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4 Ring Bells—arr. Susan Brumfield. The ringing
of Christmas bells adds joy to a merry season!
Young choirs will shine in this easily-learned
setting of the traditional German carol Kling
Glckchen. The part for handbells (included) is
especially nice!
10455161 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
4 Ring the Bells, It's Christmas!—Douglas
E. Wagner. This bright, cheerful work for the
Christmas season cleverly incorporates the Deck
the Hall motive. The optional idiomatic bell part
adds just the right bit of sparkle for this terrific
concert opener!
10457259 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10457464 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
4 Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow—arr. Steve
Kupferschmid. A few bluesy chords and a light
rock beat give this arrangement a fresh, soulful
sound and feel. An excellent concert opener
for developing voices, it resonates with the joy
and excitement of the Christmas season. With
a rhythmic piano accompaniment that supports
the voices throughout, it is easy to sing and very
impressive in performance!
10443521 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.80
4e Shout Allelu!—Roger Emerson. "Celebrate,
celebrate! Shout! Shout! Shout!" This exciting
original will be equally effective for holiday or
general concert performances. The rhythmic
underlay gives it a colorful, effervescent quality
that will energize your singers! With or without
percussion, it is a great piece to start off the
school year for middle school or intermediate
high school choirs! Highly recommended!
10437427 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10437429 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10455146 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . 26.99
t Silent Night—arr. Darmon Meader. As
performed by New York Voices, this beautiful
a cappella setting of the beloved carol uses
German on the first verse and English on the
second. Darmon Meader's signature vocal jazz
style is evident throughout, sprinkled with lush
harmonic colors, but the arrangement is singable
by any choir at the medium-easy level. Highly
recommended!
10352207 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
Sing Ding-a, Ding-a Dong!—Lynn Shaw
Bailey. Ring in the holidays with this bright,
buoyant original piece that lets your singers
sound like bells! Creative layering of independent
melodies, which often partner together, makes
this festive selection a snap to learn with minimal
rehearsal time. "Hear the bells this joyful morn!"
Highly recommended!
10366684 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
4 Sing We Now of Christmas—Mark Hayes.
This exuberant rendition of a favorite French
carol will live in your library for years to
come. Dynamic choral parts, a thrilling piano
accompaniment, and a colorful chamber
orchestration equally showcase the talents of
your choir, your accompanist, and the arranger.
A magnificent pièce de résistance for the concert
hall or sanctuary!
10453489 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10453490 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10453491 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10453495 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10453496 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453497 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Sing We Now of Christmas—Mark Patterson.
The traditional carol that we all know and love is
presented here in an accessible arrangement for
young voices. Finger cymbals and an interesting
piano accompaniment add excitement for all to
enjoy. Artfully arranged by Mark Patterson, this
spirited carol is highly recommended!
10443291 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
4e Snow Is Falling—Mary Donnelly & George L.O.
Strid. "Snow is falling, whirling, twirling...inviting
us to come and play." It's every child's winter
dream! This easily-learned two-part selection
will showcase choirs in elementary and middle
school at their best, with a minimum of rehearsal
time. Highly recommended!
10441913 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10455120 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4 The Snow Lay on the Ground—arr. Greg
Gilpin. In this setting of a traditional Irish carol,
a Latin vocal fanfare on "Venite adoremus
Dominum," supported by a brass-like piano
accompaniment, returns throughout the work
before each English verse and again as a finale.
Joyful, buoyant, and exciting, this will be warmly
received in your holiday concert.
10443527 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
4 Somebody's Talkin' 'Bout Jesus—arr. Bob
Krogstad. "Everywhere I go, somebody's talkin'
about Jesus." Beginning simply with the men
declaring the message, this impressive setting
of a Christmas spiritual builds to a thunderous
statement of joy that will resound through
your concert hall or worship space. Scored for
mixed voices (with some divisi) and piano, the
piece offers plenty of solo opportunities and an
abundance of Christmas glory.
10454593 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
4 Song of the Dove—arr. Steve Kupferschmid.
This easy arrangement of O Sanctissima, with
original text, ushers in thanks for the gift of peace
and love on the wings of the dove. The optional
flute adds one more layer to the overall beauty
of the piece, suitable for Christmas or any time.
"Oh, how beautiful, oh, how wonderful is the
message of the dove..." Your women's voices
will shimmer when they sing this.
10443452 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
l South African Gloria—William Bradley
Roberts. "Gloria in excelsis deo" is a text we
hear most often at Christmas time, but this
unique setting can be done throughout the
year. It successfully captures the spirit and joy
of the South African musical culture. Add African
percussion for the full effect in this exuberant,
accessible composition.
10461276 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4 Star of the East, Bethlehem's Star—Greg
Gilpin. This lovely original song in a minor key
retraces the steps of the Magi as they travel
through the desert in search of the Child. Simple
two-part harmony and a sense of wonder make
this a fine choice for worship or December
concerts. Very nicely done.
10456861 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
4e A Star Shines Bright—Mary Donnelly & George
L.O. Strid. Angels sing, "Gloria in excelsis" and
a star shines over the stable in Bethlehem. The
Nativity is celebrated in this lovely original work,
especially good for beginning SSA choirs. Well-
crafted vocal writing, piano and optional flute
help to make it singable and pretty.
10455117 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
e Stars I Shall Find—Victor C. Johnson. "There
will be rest, and sure stars shining over the
rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest,
serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and
low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's
picturesque poem sparkles with wonderful
musical imagery! Soaring melodic lines, an
artfully crafted accompaniment, contrasting
dynamics, and warm, colorful harmonies create
a magical effect. This is an extraordinarily
good choice for performances all year! Highly
recommended!
10047919 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10366693 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10047922 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10047926 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Still, Still, Still—Joey Hoelscher. Few carols
capture the hush of winter and the wonder of
Jesus' birth with such beauty as this beloved
carol. Using a rhapsodic piano part and exquisite
vocal layering, the composer carries the listener
away with the dreams of joy and peace as the
setting comes to a breathless conclusion. Save
a particularly meaningful spot in your Christmas
Eve service or December concert for this stellar
musical offering.
10366982 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
le A Still, Silent Night—Sally K. Albrecht. This
serene pairing of Still, Still, Still and Silent Night
will be a quick learn during your busiest time
of year. Occasional counterpoint is scattered
among traditional harmonies to create a lovely
and luscious mini-medley. Equally appropriate
for school and church, and for singers of any age.
10452821 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452822 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452823 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452824 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Still, Still, Still—arr. Norman Luboff. Norman
Luboff's arrangement of this lovely Austrian carol
has become a Christmas classic that deserves a
place in every choral library.
677526 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
677708 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
le Tell Me, Tell Me!—Sally K. Albrecht & Jay
Althouse. You just can't stand still when you hear
this kickin' original spiritual about shepherds,
wise men, a shining star, and the baby boy. Every
singer will enjoy the gospel vocal stack; and in
the mixed voicings, the guys will have a blast
digging into a few energized pick-up licks. Sure
to be the highlight of your holiday program!
10453543 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453544 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453546 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453548 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453549 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453218 DVD-Lights!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
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