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Christmas Anthems
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Hallelujah!G.F. Handel/Quincy Jones/Higgins.
One of the most well-known, beloved masterworks
of all time has now been given a new sound!
Jazz/Pop mogul Quincy Jones has recast this
great work of George F. Handel into Handel's
Messiah: A Soulful Celebration. This single,
Hallelujah, is a rousing gospel number with great
harmonies, hand claps and a spiritual lift that will
get everybody on their feet!
1842749SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1842764 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 15.00
l A Glorious NightDon Besig & Nancy Price.
An exquisite Christmas nocturne, this anthem
is filled with tender beauty. Peaceful reverence
builds in intensity as the shepherds encounter the
heavenly choir. Finally, we are reminded to seek
the Lord in our lives today and the choral ends
quietly with simple beauty.
10367671SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4 um, Fum, Fumarr. Howard Helvey. Allow two
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of your favorite pianists the joy of accompanying
this sparkling choral setting that begins quietly and
builds to a vibrant Christmas dance. There is simply
no better way to celebrate the Christmas season,
either in the sanctuary or concert hall!
10366936SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366937TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
l entle Mary Laid Her ChildJames Koerts.
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Rising to a swell of majestic praise and closing
quietly and meditatively, this piece is ideal for
late Advent or Christmas programs. It portrays
the story of the arrival of the Baby in the manger,
along with all of the special visitors that come to
bow down and worship Him.
10366333SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366334 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 entle Mary Laid Her ChildRon Hamilton/
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arr. Brad Nix. Contemplating the scene of Christ's
birth in the lowly stable, this anthem pairs a
traditional carol text with a haunting new melody
written by Ron Hamilton. The result is a moving
work that is almost folk-like in its simplicity,
yet arranged with skill and tenderness for a
reverent moment in your service.
10366209SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Gesu BambinoPietro A. Yon/arr. Jay Rouse.
The traditional Pietro Yon carol arranged for SATB
voices and violin. This breathtaking arrangement
by Jay Rouse will be a lovely addition to your
Christmas Eve service. The choir, piano, and
violin seamlessly transition musically without ever
losing site of the beauty of the original work. This
lovely arrangement will soon become a favorite of
your choir and congregation alike and are likely to
become a tradition during the holidays.
10311108 SATB with Violin . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10311112 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
H od Rest You Merry, Gentlemenarr. Philip
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Kern. This is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the finest
arrangement of the traditional Christmas classic to
come along in years. Exceptional choral writing with
a fine piano accompaniment.
10091418SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
1603042TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
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l lad Tidings CanticleRebecca Pringle &
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James Koerts. Using O Come All Ye Faithful
for inspiration, James Koerts and Rebekah
Pringle have joined together to bring us a
fresh, contemporary carol that celebrates the
Incarnation and looks ahead to Christ becoming the
"conqueror of the grave."
10366219SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
GloriaMark Hayes. Mark Hayes lets out all the
stops with a thrilling version of Gloria. The piano
accompaniment is exuberant, and the choral parts,
while exciting, are not difficult. The rafters will ring
with "Hallelujah" for weeks afterward!
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od Whispers LoveDavid Lantz III. The hushed
beauty of this anthem speaks straight to the heart
of the listener. A flowing cantabile piano part helps
motivate the spirit of the piece, and the classic
strains of Finladia are the perfect melodic frame for
the lyricist's artful poetry. A Christmas invitation to
receive the precious gift of divine love.
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HtGoing to BethlehemJay Althouse. Jay has done
it again with this exciting original Christmas spiritual
that grabs hold of you in the first measure and
doesn't let go! Energized rhythms propel this piece
and create a sense of haste as the visitors travel to
the manger to see the newborn King. The verses
are repetitive but contain plenty of surprises. A fresh
work that's solidly rooted in the classic spiritual
traditions, this is an absolute must!
3251923SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3302977TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
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rown-Up Christmas Listarr. Greg Gilpin.
This lovely Christmas song has been gaining
popularity over the last decade and has been
recorded by vocalists such as Amy Grant and
Kelly Clarkson. Its childlike innocence hides a
powerful message, which is certainly appropriate
today: "No more lives torn apart, and wars would
never start, and time would heal all hearts."
A strong choice for choirs in schools and
churches! Highly recommended!
10047480SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10047483SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047484SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047486Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047489 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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he Hands that First Held Mary's ChildDan
Forrest. An incredible text tells the extraordinary
story of a Child, whose journey begins in Bethlehem,
with the weathered hands of a carpenter holding
his newborn son. "The hands that first held Mary's
child were hard from working wood. From boards
they sawed and planed and filed and splinters they
withstood. This day they gripped no tool of steel,
they drove no iron nail, but cradled from the head
to heel our Lord, newborn and frail."
10281684SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10281687SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10366938TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10281685 Instrumental Parts
Cello SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10281686 Orchestration SATB . . . . . . . 40.00
10281688 Orchestration SSA . . . . . . . . 40.00
10366939 Orchestration TBB . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 e Is Born, the Divine Christ Childarr. John
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Leavitt. This sparkling setting of the traditional
French carol has a dance-like quality that infuses
the entire work! Whether performed by voices and
keyboard or with the optional chamber orchestration,
it will be a rewarding addition to Christmas
concerts and worship services!
