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e A Joyful Night—Ruth Morris Gray. Let the
gospel sounds of this original Christmas spiritual
lift you up! Syncopated rhythms and developed
harmonies come naturally and fit the style so
well, while excerpts from Silent Night and Joy
to the World enhance the spiritual effect. Highly
recommended!
10355927 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10355928 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10355929 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10355930 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 Kings' Processional—Debra Morton. This
strophic setting, based on an ancient Advent
play, depicts each of the three Magi in the
bass, baritone and tenor sections, respectively.
Effective as a processional, but also successful
when performed on risers, it may be sung with
or without piano and percussion (triangle,
tambourine, bass drum). Sung in Latin
throughout, this is a powerful portrayal of the
pilgrimage of the three Kings!
10443514 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
t Let There Be Light!—Craig Courtney. The very
best of a cappella singing is celebrated in this
astounding choral work that connects the "light"
of Genesis with the coming of Christ to dispel the
darkness of humanity. Taking its inspiration from
the American spiritual, idiomatic jazz harmonies,
and the great bass section features, this is a tour
de force for the accomplished choral ensemble.
Unforgettable!
10366973 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10366974 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4 Let There Be Peace on Earth—Craig Courtney.
Few songs ever composed have had the breadth
of appeal as this iconic text and melody which
celebrates its 60th year in 2015. The cry for
"peace on earth" is undoubtedly a timeless one,
and Craig Courtney's setting unites vocalists and
instrumentalists of all ages. Revisit this melody in
your church or concert hall with this monumental
setting during the Christmas season, at memorial
services, or at patriotic events for a completely
unforgettable experience.
10458773 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10460744 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10458774 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
le Let's Decorate the Christmas Tree (With "O
Christmas Tree")—arr. Cristi Cary Miller. The
popular traditional carol O Christmas Tree gets
a contemporary update with this fresh partner-
song arrangement. After a reflective introduction,
the song rocks out with energy and excitement!
10442119 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10442120 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10455577 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . 22.99
e Light a Candle—Andy Beck. Begin with one
voice and build to many as you use the candle as
a symbol of peace and enduring traditions. "For,
with the candle glow, we celebrate the season.
So all the world will know the special reason..."
At the end, four singers recite spoken holiday
greetings, in Hebrew, Spanish and English:
"Hanukkah Sameach," "Feliz Navidad," "Happy
Kwanzaa" and "Merry Christmas." Incorporate
the VideoTrax DVD to project animated images
on a large screen during performance.
10308011 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
10308012 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10308013 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
10453219 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10308014 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10318416 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4e The Little Cradle Rocked—Jay Althouse. This
Jay Althouse spiritual arrangement really "rocks
that cradle." Syncopated rhythms are natural and
easy to learn, and a well-developed form leads
us to unexpected, exuberant places. The gospel
tag at the end is a fresh surprise!
10453551 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453554 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453555 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10462503 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10470830E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
4 Little Innocent Lamb—arr. Greg Gilpin. Your
choristers will love singing this upbeat setting of
a traditional spiritual that has clever syncopations
and a fun piano accompaniment. Every listener
will welcome this delightful selection, whether
it appears in concert, worship services, or even
at December performances. Present this as a
unison piece with your younger singers, or a two-
part piece with your more capable ensemble. A
real treat!
10416543 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
le Love Came Down—arr. Ruth Morris Gray.
When sung by children, this exceptional partner
song teaches vocal independence; when
performed by more mature voices, the artistic
arrangement yields many musical moments.
The pairing of Away in a Manger with the quiet
intensity of Rossetti's text is simply beautiful.
10453223 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453224 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4t Love Came Down at Christmas—Matthew
Oltman. This treasured poem by Christina
Rossetti has inspired many musical settings. This
one, for unaccompanied mixed chorus (divisi),
on a traditional Irish tune, is a lovely choice for
both worship and concert performances at
Christmas. It would make a wonderful prelude
for a Christmas Eve midnight service.
10444048 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.40
l Lully Lullay—arr. Douglas E. Wagner. This
rhythmically inspired, jazzy setting of the much-
loved English carol features colorful vocal scoring
from beginning to end. With minimal rehearsal
time necessary, this piece will make a refreshing
addition to any December program.
10457285 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10457286 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10457511 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Ht Lux Aurumque—Eric Whitacre. Celebrated
composer Eric Whitacre has written this essay
on a Christmas text that weaves a rich choral
tapestry of light and the soft singing of angels for
the newborn child.
3281698 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.45
t Mary Had a Baby (with Joyful, Joyful, We
Adore Thee)—arr. Philip Kern. Here is an
exciting, upbeat a cappella setting of the
traditional spiritual which uses Beethoven's
ever-popular Ode to Joy theme from his
Ninth Symphony, with new seasonal lyrics -
and the result is nothing short of phenomenal.
This is absolutely superb!
10363410 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10363411 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10363412 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4e Mary Had a Baby/Joyful Joyful—arr. Roger
Emerson. The Christmas spiritual Mary Had
a Baby and a gospel version of Joyful, Joyful
work perfectly together in this well crafted,
singable arrangement. It opens slowly, then
the gospel groove kicks in, and the rest is pure
energy and fun!
10455725 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10455726 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10455727 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10455728 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
te Mary Sat A-Rockin—Greg Gilpin. Now
available for SSAB voices, this original a cappella
Christmas spiritual has all the right elements for
an impressive choral statement in December.
Begin with a bass ostinato line, add a tenor
counterline, then bring in the other parts with
their own energetic, rhythmic pattern. With some
divisi and an interesting key change, Mary Sat
A-Rockin' explores the full range of dynamics
and is sure to be a memorable selection for
winter concerts, worship settings, or holiday
festivals. Highly recommended!
3298723 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10303232 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
10442062 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
3301518 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
lte Merry Christmas Madrigal—Donald Moore.
Welcomed repetition and smart voice leading
pave the way to success for developing three-
part choirs. The guys sing in their easiest range;
the sopranos, a mostly step-wise melody; and
the altos, intuitive harmonies. Add the optional
sleighbells and it's ready to go for Christmas.
10453226 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.85
4e Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!—Mary
Donnelly, George L.O. Strid. According to the
lyrics, this is the song that Santa and his reindeer
and elves love to sing. And who can blame
them? It's irresistibly jolly! When we play We
Wish You a Merry Christmas on our kazoos, the
cheer-factor skyrockets!
10453227 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10453228 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
A Merry, Merry Christmas to You—Douglas
E. Wagner. Good wishes are sung to all in this
festive partner arrangement that creatively
incorporates the familiar We Wish You a Merry
Christmas. Accessible ranges and easy counter-
point make it a snap to learn and a joy to perform!
10366601 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10366602 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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