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And Glory Shone Around
Diane Hannibal/Jon Paige.
The traditional carol text of While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by
Night is paired here with an exciting new melody. With optional bells,
this SAB offering is perfect for the smaller ensemble at Christmas.
10454560 SAB with 3 Octave Handbell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10454560E SAB with 3 Octave Handbell ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Dan Forrest.
This thrilling carol arrangement begins with a hush and builds in
momentum, invoking images of the angel hosts gathering into a multitude
to announce Jesus' birth. With just a few instrumental colors (violin,
percussion, piano 4-hands) and some simple divisi, the work builds to a
joyous invitation to "come and worship."Use this captivating service introit
or concert opener throughout the Christmas season.
10458751 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10458752 Instrumental Parts Violin & Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10458753 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Angels We Have Heard on High
Peter Anglea.
From the effervescent joy of the angels' announcement, to the wonder
of the scene in Bethlehem, to the shepherds' return to their flocks, this
buoyant setting renders each carol verse in colorful music to tell a timeless
story. With expressive and joyful moments, voices and piano bring the song
of the angels to any concert hall or worship space.
10458754 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Arise, Arise and Shine!
Mary McDonald.
The energy, power, and joy of Mary McDonald's original melody blended with
fragments from Angels from the Realms of Glory add to the splendor of this
festive yuletide anthem. From the cantata "Follow the Star, Follow the King."
10453620 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10453621 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10453622 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10453719 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Away in a Manger
William Kirkpatrick/arr. Thomas Howe.
With many opportunities for expressive singing with close harmonies, this
a cappella setting of the Kirkpatrick melody is tender and intimate. Subtle
rhythmic changes and a nod tojazz harmonies in the third verse add a
unique twist to this classic carol.
10457375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Bell Carol
Mykola Leontovych/arr. Heather Sorenson.
What is a Christmas concert without this classic carol? Heather Sorenson's
stunning setting breathes life into the seasonal favorite, spanning the dynamic
spectrum and offering a musical presentation replete with joy and energy!
10453725 SATB with 4-Hand Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10453729 SSA with 4-Hand Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10453730 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
By Candlelight
Ruth Elaine Schram.
This is stunning! A marvelous lyric describes how beautiful the first
Christmas night must have been "by candlelight." Gentle, lyrical music ebbs
and flows to perfectly complement the text. Simple and elegant in every
way, with multiple voice options, this is a must for a variety of church and
school choirs!
3193331 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10454630 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Carols of Gathering
Joseph M. Martin.
With an orchestration that is reminiscent of Christmases past, this
festive medley of carols would be a perfect opening for a Christmas
service. With choral parts written in hymn-like fashion, even the
congregation can join in. This jubilant arrangement of traditional carols
ends with O Come All Ye Faithful.
10454673 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10454674 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10454676 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
Christmas Hymn
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith/arr. Keith Christopher.
From Amy Grant's debut Christmas album came this musical telling of
Christ's coming as a Child in the manger and His redeeming work in
our lives. Keith Christopher has provided the perfect framework for this
Christmas favorite in this elegant and refined setting.
10454191 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10454191E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10454192 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10454193 Instrumental Parts CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
A Christmas Introit and Benediction
John Purifoy.
In this excellent seasonal work, we find an uplifting introit based on Joy
to the World and a tender benediction based on Christina Rosetti's Love
Came Down at Christmas. Use the first as a hymn introduction for your
congregation and save the second for a quiet moment on Christmas Eve
— or enjoy both in a single service with your mixed choir.
10454612 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Christmas Sanctus
Lee 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
Cradle Carol
Victor 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
Festival First Nowell
arr. Dan Forrest.
From the opening measures, Dan Forrest's massive setting of this
foundational carol implies that something marvelous is in store. Scored for
mixed voices, brass quintet, organ, timpani and multiple percussion, this
soundtrack for the epic story of Christ is absolutely extraordinary!
10457364 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10457685 Instrumental Parts Brass Quintet & Percussion . . . . . 25.00
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