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4t Ding Dong Merrily on Higharr. Philip Stopford.
Split your a cappella choir in two to perform this
clever, entertaining setting of the popular carol.
Infused with colorful textures and playful elements,
it is cleverly constructed - with great teaching
potential - and guaranteed to fill your audiences with
seasonal spirit! Highly recommended!
10455945 SATB/SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l The Holly and the Ivyarr. 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 In the Bleak MidwinterGustav 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
t Love Came Down at ChristmasDavid C.
Dickau. Inspired by the time-honored poem
by Christina Rossetti, this gorgeous a cappella
setting is a real find for better choirs. The vocal
parts are interwoven so tastefully, they create a
stunning tapestry of sound. "Love came down at
Christmas, love all lovely, love divine; love was born
at Christmas, stars and angels gave the sign..."
Highly recommended!
10358622 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4t Love Came Down at ChristmasMatthew
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
Ht Lux AurumqueEric 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 O Come, O Come, Emmanuelarr. Darmon
Meader. Scored for SATB voices, a cappella with
optional small percussion, this is a rewarding
challenge for better choirs! Some divisi and mixed
meter take the traditional carol to a whole new level
in this exceptional setting by Darmon Meader of The
New York Voices fame. Not for the faint of heart!
10086565 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
lt O Magnum MysteriumDaniel Elder.
O Magnum Mysterium follows a uniquely
instrumental approach to vocal writing. The textures
and patterns relate to those found in orchestral
timbres, with each word and idea representing a
musical journey through mystical and fantastic
areas of listening. The attempted result is a sort
of "tone poem," a seamless progression from one
emotion to the next, always serving the idea over
the word, and capturing the wonder of this great
mystery, that is, the Lord come to earth in the
lowliest of circumstances.
10457356 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium)Ola Gjeilo.
For a cappella mixed voices with violin or cello (parts
included), this soundscape on the traditional O
Magnum Mysterium text has long phrases that seem
to suspend the listener in space. A full six minutes in
duration, it is a stunningly beautiful contribution to the
repertoire for medium-advanced choirs!
10304873 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n There Is No RoseZ. Randall Stroope.
Floating suspensions and understated piano lines
characterize Randall Stroope's haunting setting of
the beautiful Christmas text from the 15th century.
Scored for women's voices, piano and oboe, it is a
rich, emotive selection for the holiday season.
5878830 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Spirituals &
Gospel Selections
All Voicings
H African Alleluiaarr. Benjamin Harlan. What
a phenomenal rhythmic and melodic hook! This
Christmas staple for more than a decade is
brimming with vibrant African rhythms and stunning
dynamic contrasts. Church choirs, school choirs
and particularly men's choirs can enjoy this musical
celebration that is guaranteed to raise the roof! An
absolute must for your December presentations!
3142379 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
8063847 SAB or Two-part Mixed. . . . . 2.25
10191619 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H
African Noelarr. Dave & Jean Perry. The
Perrys have done a super job arranging the popular
African folk song African Noel for today's choirs
in both schools and churches! Layered voices
and call and response between the soloist and
choir highlight the choral texture. The optional
percussion parts add a special touch to this
exciting Christmas selection.
8045304 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
8045312 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.80
8045320 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
8045338 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 15.00
n Ain'a That Good News EverywhereCraig
Curry. Arranger Craig Curry has brought us a fun
and exciting medley of Ain't That Good News and
Go Tell it on the Mountain! He added a little jazz
and threw in some gospel, included a wonderful
piano accompaniment, and the result is a piece
that everyone will be talking about! This isn't your
traditional spiritual!
10369783 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
4t Ain't Dat A Rockin' All Nightarr. 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
4
Ain't That A Rockin' All Nightarr. 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
n 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
t
Bethlehem SpiritualDonald Moore. Your
choir will shine on this traditionally styled original
a cappella spiritual. It opens with unison male
voices, adds a female countermelody, expands into
fresh four-part harmony, and builds with stunning
dynamic contrasts before gradually fading to the
end. This is a strong choice for school and church
choirs! Highly recommended!
10008253 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
10008254 SSAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
10452860 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
n Child of Godarr. Emily Crocker. Developing choirs
in middle school and high school will bring down the
house with this terrific arrangement of the traditional
Christmas spiritual! "We're gonna rock, Mary, rock
the cradle in glory...hallelujah, glory hallelujah!"
