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e A La Nanita Nana—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
This hauntingly beautiful arrangement features
the gentle feel of a lullaby and an interesting
mixture of major and minor modes. Adapted and
translated from the traditional carol, it alternates
between English and Spanish lyrics, with
phonetic subtext for the Spanish. The guitar-like
piano accompaniment enhances the Spanish
flavor very nicely!
10067773 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10067774 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10457269 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10067775 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
l Abreme La Puerta—Cristian Grases. This
traditional song from Puerto Rico, spiritedly
arranged by Cristian Grases, is usually sung at
Christmas time. A group of singers would knock
on the door of a neighbor or friend's house and
ask them to open the door so that they can come
in and celebrate together! The tuneful melody
and playful syllables embody the joy of the local
culture. Excellent for high school and college
treble choruses. Medium-easy.
10458834 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
Hte African Noel—Victor Johnson. A superb a
cappella arrangement of the traditional African
carol! Optional percussion parts for sticks,
shaker, bongo or African drums, triangle and
tambourine will lend an exciting rhythmic flavor
to your performance. With plenty of repetition
and an infectious "hook," this is an exceptionally
strong choice for any Christmas performance!
3025954 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
3253754 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10011486 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
4t Ain't Dat A Rockin' All Night—arr. Paul
Carey. This exquisite a cappella setting of a well-
known spiritual features a soulful soprano solo
supported by expressive choral writing. It subtly
evolves into a gently syncopated chorus with
lush harmonies that offer a warm ambience as
Mary cuddles her Child. Highly recommended!
10457457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
4e Ain't That A Rockin' All Night—arr. Lon
Beery. This spiritual arrangement is definitely
rockin'! Solo opportunities sit above a rhythmic
choral background leading into a harmonic
chorus and key change. The optional baritone in
the three-part mixed voicing allows the piece to
be flexible as your singers' voices change and
adjust. A rousing holiday selection!
10437439 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10437443 Three-Part Mixed. . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10453507 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10453512E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
All on a Silent Night—Becki Slagle Mayo.
This beautiful arrangement pairs Silent Night
with an original melody, lending a delightful new
ambiance to the beloved classic. The flowing
piano and cello accompaniments enhance
the lyrical melodies and rich harmonies. Very
accessible for developing choirs, this selection is
sure to be a holiday favorite, perfect for school
and church settings! Highly recommended!
10307377 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10307378 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Amen! Tell It on the Mountain!—Mary
McDonald. In a relaxed, blues-swing style, Mary
McDonald creatively combines two familiar
spirituals: Amen! and Go, Tell It on the Mountain.
There are many soulful notes in the piano, and
the accessible vocals are fun to sing, especially
as they build to a big finish.
10366273 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
4 Angels from the Realms of Glory—Dan
Forrest. This thrilling carol arrangement begins
with a hush and builds in momentum, invoking
images of the angel hosts gathering into a
multitude to announce Jesus' birth. With just a
few instrumental colors (violin, percussion, piano
4-hands) and some simple divisi, the work builds
to a joyous invitation to "come and worship." Use
this captivating service introit or concert opener
throughout the Christmas season.
10458751 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10458752 Instrumental Parts
Violin & Percussion . . . . . . . 20.00
10458753 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
4e Angels in the Snow—Sally K. Albrecht & Jay
Althouse. Here's a warm, wintertime ballad
with no mention of the holidays. A dreamy text
longs for snow and captures the delight of
making snow angels. Delicate and independent
voice parts overlap throughout, with just a few
sparkling moments of harmony.
10452846 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452847 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
lte Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Deke
Sharon. This fine arrangement in the Contemporary
A Cappella series will display your choir's
musicianship beautifully at Christmas.
10459663 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
le Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Kirby
Shaw. With verses in 5/4 and a jazz waltz refrain,
Kirby's mellow rendition of this familiar carol is
something truly fresh. An optional flute solo
(available free at alfred.com/choralparts) is a hip
addition to smooth choral parts that are a blast
to sing. A highly creative take on a song that
everyone knows!
10452848 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452849 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452850 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452851 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 Angels We Have Heard on High—Peter
Anglea. From the effervescent joy of the angels'
announcement, to the wonder of the scene
in Bethlehem, to the shepherds' return to their
flocks, this buoyant setting renders each carol
verse in colorful music to tell a timeless story.
With expressive and joyful moments, voices and
piano bring the song of the angels to any concert
hall or worship space.
10458754 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00
H Angels' Carol—John Rutter. Incredibly nice!
John Rutter's superb talents are evident in this
sprightly, uplifting original Christmas carol.
Voice ranges are exceptionally good and
totally supported by the rhythmic piano or harp
accompaniment. Angels' Carol has become a
choral classic, and we continue to give this our
highest recommendation!
1672872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
1672880 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
5156765 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . 50.00
le At Christmas Time—Greg Gilpin. Bring each
section of the choir down a different aisle to
add a theatrical element to the opening of your
program and highlight the antiphonal qualities of
this piece. Built upon three accessible parts in
all voicings, this madrigal-like fanfare is a perfect
processional for the holiday season!
10452854 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452855 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452856 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.85
10452857 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
le Avanza Navidad—Ruth Morris Gray. Entirely
in Spanish, this lively original song for Christmas
will shine for your concert. Simple harmony
and the use of imitation make this an easy
choral work to teach. The adorable message of
"Hurry, hurry, Christmas! I can't wait one more
day!" will create a fun, up-tempo selection. Add
percussion instruments for more performance
excitement and musical learning.
10453542 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10453545 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD. . . 44.99
Away in a Manger—William J. Kirkpatrick/arr.
Jay Rouse. Master arranger Jay Rouse offers
this stunning version of Away In A Manger. Its
simplistic lyric is made rich with an understated
keyboard accompaniment in typical Rouse
fashion. Lush harmonies add a rich texture to this
gentle yet often overlooked carol to make this a
concert anthem that will be deeply felt by all who
hear it! Highly recommended!
10369507 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10369508 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
4 Away in a Manger—William Kirkpatrick/arr.
Thomas Howe. With many opportunities for
expressive singing with close harmonies, this
a cappella setting of the Kirkpatrick melody is
tender and intimate. Subtle rhythmic changes
and a nod to jazz harmonies in the third verse
add a unique twist to this classic carol.
10457375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
Time honored, proven repertoire.
