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Children's Choir
Advent
and Christmas
Children's/Youth Choir
La Nanita Nanaarr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
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This hauntingly beautiful arrangement features the
gentle feel of a lullaby and an interesting mixture of
major and minor modes. Adapted and translated
from the traditional carol, it alternates between
English and Spanish lyrics, with phonetic subtext for
the Spanish. The guitar-like piano accompaniment
enhances the Spanish flavor very nicely!
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la Puerta del Cieloarr. Shirley W. McRae.
A very sweet offering to the Christ Child, this
anthem is perfect for Christmas Eve services. The
tender timbre of children's voices is a wonderful
pairing to this Spanish carol, along with the piano
accompaniment, and instrumental parts for claves
and finger cymbals. "Slumber, my little one.
Slumber, my nino, arru, arru."
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H African Alleluiaarr. Benjamin Harlan. What
a phenomenal rhythmic and melodic hook!
This Christmas staple for more than a decade
is brimming with vibrant African rhythms and
stunning dynamic contrasts. Church choirs,
school choirs and particularly men's choirs
can enjoy this musical celebration that is
guaranteed to raise the roof! An absolute must for
your December presentations!
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8063847 SAB or Two-part Mixed . . . . . 1.95
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10278253 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 29.99
H African Noelarr. Dave & Jean Perry. The
Perrys have done a super job arranging the popular
African folk song African Noel for today's choirs
in both schools and churches! Layered voices
and call and response between the soloist and
choir highlight the choral texture. The optional
percussion parts add a special touch to this
exciting Christmas selection.
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8045312Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
8045320 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
8045338 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 15.00
H arols Around (And A Round)Carl Nygard.
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aroque Christmas Festivalarr. Audrey
Carols Around (And A Round) was first introduced
Snyder. Three Christmas favorites, arranged
in the SAB voicing in 1984. Ever since that time
in Baroque style and combined with the
it has, year after year, been the ultimate "Top"Hornpipe" theme from Handel's "Water Music,"
Selling" Christmas selection. Now both your SAB
create a colorful three-minute collage that is
choir and your SATB choir can experience the joy
simply charming! The singable phrases and
of singing this impressive setting of Christmas
joyful continuo-style accompaniment will set a
carols masterfully arranged as a "Round." In
delightfully festive atmosphere for school, church
the expanded SATB version, the round begins
and community performances. Includes: Angels
with Dona Nobis Pacem and develops into a
We Have Heard on High; Hark! The Herald Angels
richness of sound that must be experienced.
Sing and Joy to the World.
This super Christmas showpiece is one that you
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will reach for year after year.
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1522051SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10278039 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10294613 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 40.00
hildren, Get Ready!Lynn Shaw Bailey,
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Becki Slagle Mayo. Filled with rhythmic energy
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and an unforgettable melody, this flexible anthem
H e a Candle of HopeBecki Slagle Mayo. A
wonderful candle-lighting song for youth and
makes the perfect addition to any Advent or
now adult voices! "Be a candle of hope, be
Palm Sunday service. The lively refrain builds
a candle of light, a beacon of truth in a dark,
the sense of anticipation for the coming of Christ
hopeless night. Share the light with a friend and
while specific verses relating to the two church
watch the flame grow. The more light we give,
seasons complete the anthem. An optional
the more love we'll know..."
second vocal part adds yet another layer of
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flexibilty for any treble choir.
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Bethlehem NightTerry D. Taylor. Gently
syncopated rhythms and a flowing, legato melody
accentuate this fresh rendering of the Christmas
story. Especially appealing to younger children,
the anthem uses concrete images and easy-tomemorize rhyming patterns to recall the amazing
events surrounding Christ's birth. An optional
handbell or handchime descant adds extra sparkle
to this irresistible anthem.
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or Handchimes . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
HtAfrican NoelVictor Johnson. A superb a
cappella arrangement of the traditional African
carol! Optional percussion parts for sticks, shaker,
bongo or African drums, triangle and tambourine
will lend an exciting rhythmic flavor to your
performance. With plenty of repetition and an
infectious "hook," this is an exceptionally strong
choice for any Christmas performance!
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3253754SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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ll on a Silent NightBecki Slagle Mayo.
This beautiful arrangement pairs Silent Night
with an original melody, lending a delightful new
ambiance to the beloved classic. The flowing piano
and cello accompaniments enhance the lyrical
melodies and rich harmonies. Very accessible
for developing choirs, this selection is sure to be
a holiday favorite, perfect for school and church
settings! Highly recommended!
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10307378 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H nd the Glory of the LordG. F. Handel/arr.
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Emerson. This masterwork arrangement from "The
Messiah" has been created to meet the needs
of smaller or less experienced ensembles, while
maintaining the integrity of the Handel original.
