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Christmas anthems
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l Christmas LambJohn Parker & Joel Raney.
John Parker's text tells the story of Mary and
Joseph arriving in Bethlehem just in time for the
birth of the Christ child. Joel Raney's pastoral
composition gently weaves in the refrain of Angels
We Have Heard on High, supporting a tender,
peaceful reflection on Christmas Eve. The optional
C Instrument Part is included.
10452040 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10452041 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Christmas LullabyJohn Rutter. This
compelling, original work by John Rutter features
an exquisite text that is perfectly wedded to a
lilting melody, all within a rich vocal texture worthy
of this master composer. It's a rare gem, easy to
perform and impossible to forget.
1749761 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
1999713 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 35.00
Christmas LullabyJohn Rutter. After many
years of popularity in its original SATB voicing,
this exquisite carol is now available for women's
choirs. "Ave Maria, ave Maria: Hear the soft lullaby
the angel hosts sing. Ave Maria, ave Maria, maiden
and mother of Jesus our King." This lends itself
beautifully to the angelic quality of treble voices!
8067066 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
l A Christmas MontageMarty Parks. A Christmas
Montage is a lovely Christmas offering that is fully
orchestrated and accessible. The familiar texts and
carols are perfect for various occasions during the
Christmas season. "A Child is born in Bethlehem,
sing and rejoice Jerusalem!"
10458121 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10458123 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10458124 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10458125 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
10458126 Stem Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
Christmas SanctusLee Dengler & Susan
Naus Dengler. This compelling anthem
combines the tender beauty of the Nativity story
with the age old grandeur of the Sanctus text.
The music weds the simplicity of the stable in
Bethlehem to a deeply worshipful exaltation
of the promised Savior. It builds in intensity
through the final refrain, with an optional soprano
descant which enhances its brilliance and then
ends with an intimate, quiet final statement
reflecting the awe felt by all who experience
Christ's presence on earth.
10305873 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10452022 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10452023 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
t ChristmastimeMichael W. Smith/arr. Heather
Sorenson. Sparkling with the glory of Christmas,
this classical and distinctive a cappella choral is a
wonderful up-tempo moment for holiday concerts
and worship services. From the first rhythmic
gestures of the theme to the engaging transitions,
the thrilling energy and drive of this contemporary
classic is sure to capture hearts. Add the optional
handbells for a truly festive touch!
10276634 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H ChristmastimeMichael W. Smith &
Joanna Carlson/arr. Lloyd Larson. Gleaming
with energy and joy, this anthem arrangement
teams up Michael W. Smith's popular Christmas
song with the beloved carol Angels We Have
Heard on High. The result is truly marvelous!
Combine your adult and children's choirs in this
festive offering just perfect for Christmas Eve
and Christmas Day services.
10028424 SATB with opt.
Children's Choir . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10067493 SAB with opt.
Children's Choir . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10360825 Two-Part Mixed
with opt. Children's Choir . . . 2.15
10028425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10360827 Handbell Part 3/5 Octave . . . 5.25
10028426 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Colors of ChristmasJohn Rutter. All
the colors of Christmas signify the joy of a new
baby's birth in this tender, flowing original. "Blue
for the robe of his mother so mild, gold for the
precious gifts they brought to the child; Silver
the starlight to shine through your sleep, and a
rainbow for all the sweet dreams you will keep.
These are the colors of Christmas: Let them
shine all over the earth..."
10288203 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10288205 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10288207 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Come Close to the MangerRuth Elaine Schram
& Paul Baertschi. This lovely and inspired original
Christmas anthem boasts inspired text imagery, all
while incorporating mesmerizing references to the
beloved carol Away in a Manger.
10366307 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366308 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Come, Lord of LoveAnna Laura Page &
Jean Anne Shafferman. This inspired pairing of
Christina Rossetti's beloved text "Love Came
Down at Christmas" and the cherished, timeless
carol Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence is
unforgettable. Accessible for choirs of all abilities,
this setting will surely enhance any worship
service in the Christmas season.
10366316 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366317 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Come to Us EmmanuelRuth Elaine Schram.
Ruth Elaine Schram pairs the chant-like O Come,
O Come, Emmanuel with an expressive original
melody to create this sensitive Advent anthem.
