Christmas Anthems
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l ow Beautiful This Silent NightRuth Elaine
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Schram. Gentle and captivating, How Beautiful
This Silent Night features text which invokes
beautiful imagery, reinforced by subtle musical
references to Silent Night, Holy Night. This
artful anthem is ideal for Christmas Eve worship
during a time of quiet reflection.
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ow Could the Shepherds Know?Brad Nix. A
profoundly engaging text asks important questions
and helps us consider the perspective of the humble
shepherds and in turn contemplate the mystery and
majesty of the incarnation. Musically attractive, it
sensitively cradles the text with gentle hands, and
the new setting of the traditional spiritual Rise Up
Shepherd and Follow is inspired.
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Heard the Bells on Christmas Dayarr. Mac
Huff. From their 2011 album Peace on Earth, this
original song by Casting Crowns offers a fresh
perspective on the familiar Longfellow lyric, with a
fusion of contemporary and classical sounds that
will provide a joyful, inspirational moment in your
Christmas worship service or concert.
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10310244SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10310245Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10310246 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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ow Far Is It to Bethlehem?arr. Molly Ijames.
The tender questions of childlike wonder embrace
the events of that miraculous night in Bethlehem.
Written for two-part voices, this touching carol
can be sung by women's ensembles as well as
children's choir. A quiet and captivating moment
for Christmas Eve worship.
10280448Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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ow Great Our Joy!arr. Craig Courtney.
Give your choir and congregation the privilege
of experiencing this traditional German carol
as never before! Craig Courtney's setting for
SATB choir, piano and optional string quartet
gently redefines "joy" as it inspires everyone
to a new level of worship!
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10312011 Instrumental Parts 2 Violins,
Viola & Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
4 Heard the Bells on Christmas DayNeil
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Harmon. With pealing handbells, layering ostinati
and a rolling 6/8 meter, a familiar carol text is
brought to life with a new melody in this joyful
arrangement! Neil Harmon has created his own
small orchestration with piano, bells and flute
that dances around his new melody. Pausing in
the third verse to contemplate its meaning, the
setting emerges joyfully as it began in a festive,
Christmas celebration. The final call of "Peace on
earth, good will to men" will be the perfect ending
to your service or concert appearance.
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10368642 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 15.00
10368643 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
I Saw Three Shipsarr. Lloyd Larson. I Saw Three
Ships and The Sussex Carol are artfully combined
in this lively, dance-like arrangement for Christmas
performance. A strong Celtic flavor resounds
throughout and is reinforced by the charming and
flexible optional instrumental accompaniment. A
true Celtic Christmas celebration!
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10067715SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067716SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067717 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10067718 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 29.95
lt Wonder As I Wanderarr. J. Aaron McDermid.
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Score for a cappella voices with some divisi,
this emotive setting of a Christmas favorite is
a choral tapestry of harmony. The composer
has successfully maintained the folk-like
character of the melody while adding lush
and layered harmonic structure in the inner
voices. Hauntingly beautiful, this work is ideal
for the more capable choir.
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t Wonder as I Wanderarr. John Rutter.
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John Jacob Niles' lovely Appalachian carol
breathes new life with this arrangement by
John Rutter. The full rich a cappella sound
of this popular carol will give your choir a true
sense of accomplishment. This incredibly fine
arrangement rightfully deserves a place in every
choral library.
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t Dulci Jubiloarr. Matthew Culloton.
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SATB a cappella choirs will love this ethereal
arrangement of the traditional Christmas
carol. The sweet sound of voice alone provides
a simplistic and meaningful touch to any
Christmas worship service. The melody is easily
identifiable throughout, and a quiet energy
makes this an exciting setting.
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l Heard the Bells on Christmas DayJ.
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Baptiste Calkin/arr. Todd Syswerda. This lovely carol
arrangement comes complete with bells building
steadily until the end. The traditional Longfellow text
we know paired with the traditional carol melody, is
made unique with the quote of the hymn, It Is Well
With My Soul. This powerful anthem will add much
to your worship during this Christmas season as we
all pray for peace on earth!
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10369541 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10369542Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10369543 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
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4 n the Beauty of His GracePhillip E. Allen
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& Patricia Mock. This gentle Christmas choral is
a cradle song, opening with a new and
captivating tune. By the end, we hear the refrain
"O Come, Let Us Adore Him," gracefully tying
everything together.
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l n the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst/arr.
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Mark Shepperd. SATB choir, piano and oboe voice
the famous carol by Gustav Holst and Christina
Rossetti in this reflective arrangement. The setting
initially stays very modest, then breaks forth in
celestial harmonies at the moment "Our God
heav'n cannot hold him..." - glorious! .
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4 Sing the BirthJohn Purifoy. English
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Renaissance dramatist Benjamin "Ben" Jonson
(1572-1637) was a contemporary of William
Shakespeare. John Purifoy has taken Jonson's
classic text and coupled with a new melody, making
for a lovely anthem in celebration of the birth
of Christ.
