Christmas Selections
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He Christmas in About Three Minutes—Mark
Weston. Twenty-three familiar holiday songs in
three minutes! Here are many possibilities for fun,
including the option of involving your audience in
counting the tunes as they fly by. Your students
can even hold up numbered signs every time a
different song is heard. Any way you perform
this, it's guaranteed to be the entertainment
highlight of your concert. It's an absolute must
this year! Very highly recommended!
3296670 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
3296671 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
3296672 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
3254208 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
3254349 Multi-Song Accomp. CD. . . 44.95
l Christmas Joys—Dave & Jean Perry. "'Tis the
season to be jolly. Deck the hall with boughs of
holly. Sing with tidings of good cheer..." This
joyful, festive holiday song is sure to brighten
any concert! Teach rhythmic precision, diction,
and phrasing as the dancing melody and lyrics
sparkle from beginning to end.
10443446 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
le A Christmas Lullaby—Donald Moore. This
gentle lullaby is equally appropriate for school
and church, offering a nativity text and a light
choral texture. Lush harmonies reflect a faint jazz
influence, while ethereal words softly sing the
baby to sleep. "Angels are watching over thee."
10452809 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452810 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452811 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452812 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4e Christmas Star—John Williams/arr. Tom
Fettke & Thomas Grassi. This beautiful ballad is
the theme song of "Home Alone 2: Lost in New
York." Using just the piano for accompaniment,
this setting is charming in its simplicity. Highly
recommended!
10452899 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10452900 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10452901 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
l Christmas Welcome—Audrey Snyder. We Wish
You a Merry Christmas combines with a bright
original holiday song to create a seasonal
showcase that's full of fa-la-la-la cheer! Easily
learned and effective in performance, this is
a piece you'll turn to year after year with your
younger choirs.
10455969 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10455970 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10455971 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 Christmas Wishes—Ruth Morris Gray. "Look,
the trees are bright, strung with twinkling lights;
there's excitement in the air!" It's true! This
playful piece will put excitement in the air for
singers and audiences alike. Quoting We Wish
You a Merry Christmas, this cheerful and festive
original work makes an excellent closer for any
holiday program.
10457301 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10457515 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Christmastime—Michael W. Smith & Joanna
Carlson/arr. Lloyd Larson. Gleaming with energy
and joy, this festive 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! The
optional children's or unison choir part provides
an opportunity to highlight children or a select
group of singers. The memorable melody will
have audiences singing long after your holiday
concert is over!
10028424 SATB with opt. Unison Choir .2.15
10067493 SAB with opt. Unison Choir . .2.15
10360825 Two-Part Mixed
with opt. Unison Choir. . . . . . .2.15
10028425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10360827 Handbell Part 3/5 Octave . . . .5.25
10028426 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Darkest Midnight in December—
Stephen 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10357004 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10445662 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
lt Das Glaut zu Speyer—Ludwig Senfl/arr. Tom
Shelton. Within his lifetime, Ludwig Senfl composed
numerous German lieder, Das Glaut zu Speyer
being one of them. One can truly hear the sound
of the bells of Speyer as this a cappella
arrangement speeds along, each voice part
getting the chance to mimic the sounds of the
bells. Performance of this arrangement will
require sensitivity to the Renaissance choral style
and will be a fun challenge for your singers.
10445652 SSATTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
l December Nights, December Lights—Emily
Crocker. Share the sights and sounds of December
with this cheerful holiday original that will warm
every heart! Easily learned for younger choirs in
elementary and middle school. With flute.
10455941 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10455942 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10455943 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . 22.99
l Deck the Hall, Fa-la-la-la—arr. Lynn Shaw
Bailey & Becki Slagle Mayo. Originally, Deck the
Hall was written to be a festive Christmas party
or dancing song. Rich in traditions, this song has
been passed on over centuries. With accessible
ranges, this rhythmically fun arrangement will be
a playful addition to any holiday concert.
10443526 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.80
lt Ding Dong Merrily on High—arr. George
G. Hernandez. In this superbly crafted setting
of the traditional carol, bell sounds resonate
beautifully for a cappella voices. This is a joy
to sing and hear!
10454447 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
Ding Dong Merrily on High—arr. Mark
Patterson. Limited vocal ranges, delightful part
writing, and a sparkling piano accompaniment
make this easy arrangement of the traditional
carol a top choice for young SATB choirs! Add
the optional glockenspiel part and it will be the
highlight of your holiday concert!
10352318 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4t Ding Dong Merrily on High—arr. Philip
Stopford. Split your a cappella choir in two to
perform this clever, entertaining setting of the
popular carol. Infused with colorful textures and
playful elements, it is cleverly constructed - with
great teaching potential - and guaranteed to
fill your audiences with seasonal spirit! Highly
recommended!
10455945 SATB/SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Ding Dong! Merrily on High—arr. Larry Shack-
ley. 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
Ht Ding-A Ding-A Ding—Greg Gilpin. This very cool
original is a masterpiece of vocal layering, a
"sound experience" for a cappella voices as bells.
All voices sing together in the middle section
before returning to vocalized bell effects. "Merrily
on high, hear the bells ring. Merrily, the heavens
sing. Merrily on high, hear the bells ring. O'er
the earth, they ding dong ding." Now available
for male choirs with optional accompaniment,
this is appropriate for the holidays or any
festive occasion throughout the year! Highly
recommended!
10029457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10029458 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10029459 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10306019 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10066277 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
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
4e Down in Bethlehem—Audrey Snyder. Here's
an up-tempo Christmas original in gospel style,
with a catchy rhythmic hook that will grab
everyone's attention! This is infused with all the
energy and contemporary freshness you could
ever want! Highly recommended!
10455953 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
Et in Terra Pax—John 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
4 Fa La La Noel—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. A la
Media Noche; Deck the Hall and Noel Nouvelet
represent three nationalities in this bright medley.
With a quick-moving pace and pulse in two, the
first "fa la la" establishes the festive mood. This
work intriguingly mixes major and minor modes
to keep your choir on their toes and the listener
engaged!
10457322 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10457323 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10457596 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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