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aby in a Manger, GloriaVicki Tucker
Courtney. This calypso style offering for young
voices is wonderful for Christmas worship. It is
a sweet song for the newborn Savior. Joyfully
rhythmic, this cheerful acclamation is easy to
sing and works equally well with unison or
two-part voicing.
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leak Midwinter's Silent NightGustav Holst &
Franz Gruber/arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Joining the
two beloved carols In the Bleak Midwinter and Silent
Night into a touching tapestry of praise, Ruth Schram
provides us with a very special musical moment.
There won't be a dry eye when the young singers
present this. The optional flute or C-instrument
obbligato is particularly nice.
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8069874 Multi-Song P/A CD . . . . . . . 39.95
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orn, Born in Bethlehemarr. Donald Moore.
This stirring setting of the Christmas spiritual Mary
Had A Baby includes a driving bass and catchy
rhythms in the keyboard accompaniment. Spirited
syncopations and an optional tambourine maintain
interest throughout the piece as the work rises
to a climactic ending. It's a memorable offering
for worship presentations!
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3304510 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 25.00
l Christmas Gloria!Timothy Shaw. Rhythmic
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energy radiates throughout, proclaiming the joyous
message sung by angels on the first Christmas
night: "Gloria in excelsis Deo!" The celebratory
refrain begins and ends the piece, while a relaxed
middle section offers pleasing contrast. A fine
choice for both unison and unison/two-part choirs,
especially for older elementary voices.
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l hristmas Is the Harvest Time of LoveHelen
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Kemp. "Our spirits are astir! We feel within a strong
desire to serve, a strange subtle force, a new
kindness animates man and child." This stunning
poem from the pen of Helen Keller has been expertly
set in this piece for children's voices. It not only
teaches children about text emphasis, color and
flowing vocal line, but also about how Christmas
should be a time to give of ourselves to others.
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ome to UsAnna Laura Page. Incorporating
3 optional handchimes and flute, this piece
for Advent highlights Biblical names for Jesus
often heard during Advent and Christmas.
Melodic repetition allows older elementary
choirs to learn the piece easily. A short, simple
descant on the final verse provides the perfect
introduction to part singing.
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Children's Choir
Thanksgiving Anthems
H utumn Carol—arr. Russell Schulz-Widmar.
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The beautiful, historic, harvest hymn Sing To The Lord
Of Harvest has been set to a supremely singable tune
with handbell accompaniment (six
bells) in the arrangement. The transparent beauty of this Thanksgiving piece is
irresistible! Very functional and effective, it is a wonderful choice for
smaller choirs and a "must do" piece if you have handbells!
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l Come with Thanksgiving—Ruth Elaine Schram. Simple yet stately, this
anthem based on Psalm 100 works perfectly for any service of thanksgiving or
praise. A straightforward piano accompaniment blends nicely with the vocal
parts, offering excellent melodic support throughout the piece.
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or the Beauty of the Earth—arr. Anna Laura Page. This lovely setting
of the beloved hymn makes an ideal selection for older elementary choirs or
any choir of unison/2-part voices. After singing the traditional DIX tune on
stanza 1, a new melody spotlights stanza 2. The congregation then has the
opportunity to join the choir on stanzas 3 and 4 with the the two melodies
partnering together on stanza 4. A simple, yet charming flute part provides a
nice complement to the piano accompaniment during the song's introduction,
interludes, and ending.
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arol of the StarDonald Moore. A simple
Latin refrain, "Venite adoremus Dominum," adds
a touch of elegance to this expressive retelling
of the Christmas story. "A star, a shining star,
led wise men on their way to find that Bethl'em
town where lay a holy babe..." Lovely echo effects
between the women and men and a twinkling piano
accompaniment make this special - it will take your
breath away as it brings out the very best in your
choir! Highly recommended!
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10088262 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.75
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10088264Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10088265 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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4 od, Bless My Family—Cindy Berry. This child's prayer seeks God's
blessings for families and all those who "watch over me as I grow." Written
especially for older elementary choirs, the anthem fits perfectly with any service
having a family theme, especially Mother's Day or Father's Day. The familiar
DIX tune and poignant text from the treasured hymn, For the Beauty of the
Earth, are also incorporated thanking God for the gift of "human love."
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4 The Lord God Made Them All—Lynn Shaw Bailey &
Becki Slagle Mayo. Using unison and two-part voices, piano and just 11
bells or chimes, this happy and spirited anthem for young singers features
the familiar text "All Things Bright and Beautiful." The line of new melody
helps singers use beautiful tone and concentrate on downward intervals,
while the introduction of a partner melody offers a fun way for your choir to
sing in two parts.
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l A Psalm of Thanksgiving—Timothy Shaw. A gentle and lovely
proclamation of thanks and setting of Psalm 100. The accompaniment nicely
supports the vocal parts, offering a good opportunity for part singing. The
optional solo for C treble instrument furthers the expression of gratefulness.
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