10309927 SATB or SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10309928 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10309930 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
l
Children, Go Where I Send Theearr. Glenda
E. Franklin. Beginning with a slow and quiet vocal
intro, this favorite spiritual increases in tempo with
a hushed energy that builds with each subsequent
verse. Creative choral writing fills the piece with
harmonies and interesting melodic lines. A standout
for your women's choir performance!
10442070 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10453999 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
Christmas Glory Hallelujaharr. Tom Fettke
& Thomas Grassi. No joy is more joyful than joy
at Christmas. Journey to the Caribbean for a
wonderfully fresh spiritual Christmas treat. The
rhythms are infectious, the optional flute duet and
percussion are perfect for the style; the whole
adventure is a flat out fun.
10281165 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10281168 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10281170 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10281171 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10281173 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10281174 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 40.00
n Christmas Joy! (A Soulful Celebration)arr.
Roger Emerson. "Star of wonder, star of light,
fill us with your heavenly light." This is the joyful
message of this bright gospel original that will be
an accessible addition to your Christmas concerts.
It is truly a soulful celebration!
10364617 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364614 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364615 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10364616 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Down In BethlehemAudrey Snyder. Here's an
uptempo Christmas original in gospel style, with
a catchy rhythmic hook that will grab everyone's
attention! This is infused with all the energy and
contemporary freshness you could ever want!
Highly recommended!
10455953 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t
Follow that StarBrian Lewis. This original a
cappella Christmas spiritual is very nice! It begins in
minor tonality with a vibrant bass line, which lays a
solid foundation for the other voices to join in above,
and they really shine! When the contrasting middle
section in major uses the Star of Wonder portion of
We Three Kings, it comes as a refreshing surprise.
Highly recommended!
10068774 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
t Glory, Hallelujah to the Newborn KingRuth
Morris Gray. Pull out all of the stops with this
exuberant original a cappella Christmas spiritual - it
will be the sure-fire hit of your concert! Women and
men (or soloists) are featured separately, answered
by the full choir, then a creative bridge builds to a
dramatic ending! Highly recommended!
10366643 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn Kingarr.
Moses Hogan. In his inimitable style, and with
sweeping dynamic shifts, Moses Hogan took Go
Tell It on the Mountain and created an unforgettable
choral work that will both challenge the capable choir
and captivate those who hear it in performance.
3259843 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. Mark
Patterson. Opening with a bluesy introduction for
soloist or small ensemble, this beloved Christmas
spiritual quickly explodes into a swinging gospel
arrangement that's certain to fill any holiday
performance with energy and excitement.
8070782 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Go Where I Send Theearr. Andre Thomas. If
you're looking for just any old spiritual to fill a slot on
your program, this is definitely not what you want.
But, if you want to "pull out all the stops" and "cut
loose," take a good look at this! It opens with a
strong baritone solo, and it's worth buying just for
the incredible piano part!
1733872 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
H Go Where I Send Theearr. Paul Caldwell &
Sean Ivory. If you have a very talented choir looking
for a challenge, this is an absolutely "must do"
spiritual! Written for either SSA or SATB, both the
piano accompaniment and vocal parts are in the
authentic African-American folk tradition. The use
of the many variants of the text allows the music to
maximize the use of gospel-style modulations and
to give the singers significant one-line reminders of
some of the biblical stories on which the African-
American musical tradition is based.
5775366 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3106614 SSA or SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
n Go, Tell It on the Mountainarr. David
Angerman. A well-loved spiritual shines with new
life in this contemporary version that is sensitively
voiced two ways for developing voices. A fresh
compositional approach gives a lively brightness to
this traditional spiritual. The text is a challenge to
share the good news and celebrate the coming of
the Light.
10306611 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10306612 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
n Go, Tell It on the Mountainarr. Cristi Cary
Miller. Layered voice parts open and close this
fresh, contemporary spiritual setting with optional
maracas and conga drum. Perfectly voiced for
middle school male singers, it will be great fun for
your tenor-bass ensemble! Highly recommended!
10364761 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10364762 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 19.99
Ht Going to BethlehemJay Althouse. Jay has
done it again with this exciting original Christmas
spiritual that grabs hold of you in the first measure
and doesn't let go! Energized rhythms propel this
piece and create a sense of haste as the visitors
travel to the manger to see the newborn King. The
verses are repetitive but contain plenty of surprises.
A fresh work that's solidly rooted in the classic
spiritual traditions, this is an absolute must!
3251923 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3302977 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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