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Christmas anthems
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4 O Come Little Childrenarr. John Leavitt.
From the meek and lowly manger to the
glorious alleluias of the angels, this setting of
the traditional carol positively sparkles with
joy! Perform it with piano or with the colorful
chamber orchestration, and your celebration of
the Nativity wlll be glorious!
10455703 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455706 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455707 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10455712 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10455708E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 55.00
4 O Come Little Childrenarr. Lloyd Larson.
This sweet and gentle setting of the beloved
German carol evokes images of the children
running to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child.
It is especially endearing when performed with
optional children's voices.
10454021 SATB with opt. Children's Choir,
Flute & Digital Strings . . . . . . 2.05
10454024 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
O Holy NightAdolphe C. Adam/arr. Jay
Althouse. Feature one or more singers in this
accessible setting that captures all the drama and
emotion you expect from the Christmas classic.
Written in the key of C, this arrangement is easily
learned and played for all involved, and it keeps in
tradition with the original carol.
10361045 SATB with Soloist . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10361046 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10361047 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 55.00
H O Holy Nightarr. Rene Clausen. This
magnificent carol deserves to be arranged
with the greatest of skill and artistry; Rene
Clausen is equal to the challenge, and then
some! Remaining faithful to the traditional
harmony and feeling, with a flowing, triadic
keyboard accompaniment, this is a wondrously
rich setting. Equally appropriate for school,
church or community choirs, it is absolutely
superb! Highly recommended!
8067646 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
8067647 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
O Holy Nightarr. Richard A. Nichols. This
classic Christmas song has been embraced by
believers everywhere, and this compelling and
thrilling arrangement is one that will make your
heart swell with the joy and glory of Christmas.
Hear it again like it's the first time and experience
the "thrill of hope" that's sparked by the birth of
an infant King. An accessible full orchestration
will highlight your instrumentalists and will be
a delight for them to play.
10312831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10312832 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 54.95
l O Holy Night! with Behold This Holy Night
David T. Clydesdale. Here's some traditional
music with flair! David Clydesdale has arranged a
masterpiece that includes Behold This Holy Night
with O Holy Night. Including a children's ensemble,
a breathtaking soprano solo and a spot for a trio,
this fully orchestrated carol is powerful and brings
home the true meaning of Christmas.
10461449 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
10461450 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 29.99
10461451 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 74.99
10461452 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 59.99
O Holy Night/Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Adolphe Adam/arr. Keith Christopher. This
is exquisite! The way Keith Christopher weaves
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring in and out of a flowing
accompaniment for O Holy Night is absolutely
stunning! An exceptionally tasteful and sensitive
setting which pays just tribute to the inherent
beauty of each timeless work.
3018991 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364337 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3021490 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10379212 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 55.00
10364338 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
l O Night DivineJ.S. Bach/arr. Thomas
Grassi. Building from quiet awe to glorious
rapture, Thomas Grassi's combination of
a traditional carol text and a Bach classic
captures the mystery and majesty of that Night
Divine. Optional digital strings add a warm
touch to this selection that is perfect for holiday
concerts and Christmas worship.
10454032 SATB with opt.
Digital Strings. . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10454033 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
O Savior of Our Fallen RaceKeith Getty/
arr. Daniel Grassi. The prayer of the devoted soul
echoes through centuries past in this exquisite
choral work, entreating the Redeemer to come
to save His people. Keith Getty has composed
a new melody in the style of plainsong that
perfectly fits the text. With generous unison
singing, open harmonies, and oboe obbligato,
this stellar choral moment is particularly
meaningful through December and during the
lighting of the Advent candle.
10363846 SATB opt. Oboe . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Of the Father's Love BegottenMolly Ijames.
This inspiring treatment breathes life and vitality
into the timeless carol. The contemplative
opening gradually builds to a glorious modulation,
culminating in a reflective and harmonically
rich choral conclusion. It captures the grace
and compelling beauty of Divinium Mysterium.