Its flexible voicing makes this piece a versatile
choice for seasonal worship.
10453745 SATB/SAB with opt.
C Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10453748 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Comfort and JoyJoel Raney. This spirited
Christmas medley of God Rest You Merry,
Gentlemen, Joy to the World and Joyful, Joyful, We
Adore Thee is bursting with energy and drive. Parts
for 4-hands piano, 3-octave handbells, synthesizer,
bass and percussion are available, and add to the
fun. The sounds of Christmas come alive in a
festive and joyous celebration!
10305850 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10310033 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10310035 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 24.95
t Coventry CarolDarmon Meader. This
beloved English Christmas carol has taken on
a breathtaking new sound and presentation in
this surprising, beautiful and touching version for
a cappella mixed choir! Moving parts and dynamic
expression add to the elegance of this rendering
that is richly scored within the framework of four-
part harmony. An absolutely heart-stopping setting,
this is choral music at its best.
3298632 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
t Coventry Carolarr. Jay Rouse. This gorgeous,
lyrical a cappella setting gives the traditional
English carol a freshness that is quite stunning.
Elegant phrasing and jazz-tinged harmonies
bring out all the beauty of the original, and then
some! Highly recommended!
10304368 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
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The Coventry Carolarr. Victor Cohen Johnson.
Here is an exceptionally nice treatment of the
familiar English carol with hauntingly beautiful
vocal lines and an austere piano accompaniment.
Simple yet effective treble colors give this setting
its distinct loveliness in concert or worship settings.
3201274 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10067560 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10067561 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Cradle CarolVictor C. Johnson. Victor C.
Johnson's original melody beautifully blends with a
beloved carol and classic lyrics by Christina Rossetti
in this sensitive Christmas anthem. "Born in a stable,
cradled in a manger, in the world His hands had
made, Jesus, born on this day." From the cantata
"Bethlehem's Child." A perfect choice for Christmas
Eve or candle lighting services. Simply beautiful!
10453750 SATB with opt. Violin . . . . . . 2.05
10453752 SAB with opt. Violin . . . . . . . 2.05
10453753 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Cradle SongGerald Near. Gerald Near has
combined an Isaac Watts Christmas text with the
traditional Welsh melody Suo Gan to fashion a
beautiful anthem. Accessible and lovely at every
turn - express the joy and wonder of Christ's birth!
10461273 SATB with Organ . . . . . . . . . 1.70
l Creator of the Stars of the Nightarr. Hal
Hopson. A classic Advent text from the 9th century
is given a new melody with a gently flowing piano
accompaniment in this lovely anthem from Hal
Hopson. The undulating rhythm is broken mid-
piece by a more chordal harmonic movement that
reflects the reverence and magnitude of the text.
"At your great name, O Jesus, now all knees must
bend, all hearts must bow."
10457391 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Dance and Singarr. Ryan Murphy. The
French carol Il est Ne sparkles with Christmas
joy! The title is all telling, as the spirited tempo
and setting keeps this holiday classic dancing
along. The inclusion of both the English
translation and the traditional French text offers a
variety of performance options.
10371559 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Dark Is the Silent Nightarr. Audrey Snyder.
Modal harmonies and countermelodies combine
with the traditional carol Silent Night to create
an extraordinary, reflective atmosphere for
Christmas concerts and services, taking your
listeners back to the time and place of the
first Nativity. Optional audience/congregation
participation is welcomed.
10364689 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364691 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10398557E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
10379361E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
The Darkest Midnight in DecemberStephen
Main. "The darkest midnight in December, no
snow or hail nor winter's storm shall hinder us to
remember the Babe that on this night was born..."
This traditional Irish text floats on a palette of
musical colors over wordless phrases which evoke
the stillness of the winter night and the rustling of
the wind. This award-winning composition uses
the celesta, or piano, to set a mood of mystery,
innocence and joy in the miracle of Christmas.
10067369 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10357004 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10445662 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l Ding Dong Merrily on HighJay Rouse.
Ding Dong, Merrily on High and Angels, We
Have Heard on High comprise this short medley
on two beloved and familiar carols. A perfect
option for the church with blended worship,
this arrangement features flowing vocal lines
and modern syncopations. A full orchestration
adds excitement and energy.
