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Spirituals & Gospel Selections / Madrigals
t Mary Sat A-RockinGreg 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
n Mary, Where Is Your Baby?Dan R. Edwards.
A great holiday choral for middle school singers,
this upbeat jazzy arrangement features SAT voicing
on an original Christmas spiritual. Even includes
finger snaps!
10356802 SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Oh, What a Wonderful ChildGreg Gilpin.
This original gospel work is filled with musical
energy! With hand claps, an optional solo, and
contemporary harmonies, it is very exciting
and uplifting. Whether you use the piano
accompaniment alone, add the instruments,
or use the hot accompaniment track, this will
surely raise the roof in your school or community
Christmas program or worship service!
10363422 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363423 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363424 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10363871E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 30.00
4 Rise Up, Shepherd, and Followarr. 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
t Rise Up! (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow)
Mark Hill. Exciting and fun, this swing-style
arrangement of the popular Christmas spiritual
Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow incorporates blues
harmonies and regular syncopation to make it
really come alive. The repeated patterns allow for
quick rehearsals that are fun for the singers and
director! The modulation ramps up the excitement
and propels the piece to a stellar finish.
10307659 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
t
Run to the MangerVictor C. Johnson. Everyone
will want to "Run to the Manger" and spread the
news with this lively a cappella choral. The original
tune, which incorporates Go, Tell It on the Mountain,
features a traditional spiritual style, harmonies, and
part writing. "Run to the manger. There's a Baby
born in Bethlehem!"
10089986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
t See That Star!Victor C. Johnson. Accessible
and full of energy, this engaging setting blends
the familiar spiritual Behold That Star with original
music and text. Purposeful in both concert and
worship settings, this work features a tenor or
soprano soloist and is ideal for Christmas.
10366437 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n The Shepherd's SpiritualDonald Moore.
Here's a swingin' gospel treatment of Rise Up,
Shepherd, And Follow that your male ensemble
will enjoy singing year after year! It's a great
confidence-builder, an exciting audience-pleaser,
and just plain fun for all involved, especially when
you use the tambourine part!
3126398 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
n Sing Noel, Noel!Sally K. Albrecht & Jay
Althouse. Here's the perfect gospel-style Christmas
number for your holiday concert! "Sing Noel, Noel.
Glory, glory hallelujah. Sing Noel, Noel, for a child is
born today..." Try it as a closer, adding handclaps
at the key change. It features two brief solos and
a small-group descant, culminating in a rhythmic,
"Sing glory hallelu!"
10275160 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10275163 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10275164 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10275165 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10275298 DVD-Showbiz!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
4 Somebody's Talkin' 'Bout Jesusarr. 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
l 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
n
Tis a Wonderful ThingJay Rouse & Randy
Vader. The New Orleans' jazz style of this choral
not only makes it fresh and unique, it makes it a
whole lot of fun to sing! Toes will tap and hands will
clap, all in the joyful spirit of the holiday season!
10279312 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10279313 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.98
10279315 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . 79.95
10279317 Orchestration CD-ROM . . . . 69.95
10279318 DVD Accompaniment . . . . . 64.95
t Up above My Headarr. Andrea Ramsey.
Here's a different twist on a traditional Christmas
spiritual, for a cappella treble voices with descant
and percussion (djembe or congas, part included).
After the opening verse in unison there's lots of
call-and-response singing between a solo (or small
group) and the rest of the choir, making for a fun
concert number that will have everyone rockin' to
the swingin' beat!
10303409 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4 What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?
arr. Victor C. Johnson. This contemporary
treatment of the traditional Christmas spiritual
opens slowly before kicking into an up-tempo
rhythmic groove that enhances the urgency of the
text. The final statement of the chorus features a
soloist or small group, bringing the arrangement to
a contemplative close.
10457303 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457302 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10457516 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?
arr. Greg Gilpin. Soft dynamics lend an air of
mystery to this easy spiritual setting, while layered
voice parts build to a climax with an optional descant.
A great opener or closer for your holiday concert, this
will be successful even with beginning singers!