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Wish You ChristmasJohn Rutter. "I wish
you starlight, on fields of snow, The winter's
morning light and evening's glow, I wish you
candles that shine from every tree, So all the world
can see the light that there could be. I wish you
Christmas, a merry Christmas, A merry Christmas
to remember all the year." This stirring anthem
will remind Christians all over the world that
Christmas is a state of mind and heart we need to
keep present all year long.
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10065957Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10066858 CD-A Christmas Festival . . . 16.98
Joy
Tidings of great
l t Happened On a Winter NightRichard Willis/
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arr. Russell Robinson. This fresh arrangement for
church choirs combines It Came Upon a Midnight
Clear with new lyrics, coupled with a refreshing
countermelody to the timeless Christmas classic.
Easy to sing, rehearse and perform.
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Digital Catalogs
4 Huron CarolMark Burrows. This haunting carol
has now been beautifully set for mixed voices. The
Huron Carol text stirs new imagery in the mind of
both singers and listeners, bringing the Christmas
story to life in a new way. Both accompaniment
and vocal parts are simple to put together,
and the flute highlights the carol's Canadian
Native American character.
10356800 SATB with Flute . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 he Infant KingVictor C. Johnson. A beautiful
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and well-known text is richly wrapped within
the warm harmony and tender melody as a gift
to the Christ Child. SATB voices, piano, oboe
and cello gently serenade the Babe, who is
asleep in the manger. A true masterpiece, this
anthem will make for a memorable moment in
worship on Christmas Eve.
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10366472 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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n the Bleak MidwinterHolst/Rossetti/arr.
Molly Ijames. Sensitive chorals and a haunting
piano accompaniment set the tone for this
exquisite offering for the Christmas season.
The much-loved carol is truly enhanced with
composer Molly Ijames' gift for creating rich
harmonies and a fresh rhythmic treatment. The
inspired modulations add to this very rich choral
setting of the beloved Gustav Holst melody and
immortal Christina Rossetti lyrics.
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the SilenceCraig Courtney. The
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stirring scene at the manger serves as the
foundation of this Christmas work. The tranquil
a cappella setting, along with wind chimes
and an optional oboe obbligato, recreates the
sense of mystery surrounding that night in
Bethlehem. A holiday wonder!
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l Infant HolyMalcom Archer. SATB voices,
organ, and a fresh new melody deliver this timehonored carol text. Lovely moments highlight
each individual section, combined with brief
a capella settings that highlight the ensemble
as a whole.
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Infant Holyarr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Infant
Holy, Infant Lowly and Silent Night sound as
though they belong together in this beautiful,
gentle setting for school or church choirs.
A subtle programming choice, it will bring
moments of beauty and reflection to any
performance. Highly recommended!
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10275875Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275879SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275882 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
l t's Still the Greatest Story Ever ToldWilliam
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& Gloria Gaither/arr. Camp Kirkland. One of
Bill Gaither's favorite Christmas songs, this
arrangement by Camp Kirkland, is a gentle telling
of the story that has been told for so many years
by so many people, but is still "the Greatest Story
Ever Told!" "Oh sing Glory in the highest, He is
come, our great Messiah, Come, bow before
this awesome mystery, mighty God and fragile
Baby, here a lowly manger holds, and it's still
the greatest story ever told!"
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10369545 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10369547Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10369548 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
10369546 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . . 64.95
Jazz GloriaNatalie Sleeth. Don't miss this alltime favorite Christmas selection by Natalie Sleeth
with updated versions for SAB and two-part treble
voices! Trumpets, string bass and bongos form
the accompaniment for this delightful piece, all
of which can be adapted for keyboard. Simple
minor modal elements circulate from voice to voice
through the work, making it easy to prepare. Use
your own instruments or the lively P/A CD on this
Christmas confection whose popularity has not
diminished after 30 years in print!
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8050122SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
8050114Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
8050171 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
1838192 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 8.95
l esus, Fairer StillTerry Wilson/arr. Stan Pethel.
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The verses of this Christmas piece include the
lyrics of the much loved hymn Fairest Lord Jesus.
Delightful to sing, the "Gloria" chorus is a natural
celebration emerging effortlessly. An optional
obbligato part is included for flute or violin.
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H esus, Oh, What a Wonderful Childarr.
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Lloyd Larson. Arranged in a joyous gospel style,
this favorite African-American spiritual is perfect
for any Christmas concert or worship service.
Fun, dynamic, inspirational and accessible, with
spirited rhythms and distinctive harmonies, it is
a rousing celebration of the birth of Jesus, the
wonderful Child! If you want to kick it up a notch,
add the phenomenal P/A CD or rhythm parts.
No matter which way you perform it, this is a
guaranteed crowd pleaser!
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10067498SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
8059900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
8059901 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 24.95
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