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4 Heaven and Nature Singarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
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Hodie Christus Natus EstKola Owolabi.
Perform this majestic double choir motet
antiphonally, surrounding your audience or
in traditional formation. As evidenced by the
work's Renaissance character, this contemp-
orary composer was influenced by many years
of singing sixteenth-century music with
a cathedral choir.
10357151 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
t Hodie, Christus Natus Est (Today Christ Is
Born)Healey Willan. Bright, rhythmic a cappella
selection for Christmas by the 20th century
Canadian master. Latin and English texts with some
divisi passages.
965020 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
lt The Holly and the Ivyarr. 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 bass line! Festive!
10449104 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10451798 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t The Holly and the Ivyarr. Ola Gjeilo. The
remarkable musical gifts of composer Ola Gjeilo
are brought to bear in this superb a cappella setting
of the traditional carol. It will really bring out the best
in your choir!
10304829 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t In Dulci Jubiloarr. Matthew Culloton. SATB
a cappella choirs will love this ethereal arrangement
of the traditional Christmas carol. The sweet sound
of voice alone provide a simplistic and meaningful
touch to any Holiday concert or festival. The melody
is easily identifiable throughout, and a quiet energy
makes this an exciting setting.
10310929 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n In the Bleak MidwinterGustav Holst/arr. Mark
Shepperd. SATB choir, piano and oboe voice the
famous carol by Gustav Holst and Christina Rossetti
in this reflective arrangement. The setting initially
stays very modest, then breaks forth in celestial
harmonies at the moment "Our God heav'n cannot
hold him..." - glorious!
10369827 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t Love Came Down at ChristmasPhilip W.J.
Stopford. With the voices singing "love, love..." the
music descends on the listener as if from above,
just as the Christ Child was born on earth as the
ultimate gift of love. This gentle, short work for
unaccompanied voices uses the treasured Christina
Rossetti text.
10354212 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
n Masters in This HallMark Hayes. Dramatic!
Mark's interpretation of the wonderful French
carol is even more exciting than the original!
Unexpected harmonies, call and response chorals
and, of course, the fabulous accompaniment builds
this setting to massive choral and instrumental
heights. Challenging and so gloriously festive, this
is a tour-de-force for larger groups, community
glee clubs, and adult church choirs whose cries
of "Noel, Noel, Noel!" will resound throughout the
Christmas season.
3298801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3298803 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3298802 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10408169 Instrumental Score . . . . . . . . 7.50
4 My Dancing DayDrew Collins. Here is a jaunty
original setting of the standard English carol text.
For accompanied treble voices, it is rhythmic, witty,
and dance-like. Each of the verses is unique in
texture, and every voice sings the melody at some
point. The 7/8 meter and optional percussion lend a
slightly middle-eastern feel. Women's choirs of any
age will enjoy learning and performing My Dancing
Day, and it will make a lively addition to your next
holiday concert.
10443536 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
t My GiftJohn Ratledge. "What can I give him,
poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would give him
a lamb..." Christina Rossetti's famous Christmas
poem is so beautiful in this brief setting, only sixteen
measures long, it is a little gem for a cappella
choirs. "...I will give him my heart."
10352205 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n O Come All Ye Faithfularr. Dan Forrest. This
powerful setting of a Christmas classic is sure to
become a favorite. Scored for SATB chorus, piano
duet and optional string quartet, the strong, legato
chorus is driven by the marcato accompaniment
to a magnificent conclusion that will leave you
breathless. A musical announcement of the arrival
of the Christmas season!
10312016 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10312017 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10312018 Instrumental Parts Strings . . 17.50
10312019 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
t O Come, All Ye Faithfularr. Heather Sorenson.
Contemporary harmonies and a rhythmic feel will
be appealing to your choir to rehearse and fulfilling
for them to perform. The women's parts are
arranged so the soprano 1 line may be performed
by a soloist with choir backup. A cappella vocal
arrangements that will have your audience on their
feet applauding!
10364363 SSATTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l O Come O Come EmmanuelThomas W.
Jefferson. If you're looking for something tastefully
different with a traditional Christmas carol, look
no further than this jazz treatment on new music
fora time-honored text. Using a variety of musical
textures, syncopated rhythms, exceptional chord
changes and a joyful groove, this classy adaptation
is soulful and uplifting. Use this spirited piece for
December concerts or a jazz service during Advent.
10461670 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t O Magnum MysteriumIvo Antognini. Here is
a magnificent setting of the beloved Latin text that
is not long, and it is singable by any intermediate
choir yet substantive enough to appeal to more
advanced ensembles. The SATB edition is a
cappella; the SA is accompanied, with piano and
cello. Highly recommended!