10364310SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364311SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364312Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364314 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10364313Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H allelujah Chorus (from "The Messiah")
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G.F. Handel. This is the G. Schirmer edition that has
become part of every musician's experience with
Handel's masterwork. A "must" for every library.
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Hallelujah ChorusG. F. Handel/Hopson. Don't
miss this opportunity to sing the magnificent Handel
classic! In the key of C, Hal Hopson's setting is every
bit as effective as it is practical for today's choirs.
Comfortable choral ranges, optional congregation
parts, and a wide variety of instrumental
combinations, including handbells, with organ
accompaniment, make this a very versatile and
accessible edition. Include everyone in your
celebrations at Easter and Christmas.
8037830SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
8037848 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 29.95
Heavenly StarPepper Choplin. Both on that
first Christmas and still today, those who search
with open eyes and pray with open hearts will see
the light and find the Lord. This original Christmas
anthem beautifully depicts that journey of following
the light of the star to find the holy Child in this
compelling anthem that is perfect for use throughout
the Christmas and Epiphany seasons.
10307603SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307604SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10307607 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10307606Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10307605 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 59.95
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Highland CarolMichael W. Smith,
Charles Wesley & Christopher Wordsworth/arr.
Fettke & Grassi. For the first time, Tom Fettke
has given a voice to Michael W. Smith's regal
Celtic carol from Smith's Christmas album,
It's a Wonderful Christmas. While originally
written as an instrumental piece, Tom has
enhanced it with classic Christmas texts, woven
together from Charles Wesley and Christopher
Wordsworth. Perform it either with keyboard or full
orchestration for a moving, celebrative experience
during the Christmas season!
10305321SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10305322 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . 29.95
10305323Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10305324 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
H Hallelujah!arr. Anna Laura Page & Jean
Anne Shafferman. Here's an ingenious pairing of
Beethoven's immortal Hymn To Joy with Handel's
Hallelujah Chorus! Composed for unison or twopart voices in partner song fashion, it includes
verses for both Christmas and Easter along with
an easy 3-note bell part. This festive anthem
from the great masterworks will be a rewarding
experience for choirs of all ages!
8010928Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
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l Gesu BambinoPietro A. Yon/arr. Michael
Burkhardt. Begin a new tradition in your church with
this flexible arrangement of a beloved carol which
can be sung by a soloist or unison voices. Use organ,
C instrument, or just five handbells to accompany
the singers in this practical edition that is the
quintessential Christmas Eve selection.
10368635Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10368636 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 he Gift of HopeVicki Tucker Courtney.
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This beautiful new song by the Stratton and
Courtney writing team is further enhanced with
the inclusion of Silent Night. With an opportunity
for the congregation to join at the end, the room
of any Christmas service will be warmed up with
this intimate manger song.
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od Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenarr. James
Koerts. A carol arrangement for every choir! James
Koerts brings an usual yet practical approach
to a well-known and much loved song for the
Christmas season. This piece can be rehearsed in
little time, and the reflective and more legato style
of the arrangement is fulfilling to sing.
10312844SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Heaven's HopePatti Drennan. From the
opening phrase, this text paints a beautiful picture
of the first Christmas night. "In the stillness, in
the quiet, Hope was born into the world." The
music is a lovely backdrop for the message, with
an optional flute obbligato.
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e Is Born!arr. Dan Forrest. The sound
of Christmas shimmers and sparkles in this
arrangement of the familiar carol. SATB choir, piano
4-hand, and optional flute, oboe and percussion
join together in a jubilant song that conveys the
message of Christmas joy. A perfect choice for
worship, concerts and festivals alike!
10281668SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10281669 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 20.00
l ear How the Bells of Christmas PlayLarry
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Shackley. This festive choral offers performance
opportunities for SATB voices, piano, organ,
brass quartet and handbells. Joyous from
the first note to the last, this celebration is
perfectly suited for an infant King.
10366354SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10366356 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10366355 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 29.95
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l is Life Is Light from HeavenDavid Lantz
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III. A beautiful and sensitive choral setting, His
Life Is Light from Heaven combines a haunting
original Advent text with the lyrics and tune of
the beloved hymn My Life Flows on in Endless
Song. With its carefully paired combination of
two distinct texts, this anthem is ideal for Advent,
Christmas or any time of year.
10366357SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366358 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l odie! Christ Is BornBenjamin Harlan. A
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jubilant song of celebration declaring that Christ is
born this day! This choral almost sings itself, and
is a festive, joyful Christmas Day option for choirs
of any size. "Once upon a winter's night, Heavens
star shone; rending darkness, lending light,
Christ the Lord, Christ is born!"
10369790SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4 he Holly CarolsPhilip Kern. Two familiar
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and traditional carols wedded beautifully together
by Phillip Kern. The Holly and the Ivy and Sans
Day Carol fit seamlessly together to make a
beautiful offering! A lovely part is included for
the handbells. What a wonderful addition to your
seasonal program this will make!
10369792SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
oly Night, Silent NightRuth Elaine Schram.
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Perhaps the world's two most beloved carols, Silent
Night and O Holy Night, are masterfully combined
in this powerful arrangement. The two classics
shimmer with holiday charm, while the addition
of rich harmonies and an optional string orchestra
create a strong sense of wonder and awe. Fitting
for worship services and seasonal concerts, this
heartwarming choral captures the true essence
and beauty of the spirit of Christmas!
10067704SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067705SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067708SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067710 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10067711Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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