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Holiday Music
for Community Choirs
Each of these choral selections has been carefully chosen for its appeal
to volunteer and professional choirs everywhere!
new!
Angels from the Realms of Glory—
Dan Forrest.
This thrilling carol arrangement begins
with a hush and builds in momentum, invoking
images ot 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
Betelehemu—Wendell Whalum/arr. Brooks.
This Nigerian carol will impart a very special, dramatic
flavor to your holiday concert! Sung a cappella or with
optional percussion (conga, bongos, tambourines),
it is a remarkable piece, with the original Yoruba
text throughout. The helpful pronunciation guide will
enable your singers to convey all of the authentic color
and feeling!
5327986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1843051 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Bidi Bom—David Eddleman. You won't want to
miss this delightfully festive little piece that is a superb
way to introduce a multicultural perspective into your
holiday programming. Independent choral lines build a
lively counterpoint over an easily mastered piano part
that keeps the dance moving throughout the work. And,
that accelerando at the coda will give your performance
a real jolt of pleasure! For holiday concerts, or any time
of year, this receives our highest recommendation!
3298641 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3298642 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3298643 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10048150 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Candlelight Carol—John Rutter.
Candlelight Carol is an absolutely stunning Christmas
lullaby that tells the Christmas story in a unique
and sensitive way. Singable voice parts and rich
harmonies resonate well with large or smaller choral
groups. A short a cappella passage adds depth to this
expressive work that has earned a cherished place in
the Christmas choral repertoire.
1576248 SATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
1596410 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
1581909 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10415656 Instrumental Parts Harp Part . . . . . 10.00
Candy Cane Lane—arr. Mac Huff. "You'll be all
aglow from your head to mistletoes..." This Point of
Grace song is perfect for women's or mixed groups at
Christmas time. Delightful lyrics, mellow vocal harmonies
and a light western-swing feel make it irresistible! "Add
a pinch of cinnamon and suddenly the world begins to
taste like December..." Highly recommended!
10455984 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455985 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10278105 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10278106 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Carol of the Bells—Mikhail Leontovich/
Wilhousky.
This Ukrainian carol continues to be a
popular piece every year. The rapid verse over the
bell sounds in the accompanying voices is familiar to
audiences and choirs everywhere.
1204775 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Carol of the Magi—John Rutter.
Voices, keyboard and cello obbligato reflectively tell
the story of the Wise Men's journey to the manger in
Bethlehem. Every step of the journey is felt in the music
until the joyful arrival of the royal guests. The piece
opens and closes with a powerful men's solo and is a
truly stirring choice for any Christmas performance!
10088212 SATB with Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10185520 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10186395 Instrumental Parts Cello Solo. . . . . 20.00
Do You Hear What I Hear?—
arr. Harry Simeone.
This beautiful, haunting melody
has been sung by countless numbers of singers for
almost half a century. Available in multiple voicings, with
a variety of instrumental accompaniment options, it is
full and rich-sounding with choirs of any size. If your
choir has not sung this recently, investigate it again
with a different accompaniment scheme, or combine
adults and children for an unforgettable addition to your
December tradition. It is a true choral standard!
763292 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
763029 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
763201 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
763110 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
762930 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10009392 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
763383 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00
10009391 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
A Doo-Wop Christmas (With You)—
Kirby Shaw.
With lyrics that string together famous
doo-wop song titles, set to a 1950s rock-and-roll beat,
this is an incredibly clever tribute to the doo-wop era!
"Girl, you know I miss you more and more each day.
There's Tears on My Pillow 'cause you're A Thousand
Miles Away. But you'll be home for Christmas and
very soon we'll be lighting Sixteen Candles 'round the
Christmas tree! And we'll sing: Bop shoo bop shoo
bobba rang-a-lang-a ding dong..." Complete with
guys' falsetto and every other doo-wop effect, this is a
total blast! Highly recommended!
10355981 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355981E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10355982 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10355982E TTBB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Et in Terra Pax—John Purifoy. The angel's powerful
proclamation "peace on earth" is artfully delivered
in this unique choral for the holiday season. Quiet
echoes of "Glorias" and whispered prayers for peace
tie in beautifully with the Christmas message. Highly
expressive, this work has much to engage the singer. It
is a timely message that is beautiful and meaningful for
December concerts and worship services.
10276649 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
new!
Feliz Navidad—Jose Feliciano/
arr. Paul Langford.
Driving with Latin/pop energy
and a touch of jazz harmonies, this new arrangement
is alive and kicking with the instrumental parts or
accompaniment CD. Famous for generations and
covered by a host of top performers, now's your
chance to create a hit with your holiday performance.
10453732 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10453734 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10453736 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10453737 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10453739E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . 35.00
new!
Festival Gloria—Craig Courtney.
The transcendent glory of the traditional Latin text is
treated with great sensitivity and depth in this superb
setting for capable sanctuary, concert or festival
choirs! With sweeping vocal lines and masterful
harmonic layering, this work gives integral musical
material to each section of the choir. This enthralling
choral opus will be a centerpiece of concerts or
worship experiences whenever it is performed.
10458758 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10458759 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10458760 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10458761 Instrumental Parts for SATB. . . . . . 30.00
10458762 Instrumental Parts for SSAA. . . . . . 30.00
10458763 Instrumental Parts for TTBB. . . . . . 30.00
10458764 Orchestration for SATB . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10458765 Orchestration for SSAA . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10458766 Orchestration for TTBB . . . . . . . . . 80.00
new!
Festive Noels (A European Celebration of
Christmas)—Bob Krogstad.
With the touch of a
master orchestrator, Bob Krogstad has completed
this exuberant collection of "Noels" that everyone
can enjoy. Rich in vocal and instrumental color, the
setting takes us through Sing We Now of Christmas;
Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella and O How Joyfully
to recall the triumphant news of Christ's humble
birth. This joyful Christmas message is perfect for
the chancel choir as well as the community group,
college ensemble or combined musical forces anytime
in December.
10454600 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10454921 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10454922 Orchestration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
The First Noel—arr. Dan Forrest.
Dan Forrest's setting of this beloved carol takes a
wonder-filled, reflective gaze inside the stable. The
work takes its time to savor the beauty and meaning
of the scene, and to communicate directly to the heart
of every listener. Sweeping crescendos and tasteful
piano lines deliver the message of this carol in a
completely unforgettable way. Captivating.
10069886 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10281676 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10281681 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10098697 Orchestration SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10281678 Orchestration SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
10281682 Orchestration TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Howard Helvey.
Allow two of your favorite pianists the joy of
accompanying this sparkling choral setting that begins
quietly and builds to a vibrant Christmas dance. There
is simply no better way to celebrate the Christmas
season, either in the sanctuary or concert hall!
10366936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10366937 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Gettin' in the Mood (for Christmas)—
Joe Garland/arr. Larry Shackley.
Combine
Glenn Miller's famous In the Mood with new holiday
lyrics and the result is this swingin' hit from Brian
Setzer's album, Dig That Crazy Christmas. This stylish
arrangement, with horn parts available, will have your
audience dancing in the aisles!
10360859 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10360859E SATB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10361605 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10361605E SAB ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10361606 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10361606E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10361607 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10361608 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
10361608E Instrumental Parts ePrint . . . . . . . . 35.00