10192336 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Madrigals
All Voicings
n Be Glad This Festive Day (A Winter Roundelay)
Douglas E. Wagner. The perfect opener for your
holiday concert or madrigal dinner, this charming
piece partners with Deck the Hall to create all
the color and pageantry of a Renaissance court
celebration. Optional parts for drum, tambourine,
and finger cymbals add to the festive flair that your
young and developing choirs are sure to enjoy.
10275773 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275774 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275775 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10275776 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
t Deck the Hallsarr. Alice Parker & Robert
Shaw. The traditional Welsh carol is arranged for
a cappella mixed voices. Moving vocal lines add a
special flavor. A popular choice!
396275 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
t
A Festive MadrigalWilliam Gooch/arr. Moore.
Developing three-part mixed and SSA choirs will
achieve their finest a cappella sound with this
light choral inspired by the tune Reuben, Reuben.
"Gather folk and all acquaintance, come and sing
the night away. Gather 'round and sing a chorus,
sing we now this festive day...Fa la la la la la la la..."
10306820 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10306821 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n FruitcakePhilip Hagemann & Penny Leka. A
fun novelty piece for SSATB chorus. A mixture of
speaking and singing parts creates the "blend" to
form that favorite Christmas treat..."Fruitcake!"
636753 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Fum Fum Fantasyarr. Audrey Snyder.
Celebrate the holidays in fine style with this
superb combination of the traditional Catalonian
carol Fum Fum Fum and the Welsh Carol Deck
the Hall, along with a few clever lyrical and
musical additions. Ideal for madrigal groups, pop/
jazz groups and concert choirs, it will engage your
singers in a very positive way, with piano or a
cappella. Highly recommended!
10310165 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Good Cheer (Festival Procession)arr. Audrey
Snyder. This buoyant work is based on a two-part
medieval song and is useful for a wide variety of
programming needs, including madrigal dinners,
processionals, holiday concerts and other festive
occasions. A part for hand percussion is included in
the octavo, and the flexible optional instrumentation
has parts for four wind instruments in C, or in C,
B-flat and F.
3207784 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3207792 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
Ht Good King Kong Looked OutP.D.Q. Bach/
Schickele. This a cappella P.D.Q. Bach selection
will highlight any holiday program! Complete with
kazoo parts that you really must add if you're a
"serious" Bach performer. Fun for all!
1226679 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n Heap On More WoodJohn S. Dixon. Alive
with a lightness and cheer characteristic of an old
English Christmas madrigal, this pleasing seasonal
offering would be a great selection for Boar's Head
gatherings or madrigal dinners. Add an improvised
hand drum for an authentic touch.
10306621 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
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
Madrigal for Christmasarr. Audrey Snyder.
"There's Christmas in the air. Colored lights
twinkle everywhere. Fa la la la la..." This delightful
original for younger choirs evokes the madrigal
style, whether performed accompanied or a
cappella. Especially effective with the optional part
for recorder or flute, it will create an old-world,
medieval feeling in your holiday concert.
10364570 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364573 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364572 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
10378670E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 20.00
Exceptional resource!
Compleet
Madrigal
Dinner Booke
Paul Brandvik. A successful
Madrigal Dinner is a composite
endeavor of several artistic
disciplines. Here is an excellent
resource for any production team
that is considering a Medieval feast-
traditionally done to welcome the
Christmas season. There are dozens
of suggestions for the music, of
course, but this production guide
also includes a wealth of information
on food service providers, menu,
costumes, props, character roles,
sets, lighting, and publicity. Two
complete scripts are presented for
the entertainment of the guests, with
ceremonial music for instrumental
and vocal performers as well.
A "tried and true" resource for
Madrigal Dinner hosts, this book
reflects an understanding of the
scope of the entire project, and it will
lead you through a memorable and
festive event.
4995593 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Five carols
A German
Renaissance
Christmas
arr. Philip Lawson. Fill your
performance space with the glory
of the German Renaissance with
selections from this outstanding
collection! Mixed choruses from
high school through professional will
appreciate the clean, well-edited
a cappella editions. Works
include: Es ist ein ros' entsprungen
(Praetorius); Dixit Maria (Hassler);
Angelus ad pastores ait (Hassler);
Psallite unigenito (Praetorius); Maria
wallt zum Heiligtum (Eccard).
10363986 SATB Choral Score . . . 5.95
10363986E SATB Choral Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95
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