10366409 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
On That First Christmas NightDavid
Lantz. The mystery and wonder of the
Nativity are beautifully captured in this
sensitive, emotive original work for voices
and piano with flute obbligato. The world was
forever changed "when God came near on
that first Christmas night."
10366975 SATB with Flute . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
l On This Christmas MornHart Morris.
With stately elegance, Hart Morris dresses this
familiar carol with procession and pageantry.
Building from an a cappella simplicity, the anthem
swells with organ and optional woodwinds into
a full and glorious finish.
10458891 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
On This Day Earth Shall Ring!arr. Neil
Harmon. This ancient Christmas piece from
Piae Cantiones, with its Latin/English text, has
been sung joyously for centuries. Composer
Neil Harmon has created a vibrant, contrapuntal
accompaniment that weaves a delightful
tapestry of sound between piano (harp), flute
and handbells. Bright and festive, this work will
capture the spirit of the Christmas season with a
unique, charming luster of its own.
10368645 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10368646 Instrumental Parts
Reproducible . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10368647 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
On This Day, Earth ResoundsPiae
Cantiones/arr. Robert Sieving. The festive spirit
and sparse style of this medieval carol are
retained in this inventive setting. Personent Hodie
is presented in both English and Latin texts, in an
authentic and easy-to-prepare arrangement for
the holidays. The optional part for three handbells
may be easily rung by singers.
10366414 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
On This Still, Silent Night (Still, Still, Still and
Silent Night)arr. Laura Farnell. A stunning,
tender pairing of these two beloved carols, this
is equally appropriate for school or church use.
The added instrumentation of handbells and
optional flute provides colorful texture to this
artfully crafted arrangement, evoking the crisp
stillness and iciness of winter.
10047937 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3303206 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3303207 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Once in Royal David's CityHenry John
Gauntlett/arr. Victor C. Johnson. Accompanied by
organ, optional brass and timpani, this beloved
carol exudes a warm majesty while retaining the
sweet innocence and purity of the well-known text.
The incredible birth of a King, regally announced
in glorious musical fashion, makes an impressive
opener for Christmas worship.
10366415 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366417 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10366416 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
One Small ChildDavid Meece/arr. Molly
Ijames. The joy and pure abandon that children
possess while singing is inspiring and uplifting.
This modern classic is arranged in setting that is
great for both children's or ladies' groups. Careful
treatment of the vocals makes it easy to learn
and poignant in performance. Additional handbell
accompaniment is optional.
10312846 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
l One Small LambMichael Barrett. An
exhilliterating piece for your ensemble! With
optional flute and percussion parts, this one
practically sings itself. A rhythmic and vocally
interesting arrangement that is sure to become a
favorite for years to come!
10454798 SATB with Flute . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Only a MangerCraig Courtney. This rich
a cappella choral setting ponders the utter simplicity
surrounding the birth of the Christ Child with awe
and wonder. "Only a manger, cold and bare, only
a maiden mild, only some shepherds kneeling
there, watching a little Child; And yet that maiden's
arms enfold the King of heaven above; And in the
Christ Child we behold the Lord of life and love."
10366420 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Pacem Noelarr. Larry Clark & Rae Moses. This
is absolutely superb! The famous Mozart canon
Dona Nobis Pacem is paired with the beloved
carol The First Noel for choir with keyboard and
optional flute, or for choir with string orchestra
accompaniment. The way the two melodies fit
together is positively inspired! Use this for your
candlelight moment on Christmas Eve, with flute or
even string quartet for a breathtaking moment to
welcome the newborn Christ Child.
10192427 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10283728 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 45.00
10283732 Full Score Strings . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10071717 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
Pachelbel's Canon of Peacearr. Patrick
Liebergen. Here's a simply gorgeous prayer for
peace! Patrick Liebergen has taken Pachelbel's
beloved Canon In D and effectively offset it with
the peaceful Dona Nobis Pacem. A very versatile
piece which can be done any time of year,
including Christmas, it is especially appropriate
for Communion and Peace Sunday. This new,
inspired setting has a soothing nature and will be
an inspiration to all who hear it!
