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hat Child Is Thisarr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
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This gorgeous setting of the beloved carol is a
welcome addition to treble choral literature. By
featuring two clarinets, the arranger has created a
hauntingly beautiful Middle Eastern aura. Optional
lyrics are included to make it equally suitable
for school or church use. This carol setting is
so appropriate for women's voices, it positively
shimmers! Highly recommended!
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t Rise Up! (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow)—Mark Hill. Exciting and
fun this swing-style arrangement of the popular Christmas spiritual Rise Up,
Shepherd, and Follow incorporates blues harmonies and regular syncopation to
make it really come alive. The repeated patterns allow for quick rehearsals that
are fun for the singers and director! The modulation ramps up the excitement
and propels the piece towards a stellar finish.
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t un to the Manger—Victor C. Johnson. Everyone will want to "Run to
the Manger" and spread the news with this lively a cappella choral. The original
tune, which incorporates Go, Tell It on the Mountain, features a traditional
spiritual style, harmonies, and part writing. "Run to the manger. There's a Baby
born in Bethlehem!"
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4 hat Child Is This?arr. Russell Robinson.
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In this setting of the traditional Greensleeves
tune, the meter alternates between 6/8 and
3/4 - it's such a simple technique, but it
breathes new life into the traditional carol, and
the flavor of the Renaissance is not lost. Perfect
for a madrigal dinner or a Christmas concert or
church service, this is delightful!
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4tSee That Star!—Victor C. Johnson. Accessible and full of energy, this
engaging setting blends the familiar spiritual Behold That Star with original music
and text. Purposeful in both concert and worship settings, this work features a
tenor or soprano soloist and is ideal for Christmas.
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Shout for Joy with Mary Had a Baby—arr. Greg Gilpin.
Easy percussion and rhythm instruments makes for a festive, Christmas
selection. Both holiday spirituals are seamlessly combined in an anthem that's
fun in the choir room and exciting in worship performance.
A choral treat for choir and congregation!
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hat Child Is This?arr. Molly Ijames. This
humble and beautiful treatment of the traditional
carol is guaranteed to take your breath away! The
glory and the reverence of the Christmas season
and the scene at the stable are delicately brought
forth in moving chorals and a supportive piano
accompaniment. With performance options for
SATB and SSA voicings, and a full orchestration,
this is a truly captivating setting worthy of your finest
moment in worship or concert hall!
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10367800 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 29.95
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hat Star Is This?Craig Curry. This brilliant,
dance-like setting of the fifteenth-century carol
PUER NOBIS NASCITUR contains solid, expert vocal
writing that makes this piece great for church and
school choirs. The accompaniment is wonderfully
conceived and complements the vocals nicely,
but is not hard to play. Optional brass and
percussion add a festive touch.
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& Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Sing Noel Medley—arr. David Hamilton. Ignite the exuberance of the
Christmas season with this inspired pairing of two marvelous titles: African Noel
and Go, Tell it on the Mountain. The authentic African rhythms translate naturally
to the spiritual and give it a vibrant freshness. And, the addition of soloist and
even children's choir open up more possibilities for choirs of all ages to combine
for a mass presentation. This is the centerpiece of your Holiday concert, worship
service, pageant or school assembly.
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'Tis a Wonderful Thing—Jay Rouse & Randy Vader. The New Orleans'
jazz style of this choral not only makes it fresh and unique, it makes it a whole
lot of fun to sing! Toes will tap and hands will clap, all in the joyful spirit of the
holiday season!
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4t ake the World With Joy!—Vicki Tucker Courtney. This jubilant original
spiritual is filled with Christmas hope and joy. The effect of the the new melody
paired with the traditional spiritual Go Tell It On The Mountain is fabulous. The
call and response format contrasts a tenor solo with a rhythmic reply from the
choir. The optional hand drum adds character and the vocal parts are easily
achieved
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t ay down in Bethlehem—Jay Althouse. Your mixed and men's choirs
will enjoy this rousing original a cappella Christmas spiritual. "Glory hallelujah on
a Christmas morn!" Appropriate for school or church choirs, this is Jay Althouse
at his best! Highly recommended!
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4 hat Star Is This?Jay Althouse. "What star
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is this, with beams so bright, more lovely than
the noonday light?" This meaningful and poignant
piece is suitable for either Christmas or Epiphany.
Smooth choral lines and a supportive piano
accompaniment allow your choir to focus on the
message of Christ's birth.
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4 hat Strangers Are These?Dan Forrest.
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Adapted from an old Scottish carol, this sensitive
new setting is accompanied with piano, flute and
classical guitar. The piece celebrates not only
Jesus' humble birth but the plan of redemption
that began to unfold at the stable in Bethlehem
on Christmas night. A rich musical tapestry, this
striking choral offering is particularly effective
for Christmas Eve services.
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Flute/Guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.50
H hat Sweeter MusicJohn Rutter. "What
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sweeter music can we bring than a carol for
to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King."
This tender setting of the traditional carol
text has become one of John Rutter's most
cherished Christmas anthems.
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9513924Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50
9513925Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50
9513926Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
3008208Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
4 While Shepherds Watched Their FlocksCraig
Courtney. Every syllable of Nahum Tate's text is
carefully rendered in Craig Courtney's new melody,
scored for divisi choral forces and piano. A sound
rhapsody for voices and piano, this is absolutely
glorious music for mixed, men or women's choir
that might be the expressive high point of your
December Christmas celebration.
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Winter NightDavid Waggoner. Here is a
haunting minor-key original that combines images
of frosty winter with memories of the very first
Christmas. "Child is born, the angels call, peace
on earth, good will to all." Equally appropriate
for school or church, this gorgeous piece is
filled with a sense of wonder.
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