10370867 SATB a cappella . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10340344 SA with Piano & Cello . . . . . . 1.90
Ht O Magnum MysteriumMorten Lauridsen. An
exemplary composition to display the musicianship
of better a cappella choirs, this choral opus evokes
the mystery of the Nativity with rich melodic and
harmonic colors. Emotive and deeply fulfilling, it has
become Lauridsen's most performed work.
1985530 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
4t O Magnum MysteriumSally Herman.
Gorgeous tonal colors, harmonic clusters, and
dissonance create a powerful, mysterious setting
to appropriately match this lofty text. At under three
minutes' duration, this stunning a cappella work is
absolutely marvelous! Highly recommended!
10457456 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l O Magnum MysteriumThomas Juneau.
Juneau's setting for SSA voices and piano or harp
provides two primary ideas: the divine mystery
of the beautiful Latin text and a sense of joy
which permeates the holiday season. The harp
part is available as a free download from the
publisher's website.
10443533 SSA with opt. Harp . . . . . . . . 1.95
t O Nata LuxMorten Lauridsen. This eerily
beautiful work, excerpted from the composer's
highly acclaimed "Lux Aeterna," is an important
contribution to the literature for a cappella choirs.
3104320 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t On Christmas Nightarr. James McCray. This
early English carol is set in three-verse form for
a cappella treble choir. The varied two- and three-
part writing shifts between interesting harmonies
and unisons, further conveying the wonder of the
Christmas story. A lovely addition to any holiday or
festival program.
10352162 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n On This Day Earth Shall Ring!arr. Neil
Harmon. This ancient Christmas piece from Piae
Cantiones, with its Latin/English text, has been
sung joyously for centuries. Composer Neil Harmon
has created a vibrant, contrapuntal accompaniment
that weaves a delightful tapestry of sound between
piano (harp), flute and handbells. Bright and festive,
this work will capture the spirit of the Christmas
season with a unique, charming luster of its own.
10368645 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
10368646 Instrumental Parts
Reproducible . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10368647 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Personent Hodiearr. Mark Hayes. This grand
arrangement of the fourteenth-century German
melody features a mixture of unison, polyphonic,
and homophonic sections, echo effects, and
sudden dynamic shifts. In addition to the traditional
Latin text, Mark has written two additional English
verses that will work in a school or church setting.
With optional brass and percussion, this is
extraordinary! Highly recommended!
10457449 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457606 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10457458 Instrumental Parts
Brass & Percussion . . . . . . 29.95
Ht Riu, Riu, Chiuarr. Noah Greenberg. The most
well-known of Noah Greenberg's "Three Spanish
Christmas Carols of the Sixteenth Century," this
setting for SATB chorus, baritone or bass solo
and an accompaniment of tambourine or hand
clapping is a very welcome change of pace on any
performance. Includes Spanish and English texts.
1420538 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H Shepherd's Pipe CarolJohn Rutter. John
Rutter has become a master composer of Christmas
choral music and his lively Shepherd's Pipe Carol
will be a favorite of singers and audiences alike!
623884 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
n The Shepherds' Carolarr. Dan Forrest. A
beautiful arrangement of the traditional Austrian
carol As Lately We Watched, written for SATB
choir, piano and optional string quartet or string
orchestra. This gently flowing carol broadens on
verse three, offering an opportunity to pull out all
of the stops. "Shepherds, be joyful, salute your new
King... Christ, our dear Savior on earth now is born!"
A short, quiet piano interlude prepares us for the
poignant a cappella ending.
10094696 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10094697 Instrumental Parts
String Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
10094698 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Sing Noel Medleyarr. David Hamilton. Ignite
the exuberance of the Christmas season with this
inspired pairing of two marvelous titles: African Noel
and Go, Tell it on the Mountain. The authentic African
rhythms translate naturally to the spiritual and give it
a vibrant freshness. And, the addition of soloist and
even children's choir open up more possibilities for
choirs of all ages to combine for a mass presentation.
This is the centerpiece of your Holiday concert,
worship service, pageant or school assembly.
10015755 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10015757 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10015758 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 74.99
n Sing We Now of Christmasarr. Mark Hayes.
Voices and piano sparkle on this holiday favorite!
The French carol Noel Nouvelet is arranged in an
exuberant setting that will make your heart glisten
with Christmas joy. Your pianist will thank you, your
choir will thank you and your listeners will thank you
as well!
10281120 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
n Star CarolJohn Rutter. The masterful pen of
John Rutter created this marvelous Christmas
selection that has become a Christmas tradition
for mixed choirs. Use of children's choir or
orchestration with SATB choir will only enhance
your presentation.
624247 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
6382782 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 55.95
n Still, Still, StillJoey 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
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