10457995 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10457996 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10457997 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10457999 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
10458000 Stem Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
10458001 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
Ding Dong! Merrily on Higharr. Larry
Shackley. This lively French carol receives a
fresh, rhythmic treatment in an original setting.
The optional instrumentation provides a mix of
Renaissance and modern sounds, creating a
buoyant sense of joy and celebration appropriate
for December programming. Classic!
10366319 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366320 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366322 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10366321 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
Do You Hear What I Hear?arr. Camp
Kirkland & Jay Rouse. Everyone loves a classic!
Jay Rouse & Camp Kirkland bring this amazing
arrangement, complete with wonderful new
orchestration. This exciting, dramatic anthem is
fresh, singable, and appropriate for many uses
during the Christmas season.
10369523 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10369524 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10369526 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10369527 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
10369525 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
H Do You Hear What I Hear?arr. Harry Simeone.
This beautiful, haunting melody has been sung
by countless numbers of singers for almost half
a century. Available in multiple voicings, with a
variety of instrumental accompaniment options,
it is full and rich-sounding with choirs of any
size. If your choir has not sung this recently,
investigate it again with a different accompaniment
scheme, or combine adults and children for an
unforgettable addition to your December tradition.
It is a true choral standard!
763292 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
763029 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
763201 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
763110 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
762930 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10009392 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
763383 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
10009391 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Do You Know the Song the Angels Sang?
Allen Pote. "Do you know the song that the
angels sang on that night in the long ago, when the
heavens above with their music rang till it echoed
in the earth below?" A beautiful, lilting melody
and lovely phrasing highlight the angelic sound of
women's voices in this original carol for church or
school choirs at Christmas. "Glory in the highest.
Peace, and good will to all."
10356615 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Do You Know The Way to Bethlehem?Brad
Nix. A musical dialogue between soloist and choir
creates wonderful call and response moments in
this original Christmas offering. Verses include
shepherds, sages, and a call for all Christians to
share the path to the Christ-Child. The inclusion of
the tune
KINGSFOLD with the text of O Little Town of
Bethlehem is an inspired touch.
10367656 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Down in the City of DavidVicki Tucker
Courtney. The story of Christmas unfolds in this
delightful retelling that highlights the shepherds'
journey to the "city of David." The music captures
the essence of an original spiritual complete
with a call and response between soloist and
choir, all creating a joyous, easily learned
presentation for holiday worship.
10360913 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10360914 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Easter Day in the Morningarr. Philip Kern. The
buoyant carol I Saw Three Ships is given a new text
for the Easter season in this fresh, lilting, Celtic-
flavored setting. The traditional Christmas text is
also included, making it an attractive selection for
holiday performances as well.
10338858 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
l The Eastern Sages Saw from FarHal
Hopson. Combining an early American hymn from
Columbian Harmony (1825) and a text for Epiphany
from the 5th century, Hal Hopson has fashioned
a sturdy a cappella setting for mixed voices.
Accessible vocal lines and open harmonies create
a very nice match between the two components
and give the work a timeless aura.
10457376 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
EmmanuelDavid Wise. A worshipful Advent
anthem from artist Reuben Morgan. This lovely,
reverent setting references the familiar carol O Come,
Emmanuel. Highly recommended!
10373308 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10373309 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10373310 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 74.99
Enniscorthy CarolEmil Alwyn. Enniscorthy
was a small town in Ireland when this carol
appeared. Wexford, the name of the county,
claimed the carol as its own. Emil Alwyn sets
the record straight with this creative, quietly
rhythmic arrangement of a perennial favorite.
With English horn, cello and finger cymbals you
will be hard pressed to fashion a warmer musical
atmosphere for Christmas.
10311022 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10311023 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Et in Terra PaxJohn Purifoy. The angel's
powerful proclamation "peace on earth" is artfully
delivered in this unique choral for the holiday
season. Quiet echoes of "Glorias" and whispered
prayers for peace tie in beautifully with the Christmas
message. Highly expressive, this work has much
to engage the singer. It is a timely message
that is beautiful and meaningful for December
concerts and worship services.
10276649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