8045981 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.85
8045999 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Peace on Earth, Silent NightLynn Shaw
Bailey & Becki Slagle Mayo. A beautiful scene of
peace and joy is painted in this pleasing choral for
holiday programming. Memorable melody meets
meaningful text and the effects are a stunningly
sensitive moment that would be beautiful
accompanied by candlelight and children's choir.
The quote of Silent Night is perfect!
10367697 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Peace, PeaceRick Powell & Sylvia Powell/arr.
Jay Rouse. This delightful, tender anthem has been
arranged by Jay Rouse. This warm and singable
piece is complete with a descant, it incorporates
Silent Night, and even asks the congregation to
join in. What more could you ask for? Perfect for
invitations or a benediction. The text is poignant in
the troubled times in which we live and so meaningful
as we desire peace in our world.
10369568 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10369569 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10369571 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10369572 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
10369570 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
H Peace, Peacearr. Fred Bock. This lovely
Christmas piece introduces a beautiful yet
simple melody that is surrounded by keyboard
(optional handbells) and obbligato C-instrument
accompaniment. The warm melody is later joined
by the familiar Silent Night to create one of the most
touching of Christmas selections.
1707496 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
706952 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1573138 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1571918 Handbell Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
l A Peaceful Midnight Cleararr. Patti
Drennan. With a melody from It Came Upon the
Midnight Clear and an accompaniment based
on Satie's immortal Gymnopedie No. 1, this
piece creates a blissful scene with a compelling
message. It is perfect for your Christmas
worship and holiday concerts.
10454034 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10454035 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Personent Hodiearr. Mark Hayes. This grand
arrangement of the fourteenth-century German
melody features a mixture of unison, polyphonic,
and homophonic sections, echo effects, and
sudden dynamic shifts. In addition to the traditional
Latin text, Mark has written two additional English
verses that will work in a school or church setting.
With optional brass and percussion, this is
extraordinary! Highly recommended!
10457449 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457606 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10457458 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Percussion . . . . . . 29.95
Processional for ChristmasBenjamin Harlan.
Opening with a festive section on "Gloria in excelsis
Deo" that's followed by a triumphant processional,
this anthem is highly singable and effective.
3084480 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Receive His SonJoel Raney. The classic
hymn Sweet Hour of Prayer is skillfully
transformed into a Christmas offering in this
refined arrangement. Easily learned, the piece
is "something old and something new" making
this choral moment a satisfying addition to any
concert or worship service. The instrumentation
adds additional layers of color, while the
inclusion of the traditional text gives thoughtful
directors programming flexibility.
10367698 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10421880E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
Rejoice and Be MerryJohn Rutter. Herald
the joy of the Christmas season with this stirring
original carol from John Rutter! Composed for
SATB chorus, brass ensemble, handbells, and
organ (piano), it promises to fill your sanctuary
with sounds of jubilation and praise to the newborn
Christ child. With dancing rhythms and uplifting
text, this setting is a perfect way to celebrate
this glorious time of year!
8069277 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8069278 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Rejoice with Joy to the Worldarr. Pepper
Choplin. Pepper Choplin combines two beloved
hymns with a delightful Celtic flair in this piece
that is perfect for Christmas worship and holiday
concerts. Optional instrumental parts add to the
folk flavor of this celebratory selection. From the
cantata "Together for Christmas," this arrangement
combines Joy to the World and Good Christian
Friends Rejoice, and even adds optional instrumental
accompaniment that includes penny whistle or
flute, guitar, bass, and percussion!
10454043 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10454044 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10454045 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
Ring Out the BellsMary McDonald. This festive
anthem invites congregations to celebrate Christ's
presence in worship through the joyous sounds of
music: "Ring out the bells! Enter His courts with
singing!" Suitable for both Christmas and general
seasons of the church year.
10366433 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366435 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10366434 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 29.95
