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4e Hear the Bells—Dave Perry & Jean Perry.
The buoyant compound meter of this jovial
Christmas charmer is suggestive of Irish folk
music. Tuneful melodies are paired with merry
"ding dong" counterlines as this refreshing choral
(with processional potential) unfolds. Download
the optional tambourine part at alfred.com/
choralparts.
10453027 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10453028 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10453029 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10453030 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4e Heaven and Nature Sing—arr. Philip Kern.
Joy to the World and Ding Dong! Merrily on High
reverberate with choral excellence in this new
holiday work. A spirited and well-arranged piano
accompaniment supports the celebratory vocals
that are full of exuberance, rhythmic drive, and
choral interplay. Building to a triumphant ending,
you'll find this selection worthy of any holiday
and Christmas concert, sacred or secular.
10453789 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD. . . 44.99
4 Here We Come A-Caroling—arr. Becki Slagle
Mayo. From the rollicking piano and vocal
introduction to the final "fa-la-la-la!", treble
choirs will experience the joy of the season while
learning this well-known carol, also known as
Here We Come A-Wassailing. Expressing wishes
for happiness and prosperity in the coming new
year, its roots come from the European tradition
of street caroling. "Love and joy come to you,
and a merry Christmas too!"
10443449 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
Here We Come A-Caroling—arr. Molly Ijames
& Eileen Berry. All dressed up with a fresh,
updated text, this energetic setting of the popular
carol is delightfully infectious! Creative interplay
between the flute, violin, and piano add sparkle,
and it will be easy to prepare in a minimum of
rehearsal time. "Here we come a-caroling amid
the falling snow; we gather on your doorstep with
faces all aglow...may God bless you and send
you a happy new year."
10366644 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10366645 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
lte The Holly and the Ivy—arr. Kirby Shaw.
Now available in mixed and men's voicings is
this calypso-flavored treatment of the familiar
English carol with a fa-la-la chorus, fresh
harmonies and a cool bss line! Festive!
10449104 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10451798 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
l The Holly and the Ivy—arr. Stephen Main.
This old English carol melody has an even
older text which portrays both Christian and
pagan influences. In this arrangement, soloists
act as storytellers throughout, while the choir's
refrain leaves the listener with a sense of
innocent Christmas joy. Opportunities for both
accompanied and unaccompanied singing
create a good challenge for the choir.
10445657 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4 The Holly and the Ivy—Wayne Haun. The
familiar carol that we know and love is arranged
here in a Celtic style by Wayne Haun. Accessible
and enjoyable, this anthem includes authentic
instrumentation and has a light and lilting sense
of wonderment.
10461459 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.75
10461460 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . 29.99
10461461 Orchestration CD-ROM. . . . 74.99
H Hope for Resolution—Paul Caldwell & Sean
Ivory. In its juxtaposition of a European chant
melody and a song from South Africa, this work
is a deeply moving celebration of diversity.
Combine your choral forces from children to
adults on this choral tapestry that centers on
Of the Father's Love Begotten and Thula Sizwe
(Nation, Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable musical
offering in your December concert.
3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
3295353 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . .6.00
How Great Our Joy!—arr. Craig Courtney.
Give your choir and audience the privilege of
experiencing this traditional German carol as
never before! Craig Courtney's setting for SATB
choir, piano and optional string quartet gently
redefines "joy" as it inspires everyone to a new
level of Christmas celebration!
10312008 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
10312009 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10312010 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10312011 Instrumental Parts 2 Violins,
Viola & Cello. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.50
e How Like a Winter—Ruth Morris Gray. "How
like a winter hath my absence been, like a winter,
from thee..." This artful setting of a text by William
Shakespeare works equally well as a winter piece
or as a secular concert work. Sing the liquid
phrases with a beautiful line and observe the
tempo nuances to attain the most expressive
performance. Haunting!
10274943 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10274944 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
10275227 Multi-Song Accomp. CD. . . 44.99
l I Saw Three Ships—arr. Cristi Cary Miller.
This accessible carol arrangement for young
male voices has a charming, lilting Celtic feel,
especially with the penny whistle/recorder
obbligato, providing a wonderful opportunity for
your guys to develop important choral skills early
in the year.
10432149 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10455582 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . 22.99
I See a Star—Greg Gilpin. Simply charming
for young and developing choirs, this touching
piece offers a wish for the world to find the hope,
peace, and love that it needs. With memorable
melodies and a bridge featuring hints of "star
light, star bright, first star I see tonight," it is
usable throughout the year as a song of peace
and will make an especially effective addition to
Christmas, winter, and holiday concerts.
10307408 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10307409 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
I Wish You Christmas—John Rutter. The
incomparable musicianship of John Rutter
shines through every measure of this heartfelt
original. "I wish you starlight on fields of snow,
the winter's morning light and evening's glow; I
wish you candles that shine from every tree, so all
the world can see the light that there could be..."
Especially effective as a closer for a Christmas
concert or pageant, it conveys a universal
message of peace, joy and love for every day of
the year. "And may God bless you till we all shall
meet again." Highly recommended!
10065954 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10065957 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4te In Dulci Jubilo—arr. Audrey Snyder. In this
accessible setting, the joyous carol moves from
Latin to English to German texts. It may be sung
a cappella or accompanied, while the beautiful,
homophonic choral writing captures the full
measure of old-world charm!
10455787 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
4 In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav T. Holst/arr.
Joel Raney. A Celtic lilt flavors this tender setting
of the beloved Advent and Christmas carol by
Christina Rossetti and Gustav Holst. "Still, Still,
Still" is briefly quoted before the song closes with
the timeless lyrics: "What can I give him? Give
him my heart."
10452013 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10452014 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10452015 Instrumental Parts Flute, Oboe,
Horn, Cello with Score . . . . 24.95
4 In the Bleak Midwinter—Gustav Holst/arr.
Darmon Meader. The Christmas classic by
Gustav Holst, with words by Christina Rossetti,
is given new life in this gorgeous accompanied
setting by the incomparable Darmon Meader.
Appropriate for ensembles of all sizes, it will melt
the hearts of all who hear it. Female and male
soloists are featured. Highly recommended!
10443569 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
In Winter—Victor Johnson. Softly stealing
into the quiet moments of winter, this reflective
piece evokes images of falling snow amid
the graying sky of the season. Luscious
harmonies, memorable melodies, and an artistic
accompaniment grace this gorgeous original
piece that incorporates familiar strains of Still,
Still, Still to create a tender, introspective mood.
Highly recommended!
10351516 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10366651 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10366652 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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