(More) Christmas... In About Three
Minutes—arr. Mark Weston. A follow-up to
the beloved classic Christmas... In About
Three Minutes, this sequel medley contains
different songs – and just as much fun! As
with the first, this clever arrangement is filled
to the brim with engaging variety and clever
part writing. Brimming with possibilities for
audience engagement, this is sure to be a
highlight in your winter concert!
11616562 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
The Music of Stillness—Elaine Hagen-
berg. Sara Teasdale's poem There Will
Be Rest frames this stunning piece for
mixed divisi choirs. Soaring choral phrases
conjure up images of "stars shining,
rooftops covered with snow, crystal peace
... finding the music of stillness." Following
a serene opening, the piece rises and
falls through affecting climaxes as well as
passages of great tranquility, ending with
the same sense of stillness with which it
begins.
10739016 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . M 4.95
Northern Lights—Andy Beck. A musical
tribute to the aurora borealis, this original
work flickers and flashes with colorful
imagery. Carefully crafted for beginning
harmony singers, it opens with independent
parts that come together in a glowing
chorus like lights swirling in the winter sky.
An optional descant at the end adds even
more sparkle. Easily learned and effectively
performed, it is a great choice for December
or winter concerts.
11566020 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Oh, What Fun!—Karen Crane & Tracey
Craig McKibben. Sneaking in some
snippets of Jingle Bells and The Twelve
Days of Christmas, this bright and cheerful
holiday original celebrates the season.
Perfect for elementary choirs, the catchy
melody and fun-to-sing harmony lines are
paired up with a bouncy accompaniment
that supports and adds to the festive feel.
11674829 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
A One-Horse Open Sleigh (In a Jingly
Minor Way)—Greg Gilpin. Familiar
but fresh, this jingly minor setting of the
traditional lyrics offers animated and
rhythmic writing between the vocal lines
above a bouncing piano accompaniment.
Consider adding sleigh bells and the
optional rhythmic parts for extra festive flair!
11606449 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11606450 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.75
11606451 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11608555E Instrumental Parts . . . 27.90
Orion—Susan LaBarr. Comparing the
constellation Orion to the strength that we
can find in times of trial, poet and composer
Faith Zimmer's text empowers singers to
find their inner worth. The choral setting
for treble choir shimmers with elegant
harmonies and singable melodic lines that
capture the wonder, mystery, and ultimate
triumph of the human spirit. An exceptional
choice for winter or general programming.
11415507 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
Inspire the Choir!
24 Posters to Build
Community, Classroom
Culture, Musicianship, and
Technique
Colton Blake. Featuring
motivational and pedagogical
phrases across four key
categories – Community,
Classroom Culture,
Musicianship, and Technique –
these colorful 11 x 17 posters
were designed exclusively for
choral rehearsal spaces and
reinforce values that foster
exemplary ensemble skills.
Each slogan is an original idea
developed by music educator
Colton Blake based on years
of experience inspiring singers.
The language is authentic,
encouraging, and rooted in
real classroom practice. Brief
explanations printed inside the
cover help connect the message
on the wall to thoughtful habits
on the risers. A must-have!
11690098 Posters . . . K-12 49.99
